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MOUNT PLEASANT — A century-old tree is set to place new roots as crews prep the oak for relocation next week.

The tree will be the focal point of Gather MTP, a planned entertainment and restaurant hub located on Midtown Avenue in Mount Pleasant, just off of Hungry Neck Boulevard.

The 5.5-acre site is mostly cleared as the development nears a Dec. 3 groundbreaking. Many of the trees that populated the property next door, which is slated for a brewery, have already been removed — save for the 40-foot, 500,000-pound oak.

Gather MTP Developers Mack Cross, a managing principal for Four Oaks Property Group, and Preston Wendell, a manager for Whitewater Property Ventures, said it was important for the gathering space to be anchored with the mature, lush oak.

“We chose not to look at it as an inconvenience, but really find the opportunity with that tree,” Cross said. “It's an investment in the tree, and in something that has been here long before us and will be here probably long after us.”

This tree will soon be relocated to the corner of the Gather MTP site, roughly 700 feet away. The move is being handled by Environmental Design, a Texas-based company that routinely transplants mature trees.

The move has been over a year in the making said Phillip Zellner, an arborist with Environmental Design. The tree’s roots were pruned to encourage new growth. Zellner said crews have kept it watered and monitored it closely since October 2024 to ensure it’s ready for the big move.

The earth around the 100-year-old tree, moss hanging from its branches and leaves crinkling in the wind, had already been cleared on Nov. 26. The tree’s root ball was shielded with a wooden barrier.

Though the tree predates much of the buildings and developments surrounding it, the oak is strong enough to withstand relocation, Zellner said. Environmental Design claims its success rate for transplanted trees is nearly 100 percent. Zellner said he’s only ever lost two trees he’s relocated, both to lightning strikes.

“Trees are not like people. It's not like operating on a 99-year-old man,” Zellner said. “If the tree's healthy, it's actually got a lot better chance for transplant success than a small tree does.”

The process doesn’t involve picking the tree up with cranes or heavy machinery, which could do more harm to a mature tree than good, Zellner said.

“When we move the tree, we're not pulling at all on the canopy. We're not pulling on the root ball.” he said.

The tree will be loaded onto a platform and then rolled along a series of inflated air bags, lining the several hundred feet between its current spot and future placement site. Crews will load the tree onto the bags with a ramp and slowly roll it to its new home on the corner of the development, where Midtown Avenue and Hancock Street meet.

The relocation will take place on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. and will coincide with a groundbreaking for Gather MTP. Once completed, Gather MTP will contain a mix of office space, restaurants, and small businesses.

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCSC) — HCA Healthcare is building a new freestanding emergency room on Long Point Road as development continues in the town of 95,000 residents.

The healthcare company is investing more than $11 million into an emergency room with essential care services. HCA officials said patients will experience shorter wait times and access to a team of more than 50 staff members who can quickly assess and treat patients in critical or unstable conditions.

“One of the needs is to not have to fight traffic to get here for emergency care, and this cuts down on that,” Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie said. “Berkeley County is growing, and there’s also a lot of people that do not live in Mount Pleasant. They’re working in hospitality later in the evening. This is another choice for them for healthcare.”

Patients will be able to get lab work, imaging screenings, medication and rapid procedures at the emergency room, which will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Mount Pleasant facility marks the second freestanding emergency room to break ground in two months. Another facility on Johns Island is expected to open in September 2026. HCA Healthcare’s James Island emergency room has been open since September 2023, spanning 13,000 square feet with 11 patient beds.

The emergency rooms are part of a growing Trident system that officials said serviced more than 190,000 Lowcountry residents last year.

“This improves access to healthcare, and it builds community and it’s a great spot because for an emergency freestanding clinic like this, you don’t have to go through anybody’s neighborhood to get here, so it’s a welcome addition in Mount Pleasant,” Haynie said.

The project is expected to be completed late next year.

CHARLESTON — Small Business Saturday may have been founded by one of the largest credit card companies in the U.S., but the spirit to support local is strong, especially in the Lowcountry.

American Express originated the idea in 2010 to encourage consumers to shop small during the holiday season. It gained government support a year later when the U.S. Small Business Administration became a co-sponsor.

In the Charleston area, supporting small makes the economy tick.

For every dollar spent in a local establishment, about 67 percent stays in the community, supporting neighborhood families and helping to “preserve the personality” that makes this area so special, said Matt Brady, economic development director for the Town of Mount Pleasant.

“Supporting local businesses is one of the most powerful things we can do as a community,” he said.

He added, “You are not just making a purchase, you are investing in your neighbors and strengthening the small businesses that give our town its special character.”

Mount Pleasant's locally owned shops, include Drifter Merch, owned by Lorrie Dixson Griggs. Founded in 2016 out of a deep-rooted love for live music, Drifter Merch has grown into a thriving hub for music enthusiasts, offering more than 60 high-quality, band-inspired designs from Widespread Panic and Billy Strings to the Grateful Dead and Willie Nelson in the form of T-shirts, hoodies, hats, accessories and more.

“Drifter Merch was built by fans, for fans,” Griggs said. “Every piece we create is meant to capture the spirit of the music that brings us all together.”

Mount Pleasant also has multiple bookstores. Pick up a new or secondhand book at The Village Bookseller, the buy-sell-trade shop Trade-A-Book and The Archive, which also offers coffee, wine and snacks.

Cara Otto, owner of her own small business — furniture and home-décor company Indigo Refurb — said an unknown gem is Grammy’s Attic off Clements Ferry Road.

“Also Eclectic Finds in Mount Pleasant is a mall with tons of small businesses inside featuring home décor, furniture, collectibles, body care products and so much more,” Otto said. “Both are great options for shopping small.”

For locals Julie Collins and Connie Robertson, they recommend Yesterday’s and Today's Unique Treasures in Moncks Corner.

With more than 50 small businesses under one roof, Robertson said, “it is a fantastic store with so many unique vendors truly has something for everyone!”

On James Island, Lounge with Us has the cozy factor with lounge clothes, pajamas and accessories.

The Cannonborough-Elliottborough district in downtown Charleston is a trove of small women-owned shops. There’s The Paper Canopy with curated cards, stationery and an adorable children’s section. Taxidermy features luxury exotic leather handbags, shoes and jackets in statement-making colors. And Tiny Tassel is known for its beaded jewelry and bags.

Shoppers can also dine at Pink Cactus or a number of the new restaurants around Spring Street, or grab some fresh groceries at The Veggie Bin.

A number of businesses on Oprah’s “Best Charleston-Made Holiday Gifts” feature favorites sold here in the Holy City. The list includes a bow tie from West Ashley-based Brackish, jewelry from woman-owned Hermosa and award-winning tea at veteran-owned Oliver Pluff & Co.

In North Charleston, Park Circle has The Station and Odd Duck Market for shopping; Paddock and Whiskey, Orange Spot and Common House Aleworks for dining; and Park Circle Ceramics for a fun and inexpensive spot to make your own gifts.

And while not open yet, Off Track Ice Cream on Beaufain Street is moving to Park Circle soon.

In West Ashley, visit local favorites like Consign Charleston, where shoppers can find gently used clothing, collectibles and furniture on a budget, or Charmed Beauty Gifts and Apparel and Rhodes Boutique, which have an array of Southern-inspired jewelry, gifts, apparel, handbags and more. Garfield Jewelers also has an ever-changing selection of estate jewelry, Charleston-themed rice bracelets and seasonal gifts, while local record store Monster Music and Movies offers the Southeast’s largest selection of vinyl records, CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray and cassette tapes.

Hungry? Grab a bite at Betty Lou’s Bistro or Cafe Roca, or satiate your sweet tooth at Christophe’s Macaron et Chocolat. Betty Lou’s is run by Kris Kincaid, also the owner-operator at local Cannon Distillery.

Or take a drive to Owlbear Cafe in Mount Pleasant, where the extensive library of board games are free to use.

Lowcountry Local First has more than a dozen pages of small businesses you can shop and support on Nov. 29.

—Leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring offers homeowners and professionals the industry's broadest in-stock selection of tile, natural wood, natural stone and more, celebrating its new warehouse location in South Carolina—

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- (NYSE: FND), the leading high-growth retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its newest warehouse store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, located at 1155 Holliday Farms Blvd. The warehouse store and design center has opened with a team of approximately 35 full-time and 15 part-time associates and is led by Matthew Peiffer, the store’s Chief Executive Merchant.

Floor & Decor operates more than 250 warehouse-format stores and five design studios across 38 states and offers a broad assortment of in-stock hard-surface flooring, including tile, wood, laminate, vinyl, and natural stone, along with decorative accessories and wall tile, installation materials, and adjacent categories at everyday low prices.

“We are thrilled to expand to Mount Pleasant,” said Peiffer. “Opening this new store allows Floor & Decor to bring our products and expertise to even more homeowners and professionals. We’re looking forward to connecting with our new neighbors and making their renovation experiences seamless, creative, and budget-friendly.”

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In celebration of the grand opening, Floor & Decor is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. ET with the Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, and special appearances by the Charleston Southern University Cheerleaders and Mascot.

Calling All Flooring & Home PROs Floor & Decor provides a comprehensive suite of services and a rewards program tailored for professionals in the construction, renovation, and flooring industries through its PRO Services and PRO Premier Rewards Program.

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. ET, Floor & Decor invites all PROs in the Mount Pleasant area to an exclusive PRO Industry Networking Event, featuring a boat giveaway. Pros can visit flooranddecor.com/mountpleasantpro to RSVP and register. During the event, visitors will meet the dedicated on-site PRO Services Team, interact with supplier representatives, and learn about Floor & Decor’s PRO Services and industry-leading PRO Premier Rewards program.

“Building relationships with our local professionals is very important to us. Their success is our success,” said Peiffer.

$5,000 Floor Makeover Sweepstakes In addition, the Mount Pleasant Floor & Decor store will give away a $5,000 Floor Makeover, plus a pair of 2026 Charleston Southern University Football Season Tickets, as part of its grand opening festivities. Customers can register to win from now through Sunday, February 1, 2026, at www.floormakeovermountpleasant.com/register.aspx

Super Saturday Celebration & Crack the Code Following the grand opening, the Mount Pleasant Floor & Decor store will host a family-friendly Super Saturday event on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET, to showcase local vendors and the new store to the community.

Floor & Decor will partner with local businesses, including Jack’s Cosmic Dogs and Spoon and Cake, while offering the first 200 customers a chance to win $100,000 from its Crack the Code game*. Customers can enter a five-digit code of their choice to see if they crack the code and win $100,000.

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About Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Floor & Decor is a multi-channel specialty retailer of hard surface flooring and related accessories and a commercial flooring distributor. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company operated 262 warehouse-format stores and five design studios across 38 states. The Company offers a broad in-stock assortment of laminate and vinyl, tile, wood, and natural stone flooring, installation materials, decorative accessories, and adjacent categories at everyday low prices. Founded in 2000, Floor & Decor is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

*Must be at least 18 years old to enter the $5,000 Floor Makeover and Crack the Code.

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MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Myers

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Source: Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, across the harbor from historic Charleston, South Carolina. We are just minutes away from Downtown, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, and West Ashley.

40 Patriots Point Rd.Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Patriots Point's new entrance is now open! As we work to update this with the various navigation applications, please reference the following directions when accessing our new entrance and visitor lot:

Eastbound on I-26 / Northbound on Hwy 17: Hwy 17N to Mt. Pleasant exit and cross over the Ravenel Bridge, at foot of Bridge, merge right onto Coleman Blvd (703). At first traffic light on Coleman, turn right onto Patriots Point Road. Continue on Patriots Point Road, past the old entrance, and through the roundabout. At the stop sign, turn right, onto Club House Road. The visitor parking lot is located on your right.

Southbound on Hwy 17: Hwy 17S to Mt. Pleasant. Continue on 17S and turn left at traffic light onto McGrath Darby Blvd. Continue straight on McGrath Darby Blvd to next traffic light. Continue straight at traffic light to Patriots Point Road. Continue on Patriots Point Road, past the old entrance, and through the roundabout. At the stop sign, turn right, onto Club House Road. The visitor parking lot is located on your right.

By Water: You can also reach Patriots Point by water. Charleston Water Taxi runs seasonally. Contact them for taxi schedules and prices. www.charlestonwatertaxi.com

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is not affiliated with Spiritline Cruises or Fort Sumter. Both Fort Sumter tours and Spiritline Cruises depart from Patriots Point. You can find information about Spiritline Cruises here.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum offers onsite parking for visitors. To access the parking lot, travel down Patriots Point Road until you arrive at a traffic circle. Continue straight through the circle. At the following stop sign, turn right onto Club House Road, and the parking lot will be located on your right.

Onsite parking is managed by Palmetto Parking. Rates are designed to accommodate short and longer visits, starting at $5 for the first hour and $2.50 for each additional half hour.

Admission fees and parking charges directly support the preservation and maintenance of the historic USS Yorktown and USS Laffey, both 80-year-old warships. These funds also help sustain museum operations and the development of educational and inspiring exhibits and programs that honor our nation’s heroes and their enduring legacy.