In 1968, Timothy Ascue, his wife, brothers, sisters and cousins opened one of the first minority-owned businesses in Mount Pleasant in what had been an old vegetable stand on Schirmer Drive. Craig Ascue continues to run his father’s business with the same commitment to customers and with his family by his side. “Just servicing the paint and body needs of local customers in a … [Read more...]
You Catch More Clients With…. The Hunnicutt Real Estate Team
Businesses that have been in the East Cooper area for a long time tend to earn credibility in the eyes of their clients, and one such business is the Hunnicutt Real Estate Team. Initiated by Ed and Cathy Hunnicutt back in 2003, the team is now comprised of their son, Matt, as well as GeorgieAnn Hoerner and Mary Hamilton, all residents of Mount Pleasant. According to Cathy … [Read more...]
Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics: On Point
People like the family atmosphere that we have in our business,” said Susan Breland, owner of Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics, when asked why she thought Tapio was voted Best Of by readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. The “family atmosphere” could have something to do with the fact that Tapio, founded in 1956, has seen three generations teaching dance and gymnastics. … [Read more...]
Making a Difference: New School Board Chair Focuses on Student Achievement
Kate Darby wants to give every student in the Charleston County School District the opportunity to excel in the classroom and succeed in life. She would like the nine members of the CCSD School Board to work as a team, to row in the same direction in an effort to prepare the more than 50,000 kids in the system to thrive in the ever-changing world of the 21st century. Most of … [Read more...]
Woodhouse Day Spa: Breathe and Renew
Kim Powell is one smart businesswoman. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur, but she understands the stress that women experience as they juggle careers, families and life in general. She knows the power of relaxing, to breathe and renew yourself in a serene environment. Like most of us, she worked at a variety of jobs growing up but credits her husband “for waking up … [Read more...]
Fill Restaurant & Piano Bar: Sing for Your Supper
Mount Pleasant got its first piano bar in February. Since then, folks have been checking out the exquisite menu and beyond cool atmosphere. With a bevy of talent tickling the ivories and cuisine just as intriguing, it’s no wonder Fill has already been voted a Mount Pleasant Best. “It’s a great honor,” said owner Jeff Hodges. “Our staff is most deserving of the vote. From the … [Read more...]
The Stables at Boals Farm: Something Old, Something New
In an area where nearly all wedding venues are billed as “unique,” the Stables at Boals Farm stands out from the crowd. Although it opened to weddings and other events just two years ago, it has already become a favorite among couples, both locals and visitors. Weddings held here are a perfect combination of something old and something new. Ronald M. Boals Sr. established … [Read more...]
Road to Romance: Explore the Southeastern Locales of Some of Your Favorite Big Screen Love Stories
Classic tales of love are filled with intrigue and a healthy dose of conflict, and the locales where films are shot can become characters in their own right. Blooming cotton fields, oceanswept shorelines and azalea-clad plantations serve as the backdrop for lovers’ embraces and heated tiffs. The Southeast region provides many a storybook nook and cranny for directors to play … [Read more...]
POP! Goes the Question Marriage Proposal Stories
I proposed to my wife, Allison, at the end of a sailboat race on Charleston Harbor. Since I was in my teens, I’d always wanted to propose this way. The biggest obstacle was finding a sail to get the message on; I don’t own a boat. However, I do crew for people, and the owner of “The Level Pelican” happened to have a sail that had been destroyed in a windy race. I asked him … [Read more...]
“Let Me Tell You a Story” – A Conversation With Monsignor James A. Carter
The walls of Monsignor Carter’s office are lined in bookcases stretching from the floor to the ceiling, but they are slowly starting to empty out. It’s easier to see what odds and ends remain on the shelves: a vial of water from Lourdes, France; a few paperback volumes of “the Greatest Catholic Parishes” (containing Christ Our King, naturally); and photographs of various … [Read more...]