Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Parents in Mount Pleasant are calling for more street lights along Darrell Creek Trail between Carolina Park Boulevard and Park Avenue Boulevard because students walk and bike to school in near darkness.

One parent, Sarah Taylor, said she remains more motivated to fight for safety after the town advised extra lighting is not recommended at this time (the town will review options as part of the Darrell Creek Trail Capital Improvement Project).

A Lowcountry man was arrested on March 13 for burning three Tesla charging stations near Tanger Outlets on March 7 when witnesses saw him using red spray paint and igniting beer bottles—police later identified him as 24-year-old Daniel Brendan Clark-Pounder through surveillance and evidence.

Stephanie Flock has been appointed as principal of C.E.

Williams Middle School South Campus, effective July 1, 2025 — drawing on nearly three decades of educational leadership experience — and she seeks to boost academic excellence and build community partnerships. Her background includes roles as assistant principal at Lucy Beckham High School and principal at Morningside Middle School.

On March 12, 2025, high school juniors and seniors from Charleston County School District gathered at the Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies for a cybersecurity mentorship forum run by SC Competes.

The event featured breakout sessions, networking guidance and a panel discussion led by industry experts — giving students practical insights into cybersecurity careers.

Rising temperatures are bringing back no-see-ums—the biting midges that hurt humans—to the local marshes after a mild winter, and experts say they emerge from mud where they overwinter to bite exposed skin, so residents should use screens and repellents for protection.

Mount Pleasant ArtFest 2025

The Mount Pleasant ArtFest is an annual celebration featuring local and regional artists, offering free performances, creative activities for children, and a juried art show at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.

Hands-On Mediterranean Cooking Class

This cooking class offers participants a chance to learn about and prepare fresh Mediterranean dishes while supporting community initiatives.