Morning
Mount Pleasant
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A recent survey by Regan Zambri Long found that two Lowcountry ramp exits—the transition from US-17 to Savannah Highway and the I-26 exit to Ashley Phosphate Road—cause high stress among drivers. The study polled over 3,000 motorists and highlights traffic bottlenecks in these busy areas. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Mount Pleasant Waterworks will celebrate Drinking Water Week from May 3 to 9 by partnering with Kaleidoscope to teach local elementary and middle school students about water conservation. Students will visit the facility on Rifle Range Road and display art that shows ways to save water. Moultrie News
- ➤ Stall High School Air Force JROTC cadets led a food and clothing drive on Saturday, Apr. 25 that helped over 30 families at the high school. They coordinated with community partners (Stall family, Community Resource Center, and MUSC Health) to deliver groceries and a hot meal. Charleston County School District
- ➤ People with disabilities, caregivers and families can join Inclusive Swim Nights starting May 31 at Splash Zone Waterpark (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) with similar events at West County Aquatic Center and Splash Island Waterpark this summer, offering affordable entry, wheelchair options and scholarship assistance. Moultrie News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Melvin's BBQ pit master David Bessinger shared grilling tips to keep meat tender before National BBQ Day on May 16, urging local cooks to let meat rest and wrap it in foil at his Mount Pleasant and James Island restaurants. 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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