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S MOUNT PLEASANT MAGAZINE GROWS, NOT ONLY AS AN INK-AND-PAPER (OR pixels) publication but as a recognizable brand, our office remains a lively place, filled with different per- sonalities who help make everything run smoothly. Take a look at the masthead on this issue – though


my name has officially been there for three years now (Woo!), there are new ones in the mix, each person assisting with an important aspect of running a magazine, such as creation, production or sales. I had this thought: East Cooper is kind of like our office. As


Mount Pleasant and the surrounding islands welcome newcomers from other places, locals continue to thrive in this area for the same reasons we’ve always loved it: interesting people, independent busi- nesses, gorgeous scenery and a quality of life that everyone agrees is worth maintaining.


I like to think of this issue as a tribute to how East Cooper has something for everyone, both recent newcomers and way back locals. Tere’s an article on the late Gov. Jim Edwards’ life, Friendship AME Church in the Old Village, McCon- nell’s Country Store on 17 and other features that speak to the area’s past. Yet we’re also excited to share news about Wando’s basketball team, our 2015 Golden Spoon Awards, the cool folks on your morning radio shows and so much more. Spring is here, and there’s never been a better time to love where we live. On behalf of everyone at Mount Pleasant Magazine, seasoned and new, we hope you enjoy the sunny days ahead.


Yours, DENISE K. JAMES Managing Editor


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