MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (June 12, 2019) – Mount Pleasant Town Council amended its business license ordinance,
effective July 1. The new ordinance includes business license
provisions for short-term and long-term rentals. Penalties for late
payment accrue at a rate of five percent per month commencing July 2.
Short Term Rental As
part of the new ordinance, a property owner leasing a residential
dwelling unit for less than thirty consecutive days is deemed doing
business in the Town of Mount Pleasant. A business license is required
for that activity. On May 15, the Town mailed letters to short-term
rental operators informing them of the changes.
Long Term Rental A
property owner leasing three or more residential dwelling units for 30
or more days is deemed doing business, and a business license is
required. On June 3, the Town mailed notification letters to long-term
rental operators, based on Charleston County property tax records.
For more information, call the Business License Division at (843) 849-2786..
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – When most people think of boxing, they envision heavyweight hitters battling it out in the boxing ring. But there’s much more to boxing than the “fight.” Learning the skill of boxing equips individuals with focus, discipline, resilience, determination and perseverance. And for individuals battling stress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or addiction, boxing can become a powerful healing tool.
Think Boxing by Innerpoint is a new curriculum launched this spring by Mount Pleasant counselor Beth Matenaer and entrepreneur and coach Jason Scalzo. Think Boxing is a non-contact curriculum that uses specific patterns of movement and cognition found in traditional boxing to foster brain regulation.
“In our method, boxing is less about the ‘fight’ and more about helping people learn how to win their inner emotional battles,” Matenaer said. “Think Boxing uses patterned boxing movements to increase concentration, improve emotional regulation, and provide meaningful relief of stress and tension. The curriculum draws on elements of mindfulness as well as various ways that exercise can be beneficial to overall improvements in mental health.”
Matenaer has been working to find creative approaches to helping others with mental health challenges for 25 years. She has a background in animal-assisted therapy and experiential approaches to psychotherapy. She currently has a private practice in Mount Pleasant, treating individuals and families dealing with trauma, attachment, recovery and personal growth
Scalzo has trained and coached both in boxing and Tae Kwon-Do for 30 years and was a member of the U.S. National Tae Kwon-Do team from ages 14 to 16. In 2017, he left a 12-year career in the medical technology industry to pursue his dream of starting a youth boxing program in West Africa for rehabilitated child soldiers and orphans of war. That program is still active today.
“Because boxing is a sport that requires synchronization of one’s body and mind, the physical and mental skills learned while boxing can improve our wellbeing across multiple aspects of our lives,” Scalzo said.
Together, Matenaer and Scalzo are using boxing as a treatment and healing mechanism for children and adults dealing with mental health challenges or recovering from emotionally traumatic events. They are currently using fitness spaces, CrossFit gyms and boxing studios around Charleston. Their goal is to certify additional instructors in their custom curriculum.
While Think Boxing does not involve actual fighting, the training curriculum does allow for the release of tension through the controlled kinetic contact and the added self confidence that comes with the ability to defend oneself.
To learn more about Think Boxing by Innterpoint and how to schedule a session, visit www.ThinkBoxing.co or call 843-696-6127.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 24, 2019) –
The Town of Mount Pleasant’s multi-departmental creative team was
recently recognized with a Platinum, four Gold and four Honorable
Mentions during the 2019 Hermes Creative Awards
competition. The Town competed with international brands and Fortune
500 companies to secure wins in a wide array of topics. They ranged from
an annual report, a public service announcement, and a magazine, to a
digital newsletter and infographic product.
The 2019 Mount Pleasant Hermes Creative Awards winners are:
Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the international organization consists of several thousand marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, digital media production and free-lance professionals. More than 6,000 entries, from throughout the United States and many other countries, enter the competition. Out of those, only about 15 percent of entries will win Platinum (the top award) and 20 percent will win the Gold Award. About 10 percent will gather an Honorable Mention.
Press Release Prepared by By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Communications Manager
UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, INC. RAISES THE ROOF ON ATTAINABLE HOUSING WITH $2,500 DONATION HOUSING FOR ALL –MOUNT PLEASANT BUILDS FUNDRAISING MOMENTUM
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 12, 2019) – Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFAMP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality, continues to build momentum with a generous $2,500 donation from United Community Bank, Inc.
“We are grateful for this new commitment from such an important community partner,” said Melissa Moore, director of operations for HFAMP. “This donation is the start of a larger partnership and validates the need for attainable workforce housing in Mount Pleasant.”
The donation makes United Community Bank, Inc. a “Roof Level” sponsor and highlights the important work being done to make attainable housing a reality for first responders, teachers, senior citizens and all of those affected by the ongoing regional housing crisis.
“As a community bank built on providing excellent service, we understand the issues affecting our friends and neighbors,” said Scott Garcia, senior vice president and regional banking manager for United Community Bank, Inc. “We are excited to partner with Housing for All –Mount Pleasant to develop important resources and solutions to this issue that affects everyone in this community.”
More than seven in ten workers in Mount Pleasant are forced to live elsewhere, often due to a lack of attainable housing options. Housing For All – Mount Pleasant is committed to bringing real solutions to address this crisis and create a closer, stronger community for all.
ABOUT HOUSING FOR ALL – MOUNT PLEASANT
Through fundraising, advocacy and awareness building, Housing For All – Mount Pleasant, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, seeks to create, encourage and support the development of attainable housing for those who work, live, or hope to live, in Mount Pleasant. For more information, visit www.housingforallmtp.com.
Press Release By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Communications Manager
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (April 5, 2019) –
Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and Dr. Carole Swiecicki, executive
director and CEO of Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, yesterday met on
the front lawn of Mount Pleasant Town Hall among dozens of blue and
silver pinwheels to designate Mount Pleasant a Pinwheel City. Mount
Pleasant partnered with Dee Norton and the Children’s Trust of SC in
support of their efforts to raise awareness for child abuse prevention
across South Carolina.
“By proclaiming Mount Pleasant a Pinwheel
City through the month of April, we seek to empower adults to prevent
abuse from happening to the children in their lives,” said Mayor Haynie.
“The pinwheel is the national symbol of child abuse prevention. It is a
whimsical reminder of the happy childhoods we want for all children.”
Throughout
April, pinwheel gardens will serve as a reminder of child abuse and how
everyone can help prevent abuse from happening.
Dee Norton Child
Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect
children and heal families, will raise awareness in honor of National
Child Abuse Prevention Month and hold events all month long to spread
awareness and share tips to prevent child abuse from happening.
Mount
Pleasant, SC —
Jon Smith Subs, specialists in high quality and freshly-prepared sub
sandwiches, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Mount
Pleasant, SC on Thursday, April 11, 2019. The sub shop is located at the Mount
Pleasant Town Center, 1748 Town Center Way, #101. Festivities will kick off at
10 a.m. and include a ribbon cutting. The first 50 guests will receive Free
Subs For a Year.
“We are incredibly honored and delighted
to bring the great tastes of Jon Smith Subs to Mount Pleasant. This is a
community, where my wife, Jennifer, and our business partner Roger Goode have
resided for more than 30 years combined,” said Greg Goode, Franchisee, Jon
Smith Subs Mount Pleasant. “This marks the first location for South Carolina
and we are excited to be part of this historic moment and contributing to the
growing culinary scene in our state. Jon Smith Subs offer high quality and
fresh ingredients paired with superior customer service that we are proud to
offer to our neighbors.”
The April 11 grand opening celebration is open to the public. The first 50 guests will receive Free Subs For a Year (one sub per month). An official ribbon cutting will commemorate the day. The event will be hosted in partnership with the Town Of Mount Pleasant and the Chamber Of Commerce. A donation will also be presented to one of the Goode’s favorite charities, Going Places.
Jon Smith Subs prepares its sandwiches to
order. Subs feature generous portions of grilled meats, freshly cut veggies and
buns that are baked daily. Fan favorites include the Authentic Italian Cold
Cuts, Steak Bomb, Bacon Steak, and Maple Chicken. Grilled specialties include
the Cuban Sandwich, Meatball with Marinara, Pastrami Bomb and more. They also
offer vegetarian options. Jon’s Famous French Fries are also cooked to order
and are a perfect complement to the subs.
The Mount Pleasant Jon Smith Subs will be
open Monday–Saturday from 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. For
more information about the Mount Pleasant location, visit their Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/JonSmithSubsMountPleasantSC
or follow them on Instagram @JonSmithSubs.mtp.
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (April 1, 2019) – Spring
has sprung, which means the time has come for opening day of the 2019
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market on April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at Moultrie Middle
School.
The weekly market features vendors selling local
farm-fresh produce, meats, sauces, baked goods and other specialty
foods, as well as prepared food vendors for those looking for a unique
meal.
Now in its 22nd year, this highly anticipated
market opening is also a celebration of the hard work and dedication of
each farmer and the harvest they provide for locals, visitors and
restaurants alike. Farmers markets are an integral part of a healthy
community and although numerous markets have opened since Mount
Pleasant’s debut, participation continues to grow year after year.
Several new farmers and vendors have joined the market this year.
“Our
market offers what people want: freshness, authenticity, value, and
connections to the farmers who grow their food,” said Market Manager
Tracy Richter.
Hailed as a favorite local gathering spot, patrons
can grab dinner from prepared food vendors and dine under the oaks while
listening to live music during the event. Each week enjoy the acoustic
sounds of local country, rock and soul musicians.
The fun
continues with a special kids’ area where each week a new craft or
activity awaits to spark any child’s creativity. The Clemson Extension
Master Gardeners are available onsite each week to help solve most pesky
gardening problems.
Admission, entertainment and activities are
free, and free parking is available behind Moultrie Middle School, along
Ellis St., and in a designated area at Moultrie Plaza.
The market
is open every Tuesday from April through September, 3:30 p.m. until
7:00 p.m. For more information about the upcoming season, visit
ExperienceMountPleasant.com or e-mail the market manager at
farmersmarket@tompsc.com.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (March 29, 2019) – Mount
Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and Mount Pleasant Town Council today
released the Town’s annual report highlighting milestones, challenges,
successes and accolades earned over the past year. The 2018 Mount
Pleasant Annual Report is available online here.
“I
am proud of the work we accomplished in 2018 even with real challenges
such as Winter Storm Grayson, the Wando Bridge shutdown, Hurricane
Florence and more,” said Mayor Haynie. “As a community, we have come
together to overcome these obstacles and to become a stronger, more
resilient town.”
“Even with increasing call volumes and demand for
work, our dedicated Town Council and staff worked hard to provide the
best possible level of services,” added Mayor Haynie. “I invite you to
read the many successes we have had as a community this year and I look
forward to our continued success in 2019.”
Mount Pleasant is a
2010 and 2018 All-America City and the fourth largest municipality in
South Carolina. Located across the harbor from Charleston, Mount
Pleasant is home to approximately 88,000 residents and 6,000 businesses.
For more information and to view the 2018 Mount Pleasant Annual Report, visit us online here.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (March 28, 2019) – The Town of
Mount Pleasant Shem Creek Study Advisory Committee is seeking public
input as it works to develop a special area management plan for Shem
Creek.
Public input is collected through the use of comment cards available on the Town’s website.
The comment cards feature three questions with space for additional
comments and must be submitted to Community and Government Affairs Chief
Lauren Sims no later than Wednesday, April 17.
The next Shem
Creek Study Advisory Committee meeting will take place on April 17,
followed by a final public input meeting on May 21. The committee
expects to have a draft report of the Shem Creek Area Management Plan
sent to Town Council by late summer for their consideration.
The
Shem Creek Area Management Plan was borne out of the desire by the Shem
Creek Study Advisory Committee to determine appropriate actions to
preserve the future of Shem Creek, an iconic working creek that is a
valuable cultural and economic resource to the Town and its citizens.
The
group’s mission is to preserve, promote, and protect the unique
history, nature, and economy of the Shem Creek Study Area and maintain
the character of it as a working creek.
More information about
the Shem Creek Study Advisory Committee and the Shem Creek Area
Inventory and Baseline Data Report may be found on the Town’s website here.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Feb. 28, 2019) –
The Town of Mount Pleasant is proud to announce the establishment of
the Neighborhood Recreation Facilities grant, which aims to improve
recreational opportunities for unincorporated neighborhoods within town
limits, while providing access to these facilities for Mount Pleasant
Recreation Department activities.
The NRF grant will be awarded
on a project by project basis with a maximum grant allowance of $8,000.
Up to 80 percent of eligible project costs may be covered by this grant
with an approved application. Applications are now being accepted from
eligible unincorporated neighborhood associations through Sept. 1.
“Through
this grant, we can support facilities improvements, providing key
access to recreation that these neighborhoods may not have had in the
past, ” said Councilman Gary Santos, recreation committee chairman.
“With increased access to recreational facilities townwide, we can
promote improved health, which improves quality of life for our
residents.”
The NRF grant was borne out of the desire by the Town
to create a granting program for areas that are not in the Town of Mount
Pleasant, where joint-use facility agreements could be made to promote
community and MPRD recreational activities.
To be considered
eligible for the NRF grant, applicants must be established, financially
stable homeowners’ associations or similar entities of the
unincorporated neighborhoods within the town limits of Mount Pleasant.
Facilities must be open to the public, owned by the neighborhood and
under the direct control of a neighborhood association for maintenance
and control of use.
The NRF application must be submitted to the
Town by Sept. 1 of each year. Priority will be given to those projects
that display a benefit to town residents and an ability to maintain the
facilities in good condition. Award of grant recipients will be
determined at the October Recreation Committee meeting.
“Building
partnerships is a key element in how we operate at the Town,” said
Santos. “With this grant, we will develop and explore ties to our local
community neighborhoods that we haven’t had in the past.”
Complete information about the NRF grant may be found in the NRF grant application here. Questions and inquiries about the NRF grant may be directed to Recreation Deputy Director Jimmy Millar by email at recreation@tompsc.com.
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