Morning
Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A single blue light glowed Monday in Charleston County Fallen Officer Memorial Garden to mark the 58th anniversary of Patrolman James Owens’ death. The memorial at Rutledge Avenue and Calhoun Street honored the officer (one of the first Black members of the department) who was shot in 1968. WCIV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country artist Brian Kelley will headline the America250 Summer Kickoff Concert on May 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. on the USS Yorktown flight deck at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum as part of the three-day SFC Carrier Cup presented by Huk. Moultrie News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in South Carolina have jumped by 13.3 cents per gallon over the past week (the average is now $4.11), meaning local drivers in Mount Pleasant may pay up to $4.99 per gallon as rates vary widely statewide. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County School District leaders detailed plans to use artificial intelligence in classrooms next school year and set guardrails based on feedback from teachers, parents and students. They will begin staff training and gather more input during the summer. WCIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant has invited firms to study redeveloping the Long Point Road corridor between the Long Point Road Interchange and the Wando River into a creative innovation hub. The town received two proposals by May 4 and will develop a detailed plan if the study is positive. The Post and Courier
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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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