If you’re hungry for good local music, Sol Food serves up great tunes to bar patrons and music lovers around East Cooper. Musicians Lonnie Greene with lead vocals and guitar, Nick Collins with guitar and vocals, Scott Funkhouser on bass and Scott Bell on drums have been playing together for about two years, gaining a faithful following of their rootsrock style. Not only do … [Read more...]
2019 Best of Mount Pleasant Party and Oyster Roast
I was thrilled, to say the least, when I received the invitation to attend Mount Pleasant Magazine’s “Best Of ” Oyster Roast. After all, in the Lowcountry, oysters bring people together. I immediately texted my wife to mark the date on our calendar. Who wouldn’t want to spend a cool, March evening at a top venue, shucking and eating oysters, listening to live music by local … [Read more...]
Holy City Tennis Shop: Serving a Vibrant Tennis Community
Daniel DiNardo was introduced to the sport of tennis as a youngster by his father, Frank, a local teaching pro. Dad ignited a strong affection for the game that his son carries with him to this day. “My dad taught me a lot about the game, and I grew to love the sport,” said DiNardo, owner of Holy City Tennis Shop. “Although I did not play competitively until after high … [Read more...]
A Summer Getaway to Beaufort
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy in Mount Pleasant, but, sometimes, you just need to get away from it all and take a break from the mundane. That feeling of leisure and adventure — the fun of trying new-to-you restaurants, appreciating the beauty of the Lowcountry and exploring a new town — can be found just an hour and a half down the road in the charming city of … [Read more...]
Bigger and Better than Ever: New Mount Pleasant Town Hall Gym Open
An array of recreational activities, from basketball and volleyball to sock hops and pickleball, have returned to Mount Pleasant’s Town Hall complex — and there are more improvements on the way. The town’s new gymnasium officially opened its doors in April, 15 months after ground was broken where Police Department headquarters and the town’s old gym once stood. Those … [Read more...]