By John Greenberg, Town of Mount Pleasant Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Mount Pleasant, S.C. – Owners Tuyen Truong and Hoa Duong and Manager Kim Duong joined by family and staff, together with Mount Pleasant Council Member Kathy Landing, along with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Director of Development Rebecca Imholz, today attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for De Lux Nail Spa, located at 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd. Suite 1103.
De Lux Nail Spa offers professional nail care for ladies and gentlemen. The spa’s specialties include acrylic, gel, and chrome nails, pink & white, waxing, SNS dipping powder, and they have installed a No Smell Recovery System. Guests of De Lux Nail Spa can expect diverse nail care options provided by talented technicians with the best-qualified products. Each service has the goal of rejuvenating beauty while offering a spa experience to relax the spirit.
De Lux Nail Spa also accepts appointments for celebrations such as birthdays, bridal showers, proms, and even corporate events.
The winner will have his or her artwork printed a reusable shopping bag that will be distributed to Mount Pleasant residents and visitors. Town staff will select the top five and residents will vote to determine the winning design.
T-Shirt Design Contest
One winner will have his or her design printed on a t-shirt to be sold on the official Mount Pleasant online store. He or she will also be recognized on the town website, social media posts, and in a press release.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (June 17, 2021) – The Commissioners of Public Works for the Town of Mount Pleasant announced plans to remove the elevated water storage tank located at the site of its Old Village water plant on King Street. A specialty water storage tank contractor, Iseler Demolition, will remove the 87-year-old tank between July 13 and 23, 2021. Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) will share construction details as they are received.
MPW decommissioned the elevated tank in the 1990s. Since then, the aging structure has served solely as a location for wireless provider antennas.
MPW Operations Manager Allan Clum said that the decision to remove the tank was not taken lightly. He stated that the tank is no longer structurally safe for MPW employees to maintain or the wireless carriers to access equipment.
A temporary communications tower will be built at the site to ensure cellular services are not interrupted. The tower will be in place for 120 days as the wireless providers work with the Town of Mount Pleasant to secure a permanent location.
“We encourage everyone who’s interested to swing by to say goodbye in the coming days,” said Clum.
Charleston, South Carolina is the best city in the world and one of our country’s most desirable places to live. From the history & culture to the beaches & shopping, to the restaurants & real estate.
Charleston has something for everyone! Our mission at Lively Charleston is to tell the stories of the amazing people, places, and businesses in our city. In this Lively Charleston episode, we’re diving into PART 1 of the “Best Happy Hours in Charleston” series.
Follow along with Tori & Margaret as they take you on a tour of the best happy hours you can find in Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island!
1. The Shelter Kitchen & Bar – located on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant
2. Red’s Ice House – located on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant
3. Water’s Edge Cabana Bar – located on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant
4. Mex 1 Coastal Cantina – located on Sullivan’s Island
Physical therapy and wellness conditioning require an intimate and personal connection to mind, body, and soul. To let yourself be vulnerable to achieving a goal is its highest personal reward.
Dr. Courtney V. Harris, PT, CKTT and the team at Recovery-N-Motion have created a community that is open and inclusive by utilizing warmth and expertise to build relationships and opportunities.
We are so proud to feature Recovery-N-Motion in our small business spotlight and thrilled to announce that soon, they will be expanding from their current location in Summerville to a second location in Mount Pleasant, SC.
When you walk in and see that winning smile of Dr. Harris, you know you have found a home.
Recovery-N-Motion (RNM) is a physical therapy + wellness company proudly serving the Greater Charleston Area with offices in Summerville and Mount Pleasant, SC. It is our mission to help athletes, youth and active adults achieve pain free movement to improve performance, quality of life and maintain an active lifestyle. It is RNM’s priority to find the root of the cause of your pain, symptoms and movement dysfunctions in order to meet your specific goals. Pain and movement dysfunctions can inhibit your athletic performance, decrease your quality of life and negatively impact your active lifestyle. RNM utilizes a comprehensive approach with 1:1 physical therapy sessions to get you successfully back to the things you love to do.
At Recovery-N-Motion, we pride ourselves in providing high valued, expert and quality care with a Doctor of Physical Therapy to help you reach your personal goals and get you back to your desired level. Our focus is also on having an unforgettable and productive experience to get you pain free. In order to achieve this desired service, we do not participate with any insurance providers. We offer a fee for service arrangement. We do however accept HSA/FSA as well as providing the proper information to submit to your insurance company to claim your out of network benefits. We look forward to treating you in order to properly recover, be pain free and meet your personal goals.
Meet Dr. Courtney V. Harris, PT, CKTT (Founder/Owner)
Dr. Harris was born and raised in Charleston, SC and has always had a desire to move back home and give back to the community that was so nurturing and loving to her. Bringing Recovery-N-Motion from North Carolina to her hometown is a dream come true. She is a graduate of Temple University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2008. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from Florida A&M University in 2005.
After suffering a sports-related injury that required surgery and physical therapy, Dr. Harris observed and experienced the importance a physical therapist plays in a person’s life during their rehabilitation program, meeting their personal goals and being an advocate not only physically, but mentally as well. She knew at a young age her passion was to work in the medical industry to help others, but this personal experience solidified what she truly wanted to do in life.
Dr. Harris has various certifications including training to utilize instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), cupping, dry needling and is a Certified Kinesio Taping Technician (CKTT). She is also currently enrolled in a Physical Therapy Fellowship Program to receive her FAAOMPT (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists). This credentialing will vastly help her clients and will allow her to enhance the union between sports, orthopedics and manual therapy.
As a former competitive CrossFit athlete for nearly 10 years, coaching CrossFit for over 5 years and her overall love for fitness, health and wellness, Dr. Harris’ views have broadened regarding the connection between fitness and rehabilitation. She understands and implements the importance of proper technique/form as well as the benefits of a good rehabilitation program to allow pain-free movement and a good maintenance program for injury prevention. Dr. Harris created Recovery-N-Motion believing that utilizing her education and knowledge, she is able to comprehensively help athletes, youth and active adults achieve optimal performance, improve their quality of life and maintain an active lifestyle through quality and high valued care.
Dr. Harris is on the Board of Directors for the Non-Profit organization, Cleans for a Cure, which is dedicated to the fight against Type 1 Diabetes. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
By John Greenberg, Mount Pleasant Communications and Marketing Coordinator
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (May 24, 2021)– Owners Scottie and Jennel Mahl, together with Mount Pleasant Council Member Kathy Landing, along with Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Members Ben Knight, Brian Sherman, and Rebecca Imholz, on May 21 attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for FASTSIGNS of Mount Pleasant, located at 1110 Clarity Road.
FASTSIGNS of Mount Pleasant is a local independently owned sign, graphics, and visual communications company. They provide comprehensive visual marketing solutions to clients of all sizes, and across all industries to help them extend their branding across all touchpoints. Jennel brings her background in accounting and finance to FASTSIGNS of Mount Pleasant while Scottie will utilize his military experience and extensive knowledge in marketing and product management to direct day-to-day operations.
“We look forward to providing the highest quality product and unparalleled service to the local Mount Pleasant business community,” Scottie said.
The Mahls are members of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce and the local American Marketing Association. They are ready to connect with more local organizations and members of the community.
Find more information about the products and services that FASTSIGNS of Mount Pleasant offers by visiting their website. See their current projects and other updates by following them on Facebook and Instagram. Call FASTSIGNS of Mount Pleasant at (843) 654-9778 to contact them directly.
Interested in Making a Donation? The Town of Mount Pleasant has several donation programs:
The Wayne Magwood Fishermen’s Memorial Statue Donation Program
Welcome to the Wayne Magwood Fishermen’s Memorial Statue Donation Page. The Fishermen’s Memorial Statue will be dedicated to preserving the history and honoring the rich maritime heritage of fishermen, past and present, who have called Mount Pleasant home. The recent and untimely passing of Captain Wayne Magwood has brought forth the need to commemorate and celebrate the shrimping lifestyle and culture that is an integral part of the fabric of Mount Pleasant. Your donation will not only help recognize the investment, dedication and sacrifices the shrimping fleet has made to preserve a culture at the heart of Mount Pleasant, but it will recognize an iconic shrimping family synonymous with Shem Creek.
Captain Wayne Magwood and his father Captain Clarence Magwood, Jr. fished the Lowcountry waters for over 100 years. Their lifetime dedication to the community they served brought them and the many people they helped and mentored much joy. Captain Wayne Magwood’s daughters Tressy Magwood Mellichamp, Jennifer Magwood Ray, Tara Magwood and Melissa Magwood, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, are raising funds to erect a statue in the likeness of Captain Wayne Magwood to be housed on the Magwood Boardwalk on Shem Creek to honor their father and the local maritime industry.
Your donation to the Fishermen’s Memorial Statue at the Shem Creek Pedestrian Bridge is much appreciated and will help recognize the Mount Pleasant fishing fleet and preserve its rich maritime history. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations may be submitted through the Town’s GoFundMe page.
The Mount Pleasant Cultural Arts Center Donation Program
From music to art to theater to sweetgrass basket making and beyond, Cultural Arts are an integral part of the fabric of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The Town of Mount Pleasant and Town Council are seeking ways to further support our cultural arts community through the construction of a Cultural Arts Center. A Cultural Arts Center donation page has established an initial goal of one million dollars to support this effort through public/ private partnerships. It was kicked off with a generous donation of $20,000 from Davis & Floyd. Join us in fundraising for the Cultural Arts Center. Your tax deductible donation will have a big impact in making this wonderful addition to our art community a reality.
Donations may be submitted through the Town’s GoFundMe page.
The Town of Mount Pleasant Memorial Program
The Town of Mount Pleasant has adopted a Town of Mount Pleasant Memorial program. The program enables interested families, organizations and businesses wishing to make a monetary donation toward a lasting memory of a loved one or in name of your organization or business possible. Donations will be used toward bi-annual landscaping improvements at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park or Mount Pleasant Town Hall. The specific landscaping improvements will be determined by the Public Services Department and all donors will be sent a photo of the landscaping improvements once installed.
Donations may be submitted through the Town’s GoFundMe page.
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (May 6, 2021) –Interested in having your organization performpieces of cultural significance to the community? Are you an exhibitor and would like to showcase items of cultural interest? The Mount Pleasant Youth Council is sponsoring a fair and now is your chance to sign up to perform or exhibit at the first-ever Youth Council Cultural Fair slated for Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Park West Recreation Center, 1251 Park West Blvd.
All activities are free to the public. All performers must arrive at the stage and be ready to perform no later than 15 minutes prior to scheduled performance time.
Performance times depend on the number of entries. Please list all special requests on the Performer information sheet you are returning. A final performance schedule will be sent the week of the event. You must have your music ready for the stage manager. Click here for the Exhibitor information sheet.
Music and performance choices should reflect the family-oriented event and must be child-friendly. For more information, contact Mount Pleasant Community and Government Affairs Chief Lauren Sims at (843) 884-8517 or lsims@tompsc.com.
Mount Pleasant, S.C. (May 7, 2021) – Housing for All – Mount Pleasant, Chairman of the Board, Bobby Sommers, presided over the groundbreaking festivities for Gregorie Ferry Town, Wednesday, May 5th, 2021. Attended by members of the Housing for All – Mount Pleasant Board of Directors & Advisory Council, the Honorable Mayor Will Haynie, members of the Town of Mount Pleasant council, and Property Builders, LLC Tony Berry and Tammy Stevens Wilson. Through its partnership with Housing for All – Mount Pleasant and close cooperation with several lenders, Prosperity Builders, LLC is building 36 new townhomes which will be available to qualified buyers earning between $40,000 and $64,800 per year. For many new home buyers, down payment assistance is available, making the dream of homeownership a reality.
Tony Berry, President, and Tammy Stevens Wilson, partner of Prosperity Builders, LLC, the developer of Gregorie Ferry Towns, has created the first attainable workforce and senior housing community in Mount Pleasant, with townhomes priced from the mid $200,000. Construction is underway on buildings one, two, and three; eighteen townhomes, each townhome includes 2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths, designer kitchen, and one car garage. An estimated seventeen townhomes are already under purchase contract with new homebuyers moving in by end of summer. “This is a cooperative effort that can and should benefit everyone,” concluded Berry. “We see it as a way to strengthen Mount Pleasant, and give hard-working people – school teachers, healthcare workers, police, firefighters, restaurant and retail workers – a place right here in Mount Pleasant where they can live, own, and take pride in.”
The cost of living in Mount Pleasant continues to rise as apartment rents are now averaging $1,500 per month and the average median home price is up to $472,700. Housing for All – Mount Pleasant is delighted to be working with Prosperity Builders, LLC to make owning a home in Mount Pleasant a reality for individuals and families earning less than $64,800 per year.
Please contact Ali Bring, Carolina One New Homes at 843-226-1043 or email ali@pbofsc.com if you are interested in purchasing in the Gregorie Ferry Town. Visit www.gftowns.com for more information.
Please email info@HousingforAllMtP.com if you are interested in renting or purchasing attainable workforce or senior housing over the next five years. Housing for All – Mount Pleasant looks forward to bringing additional for purchase or rental attainable workforce and senior housing to Mount Pleasant.
Special thanks to Carolina One New Homes, Premier Lending, Shelter Mortgage, United Community Bank, and Origins SC for their help with the first attainable housing development in Mount Pleasant! Thank you, Tony, Tammy, and Prosperity Builders, LLC for assembling a world-class team.
Dashi, now a permanent resident atGhost Monkey Breweryin Mount Pleasant, has introduced three new family packages available Wednesday only, for dine-in on their spacious outdoor patio, as well as to-go:
Four whole jumbo wings, two steamed buns, two burritos, and two pints (or a crowler for to-go only)- $45
12 whole jumbo wings, four steamed buns, two burritos and two pints (or a crowler for to-go only)- $70
Two burritos, two kid’s meals (choice from kid’s taco, quesadilla, steam bun or rice + beans) and two pints or a crowler (for to-go only)- $35
Every Wednesday and Sunday, kids also eat free and receive a free entrée (kid’s taco, quesadilla, steam bun, or rice + beans) with the purchase of one adult entreé and draft beer (for dine-in only). Dashi is open at Ghost Monkey Brewery Wed.-Fri. 4-8 p.m., and Sat.-Sun. 1-8 p.m. View Dashi’s menuhere, Ghost Monkey’s beers on taphere
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