Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash blocked all lanes on I-526 eastbound near Virginia Avenue Monday morning — first responders arrived by 8 a.m. and drivers were advised to detour via I-26 eastbound. WCIV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman's sudden lane change nearly caused a crash on Hungryneck Boulevard on March 12, prompting police to pull her over after she parked in the MUSC lot near Midtown Avenue and arrest her for DUI 2nd with an open container when she showed heavy intoxication with bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a 0.32 breath reading while the driver, Ashley Whittmore (29), had a prior DUI conviction. Moultrie News
- ➤ A Lowcountry man was arrested on March 13 for setting fire to three Tesla charging stations near Tanger Outlets — he was granted a $10K bond and will be released on home arrest pending treatment for substance abuse. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lulu Pearson Swisher from East Cooper Montessori Charter School was chosen to perform in the National Honor Choir at the 2025 ACDA National Conference in Dallas on March 22 — she is one of 72 sopranos selected from over 5,000 auditionees and will represent the Southern Region. Charleston County School District
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Lowcountry CPA Doug Snyder advised residents to start with the 1040 form as they prepared to file personal taxes by April 15—he added that those with more paperwork may need professional help. WCIV
SHOP NEWS
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