In education, bigger isn’t always better. Under different circumstances, South Carolina’s largest secondary school could have posed a frightening and unenlightening experience for some students and a bureaucratic nightmare for administrators, teachers and guidance counselors seeking to nurture the dreams and aspirations of more than 3,400 individuals, each with unique plans for … [Read more...]
East Meets West Meets Lowcountry: Eurasia
One of Mount Pleasant's hottest new eateries gives residents good reason to stay East of the Cooper when they’re looking for a little downtown dazzle without the downtown hassle. Eurasia Café & Wine Bar, located in the Whole Foods shopping center, has a cool bistro vibe and a modern American menu that take the concept of fusion to another level. Earthy tones and … [Read more...]
Travel to Sullivan’s: High Thyme Cuisine
Ever feel the urge to get out of town – even for just a few hours? Instead of driving over one of the big bridges, take a trip across the little bridge on Ben Sawyer Boulevard and spend some time on Sullivan’s Island. After the obligatory walk on the beach, stroll down Middle Street to High Thyme Cuisine for a meal that is a vacation in itself. The patio provides a relaxing … [Read more...]
Back to School: Best in the Middle – Cario Middle School
Thomas C. Cario Middle School Principal Benjamin Bragg isn’t interested in helping some of his students bridge the gap between elementary school and high school. His goal is to make sure each one of them gains the knowledge, confidence and experience to excel in the ninth grade and beyond. “We believe every kid can be successful,” said Bragg, who took the principal’s job … [Read more...]
Charleston Race Week
Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week Creates Sailing Memories In mid-April, when traditionally Americans are racing to file their income tax returns, sailors are racing to catch the Charleston Harbor wind in what is now the largest keel board sailing regatta in the United States. The popularity of the Sperry Top-Sider Charleston Race Week, organized by the South … [Read more...]
Web Extras: Johnnie Dodds Boulevard Construction
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Web Extras: The Little Library in the Old Village
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Web Extras: Mount Pleasant Farmers’ Market
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Back to School: Light Bulbs from the Beginning – Whitesides Elementary School
As the school year opened in August 2010, Mamie P. Whitesides Elementary Principal Lona Pounder was at the helm of a new facility that dwarfs the school’s former home both in size and technology. A key aspect of the Whitesides’ success, however, transferred seamlessly from the old building to the new: a family atmosphere nurtured by involved parents and caring … [Read more...]
The Buzz on Ben Sawyer: Triangle Char & Bar
Since its opening in June, the second coming of Triangle Char & Bar has turned heads in Mount Pleasant with a restaurant that takes its inspiration from the original location west of the Cooper. The Triangle Char & Bar has been the social center of the trendy Avlondale section of West Ashley for some five years. A former filling station, its open garage doors and … [Read more...]