On June 4, the Lowcountry was rattled by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake. Many people were injured and some died. Buildings collapsed and the bridges that normally take motorists across the Ashley, Cooper and Wando Rivers and the Intracoastal Waterway were damaged and had to be shut down, at least until they could be thoroughly inspected. On June 6, an aftershock brought more … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Staycation: How to be a Tourist in Your Town
Most of us would like to hop on a plane to Paris or take a cross-country road trip out West this summer, but finances and work schedules don’t always cooperate with our wishes. If you can’t make your travel dreams a reality, and life demands that you remain in town, you can still find plenty of engaging “staycation” activities East of the Cooper and have lots of fun with … [Read more...]
The Pelican Brief: A Bird’s Eye View of Mount Pleasant’s Shem Creek
It’s summertime, and that means more time than ever on Mount Pleasant’s beloved Shem Creek. So when Perry the Pelican asked us if he could submit a feature about his experiences living on our iconic waterway, we said “of course.” Please enjoy the following essay, and remember to be kind to our feathered neighbors, no matter the time of year. -The Editors Pelicans don’t … [Read more...]
Elegance and Convenience: Bentley Park
They say in real estate that it’s all about location, location, location. If that’s the case, then you can expect the Bentley Park subdivision, currently under construction by Beazer Homes, to be one of the most up-and-coming places to live East of the Cooper. Nestled in the heart of Mount Pleasant off Chuck Dawley Boulevard, this small community of 44 homes will feature … [Read more...]
Everybody Loves Sunglasses: Our Functional Fashion Accessory
Whether you buy ’em for a buck or for hundreds of dollars, there’s just something about sunglasses that everybody seems to love. Songs have even been written about them, from “Cheap Sunglasses” by ZZ Top to “Shades” by Dean Martin to perhaps the most famous of all, “Sunglasses at Night” by Grammy-nominated Canadian singer Corey Hart. The simplest reason for the popularity … [Read more...]