Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

PalmettoPride’s 2026 SC Sweep campaign will begin March 21 (10-day statewide litter cleanups) inviting residents, families, schools and local groups to pick up litter and boost neighborhood pride.

The Mount Pleasant Chamber and Town are hosting the fifth annual Get Fit Where You Live campaign, which began March 4 and runs through April 1, inviting residents to support local wellness centers and win weekly $50 gift cards via Instagram.

Ohm Radio 96.3 FM will partner with Awendaw Green to host a special OHM Jam during Barn Jam on March 18 in Awendaw, featuring live remote coverage by Carson Brunson + performances by local acts at set times throughout the evening.

The Charleston Wine + Food Festival marks 20 years today with signature events beginning Friday that are expected to bring visitors to local restaurants and hotels—from downtown to Mount Pleasant.

The event boosts small businesses and strengthens community ties during the slower tourism season.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum marks 50 years with Member Appreciation Month in March, offering $10 off membership and events including guided USS Yorktown tours and a Sunset Salute on March 26 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.).

Iranian threats near Hormuz have pushed gas prices up by 50 cents overnight in Summerville, and experts say longer shipping routes could delay product deliveries at the Port of Charleston in the coming weeks.

Close to 20 schools from CCSD and surrounding areas showcased STEM robotics at the 16th Annual SeaPerch Challenge on Feb.

25 at North Charleston Sports Complex. Winners advanced to the international event set for May 30 at University of Maryland (College Park).

Tensions flared on Wednesday during the Charleston County School Board meeting as trustees debated Education Foundation nominees amid concerns over transparency and community input.

A follow-up meeting is set for Monday, March 9 at 4:30 p.m. at district headquarters to continue the discussion.

The World Affairs Council Charleston Evening Series will host retired Maj.

Gen. Jami Shawley at The Citadel's Capers Hall on March 23 at 5:15 p.m., where she will share her insights on Africa's economic and security trends.

Firefighters across the Lowcountry are calling for mental health reforms after six suicides among Charleston members since 2020, citing financial stressors that worsen job trauma.

The group urges more support resources to help first responders handle both personal and work-related challenges.