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Mount Pleasant
Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant donated $1,000 to East Cooper Community Outreach and $1,000 to East Cooper Meals on Wheels during its Jan. 28 meeting (funded by its weekly raffle). Moultrie News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Saltwater Cowboys has refreshed its interior along Shem Creek ahead of the spring season. Owner Wade Boals & director Michael Blake say the upgrade includes a new menu, expanded retail offerings, and improved ordering services to prepare for busy months. Moultrie News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Leo Twiggs' world premiere exhibition 'Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs' will open tomorrow at the Gibbes Museum of Art, showcasing more than 40 works (created from 1961 to 2020) over six decades. The retrospective marks his homecoming to South Carolina and will celebrate his 92nd birthday during the show. Moultrie News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At the CCSD meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, Mr. Michael Green earned the 212° difference-maker Award after sixth-graders nominated him at Cario Middle. West Ashley CAS Team 9623W broke a world record with a 96-point Autonomous Skills score at Carolina Countdown, ranking top 10 among 22,000 teams. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Dr. Layton McCurdy, a native of Florence who led MUSC's psychiatry department, died Jan. 26. Funeral details will be announced (by Stuhr’s Downtown Chapel in Charleston) as locals remember his lasting contributions to medicine and education. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates from both parties are vying for SC1 congressional seat after Rep. Nancy Mace decided to run for governor. The filing deadline is March 30 (with primaries on June 9 and the general election on Nov. 3) as the competitive race unfolds in the Lowcountry. WCIV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The USDA introduced a flipped food pyramid that is sparking debate as Lowcountry nutrition expert Alaine Mills at MUSC warns that the new image may confuse parts of the guidelines on proteins and fiber, while the updated model seeks to fight diet-related chronic diseases. WCIV
- ➤ Local schools sent vaccination reminders after measles cases rose statewide to 789, and health experts warn a local outbreak could affect schools and businesses if vaccination rates remain low. Officials urge unvaccinated residents to get their MMR vaccine promptly. WCIV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The RiverDogs released their 2026 promotional calendar for home games at Joseph P. Riley Park starting April 2. The schedule offers Dog Day Tuesdays with two-for-one tickets, Weiner Wednesdays with 50-cent hotdogs, Thirsty Thursdays with dollar beers, Fireworks Friday and Saturday theme nights, and MUSC Healthy Family Sunday. WCIV
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