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Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie to Deliver Meals on Wheels This Tuesday

March 23, 2019 by 0 Comments
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East Cooper Meals on Wheels is excited to have Mayor Haynie participate with delivering meals on Tuesday. Visuals include, Mayor Haynie, assisting with delivery preparations as well as while out on the route with recipients also, George Roberts, CEO of East Cooper Meals on Wheels will be available. Please let me know if you plan to send someone. Thank you!

What: Mayor Haynie to be an East Cooper Meals on Wheels “Community Champion” for a day

When: Tuesday, March 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Where: 2304 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466

Background:

Mayor Haynie will join the team at East Cooper Meals on Wheels as they prepare to deliver meals to homebound recipients East of the Cooper. He will accompany a volunteer driver on a delivery route and will deliver meals and brief conversations.


During the Month of March, East Cooper Meals on Wheels is celebrating “March for Meals.” March for Meals is an opportunity for East Cooper Meals on Wheels to share its story with friends both old and new. Meals on Wheels programs have come together, nationally, each March since 2002 to celebrate this effort to ensure that our homebound neighbors are not forgotten. This month, East Cooper Meals on Wheels is offering an opportunity for those not familiar to be a “Community Champion” for a day and ride along with one of our volunteers as they deliver meals.

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Local Artists Present Belle Hall Elementary with Generous Donation to Backpack Buddy Program

March 15, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Check for Over $2,000 Given to Benefit School’s Community Outreach Program

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, March 15 –  Six local artists generously presented Belle Hall Elementary (BHE) with a check for over $2,000 from proceeds collected at their recent Belle Hall Art Show to be used for the school’s Backpack Buddy program.

The Backpack Buddy program is designed to fight weekend hunger. Thousands of children in our community rely on free or reduced meals they receive at school. Children at BHE who experience hunger are enrolled in the program, and each Friday during the school year receive a backpack containing nutritious food to eat over the weekend.

“This charitable donation will be used to purchase food for the remainder of this year and into the next for children who rely on our involvement to provide them with healthy food on the weekends,” said BHE’s school nurse, Kathy Nash. “Thanks to this donation, we’re in the process of configuring a way to extend the program through the summer, which is something we’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t had the resources for until now.”

Belle Hall Art Show participants involved with the donation include: Sandi Buscemi, Susan Colwell, Joyce Corns, Jeny McCullough, Debbie Poynter and Debb Warren.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please call Kathy Nash, Belle Hall Elementary Nurse at 843.849.2841, or email kathryn_nash@charleston.k12.sc.us.

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Charleston Cars & Coffee (Every Saturday, 8 AM) – Mount Pleasant Towne Center (In Front of Atlanta Bread)

November 23, 2018 by 7 Comments
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A bunch of car and motorcycle enthusiasts that meet up every Saturday around 8AM at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in front of Atlanta Bread Company.

Mission:

Establishing a weekly meeting place for car enthusiasts in the Charleston, SC area.

Currently meeting every Saturday at 0800 at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre (in front of Atlanta Bread Company).

Description:

A place for car enthusiasts of any marque to share information and plan events in the Charleston, SC area.

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The Weather is Crisp, the Air is Sharp and Tavern & Table’s New Fall Menu is Live

November 14, 2018 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

There is something special in the air in the Lowcountry this time of year.  The Festival of Lights are illuminating our nights, holiday markets are brimming in the air, the words of Dickens are echoing from the walls and the new Autumn menu for Tavern & Table is finally live.

Today kicks off the official release of the Autumn/Fall Menu for Tavern &Table in Mount Pleasant located on the heart of Shem Creek.

We were honored to be part of the kick off celebration featuring custom seasonal cocktails and dishes that will surely leave you in a festive mood.

Some highlights that will be featured for the next four months as we move into the Autumn and Winter seasons are:

  • Fire Roasted Oysters – Braised spinach, chorizo, garlic aioli
  • Burnt End Mac & Cheese – BBQ brisket, orecchiette, fondue, cornbread crumble
  • Salmon Salad – Broiled salmon, baby watercress, shaved brussels, parmesan, sunflower seeds, lemon confit, lemon vinaigrette
  • Truffle Fondue Burger – Carmelized onions, pickled shiitake mushrooms, truffle fondue
  • Braised Short Rib – Bone-in short rib, parsnip puree, maple roasted carrots, roasted celery and cippollini onions
  • Lamb Bolognese – New Zealand lamb, house-made ricotta cavatelli, piquillo peppers, tomatoes, bread crumb, parmesan
  • Pork Duo – Keegan-Filion Farms pork, cheddar grits, cider braised cabbage, brown butter + apple thyme compote
  • Crab Salad Roll – Jumbo lump crab, crispy potato strings, challah roll with duck fat fries or sweet potato wedges
  • Steak Salad – Seared sirloin ‘bavette’ steak, arugula, frisee, blue cheese, candied hazelnuts, shaved pears, balsamic dressing

We hope this provides an enticing preview.

Here are the complete lunch and dinner menus available today!!!

Tavern & Table Lunch Menu

Tavern & Table Dinner Menu

Do your homework, make your reservation and make this holiday season a special on at Tavern & Table.

 

 

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It’s a Family Affair – The Main Squeeze in Mount Pleasant provides fresh and healthy dining options

November 13, 2018 by 0 Comments
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By Mark A. Leon

In Mount Pleasant, placed inside the eclectic shopping and dining carnival of Belle Hall Shopping Center, is a delightful spot where a family has created an environment committed to the goal of health and wellness while providing an incredible dining experience.

Fresh juices, smoothies, Acai bowls, avocado toast, fresh hummus, wheatgrass shots and wraps are on the menu, but the secret ingredient is an extension of the lifestyle and love brought to the customers by Dana and Anthony Collins, the visionaries behind the family owned The Main Squeeze in Mount Pleasant, S.C.  Five years ago Dana and Anthony opened their business in Belle Hall Shopping Center.  Shortly after, their daughter joined the family business and today, they continue to provide refreshing offerings, a smile and a commitment to nutrition and wellness.

As Mother and daughter served up acai with all the toppings, hummus and avocado, they shared stories of a family raised on healthy values focused on nutrition, exercise and maintenance of a lifestyle that promotes energy and positivity.  It has been this lifelong passion that is the formula for success at The Main Squeeze.

With a carefully developed tapestry of fresh local fruits and vegetables and a lot of love, The Main Squeeze is keeping Mount Pleasant and beyond on a constant health kick.

The menu is simple, customized to your needs and always guaranteed to be delicious.  You best watch out because they may ask a few wellness based trivia questions to keep you on your toes.

Don’t worry parents, bring the kids.  They have a few things to keep them entertained during their stay.

Whether you are in the mood for Peanut-butter banana wrap, black been hummus wrap, avocado toast or an acai bowl, you appetite will be met with no sign of guilt.

If a liquid diet is more your speed, you can choose from their signature smoothies, classic selections or create your own.

With this commitment to freshness, incredible prices and a family that truly cares about your well-being, you can’t go wrong with The Main Squeeze.  Watch out, you may become a regular and perhaps part of the family.

Operating Hours

Sunday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Store Location:  656-C Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, South Carolina‎

 

 

 

 

 

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Wando High School Marching Band Places Sixth in the Nation

November 12, 2018 by 0 Comments
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The Wando Marching Band made history with its best finish ever in the Bands of America Grand National Championships this weekend, coming in sixth place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Grand National Championships is recognized as the premier marching band event in the nation.

The field competition featured 108 bands in preliminary competition on Thursday and Friday, with 37 bands advancing to semifinals during the day on Saturday. Twelve bands advanced to the finals on Saturday evening, and Wando placed sixth among with a score of 93.95 (the Warrior’s highest score ever in the Grand National Championships).

This is Wando High School’s fifth appearance at Grand Nationals and Wando’s fifth year making it to the finals. Only two other bands from South Carolina participated in the championships this year, Fort Mill High School and Nation Ford High School.

The title for Wando’s show this year was “By a Thread,” which was based on the works of Alexander Calder. Senior, Davis Ginn, was proud of his final performance as a Wando Warrior.

“We had three amazing performances, and most of the groups who placed ahead of us have won a national championship,” explained Ginn. “We are very proud of our performances at Grand Nationals & proud to represent Wando and the state of South Carolina.”

The Wando Band faced several obstacles this season, from Hurricane Florence taking away a week’s worth of rehearsals to Tropical Storm Michael stealing a day right before this competition. Before their first regional championship win in school history, the speaker system malfunctioned, and the band had to perform with no electronics for the entire show. They persevered and won the entire competition.

The Warriors dealt with adversity again on the way to Grand Nationals. The prop truck broke down in Kentucky (5 hours from Indianapolis), so the band had to rehearse without any props, tubas, percussion, or color guard flags before the preliminary performance. Fortunately, the truck arrived shortly before the band took the field.

Photo courtesy of Jenny Gil Photography

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United Soccer Academy Announces New Field Development & Expansion in Mount Pleasant

September 7, 2018 by 0 Comments
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Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Sept. 5, 2018) – United Soccer Academy, a leading youth soccer organization in South Carolina, is pleased to announce new field space to meet the needs of the club’s growth in the Charleston region.

Scheduled for completion in 2019, the first phase of the Guerins Bridge Soccer Complex will house four new fields, a pavilion, club office and parking lot. Additional field expansion to an existing facility in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant will help make way for Sweet Feet, a new recreational program for 4-7 year-olds.

“These projects are important because they give our club long-term field space in the central Mount Pleasant area as well as the ability to build our own complex at Guerins Bridge” said United Soccer Academy Club Executive Director Matt Job. “Since our tournament players come from a wide geographic area, we also expect to attract new visitors to experience the area’s wonderful hospitality.”

The first phase of the Guerins Bridge Soccer Complex will be located on 12 acres at the corner of U.S. Highway 17 and Guerins Bridge Road. In addition to the new complex, United Soccer Academy currently holds programs at 10 locations across Mount Pleasant, James Island and downtown Charleston. Current boys and girls programs range from tournaments to leagues and training for juniors between the age of 4 and 18.

About United Soccer Academy Mount Pleasant

An affiliate of the U.S. Soccer Federation and U.S. Club Soccer, United Soccer Academy Mount Pleasant is a leader in youth soccer development, offering unparalleled coaching, training and league play. With an inclusive approach that focuses on the “natural” game of soccer, players are allowed to master new techniques, tactics and principles of all positions while creating the mentality to be the best you can be. For more information on programming and registration, call (843) 480-4478, visit www.usamountpleasant.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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Survey Request: Battery to Beach Program Seeking Opinions of Bike Riders in the Lowcountry to Guide Next Steps

August 24, 2018 by 0 Comments
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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. — The Town of Mount Pleasant has been involved with the Battery to Beach program from its conception and continues to work with its committee the goal of a safe, bikeable infrastructure to and from the beaches and the peninsula.

Battery to Beach is currently conducting a survey of the Charleston bicycle community to try to gauge usage of bicycle lanes and guide the next steps of their program and your participation would be appreciated.

Following is a link to the survey: tinyurl.com/btobsurvey

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Mount Pleasant Couple Takes Over CrossFit Charleston

August 3, 2018 by 0 Comments
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CHARLESTON, S.C. – One of the Charleston area’s longest-running CrossFit facilities has new owners. Mount Pleasant couple Clint and Holly Fisher have purchased CrossFit Charleston just off Clements Ferry Road.

They purchased CrossFit Charleston from Joshua Hartzell, who helped start the local affiliate almost 10 years ago. Hartzell is a former active duty military veteran, private security specialist, and police officer. He accepted a new job opportunity out of state, so was looking to sell the “box” as it’s known in the CrossFit world. 
 
With more than 80 members, CrossFit Charleston is located at 450 Deanna Lane off Clements Ferry Road in Wando. It offers a variety of group class times plus a detailed on-boarding process for those looking to try CrossFit for the first time. 
 
CrossFit is a fitness regimen developed by CEO and founder Greg Glassman over several decades. CrossFit is defined as constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity. All CrossFit workouts are based on functional movements, and these movements reflect the best aspects of gymnastics, weightlifting, running, rowing and more. All the WODs (workout of the day) are easily scaled to accommodate all fitness levels or physical limitations. 
 
Clint Fisher is a cybersecurity contractor at Cambridge International Systems, supporting the U.S. Department of Defense. He became interested in CrossFit in 2010, earning his Level 1 certificate for coaching as well as certifications in CrossFit Mobility and CrossFit Endurance. 
 
“I grew up on a small farm in Arkansas, working long hours outside. When I left for college and then later joined the Air Force, I never found anything fitness related that I really enjoyed or felt was really making me fit,” Clint Fisher said. “When I found CrossFit, it was like a homecoming, and it not only became my workout, but my lifestyle. If you want lifelong fitness and longevity, you can’t go wrong with CrossFit.”
 
Holly Fisher is the CEO of Fisher Creative, a marketing and public relations firm in Mount Pleasant. She attended her first CrossFit class in 2010 and was immediately hooked. 
 
“I was never an athletic person who grew up playing sports, but when I found CrossFit, I became an athlete,” Holly Fisher said. “I love how CrossFit makes you better physically and mentally. And that’s largely thanks to the community of athletes at our local box. I’m excited to invite even more people into CrossFit Charleston where we can help them become the very best version of themselves.” 
 
For more information about CrossFit Charleston, visit www.crossfitcharleston.fitness or call 843-790-5811.
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Go Store It Breaks Ground on Two New Storage Developments in Asheville, N.C. and Mount Pleasant, S.C.

July 5, 2018 by 0 Comments
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Go Store It has broken ground on two new self-storage developments, located in Asheville, NC and Mt Pleasant, SC.

Go Store It owns 3 existing facilities in Asheville and has one facility under development off of Hendersonville, Rd. This latest development will feature over 600 units and will be fully climate controlled. The development is located in the under supplied Woodfin sub-market just North of Downtown Asheville.

This is Go Store It’s third development in Mt Pleasant and its 5th in the Charleston market. Located at Gregorie Ferry Rd and 17 N the facility will be 3 stories, fully climate controlled, and feature over 400 units. Go Store It’s other Charleston storage locations include a recently opened facility at Long Point Rd and has facilities under construction at Johnnie Dodds, Folly Rd, Maybank Highway, and Downtown Charleston.

Go Store It continues to look for acquisition opportunities throughout the country and plans to break ground on 5 more developments in 2018 located in Charlotte, NC, Cary, NC, Louisville, KY, and Fredericksburg, VA.

Based in Charlotte, NC Go Store It specializes in the acquisition, development and management of self-storage assets throughout the county. Go Store It currently has over 2,000,000 square feet of storage space under management and construction. Go Store It is an affiliate of Madison Capital Group, LLC which has offices in Charlotte, Charleston, and Nashville.

Media Contact: Neil Dyer – 615-456-2984

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