Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
🏘️ Community
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.
🎭 Culture
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.
🎓 Education
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.
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
🎉 Mount Pleasant Events
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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.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
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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