Archive for March, 2008

The 31st Annual Bridge Run is Almost Here

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

ShareThe 31st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run is almost here.  It starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5th on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. The 10K run and walk will finish on King Street in Charleston near Marion Square. The registration fee is $30 and if you have not registered and want to participate you [...]

Is the Real Estate Market in the Charleston Area Improving??

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

ShareThere are over 10,000 homes on the market in the Charleston Area and most of them stay on the market for an average of four months. But the buyers are starting to come out of the woodwork. According to many Real estate agents from all over the Lowcountry open houses are full and things are [...]

The New Roper Hospital in Mount Pleasant Has a CEO

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Share John Sullivan has been named chief executive officer for Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s new Mount Pleasant Hospital.
Sullivan served as senior vice president of the Charlotte-based Carolinas HealthCare System since 1995.
Sullivan began his career in health care in 1971 in Lexington, Kentucky as an assistant administrator at Eastern State Hospital.  He also served for seven years as [...]

5 Miles of US 17 in Mount Pleasant to Be Widened

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

ShareAccording to Mount Pleasant Mayor Harry Hallman, portions of Highway 17 will be widened.  According to the Mayor this is the most important issue that the town of Mount Pleasant has to deal with.  Since 2000 the town has spent and secured over 160 million dollars to improve the roadways in the city.  Recently, the [...]

Area Home Sales Up!

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

ShareAccording to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, Charleston area home sales are picking up. 
In February, home sales increased almost 10%. 636 homes were sold in February up from 579 in January. There were 1,144 under contract last month, showing an increase in the number of homes under contract as compared with 1,006 homes under [...]

Dog Park Planned for Mount Pleasant

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

ShareMany citizens of Mount Pleasant have voiced their desire for a dog park at the new Memorial Waterfront Park.
Cheryl Hatchell, president of the Charleston Kennel Club, Mount Pleasant dog owners want a dog park with water because other dog parks in the area do not have water.  According to Mount Pleasant Councilman Gary Santos, residents have wanted a [...]