Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Gas prices have dropped to an average of $3.65 per gallon as of Monday in South Carolina, offering summer travel relief as GasBuddy reports a decline of 19.8 cents from last week (though prices remain volatile due to global oil supply concerns).

The College of Charleston announced that for fall 2026 in-state tuition will remain at $6,259 per semester while out-of-state rates will rise 2.5% to $19,672; the Board of Trustees also approved a $125 athletics fee to support Division I sports.

Mount Pleasant vet tech Rachel Levan will travel next month to Nelspruit, South Africa for a two-week project with Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary & help rescue orphaned rhinos while raising awareness and funds to support local conservation efforts.

I-26 westbound near the Eagle Drive Bridge will have two lanes closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting tonight for support beam repairs — the work is expected to continue through July and drivers are urged to slow down in the work zone.

Charleston County’s annual report shows overdose deaths falling from 254 in 2023 to 153 in 2025, but a recent spike in cases has health officials on alert; outreach group Wake Up Carolina is expanding Narcan access to counter mixed drug toxicity in areas including Mount Pleasant.

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.

Firecracker 4 Mile

7:30 a.m. — Laurel Hill County Park — $35.00 Race Fee — Celebrate Independence Day with a scenic 4-mile run followed by music, food, and festivities.