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Mount Pleasant
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oliver’s Nannies is expanding inclusive childcare services for neurodiverse children in Mount Pleasant by matching families with tailored, vetted caregivers. The agency uses its proprietary Olico (system) to create custom care plans that celebrate each child’s unique strengths. Moultrie News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant's 16th Annual Business & Community Expo will be held on Sept. 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Omar Shrine at Patriots Point — presented by Crews Subaru. Over half the exhibitor spots are already booked, and booth rates will rise after Aug. 24. Moultrie News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston County School District showed major progress as Superintendent Anita Huggins detailed teacher salary boosts, record National Merit semifinalists, and upcoming capital projects at a May 4 presentation in Mount Pleasant (including an $81 million recapitalization project and new pre-K plans). Moultrie News
- ➤ Charleston County School District named Tori Hopkins of C.E. Williams Middle School – North Campus as its inaugural School Counselor of the Year on Monday, May 2. The award recognizes her leadership, innovative counseling program and dedication to student success. Charleston County School District
- ➤ On May 4, Mount Pleasant Town Council's Education Committee honored the East Cooper/St. James Santee Teachers of the Year for their hard work and positive impact on students from local schools. Moultrie News
- ➤ On May 4, 2026, CCSD honored four first-year teachers with Rookie Teacher of the Year awards at their schools (Drayton Hall Elementary, North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary, Morningside Middle, and R.B. Stall High) for showing fresh energy and dedication as recognized by their principals. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Local educators celebrated a special reunion when Wando’s Teacher of the Year – Diane Krishon – reconnected with former student Alex Sirles, now Belle Hall Elementary’s Teacher of the Year; their meeting sparked memories from a 2005–06 class that highlights the lasting impact of local education. Charleston County School District
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston-area US Coast Guard Auxiliary is urging recreational boaters to follow safety tips as National Safe Boating Week will take place from May 16 to 22. It will offer safety courses and free Vessel Safety Checks to help boaters avoid preventable accidents. Moultrie News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Stingrays beat the Atlanta Gladiators 4-2 in Game 6 of the South Division Semifinals on Monday night, clinching a playoff series win. They will face the Florida Everblades on May 8 at Hertz Arena * the series will be best-of-seven. WCIV
- ➤ The Charleston RiverDogs fell 6-3 to the Augusta GreenJackets Tuesday night at SRP Park after Charleston’s early lead slipped away, even though Caden Bodine had three hits and two RBIs; the teams will resume their series Wednesday morning at 11:05 a.m. WCIV
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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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