Mount Pleasant Local News – Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Morning Mount Pleasant

Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.

BUSINESS NEWS

➤ Johns Island entrepreneur Lillie Smalls broke ground on Mae's Sweets With a Soul at 3919 Savannah Highway on Wednesday. The dessert shop will serve as a community hub that will support local schools with donations and scholarships. WCIV

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Charleston County Government is accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Youth Internship Program, which will run from June 12 to July 23 to build workplace skills. Applicants aged 16 to 21 must meet requirements and apply by May 1 (applications are available online or at the HR department). Moultrie News

SPORTS NEWS

➤ The Stingrays beat the Gladiators 4-1 on Friday in North Charleston after tying the game early and taking the lead in the third period (Klimek reached 100 career points with an empty-net goal). They will face the Savannah Ghost Pirates next with puck drop at 3:05 p.m. WCIV

MOUNT PLEASANT EVENTS

EVENTS

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MOUNT PLEASANT REAL ESTATE

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MOUNT PLEASANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

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