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Hardcourt royalty: Debbie Antonelli turns free throws into fundraising for Special Olympics
Moultrie News | Oct. 17, 2026 For Debbie Antonelli, basketball has always been more than a game. It has shaped her career, opened doors throughout her life and, through an idea inspired by her son, become a way to help athletes with intellectual disabilities find opportunities of their own. Antonelli, an ESPN and CBS college basketball analyst and member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, spoke about her career, her family and her commitment to Special Olympics during the Oct. 15 Mount
MP Chamber welcomes Elliot Seay
Moultrie News | October 5, 2026 The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) recently announced the hiring of Elliot J. Seay as its new Membership and Engagement Manager. In this role, Seay will lead efforts to foster member relations, strengthen community engagement and drive strategic growth for the regional business community. A South Carolina native who now resides in Mount Pleasant, Seay brings a diverse background rooted in business management, marketing and client services. He holds a degree in
Lights, camera — EXPO: MP Chamber networking event takes center stage
Moultrie News | September 17, 2026 The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Business & Community EXPO saw representatives from 90-plus companies gather on Sept. 17 in the Omar Shrine Center to answer questions, as well as offer jobs. The Moultrie News spoke with several of the vendors during the highly-anticipated networking extravaganza. The B12 Store Mount Pleasant B12 Store franchise owner Brian Bednar was on hand to preach on the wonders of peptides available in his Wando Crossing site,
1st Choice appoints new ops. mgr.
Moultrie News | September 15, 2026 On Sept. 15, 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, a locally owned home services provider in the Charleston tri-county area, announced the appointment of Seth S. Huddleston as Operations Manager. In this position, Huddleston will oversee day-to-day operations, including dispatch, warehouse management, field technician workflows and service delivery, to further enhance operational efficiency and maintain the company's high standards of customer
Supporting entrepreneurship — and proving it
Moultrie News | September 12, 2027 Hidden off an unassuming road in Mount Pleasant sits one of the largest nonprofit entrepreneur centers in the nation. Most people in the Lowcountry have no idea it exists. The Harbor Entrepreneur Center occupies a campus at 11 eWall St. that sat largely vacant for years following the pandemic. Today, it is home to more than 130 companies with capacity to serve more. The Lowcountry talks a lot about economic development. The Harbor is actually doing it. As chair of
Chamber Expo is back, Sept. 17
Moultrie News September 1, 2026 Mount Pleasant’s largest networking event is back, bigger than ever and completely packed out. Presented by Crews Subaru, the 16th Annual Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) Business & Community EXPO takes over the Omar Shrine Convention Center at Patriots Point on Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For the second straight year, demand from the local business community has shattered records, selling out all exhibitor booths well ahead of the event. While the show
Officers rewarded for taking swift action
Moultrie News | August 20, 2026 A concerted effort by members of the Mount Pleasant Police Department and Mount Pleasant Fire Department to save the life of a sinking driver on May 30 was recently recognized by the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. During the Chamber's Aug. 20 luncheon, the eight individuals were presented with a First Responder of the Month Award, with MPPD Lt. Don Calabrese accepting the the handsome crystal trophy. Calabrese recounted both departments responding to the call of a
A Mount Pleasant gem: Chamber guest touts wonders of Boone Hall
Moultrie News | August 23, 2026 Business owners and community members were recently treated to a tutorial of Mount Pleasant's iconic 738-acre centerpiece of culture and local history, known as Boone Hall Plantation. On hand to fill in attendees of its wonders was Boone Hall GM Jim Westerhold during the Aug. 20 Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, as the keynote speaker kicked off the event with a series of trivia questions. The interactive presentation saw teams of individuals answer a number
All aboard: MP Chamber welcomes guests at 7th annual Know Your Lawmaker
Attendees at the Aug. 12 Know Your Lawmaker event set a couse of adventure on the USS Yorktown, as local residents and members of the business community rubbed shoulders with local elected officials. Hosted by the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, this annual gathering serves as an opportunity for citizens to approach their representing lawmakers with questions about crime, the environment, taxes and zoning matters, among other topics. Participating sponsors included Renewal by Anderson, Mount Pleasant
YPGs contribute on habitat site
Moultrie News November 20, 2025Charleston Habitat for Humanity (CHFH) recently welcomed the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group — led by Josh Kramer of Private I Print and composed of local businesses committed to strengthening their community — for a Nov. 15 Team Build. The group made significant progress in preparing the site of CHFH’s next affordable neighborhood. The Young Professionals dedicated the day to the careful demolition of an aging structure on the property. Their
New Chrysler, Dodge dealership debuts in MP
Moultrie News Nov. 3, 2025 Mount Pleasant Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram proudly celebrated its official Oct. 21 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, marking a new chapter in automotive service, transparency and community partnership in the Lowcountry. The event, hosted in collaboration with the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, welcomed local business leaders, customers, friends, family and members of the community for an afternoon of celebration, facility tours, music and hospitality. Representatives
