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Peculiar Pig Farm has partnered with local food banks to repurpose produce as feed for over 200 pigs in Dorchester County, reducing waste and saving costs.

The fifth-generation farm works with providers like Veggie Bin and GrowFood Carolina to support local livestock.

On March 29, veterans and families gathered at Patriots Point Museum to honor Vietnam Veterans Day with a ceremony highlighting medical service during the war (featuring a retired combat medic and a Navy nurse) and toured a Vietnam exhibit.

NASA will launch the Artemis II moon mission from Kennedy Space Center at 6:24 p.m. on April 1; the rocket could be seen from our region a few minutes after liftoff (weather permitting) as four astronauts fly around the moon on the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.

Charles Steven – a seasoned sign maker who began as an airbrush specialist – won first place at ArtFest 2026 on March 21 at Towne Centre.

At 65 he plans to mentor young artists and expand his popular sign business in town.

Trident Technical College received $1.5 million to build a mobile maritime training lab—housed in a 53-foot trailer and set to travel to TTC campuses, rural communities, and local high schools to offer hands-on maritime trades training.

The project is expected to boost local workforce opportunities.

Charleston County School District’s Teach Charleston program highlights Javotay Washington, a new high school English teacher at R.B.

Stall who joined the 2025 cohort after a 25-year career with the state Department of Education. He credits the program for its support in helping him connect with his students.

Charleston County School District recognized Dylan Gourdine, an 8th grader from CCSD Low Country Virtual (at Laing Middle School), as a 2026 Summit STEM Fellow on Mar.

30; he joined a rigorous program offering over 30 hours of live STEM instruction and mentorship from global leaders.

Former East Tennessee State and Brevard head football coach Paul Hamilton returns to the Lowcountry to lead the athletic department at St. John’s High on Johns Island—he takes over rebuilding the struggling football program after recent losing seasons.

2026 Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival

11 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate local seafood culture with a boat parade, live music, and family-friendly activities in a picturesque setting.