Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

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.

The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market opened its first day of the season on Tuesday at the Farmers Market Pavilion by Moultrie Middle School.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.