Morning
Mount Pleasant
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission will open three waterparks – Splash Island in Mount Pleasant, Splash Zone on James Island, and Whirlin’ Waters in North Charleston – for weekend use starting May 16, with daily hours beginning May 30 at the West County Aquatic Center. Moultrie News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rachel Meyer, a kindergarten teacher at Mary Ford Early Learning and Family Center and Top Five Teacher of the Year finalist, credits her success to intentional planning — her focus on equity, research-based instruction, and community volunteer work drives lasting impacts for her students and families. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Patrick Martin, a Teacher Cadet instructor at Charleston County School of the Arts, builds strong community partnerships through tailored lessons that empower students to grow. His approach creates classrooms where each student sees their potential — a model for education that benefits our community. Charleston County School District
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Three local nonprofits have launched Vision 2030—an initiative offering free eyecare including screenings, surgeries and rehabilitation training for underserved adults throughout the state. The program is funded by a three-year grant from the BlueCross BlueShield Foundation. Moultrie News
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2026 Sweat on the Ship - Mental Health in Motion
5-9 p.m. — USS Yorktown CV-10 — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a community workout event with local vendors, food, and a focus on mental health awareness.
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