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'Saint of Second Chances' star speaks at chamber
Moultrie News November 21, 2023 The year was 1979. The White Sox were up to bat against the Detroit Tigers in a doubleheader. The second game would never be played, however, as the first culminated in a riot. The target of rage from the thousands of fans that stormed the field at Comiskey Park? Disco. Disco Demolition Night would live on in infamy as the nearly career-ending brainchild of Michael Veeck, who is now president of the Goldklang Baseball Group and owner of the Charleston RiverDogs. Avid
Meditation simplified: Town welcomes Platform- A Consciousness Studio
Moultrie News November 22, 2023 Though the probability of finding a cure for the increased vehicular gridlock in the Greater Charleston area lies somewhere between slim and none, one enterprising newcomer may have just stumbled upon a new way for locals to unplug and peace out from the daily hustle-bustle. Ailsa Foulke’s dream of opening a soothing getaway that unlocks the key to deep relaxation and rejuvenation was realized on Sept. 15 when she opened her Platform consciousness studio at 920 Houston
Town welcomes transformative Pilates studio
Moultrie News November 1, 2023Sisters-in-law Dana Romanosky and Leanna Noel have combined forces to offer residents a revolutionized workout regimen by recently opening their doors to Evolve Modern Pilates at 1336 Georgetown Rd. in Mount Pleasant. During the studio’s Oct. 31 ribbon-cutting ceremony — attended by Town Council members and Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce reps — visitors were treated to a first-hand view and demonstration of Pilates workouts customized to a practitioner’s strength and
MP Chamber welcomes new admin 10/26/2023
Moultrie News 10/26/23 The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Marion Lovett as the organization’s new Office Administrator for its first brick and mortar location. While the space is undergoing renovations, Lovett will provide administrative support to the Chamber’s staff, volunteers, board of directors and members. “We are thrilled to welcome Marion Lovett to the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Team,” said Jennifer Maxwell, President of the Mount Pleasant
''Heart of a True Survivor''
"Heart of a true survivor": Former deputy honored at Chamber meeting. A former law enforcement officer’s perseverance in overcoming life-threatening injuries from a 2020 crash took the spotlight at the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Aug. 17 luncheon, as Mike Costanzo was the proud recipient of the latest First Responder’s Award. Presenting the honorary hardware was Mount Pleasant Councilmember Carl Ritchie, who recounted what his friend and former Charleston County deputy endured — and
MPCC Finds a Home
By Ross Norton, Charleston Regional Business JournalThe Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce has found a place to call home at 534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. With a 2,000-square-foot facility and partnership with Pinnacle Financial Partners, the location is designed to provide space for growing staff and have a physical presence in the community, according to a news release. The space will be used to host meetings with members, board meetings, committee meetings and some of their events such as new-member
Charleston Battery building momentum in the Lowcountry
Prime time for local soccer: Battery building momentum in the LowcountryRalph Mancini editor@moultrienews.com While the Charleston Battery has been around for three decades, much has changed for the soccer franchise in recent years, including a new management group and playing venue, along with an innovative marketing strategy focused on producing video content to introduce to their local brand of sports entertainment to the masses. Co-owner and executive chairman Rob Salvatore was on hand at the July
''Freedom'' Takes Flight
‘Freedom’ takes flight: Community rings in dance/yoga studioRalph Mancini | mOULTRIE NEWS Dance/yoga instructor — and now business owner — Julia Powell got her roll on during the ribbon-cutting of her new retail operation, Freedom Studio, on July 26, as she led a varied ensemble of friends, family and community leaders in a dance celebration in the searing Lowcountry heat. The yoga, dance and sculpt studio officially opened its doors on July 8 at its 568 Belle Station Blvd location in Mount Pleasant. The
MPCC's Growth Provides More Events for Professionals
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce provides opportunities for professionals to network and learn about the businesses and community organizations in East Cooper. As the Chamber continues to grow, there are more ways for people to get involved with the group. Jennifer Maxwell, the president of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, said businesses in the Chamber benefit from each other because of the variety of industries represented. “We have a very diverse businesses and people represented in our
