Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant Waterworks is calling on local volunteers to remove invasive Chinese privet along Marsh View Trail behind the facility at 1619 Rifle Range Road on Feb.

28 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers should wear long pants + closed-toe shoes and bring gloves and water.

On Jan. 30, the Charleston Post Office unveiled a commemorative USPS stamp honoring Phillis Wheatley, the first African American poet to publish a book of poetry.

Community groups from Charleston, Columbia and Greenville gathered — with the state declaring Jan. 29 as Phillis Wheatley Remembrance Day.

Palmetto Park Jam returns on Sunday, March 8 at Palmetto Islands County Park with tribute band The Reckoning headlining and local band Hollifield performing at 12 p.m. (gates open at 11 a.m.).

The family-friendly festival features food trucks, craft vendors and vehicle admission; advance ticket purchases are recommended.

Eighth grader Ranen Sibug won the CCSD Spelling Bee (held at Burke High School Auditorium on Jan.

29) by correctly spelling 'bruschetta' to finish 18 rounds, beating competitors from Charleston County School of the Arts and Buist Academy as 51 students from 45 schools competed.

Christopher Holbrook has been named permanent principal at A.C.

Corcoran Elementary effective immediately — after serving as interim since July 2025, he brings over 20 years of public education experience. Superintendent Anita Huggins praised his leadership and commitment to improving student success.

Sickle cell patients and families voiced concerns over pain treatment at a North Charleston press conference on Friday, saying the new medication weaning schedule failed to account for individual needs.

MUSC is reviewing the issue and will form its first Patient and Family Advisory Council for the disease this spring.

Andrew Rowe, a longtime minor-league hockey player, retired this week and is now working on Puck Buddy to give players fast, detailed coaching feedback using artificial intelligence — his new way to stay in the game, drawing on 15 years of experience.

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.