Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
The Historic Charleston Foundation hosted its free Spring Advocacy Forum yesterday at The Charleston Museum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. where Charleston Mayor William Cogswell and expert panelists discussed transportation, urban design, resilience, and housing topics (advance registration was required).
The SC Legislature approved a bill on May 14 that will allow Trident Technical College (TTC) to offer a four-year Applied Baccalaureate in Culinary Arts Management degree as local industry partners identified a workforce need.
The upcoming program will create seamless pathways from associates to bachelor's degrees.
Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie said businesses along Shem Creek will keep their dock rules while he talks with state and county agencies to boost on-water safety after last month's fatal boat crash.
He is considering a law enforcement plan ahead of the busy summer season.
Wando High School won the boys’ state track and field meet on May 14 in Columbia by edging Ridge View 84-78.
Junior Dylan Carey won gold in the 400-meter dash in 47.44 seconds, giving the Warriors their first title since 2018 and marking the fourth team championship in program history.
After winning Friday’s game to keep their season alive, the Stingrays ended their campaign with a 3-1 loss to the Everblades on Sunday night at the North Charleston Coliseum—solid goaltending kept the score tied until a late empty-net goal gave the visitors the win.
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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5:30-7 p.m. — Coastal Crust — Free entry — Discover a captivating story about life, letters, and the power of connection through literature.
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