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7 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com Publisher’s Note................................................... 11 Editor’s Note. ...................................................... 13 About the Cover. ................................................. 14 Our Contributors. ............................................... 15 On the Web......................................................... 16 Social Buzz......................................................... 17 Calendar. ........................................................... 18 The Hammock Coast A day trip up the coast. ............................................. 53 Meet the Mayor of Pawleys Island…and cheese........ 62 27 29 18 33 42 contents MARCH/APRIL 2023 • VOL. 13, ISSUE 2 Our Town Mount Pleasant First.........................................27 A tribute toThomasena Stokes-Marshall.........29 A tribute to Arthur Ravenel..............................33 Tales from the Bridge........................................39 Coastal Carolina Physical Therapy...................41 History of the Credit One Charleston Open...42 Holy City Tennis...............................................49 Christ our King.................................................50 Laurel and Lawton............................................51 53
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9 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com contents MARCH/APRIL 2023 • VOL. 13, ISSUE 2 Hunter Quinn Homes.................................67 Top Ten Homes...........................................69 Katherine Cox + Co. ...................................75 A look within: Interior Design. ...................76 Landscape tips east of the Cooper. ..............80 Interior Motives...........................................85 Repurposing homes as businesses................89 Lowcountry Hurricane Protection...............91 Set in Stone..................................................93 Danco..........................................................97 Anchor Heating & Air.................................99 Coastal Podcast Tour. ................................100 Grammy’s Attic..........................................101 Dwellings. ............................................................. 65 137 142 129 135 Best Of.............................121 Best Of Fridays...........................................................122 Tidewater Pharmacy...................................................123 Copper Penny.............................................................124 Moxie Miller...............................................................125 Izzy’s Scoops. ..............................................................126 East Cooper Lock and Safe.........................................127 Emily Johnston...........................................................129 ECCO........................................................................130 Wando Family Dentistry.............................................131 Nellie & Lo. ...............................................................133 Hobbies and Leisure Wine. .........................................................................135 Savi Somme................................................................137 Books. ........................................................................139 Recipes. ......................................................................140 Bakies.........................................................................141 Outdoors with Bill Farley. ..........................................142 East Cooper Neighbors...............................................144 Beautiful Homes................. 104 Beautiful Homes Parade........................................ 105 For the House....................................................... 115 Brightway Insurance. ............................................ 117 Coastal Stone Flooring.......................................... 119 104 122 127
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11 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com There is always something that has a special meaning for me in each edition we publish. The same goes for our different podcasts. The theme for both this issue of Mount Pleasant Magazine and the VOICE for Real Estate podcast is “beautiful homes,” and that makes both mediums special for the same reason. What is that reason? This is the only time of year we can compile and share with you our real estate data from the previous year. On the latest episode of VOICE for Real Estate, Doug Holmes — who’s been crunching MLS data for decades — and I take a trip around Charleston. We discuss the number of sales, the continued increase in pricing and the decrease of the number of homes sold in over a dozen towns in the greater Charleston area. I want to give a shoutout to our podcast sponsors, SouthState Bank and Schirmer Insurance Group, for helping make this possible. As with the podcast, this issue of Mount Pleasant Magazine features extensive real estate information, including our “Top Ten Homes Sold” listings starting on page 69. It is about our homes inside and out — from the initial investment to the decorating and landscaping. You’ll find leading Realtors, builders, insurance companies, landscapers, pool builders and designers in our “Beautiful Homes” section starting on page 103. Though this issue focuses on homes, we feel one of our responsibilities as a community magazine is to highlight the people who enrich our community. In these pages we honored two such residents who just left us. Thomasena Stokes- Marshall was a fantastic person and exceptional leader who served Mount Pleasant in so many ways, beginning with her 17 years on town council. Mount Pleasant is richer and better because Thomasena was part of our community. Writer Mary Coy pens a tribute to Thomasena starting on page 29. Arthur Ravenel gave a lot to Mount Pleasant, Charleston and, of course, to everyone who crosses the Ravenel Bridge. I’m proud to have spent some time with Cousin Arthur, including taking his photo for the front cover of East Cooper Magazine, the predecessor of Mount Pleasant Magazine. If you’d like to read about my adventures with Arthur, the article starts on page 31. We appreciate you, our readers and our supporting marketing partners. We are so proud to serve our community. Until next time, Bill Macchio Publisher • Publisher@MountPleasantMagazine.com publisher’s note Vol. 13, Issue 2 • March/April 2023 PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR BILL MACCHIO PUBLISHER@MOUNTPLEASANTMAGAZINE.COM MANAGING EDITOR LORNA HOLLIFIELD EDITOR@MOUNTPLEASANTMAGAZINE.COM COPY EDITOR COLIN MCCANDLESS ART DIRECTOR DANA COLEMAN PRODUCTION MANAGER BETHANY LONG AD DESIGNERS BETHANY LONG KIM HALL REBECCA SOTTILE TECHNOLOGY GEORGE CONKLIN BRIAN SMITH GENE PHAN WRITERS HEATHER ARTUSHIN • MADISON BROACH L.C. LEACH III • BARBARA SKIDMORE LEAH RHYNE • SHERRY WHITING MARY COY • MAURICE FRAZIER • BILL FARLEY KATIE FINCH • JACK LOVINGOOD ISABEL ALVAREZ ARATA PHOTOGRAPHER MARK STAFF BRAND AMBASSADOR STACEY MCLOUGHLIN STACEY@MOUNTPLEASANTMAGAZINE.COM INDEPENDENT MEDIA CONSULTANTS KATIE FINCH KATIE@MOUNTPLEASANTMAGAZINE.COM ANDY BIMONTE ANDY@MOUNTPLEASANTMAGAZINE.COM ADMINISTRATION & BOOKKEEPING GINGER SOTTILE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS CHESLEY LANFORD ANTHONY MACCHIO DISTRIBUTION U.S. POST OFFICE • HARRIS TEETER • PUBLIX • CVS Mount Pleasant Magazine is published locally by a team of independent contractors. Mount Pleasant Magazine is published six times per year by Media Services, Inc. 1013 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Copyright © Media Services 2023. All rights reserved. Reproduction electronically or in print format without the expressed written consent of the publisher is strictly prohibited and a violation of U.S. copyright laws. Inquiries to: Mount Pleasant Magazine P.O. Box 22617, Charleston, SC 29413 843-881-1481 Info@MountPleasantMagazine.com
12 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com Ruthie Ravenel is a top producing agent in the marketplace, with strong ties to the community and a long track record of closing record breaking transactions. A consistent recipient of the Realtor of Distinction award given to the top agents in Charleston's market. With a low number of transactions, and a high average transaction amount, Ruthie has long focused on quality over quantity, with a solid commitment to client service above all else. Ruthie Ravenel 843.696.8858 RUTHIE@DANIELRAVENELSIR.COM WWW.RUTHIERAVENEL.COM $236 Million IN CAREER SALES 97.4% LIST PRICE ACHIEVED $1.34M AVERAGE LISTING PRICE Exceptional properties deserve the finest representation. Marketing Matters Successfully Selling from the Battery to the Beaches 1077 Cottingham Drive | Cooper Estates | Under Contract in 48 Hours | Sold for Asking at $1,295,000 3741 Juneberry Court | Carolina Park Record Breaking Sale at $1,500,000 87 Secession Street | I’On Sold for $2,500,000 Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. Statistics based on information from MLS providers and internal off-market sales since 2015.
13 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com editor’s note Beauty is everywhere in this issue. It’s found in the beautiful homes we’re featuring, in the outdoor articles ushering us into spring and in the personalities of prominent community leaders (Arthur Ravenel and Thomasena Stokes-Marshall) honored in this volume. As I began editing articles this time around, I noticed the pure ambiance of our area more than ever. Beauty is the reason we have all chosen this place. It’s good for the soul to be surrounded by things that are aesthetically pleasing. It’s why we have gardens. It’s why we have useless throw pillows on our couches, or hunks of pretty metal hanging around our necks. It’s why we’ve all chosen to live among the marshes, palmetto trees and sandy beaches. I think there must be a connection between the land and the personalities around here that shine so darn brightly. Somehow one affects the other, a symbiotic relationship. This issue journeys through all aspects of the things that make life in the Mount Pleasant area wonderful. We have featured architectural beauty, natural beauty and even scenic drives as we explore surrounding gems like the Hammock Coast. We have even curated books, wine and recipe sections to encourage a little more leisure in the lives of our readers. As you thumb through each section, I ask one thing of you. Take it all in. Consider stopping to read that book or take that suggested day trip. Enjoy this issue as your moment to stop and smell the newly blooming roses. Escape into the pages with us, then outside to see it in real life. Don’t just set this issue down and return to the stresses of everyday life. Use this one as a reminder to do something happy in the young spring sun. Appreciate the beauty that is the place you get to call home by enjoying it. -Lorna Hollifield Managing Editor MARCH/APRIL 2023 C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S • B E A U T I F U L H O M E S • T H E H A M M O C K C O A S T A Second Serving of “Best Of” Winners Coming Right Up 2023 WWW.BESTOFMP.COM Tributes to our Late Leaders Farewell to Arthur and Thomasena Read More of Their Stories Taking it Outside Tennis, Trips and Tales from the Bridge YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR MAGAZINE SCAN • CLICK SUBSCRIBE
14 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com about the cover Our 2023 beautiful homes edition front cover is an oceanfront home featured as the fifth most expensive home sold in 2022, coming in at $5,350,000. This home is located at 104 Ocean Boulevard on Isle of Palms. You can access all of the island’s most expensive homes sold in 2022 on page 72. If you’re interested in accessing prices of properties dating back to 2017 for Isle of Palms, Wild Dunes, Sullivan’s Island and others, visit TopTenHomesSold.com. The featured home is conveniently located at the front of the island, with easy access to both Mount Pleasant and Sullivan’s Island. This home was chosen as the cover photo because it perfectly represents the Lowcountry dream — water views, sunny days and enough space for everyone to enjoy. The listing and selling agents of 104 Ocean Boulevard have been known in the area for decades. They are both wellpracticed professionals who are extremely knowledgeable, ethical and passionate about the Lowcountry real estate landscape. Each have had multiple top ten listings appear in our magazine over the years, and we are proud to have them back. Katrina Johnson is the listing agent, and Charlie Aikman is the selling agent. Enjoy learning more about this house and others across East Cooper neighborhoods in our annual Beautiful Homes section. We hope your dreams are found inside. MARCH/APRIL 2023 C O A S T A L R E A L E S T A T E I N F O W W W . V O I C E F O R R E A L E S T A T E . C O M C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S • B E A U T I F U L H O M E S • T H E H A M M O C K C O A S T Design, Dècor andDetails Our Annual Tour of Beautiful Homes A Second Serving of “Best Of” Winners Coming Right Up 2023 WWW.BESTOFMP.COM Tributes to our Late Leaders Farewell to Arthur and Thomasena Read More of Their Stories Taking it Outside Tennis, Trips and Tales from the Bridge Southern String Supply Professional Music Instrument Repairs, Rentals and Sales Celebrating over 20 years servicing the educational and professional music communities of the Lowcountry. 502 Wando Park Blvd.,Mt. Pleasant| 843-276-9239| www.southernstringsupply.com Violin - Guitar - Brasswind - Woodwind - Ukulele - Bass - Mandolin - American /Asian Folk Instruments
15 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com contributors Heather Artushin was born and raised in Michigan, where she graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in social work with an emphasis on interpersonal practice and mental health. Charleston, South Carolina, is the beautiful place she decided to call home. When she’s not talking to our town’s most interesting people for an article — or playing around with a poem — you’ll find her exploring outdoors with her two children and husband. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Madison Broach has always had a passion for writing and reporting. She is midway through her sophomore year at the University of Florida, where she is studying journalism. She hopes to one day have a career in magazine or television broadcasting. She spent last summer interning at Mount Pleasant Magazine and Charleston Women. From here, here future looks as bright as her writing skills. Mary Coy is an expert on Charleston history. Not only has she published several books on the subject, she can also be found giving tours of the Holy City in her free time. She has written for Mount Pleasant Magazine for over a decade. British-born professional photographer and director/producer Jack Lovingood is a native of Western North Carolina but now splits time bouncing between the mountains and the Lowcountry. Professionally, Jack has spent most of his adult life as an entrepreneur dabbling in web development, real estate and finance. Creatively, Jack enjoys penning songs, playing guitar and writing for lifestyle publications. Interested in contributing to Mount Pleasant Magazine? Email your contact information (name, phone, mailing address) and one sample of work you have created (or a link to your work online) with the subject “Aspiring MPM Contributor” to Editor@ MountPleasantMagazine.com. • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE • TIRE SALE We Match & Beat Any Estimate 1237 Ben Sawyer Blvd 843-216-1599 1084 Johnnie Dodds 843-881-1078 Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm LIMIT ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER VISIT • Custom Exhaust • Tires • Diagnostic Service • Air Conditioning Repairs • Shocks-Struts • Brakes • Transmission • Tune-Ups • Alignments • Engines • Timing Belts FREE Tire Repair FREE Testing of Battery, Alternator & Starter Reg. Price $37.50 2023 ® Ben Sawyer Blvd. Harris Teeter Automotive Excellence Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital Regions Bank Wendy’s ChuckDawley Blvd. Sunoco Rifle Range Rd. TWO LOCATIONS! Automotive Excellence c With this MPMCoupon. This coupon is not valid with any other coupon offers. Exp. 03/31/23. $10off Any Service $100 or More FREE Tire Rotation & Brake Inspection With Purchase of Any Other Service $500 OVER COST (Per Tire) Mounting & Tire Aalance Fees Apply Any Brand Tire Coolant Extra Coolant Flush $5775
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17 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com social buzz The passing of Arthur Ravenel Jr., for which our beloved and iconic bridge is named, resounded through the community like a trumpet. When someone of such prestige, community influence and accomplishment passes, people have something to say about it. Even if they did not know him, Ravenel affected Charleston and Mount Pleasant residents — if only by the daily scenic trek over the bridge. One of our most commented-on posts ever, many community members took to social media to share their thoughts. Now we’d like to share some of those with our readers. “Such a wonderful man I had the privilege of meeting. I got to know himway back when I serviced his heating and cooling system. Rice and Santos heating and air. He was a wonderful person.” — John Gregory “My sincere condolences to the Ravenel family. True Southern gentlemen and force. His spirit inspired greatness in many citizens of South Carolina. Legendary impact for love of country.” — Linda Smith “Goodbye old Huguenot friend. You came up for dinner and it was the last time we ever saw you. May St. Peter greet you at the golden gate and say ‘Cousin Arthur, you come right on in, and make yourself at home.’” —Dodie Garris 98 Church St. - Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.388.0003 | r e d s i c e h o u s e . c om Inside is boring. Historic Shem Creek Fol low us @redsicehouse ™
18 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com MARCH Awendaw Green When: Every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Where: Awendaw Green A converted old barn is a centerpiece of an outdoor live music space that features food, bonfires and a showcase of local talent. --------------------------------------------------------------------- SC Stingrays When: 10/22/22 - 4/15/23 Check for times. Where: North Charleston Coliseum Enjoy a night of flying pucks and fast skating from a great community member, the S.C. Stingrays! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Toast Under the Oaks When: 3/23/2023 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Johns Island County Park Enjoy drinks and live music under the oaks of Johns Island County Park. Advance tickets are $20 per person and dayof tickets are $25 per person. Ticket includes wine, beer and live music. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheers on the Pier When: 3/23/2023 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Pier Kick off your weekend in one of the most scenic spots east of the Cooper and enjoy the music of Dallas Baker and Friends. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Lowcountry Spring Native Plant Market When: 3/25/2023 at 9 a.m. Where: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site South Carolina Native Plant Society Lowcountry Chapter will have a farmer’s market-style native plant sale at Charles Towne Landing. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Adult Egg Hunt When: 3/26/2023 at 11 a.m. Where: Firefly Distillery Grab a drink and hunt for hundreds of hidden eggs. Prizes range from candy and gifts to exclusive golden eggs with prizes valued up to $400! Must be 21 or older to be admitted! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Boyz II Men When: 3/30/2023 at 8 p.m. Where: North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center Boyz II Men is an American vocal harmony group from Philadelphia best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Strawberry Festival When: 3/31/2023, 4/1-2, 4/6-8 Where: Boone Hall Plantation Join the shows, activities, rides, and family fun at the Lowcountry Strawberry Festival presented by Starling Chevrolet. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Catfish Festival When: 3/31/2023 at 4 p.m. Where: St. Stephen Park Festival days are from 3/31/2023 - 4/2/2023 and include tons of entertainment, arts and crafts, games, amusements and food. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Thorn When: 3/31/2023 at 7 p.m. Where: North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center The Thorn tells the epic story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. It is an immersive show featuring live music, drama, serial acts, movement arts, modern dance and big visual effects. Calendar of Events
19 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com calendar of events --------------------------------------------------------------------- Glorious Gardens III When: 3/31/2023 at 4 p.m. Where: Historic Charleston Foundation Take a specially curated tour focusing on the gorgeous gardens in Charleston’s most historic and charming neighborhoods. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cooper River Bridge Run When: 4/1/2023 Where: The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge Details: Join neighbors, friends and world-class runners on the 10-k trot over the Ravenel Bridge this April. Enjoy reaching new goals and contributing to great causes by running from Mount Pleasant to Charleston overtop the famed Cooper River. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Rosé and Roses When: 4/1/2023 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Nathaniel Russell House Museum Wine your way through the stunning garden at the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, ca.1808, located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston. Enjoy light bites, wine and the sweet sounds of live strings as you explore this beautifully restored Historic House Museum. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Credit One Charleston Open When: 4/1/2023 at 9 a.m. Where: Credit One Stadium The Credit One Charleston Open is a WTA Tour-affiliated professional tennis tournament for women, held every year since 1973. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Jagged Little Pill: A Musical When: 4/7/2023 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Gaillard Center Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, life — everything we’ve been waiting to see in a Broadway show — is here in the exhilarating, fearless new musical based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Farm Snuggle Sessons When: 4/7/2023 at 11 a.m. Where: Flowertown Charm Farm Come visit the friendliest goats in the Lowcountry! You will get up close with our super friendly dwarf goats and their friends — fancy chickens, cuddly pigs, barn cats, farm dogs, huge fluffy bunnies and more. This is a casual time to learn and spend with some friendly farm animals! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Muddy Ball When: 4/8/2023 at 10 a.m. Where: Legare Farms You do not want to miss the S.C. Mud Volleyball Championship! Register your team today. Legare Farms has operated as a family farm since 1725 raising vegetables, beef, pork, lamb, eggs and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fly Fishing Film Tour When: 4/8/2023 at 8 p.m. Where: Charleston Music Hall Traveling through the US and Canada each year, the Fly Fishing Film Tour (the F3T) features incredible never-seen footage from waterways worldwide. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Carolina Street Car Combine When: 4/8/2023 at 8 a.m. Where: Darlington Drag Strip Looking for that family day trip? Head up 41 to Hartsville! No one will be bored with eight classes for every car, from stock to completely built. Experience seven classes with 16 entries and one class with 32. APRIL
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21 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com calendar of events ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ride for the Fallen When: 4/8/2023 at 11 a.m. Where: Honky Tonk Saloon In memory of Deputy Jeremy Ladue, with proceeds going to Concerns of Police Survivors, this is a police-escorted ride with a $25 entry hosted by Frontline Soldiers FR/MC. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charleston Area Gamers When: 4/8/2023 at 12 p.m. Where: Coastal Coffee Roasters We will be hosting the Charleston Area “Gamers in the Café” every second Saturday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paws on the Patio When: 4/13/2023 at 6 p.m. Where: Burton’s Grill & Bar Enjoy an afternoon of fun at Burton’s Grill & Bar with your pup! Attendees will receive two drink tickets, and each table will receive a platter of delicious Burton’s Grill & Bar appetizers for $20 per person. Every Fido will receive his/ her own party favor from Hairy Winston Pet Boutique! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blood Drive When: 4/14/2023 at 3 p.m. Where: Indigo Reef Brewery Company The Blood Connection is your community blood center. Did you know you may save three lives with one blood donation? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harlem Globetrotters When: 4/21/2023 at 7 p.m. Where: North Charleston Coliseum The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their magic to Charleston! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Giselle When: 4/21/2023 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Gaillard Center The American Ballet Theatre presents this ballet set in the vineyard country along the Rhine. A Stand-Alone Memory Care Community. Come see what makes us different! Serving those with Alzheimer’s and other related conditions. We are a member of the JEA Senior Living family of assisted living communities. JEA is committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents while honoring the experience of aging. 843.216.1001 1025 Hungryneck Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 jeaseniorliving.com Call for a free tour! ®
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23 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com calendar of events --------------------------------------------------------------------- World Grits Festival When: 4/21/2023 at 12 p.m. Where: St. George The First Annual World Grits Festival was held in 1986. It provides the local folks a festival of wholesome, family fun and our students some much-needed scholarships. It kicks off Friday at noon and goes all day Saturday and Sunday until 4 p.m. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Salty Dog’s Grilled Cheese Celebration When: 4/22/2023 at 12 p.m. Where: Seabrook Island, Bohicket Marina It may be a little cheesy, but it’s going to be grate! Join us as we celebrate Grilled Cheese Month and dedicate an entire Saturday to its ooey, gooey goodness. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2023 Pat Tillman Honor Run When: 4/22/2023 at 9 a.m. Where: Credit One Stadium The race route is 4.2 miles, in honor of Pat’s jersey number, 42. All proceeds go to the Tillman Foundation. --------------------------------------------------------------------- HipHop Weekend Double Dutch When: 4/22/2023 at 1 p.m. Where: Danny Jones Recreation Center Like other childhood games, double dutch helps children develop coordination and strong motor skills. For $10 admission, there is hip-hop music, sports drinks, noncarbonated drinks, healthy snacks, popcorn, bottled water and swag. COMING SOON! VISIT MIX.LIFE FOR MORE! FOOD, BEVERAGE, DUCKPIN, AXE THROWING, CURLING, DARTS 730 COLEMAN BLVD, MT PLEASANT SC 29464 (NEXT TO GOLDS GYM)
24 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com Follow us @shopmptc for up-to-date shopping, restaurant and event information With shops, restaurants, experiences, and events year round, there are endless ways to spend a day out on the Towne. mtpleasanttownecentre.com 1:00PM | BELK It ’s time to celebrate the return of al fresco dining with a midday garden party 7:30AM | ARHAUS The perfect day starts surrounded by plush pillows and the softest spring blankets 5:00PM WINE CELLAR WINE & GIFTS Taking a moment to savor the new beginnings that spring brings at the end of a day 11:45PM BARNES & NOBLE The gardener ’s trifecta: new season, new books, new projects 10:15AM BATH & BODY WORKS Working through a daily to-do list surrounded by sweet scents FILL YOUR DAY (AND HOME) WITH FRESH SPRING FINDS from the Towne.
25 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com calendar of events --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheers on the Pier When: 4/27/2023 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Pier Happy hour starts now! Join friends as Chris Boone entertains on the Mount Pleasant Pier. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sultan + Shepard When: 4/28/2023 at 9 p.m. Where: Trio Catch Sultan + Shepard’s Forever, Now Tour. The show takes place in the upstairs portion of Trio. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Spring Concert with Chamber Music Charleston When: 4/29/2023 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Drayton Hall Immerse yourself in an intimate musical conversation in the Lenhardt Garden. Chamber Music Charleston welcomes the growing season at Drayton Hall with a spring concert. Musicians will converse on flute, oboe, violin, bassoon and harpsichord. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hell Hole Swamp Festival Beauty Pageant When: 4/29/2023 at 11 a.m. Where: The Steel Shed in Jamestown This event kicks off the Hell Hole Swamp Festival. Details will be posted on Facebook. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival When: 4/30/2023 at 11 a.m. Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park The 36th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities! CHARLESTONMUSEUM.ORG 843-722-2996 360 MEETING STREET
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27 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com It doesn’t get much better than this: a great seafood dinner, a waterfront view, a stroll along the pier and a drink at a dockside bar. The scores of visitors at Shem Creek every night are testament to the fun and flavor that the iconic site — dotted with local haunts that spotlight all that was mentioned above — offers. However, it’s a far different scene than the one there some 50 years ago. Back then there was only one restaurant on the creek. That didn’t really matter because that one was an instant classic, and it was the Lorelei. There were no fish tacos, seafood towers or oyster sliders. There was no such thing in those days. Instead, the menu was basic local seafood, most everything fried, of course. The restaurant’s specialties, the fish stew and crab dip, came with every meal. That popular appetizer is the thing that kept everyone talking about it long after the visit. Shockingly, there was no outside dining — and not much of a view – just a few paned windows providing a glimpse of the shrimp boats passing through the creek. The real view was of a mural on the dining room wall entitled “The Song of the Lorelei,” depicting the mythical siren whose enchanting song lured homesick sailors into the ocean’s depths. The restaurant stood about where the Shem Creek Inn is now, boasting only 20 small tables draped with red-andwhite checkered tablecloths. It was a small concrete block structure built years earlier as a bunkhouse for fishermen whose boats were moored in the creek. None of the fishing charters, luxury yachts or kayak rentals that rest there today were part of the scene. The only watercraft on the creek were the dozens of shrimp trawlers, usually two or three abreast, at times numbering close to a hundred. The only visitors were folks coming to buy fresh seafood to cook at home. In fact, it was Mount Pleasant Seafood owners, Walter and Lillian Toler, who conceived the Lorelei Restaurant 15 years after opening their fish market. Local restaurateur Ronnie Boals purchased the establishment in 1970 and operated it for about 10 years, until it was demolished to make space for the hotel and another restaurant he built. Boals remembered, “The Lorelei was a quaint little place; it wasn’t big at all. It was one of my favorites of all the restaurants I owned over my 60 years in the business.” The parking lot was never crowded, but the abundance of parking didn’t mean the restaurant wasn’t packed. It was. After all, it was that good. Charleston native Roxanne LeaMond recalled, “The air was different then. Eating out was a special event. Today, it doesn’t have the same feel. The Lorelei was truly a localsonly place. And it was just good food.” Like the sweet song of the siren, the beloved Lorelei Seafood Restaurant has faded into what seems like a dream now, one that many old-timers still enjoy when lying down their heads at night. A pos tcard of the be l oved Lore l e i . BY MARY COY Shem Creek’s First Restaurant our town Photo prov i ded by Wade Boa l s .
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29 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com The Mount Pleasant Senior Center. The East Cooper campus of Trident Technical College. The African American Historic Settlements Commission. These are just a few fixtures that enhance the daily lives of Mount Pleasant residents, and they were all made possible through the dogged efforts of a woman who has been called “a guiding light” throughout the community. Thomasena Stokes-Marshall, the first (and only) African American to ever serve on the Mount Pleasant Town Council, died in January shortly before her 80th birthday. Stokes-Marshall was born in the Mount Pleasant community of Snowden and moved with her parents to New York City at a young age. While living there, her family often made trips to see relatives in the Lowcountry where she became immersed in the deep roots of the Gullah-Geechee culture. She graduated from New York University and enjoyed a 28-year career in law enforcement in the Big Apple. After her retirement, she moved into the same house in Snowden that she had lived in as a child, residing there until her death. As a detective in New York, Stokes-Marshall received A Tribute to Thomasena Long live the fruit BY MARY COY our town
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31 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com our town multiple awards from the NYPD, the Police Athletic League, many churches and hosts of civic clubs. During those years, she was involved in community organizing and identified the same need when she returned to her hometown, particularly in promoting awareness of the Gullah-Geechee culture and its relevance to the community. Stokes-Marshall had also served as the Bronx Borough President at one time. She brought those leadership skills with her to Mount Pleasant, where she witnessed the absence of minority representation on the Town Council. In 1996, she vied unsuccessfully for a seat, but undeterred, she ran again two years later and won, ultimately serving four consecutive terms. Former Mayor Billy Swails said, “I loved Thomasena. I was lucky enough to serve for three years with her on Town Council and then four as mayor. She was a great lady. She was persistent and did her homework. She was always ready and expected everyone else to be too. You could count on her.” Two other former Mount Pleasant mayors also reflected on Stokes-Marshall’s legacy. Linda Page explained that everyone in the town has been touched in some way by her contributions, adding that she didn’t bring up uncomfortable issues just to argue about them, but rather to solve them. Cheryll Woods-Flowers remembered Stokes-Marshall’s compassion, saying, “She led with her heart.” Gary Santos served his first 15 years on Town Council with Stokes-Marshall and admired her candor. “There were no holds barred. She always told you the truth rather than telling you what you might want to hear. You could take it or leave it. She was tough but fair and would ask a lot of questions. She was also fun to work with and you knew where you stood with her,” Santos acknowledged. He added that the two also served together on the board of the Mount Pleasant Senior Center, which has received awards due in large part to Stokes-Marshall’s tenacity and ideas. “She put a lot into it,” he said. Jackie Gore, a lifelong resident of Scanlonville, described Stokes-Marshall as humble. “She spoke softly and knew her audience. She encouraged people to get involved in the town’s projects to better the quality of life of its residents and got me involved with the committee working on affordable housing.” After retiring from town council, Stokes-Marshall immersed herself in the African American Historic Settlements Commission, a group which she co-founded. Michael Allen, a retired community partnership specialist with the National Park Service, would often sit at Stokes-Marshall’s kitchen table hammering out plans to garner support and bring attention to the pressing needs of fairness and respect for the GullahGeechee community. Allen hopes a younger generation will carry on her work. As part of her initiative to shed light on the GullahGeechee culture, Stokes-Marshall became involved with the College of Charleston in the production of “Bin Yah: There’s No Place Like Home,” a film focusing on the plight of African American historic settlement communities and the loss of their cultural identity to modern development. She founded a summer camp for youth to learn and propagate the art of sweetgrass basketry and helped establish the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Association. Stokes-Marshall also worked with the National Park Service and the South Carolina Arts Commission on the documentary, “Grass Roots: The Enduring Art of the Lowcountry Basket.” In 2006, the art form was named the South Carolina Official Art Craft in part due to her efforts. Stokes-Marshall’s life was devoted to helping people and giving voice to those who have none. Her many contributions to the Mount Pleasant community during her 17 years on Town Council bettered the lives of people of different ages and races. Even after her time in elected office, Stokes-Marshall remained involved in community affairs and organizations such as Affordable Housing for All, Habitat for Humanity and MUSC’s Senior Mentor Program. She achieved numerous accolades but stated she was most proud of becoming the first Black person to serve on Mount Pleasant Town Council. The residents of Mount Pleasant continue to reap the many fruits of her labor, fruits with endless shelf-life. Photo prov i ded by Gar y Santos .
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