Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

A white Volvo driven by William Foster (59) drove around stop bars and collided with an Amtrak train in Moncks Corner (around 7:20 p.m. on Mar.

12th), killing him and critically injuring a 15-year-old passenger while crews repaired the intersection as the investigation continued.

An officer and a civilian were injured in a police shooting at the Plaza at East Cooper on March 18 when police responded to an indecent exposure call— the officer was later released from MUSC amid an ongoing SLED investigation.

Spoleto Festival USA announced that its season will include the play Remember This: The Lesson of Jan Karski, with four performances at the College of Charleston’s Sottile Theatre from June 5 to 8 — while Indian Ink Theater Company’s Mrs. Krishnan's Party has moved to The Riviera for five family-friendly shows from June 6 to 8.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum — home to the USS Yorktown — partnered with the University of South Carolina Libraries to present a special screening of rare Vietnam War combat footage on March 29, with library representatives on board from 1 to 5 p.m. A memorial ceremony for Vietnam veterans is scheduled at 11 a.m. inside the Vietnam Experience Exhibit and the museum will launch a new digital collection featuring artifacts related to Navy corpsman James Doc Pueschel.

Residents in Mount Pleasant saw an increase in smoke Wednesday afternoon as Sabine & Waters conducted a prescribed burn at Laurel Hill County Park.

The burn started around 10 a.m. and wrapped up by 1 to 2 p.m. while officials posted signs along the roadway to monitor impacts on US-41.

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.

Next Stop Comedy

7-8:30 p.m. — Hobcaw Brewing Company — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughs with top stand-up comedians in a local venue.