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Mount Pleasant
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charleston Animal Society is working with Joye Law Firm and Adams Outdoor to offer free spay and neuter services for 150 pets as part of the Charleston Paw Project, with winners chosen in three waves on May 20, Aug. 26, and Oct. 21—this effort will help reduce pet overpopulation and boost animal health. WCIV
- ➤ Charleston County Parks will host its Inclusive Superhero Dance Party on Wednesday, May 7 from 6–8 p.m. at the Cooper River Room at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park—inviting people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers to enjoy music by DJ Nick Zareski, pizza, and refreshments—with early registration at $4 per person and on-site registration at $5. Moultrie News
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston announced its public phase of the Expanding Hope campaign to support families with critically ill children after turning many away because of space limits. The $25M expansion will add 46 bedrooms, playrooms and communal areas in a 42,500 square foot facility while donations are matched by Crews Subaru through Sunday. WCIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An upscale Fresh Market store will open its first Charleston area location on Apr. 30 at Bowman Place in Mount Pleasant—designed to offer custom-cut meats, ready-to-go meals, fresh flowers and baked goods in a European-style market setting. The new store marks the chain’s tenth South Carolina location and follows awards for its bakery, deli and prepared foods. WCBD
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Community activists gathered Friday morning in front of the courthouse on Broad Street as the trial of former deputy Emily Pelletier continued for charges stemming from the May 2022 crash that killed Stephania Dantzler and her two daughters—organizers said their protest challenged claims that blamed the victims for their own deaths. WCIV
- ➤ Former Charleston County deputy Emily Pelletier testified in her trial for three counts of reckless homicide after a May 8 collision on U.S. Highway 17 when she sped at 73 mph and failed to stop at a sign—resulting in the fatal crash that claimed a mother and her two daughters. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County Public Works is using a no-dig trenchless method to repair old stormwater pipes in the county, which helps avoid road damage and traffic delays. In the past six months, crews fixed over 2,155 feet of pipe (using CIPP) and improved drainage with foam injection and check valves (at sites including Woodside Manor and Capri Isle). Moultrie News
SHOP NEWS
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Bottom Fishing Basics Seminar
6-7 p.m. — Haddrell's Point Fin to Feather — Free entry — Dive into bottom fishing techniques for a chance to catch delicious species from the sea.
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Hibachi Cooking Class
5-7 p.m. — Two Blokes Brewing — Price information not provided — Learn hibachi skills while enjoying delicious dishes in a community-focused atmosphere.
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Charleston Cougars vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Baseball
11:30 p.m. — Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum — Check your schedule and catch a thrilling college baseball matchup under the stars.
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Charleston Cougars vs. Citadel Bulldogs Baseball
11:30 PM — Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum — Free entry — Catch a thrilling baseball matchup between local rivals.
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Ladies Lunch with a View
12-2 p.m. — Shem Creek Crab House — Check for dolphin sightings while enjoying good food and great company.
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Mother's Day Buffet
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Church and Union Charleston — $75 adults, $35 children 12 & under — Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful brunch buffet including a complimentary drink.
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Charleston Cougars vs. Jacksonville Dolphins
6:00 p.m. — College of Charleston Baseball Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling baseball matchup between the Cougars and the Dolphins.
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She Tris Sprint Triathlon
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — I'On Club — Registration fees apply — Empowering women to experience triathlons at all skill levels.
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