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Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant President David Kent said that money is always short for local charities like ECCO and East Cooper Meals on Wheels and that they need help with time and skills in addition to cash. He urged neighbors to support these groups now — ensuring food pantries, clinics, and shelters can serve our community better. Moultrie News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local sweetgrass basket makers, crafters and artists may apply to join the juried Sweetgrass Basket and Craft Show at the 21st Annual Sweetgrass Festival at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park on July 26. Applications must be submitted online by June 23 — the festival honors local Gullah heritage. Moultrie News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County School District honored four first-year teachers on Friday—Gracie Taylor of Oakland Elementary, Gisel Camacho Barajas of Hunley Park Elementary, Larina Evstafyeva of Camp Road Middle, and Kimberly Cervantes-Diaz of R.B. Stall High—by naming them Rookie Teacher of the Year based on principal nominations and essays that detailed their plans to meet student needs. WCIV
- ➤ Jack Oakman from Academic Magnet High School was the only student in the Tri-County area to win a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship last week—one of 35 winners in South Carolina—and he met all the exam and school requirements to earn the award. Charleston County School District
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina is a top choice for retirees because it offers low taxes, mild weather and many town options. A new report shows Mount Pleasant has a strong senior community with 18 percent of residents over 65 and a poverty rate of 5.8 percent—though housing prices here are the highest among local retirement cities. Moultrie News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lucy Beckham High School girls’ lacrosse team beat Fort Mill 8+5 in the state finals on May 3 in Irmo to win its first state championship. Senior players Iliana Kane and Emily Butler helped the Bengals finish the season 13+5 while keeping an undefeated record in region play. Charleston County School District
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She Tris Sprint Triathlon
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — I'On Club — Registration fees apply — Empowering women to experience triathlons at all skill levels.
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Charleston Ducks Unlimited Spring Gun Bash
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Cooper River Room — Support local wildlife conservation efforts — Enjoy an evening filled with excitement and fundraising activities.
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Shark Teeth & Fossils Exploration
4 hours — Folly River Boat Ramp — Pricing varies — Discover shark teeth and fossils on a scenic boat tour of Charleston's dredge islands.
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Camp Invention: Discover at James B. Edwards Elementary
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — James B Edwards Elementary — $215 — An exciting STEM summer program fostering confidence and problem-solving skills for young innovators.
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Hands-on Potato Gnocchi Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Two Blokes Brewing — Cost included — Learn to make light Italian potato gnocchi from scratch, topped with gourmet sauces and served with a full meal.
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