Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

On Feb. 14, OVCA welcomed 18 youngsters at a weekend STEM contest sponsored by the Morris family.

OVCA plans an after-school STEM program with Town Recreation + will host mobile health screenings on Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. and a Laing School Reunion and May Day Festival Memorial Day weekend.

Kickin' Chicken recently announced it raised over $24,000 through specialty cocktails + donations to support Camp Happy Days, which used the funds to buy holiday gifts for families battling cancer.

The restaurant will continue its partnership with the nonprofit with more events later this year.

The 88 Club will hold early-bird breakfast meetings on March 4 and March 18 at Sunrise Bistro in Mount Pleasant with guest speakers Councilmember John Iacofano and Councilmember Laura Hyatt — the club meets at 7 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays at 1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, and attendees pay for their breakfast.

The Washington Café opened last November in Mount Pleasant as a community hub blending locally sourced coffee, Southern treats, and curated art (owner Peter Washington aims to expand local partnerships for future cultural events).

SW+ announced that six key leaders, including Mount Pleasant’s Preston Busbee, are elevated to shareholders as the firm scales operations throughout the Carolinas.

The move recognizes long-term loyalty and strong leadership + positions the company for continued growth.

Veteran unemployment rose to 4.5% in January, and a forum—designed to offer career tools and networking support—will help veterans build private-sector paths here.

State officials stressed veteran-owned businesses as key to boosting the economy.

Mount Pleasant Artist Guild will participate in ArtFest on Saturday, Mar.

21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Towne Center and will showcase an art exhibit and sale, live music, dance, and children’s activities, while visitors vote for a People’s Choice Award judged by local artist Kyle Stuckey.

CCSD’s Centers for Advanced Studies in Cooper River, East Cooper, and West Ashley are growing as enrollment and certifications have increased since 2021/22 across nine high schools.

School leaders say the hands on training (earned through industry partnerships) prepares students for college and career success.

Charleston County School District announced the CFO’s Financial Support Roundtable to boost communication among 15 financial support staff as part of its Financial Services Strategic Plan.

The group will meet monthly, alternating between virtual sessions and in-person gatherings at 75 Calhoun Street, with the first meeting scheduled for May.

Mount Pleasant Waterworks earned a national award for its programs that help homeowners replace failing septic tanks with sewer connections and maintain their systems at home — an effort that protects local waterways and drives state research and policy work.

On Feb. 17, the GREEN Commission voted 7 to 0 to ask council to explain its role in selecting artificial turf for the planned Gary Santos Field on Rifle Range Road, as residents and experts point to environmental risks plus benefits for game play.

The South Carolina Stingrays rallied from an early deficit at the North Charleston Coliseum on Wednesday morning, scoring five unanswered goals to defeat the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5-2 — the team is set to play Friday at 7:05 p.m. for Mardi Gras Night.