Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

The South Carolina Department of Education announced on Apr.

22 that Charleston County School District exceeded its procurement review for the Child Nutrition Program; the review praised the team's strong procedures + attention to detail in managing program funds.

Officials ask residents to report suspected yellow-legged hornets (with photos) after a nest was found in York County; over 4,200 traps have been deployed statewide since the insect first appeared near Bluffton in November 2023 to protect local honeybee populations.

Dr. Ben Strickland at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center received an American Cancer Society grant to develop a new immunotherapy for glioblastoma by reprogramming macrophages (instead of usual T-cells) to target tumors; he will begin testing in human patients later this year.

HCA Healthcare Long Point ER is set to open in June to provide 24/7 emergency services, HCA Healthcare Charleston President Jeff Wilson announced at the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.

The new facility will deliver quality care from board-certified staff.

Women drivers kicked off the 2026 U.S. Car Tour yesterday in Charleston with a vehicle showcase at Tobacco Road.

The event partners with Impact Charleston and will travel through the Southeast to finish in Miami during Formula 1 weekend.

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.