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Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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). WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Moultrie News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCIV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Charleston County School District
- ➤ 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. WCIV
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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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