Morning
Mount Pleasant
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Cooper Habitat for Humanity is boosting affordable housing by offering low-income families a zero percent, 30-year mortgage with payments ($1,000 monthly) and a 30-year occupancy rule. The nonprofit detailed two builds underway and plans for four new homes on Tower Drive near Wando High School at a recent Rotary Club meeting. Moultrie News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charleston Wine + Food revived its Summer Sizzle series for 2026 with 15 culinary events scheduled from June through August. Tickets went on sale May 19 and include chef dinners+bar takeovers+cooking classes across local venues. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lucy Beckham High School orchestra earned the South Carolina Music Education Association Outstanding Performance Award (Senior Gold) for the 2025-2026 school year. Director Melissa Martin will be honored with a trophy during the SCMEA Fall Business Meeting at the start of the school year. Charleston County School District
- ➤ On May 18, the CCSD Board approved its FY2027 budget, boosting employee pay, early learning, and special education measures with details available through a new online budget book (a transparency portal). The budget will take effect July 1 to support planning for the upcoming school year. Charleston County School District
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lowcountry Red Cross, Charleston County Emergency Management and over 60 nonprofits have formed the VOAD team (June 1 to Nov. 30) to coordinate a hurricane season relief plan for the community. The group will meet regularly and invite neighboring counties to join efforts as emergencies arise. Moultrie News
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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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