Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

A large tree leaning on power lines near Laurel Hill park caused outages on Hwy 41, with Dominion Energy restoring power for some customers as of 5:30 a.m., though about 300 residences remained without power and police warned of traffic delays.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating Mother's Day this season by offering a new strawberry cheesecake swirl cake and special decoration options in Mount Pleasant.

The bakery is running the Nothing Bundt Mom Sweepstakes for a chance to win $4,000 until May 10 via social media and its app.

Camp Road Cougars band earned the Outstanding Performance Award with Distinction from the South Carolina Band Directors Association for achieving the highest performance points — marking their fourth award in five eligible years.

Charleston County School District is seeking volunteers for its Health Advisory Committee with openings for clergy, community, teacher and students (one must be Student Body President).

Interested applicants must submit a resume and letter by noon on June 5, with selections at the August Board meeting.

Mount Pleasant’s Bids & Purchases Committee approved a contract for new shared-use paths connecting Kenny Mile and Park West trails on May 4; Braeter Construction was awarded $1,777,945.50, and a May 6 groundbreaking honored the late Kenny Seamon as work begins soon & will span 400 days.

On May 6, the HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital team presented a $10,000 check to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge at its Charleston location on Calhoun Street & the donation supports local health initiatives.

Ticks are now active statewide as people enjoy warmer weather outdoors, and local experts warn that the lone star tick, which can trigger severe allergic reactions, requires careful removal.

They advise wearing light-colored clothes, long sleeves, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities (using tweezers for removal).

A record-breaking home sale set a new benchmark along the barrier islands when the oceanfront estate at 1 44th Avenue closed at $15 million (totaling $15.5 million with fixtures), marking Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island as top markets for luxury homes.

The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation announced on Thursday (May 7) that it is donating $1M to boost girls high school flag football programs in the Carolinas after North Carolina sanctioned the varsity sport, and over $1.5M has already been invested since 2022.

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.