Morning
Mount Pleasant
Friday, March 20th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant residents can catch veteran music combo Shirsy at Commonhouse Aleworks on March 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. as they perform inside the brewhouse, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Moultrie News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Inflation rose 25% over the past five years, pushing up housing costs across the Lowcountry with Mount Pleasant's average rent now at $3,367. Many locals say wages lag behind rising prices, forcing some to share homes to stay in the community. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Buist Academy seventh graders were selected for the Art Like Bisa exhibition at the National Art Education Association Convention from March 5-7 in Chicago. Teacher Wendie Kilgore (who set the portrait challenge) said the students were inspired by renowned fiber artist Bisa Butler’s quilted textile style. Charleston County School District
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the recent St. Patrick’s Day GREEN Commission meeting, officials reviewed a one-year plan to boost local clean-up projects in Mount Pleasant and cut projects that were not working, like the storm drain box art program, while planning a South Carolina Arbor Day tree planting in December with volunteers. Moultrie News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Robin Via underwent a lifesaving colonoscopy in January 2024 at MUSC Hollings that found early-stage rectal cancer, and she has remained cancer-free for over a year. She now urges residents to get screened early as she recovers from treatment and celebrates improved health. Moultrie News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston RiverDogs are hosting an America 250-themed season at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park starting April 2. The season will include a pregame parade — plus giveaways, food discounts, and special events honoring local history through September. WCIV
- ➤ Dill Dinkers, a leader in indoor pickleball clubs, will open a new six-court facility on James Island this May that features cushioned courts, showers, a lounge, and tech-enabled reservations + open play, leagues, and lessons for all ages; advance memberships are now available. Moultrie News
- ➤ The Stingrays signed forward Casey McDonald, a 24 year old who finished a four year college career at Long Island University. He will join the team as they start a three-game series today at the North Charleston Coliseum. WCIV
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