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Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The LENS Foundation Isle of Palms announced three volunteer award honorees for 2025 who will be recognized at the 2026 LENS Annual Banquet — The Cheese Ball — on May 14 at Wild Dunes Resort from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Their work in leadership and service strengthens the local community. Moultrie News
- ➤ ABC News 4’s Trooper Bob & George Sink Injury Lawyers launched Free Gas Friday, a driver safety initiative that awarded nine $99 gas cards on Monday, Feb. 23 and will host live, one-hour pop-up events at 9:00 a.m. on select Fridays where Trooper Bob will share safety reminders. WCIV
- ➤ On Johns Island this week, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity hosts its annual Women Build event where 300 volunteers help build an affordable home for Carol Mack + potentially cut construction time by nearly two months as the project moves toward a spring finish. WCIV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Historical records show that Revolutionary War hero Christopher Gadsden built the bridge that became Pitt Street Bridge in Old Village, leaving a legacy that shapes local heritage (he famously designed the 'Don't Tread on Me' flag). The Post and Courier
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy's survey of SC stations shows gas prices climbed 2.7 cents last week, taking the state average to $2.58 per gallon. Despite the increase, prices remain 3.4 cents lower than a month ago — a figure that comes as national averages also rise. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trident Technical College was awarded the Torch Award for Affordability by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The accolade marks the only technical college honor in the state — recognizing strong performance in managing costs and expanding access. Moultrie News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Christ Our King-Stella Maris School won the Diocese of Charleston Catholic Middle School State Championship on Sunday at Bishop England High School — the Crusaders beat Our Lady of the Rosary 34-27 and finished a five-win tournament streak. Moultrie News
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