Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chunky Blanket Workshop

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Painting with a Twist — See event page for pricing — Create your own cozy blanket while sipping your favorite drinks in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.