Morning
Mount Pleasant
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keshawn, a cheerful child born in 2009 who loves outdoor play, cartoons, music & dancing, is seeking a forever family that enjoys outdoor picnics and has two parents. Prospective adoptive families must reside in South Carolina. WCIV
- ➤ The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market opened its first day of the season on Tuesday at the Farmers Market Pavilion by Moultrie Middle School. WCIV
- ➤ The Park West farmers market struggled with low attendance last season—disappointing officials at an April 6 meeting—and lawmakers debated shifting it to a monthly event or canceling it entirely. A full council decision will be made on April 14. Moultrie News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant Towne Centre's popular outdoor concert series Live Under the Oaks will kick off May 7 at 6 p.m. and will feature free live music plus rotating food trucks; guests are invited to bring chairs or blankets (and enjoy local takeout) as the series continues every Thursday in May. Moultrie News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Diesel prices in Charleston have reached $5.57 per gallon amid global tensions, and economists warn that rising fuel costs will soon increase grocery and transportation expenses locally. Truck drivers and shoppers report that higher fuel costs are affecting their profits and prices today. WCIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Military families in the Lowcountry remain anxious as the U.S. announced a temporary two-week ceasefire amid escalating tensions with Iran. Local support groups urge neighbors + family members to reach out to those with deployed loved ones. WCIV
- ➤ Mayor Will Haynie will declare Mount Pleasant a Pinwheel City (a community honor) this April to support statewide child abuse prevention efforts through the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center. WCIV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rising pollen in the Lowcountry is triggering an early and prolonged allergy season that may cause temporary hearing changes due to inflammation and mucus buildup (according to HearUSA audiologist Stephanie Jaffe). Moultrie News
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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.
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