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Mount Pleasant
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Officials announced the Charleston Air Show (featuring the Blue Angels) will run Saturday, May 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. over the harbor. The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge and other roads will close during the event, and Mount Pleasant will follow protocols similar to past air shows. WCIV
- ➤ Charleston Moves has launched Mobility Month with a series of safe street events in May. Mount Pleasant residents can join the Fresh Paint Ride on May 2 along Coleman Boulevard over Shem Creek, with additional bike, walk, and audit events planned countywide. Moultrie News
- ➤ Survivors and loved ones gathered at Hampton Park for a candlelight vigil organized by Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S. as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, connecting those affected by crime with local support resources. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County School District announced that Bentli Lewis will be the new principal at Northwoods Middle School, effective July 1, 2026. Lewis, who previously led Oakbrook Middle School (Dorchester District Two) to improved performance and community trust, is expected to continue her success. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Charleston County School District announced that Dr. Keturah Planter will serve as Director of Alternative Programs within the Department of School Support and Community Engagement, effective July 1, as she leads efforts to bolster academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support for students - working with district and community partners. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Charleston County School District announced that Beth Jacobs—longtime assistant principal at Jennie Moore Elementary School for the Creative Arts—will be named principal effective July 1; she will lead academic and daily operations using her extensive experience in literacy programs and school culture. Charleston County School District
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Oceanside Collegiate offensive lineman Monroe Freeling was drafted by the Carolina Panthers at No. 19 overall, with Panthers GM Dan Morgan praising his size and versatility. Freeling celebrated the milestone from his Mount Pleasant home with family. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Caden Bodine had a career night with four hits and three RBIs as the RiverDogs rallied for a 10-9 win over the Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark last Thursday. His performance — boosting his stats to 27 hits and a .409 average — helped Charleston improve to a 10-8 record in the series. WCIV
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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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