June 10, 2014
On May 9, 2014, David Weekley Homes announced that the company was named the largest privately-held home builder in America and 18th overall, according to BUILDER Magazine’s BUILDER 100 List, published online that day. “To reach this prestigious position on the BUILDER Top 100 List as the largest privately-held home builder in America is an absolute honor,” said David Weekley, chairman of David Weekley Homes. “Th... Read More
June 05, 2014
Highlighting just how quickly the Charleston area's population is increasing, the Census Bureau said Mount Pleasant was the nation's ninth-fastest-growing large city in 2013. Longtime residents of the town might need a minute here to digest the idea that Mount Pleasant is a "large city." The town had less than 7,000 residents in 1970, but nearly 75,000 lived there in mid-2013. In addition to having one of the nation... Read More
May 23, 2014
One of the many things that continues to set Carolina Park apart from other Lowcountry communities is our exceptional builder team. Currently composed of seven remarkable homebuilding companies and poised to expand later this year, the team is made up of carefully selected local, regional and national builders with impeccable credentials and reputations. No surprise then that every so often one of these companies receives recognition or... Read More
May 20, 2014
If you haven’t yet discovered the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, then make this the week! It takes place every Tuesday afternoon (now through October 14) from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Moultrie Middle School on Coleman Boulevard, and it’s well worth the trip. You’ll find delicious, fresh local fruits and vegetables, many picked just hours before you buy them. And the seafood – it’s so fresh it ought to b... Read More
May 15, 2014
Sales roaring along with summer heat, Riverside at Carolina Park Q&A, Featured home of the month... Be sure to check out the latest newsletter from our bustling community for May 2014. It's a great resource for prospects and realtors to learn about the newest developments and offerings at Carolina Park, the Lowcountry's fastest growing new community. See Email > Read More
May 12, 2014
Wando High School was 500 students under capacity when its doors opened 10 years ago at the new campus off of U.S. Highway 17. Today, Wando is the state's largest high school with about 3,700 students and is projected to reach an enrollment of 3,800 students in the fall. Crowding isn't an issue only at Wando, though. Both Laurel Hill Primary and Charles Pinckney Elementary are over capacity by several hundred students. And with ... Read More
May 08, 2014
For many of the families who have chosen to make Carolina Park their home, the local schools are a big part of the decision-making process. From pre-school to elementary all the way up through high school, there’s no question that Carolina Park kids attend some of the best schools in the Lowcountry and the entire state. Wando High School, located on land provided to the city by Carolina Park, is widely recognized as one of the sta... Read More
May 01, 2014
Whether your tastes run toward the performing arts, fine art, local and regional crafts or literature, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the 32nd annual North Charleston Arts Festival, happening May 2-10 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex and North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive in North Charleston. The link below will take you to the event website, which includes a detailed event sch... Read More
April 24, 2014
Things were really hopping around Carolina Park last Saturday morning, April 12, thanks to a visit from the Easter Bunny at our first annual Community Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt. More than 165 neighbors and friends gathered for the festivities, including 70 very excited young Easter egg hunters! “This was a great opportunity for our residents to come out, share some time getting to know one another and enjoy an absolutely beaut... Read More