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Mount Pleasant
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tri-County Veterans Support Network held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. for its Patriot Housing Project model home on Remount Road in North Charleston. The project repurposes shipping containers + creates affordable housing for homeless veterans and is set to expand. WCIV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs invites local artists to submit designs for the official poster of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival (deadline: April 19). Winning artwork will be featured on marketing materials and earns a $5,000 commission. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A prolonged dry spell has left farmers struggling in the Lowcountry as crops wither and costs rise; local farmer Joseph Fields said he is using well water to support his organic market and manage higher expenses — a sign of the region’s growing drought challenges. WCIV
- ➤ Car experts warn that spring pollen can damage vehicles if not washed regularly since the acidic dust causes micro-scratches and rust on metal parts (like chrome wheels) and worsens interior air quality; drivers are encouraged to wash their cars every 2-3 days and replace cabin air filters during peak season. WCIV
- ➤ Drought conditions have intensified in the Lowcountry since Thursday as the updated U.S. Drought Monitor showed extreme drought expanding; no rain is forecast for the next seven days and temperatures will rise to the 80s this weekend. WCIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County held its final public hearing on a five-year plan to guide federal housing funds through 2030 on Thursday night and accepts input via an online survey open until April 20. The plan aims to expand affordable housing, address homelessness & support families with limited income. WCIV
- ➤ CARTA leaders will decide next week if they will expand the free Beach Reach Shuttle from Mount Pleasant Towne Centre to the Isle of Palms to run on Fridays in addition to weekends. The change comes as rising ridership and traffic congestion prompt the agency to consider a new service option that would cost about $8,000 for the summer. WCIV
- ➤ The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is developing a Regional Safety Action Plan to pinpoint high-risk transportation areas and is inviting residents to share feedback on traffic safety through online surveys (available in English, Spanish, and for individuals with disabilities); responses are due by April 23, 11:59 p.m. 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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