Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

On May 7, teachers from TeachCharleston and CarolinaCAP were honored aboard the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point for completing their three-year certification programs plus earning rookie Teacher of the Year awards.

The celebration took place in Mount Pleasant.

On May 8, Charleston County School District earned 18 awards in the SC Rewards for Excellence program, including Best in Show for West Ashley High School’s website and Photography awards, marking a seventh consecutive year of strong public relations.

Charleston County School District announced that Dr. Jamie McCarthy becomes Associate Superintendent for the Elementary Learning Community effective July 1 as she brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in local schools + proven results, while the district thanked outgoing leader Dr. Jennifer Swearingen for her dedicated service.

State data shows sea turtle nests on the coast are 50% lower than in 2019, but experts say this drop is part of a natural cycle (female turtles may not nest every year).

Officials urge visitors to turn off beachfront lights to protect nesting turtles during the season.

Restore at Carolina Park is a 55-plus community offering resort-style amenities — a pool, fitness center, and weekly events — that help seniors in Mount Pleasant combat isolation during Mental Health Awareness Month.

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.