Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

On June 3, Coastal Carolina Council leader Zach Moffatt addressed Rotary Club members to explain scouting benefits (such as college readiness and career advantages) and announced recruiting at James B.

Edwards Elementary School in the area.

At a June 10 meeting, the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant passed leadership from outgoing President Ken Tallmadge to President-elect Andrew McGlaughon as individual plaques honored board members (Past Governor Lou Mello and Past President Lewis Lee).

Petco Love Pick Me! SC is teaming up with over 90 shelters, rescue groups and Petco stores for a 10-day pet adoption event starting today, offering free and low-fee adoptions to ease shelter overcrowding (Pet Helpers has paused new dog intakes).

The College of Charleston is assigning about 125 incoming first-year students to local hotels due to a surge in enrollment and limited on-campus housing as plans are finalized today.

The school said students will pay the same rate and receive usual services & campus support.

James Tomasello has been selected as principal of Early College High School effective July 1.

The seasoned educator, who served as assistant principal, will lead the school by strengthening its college credit program with Trident Technical College & growing community ties.

The U.S. Coast Guard tall ship Eagle arrived in Charleston Harbor on Thursday carrying 150 cadets while offloading supplies before boarding a new group, and it is moored downtown for public tours through Sunday (offering a rare glimpse into maritime history).

Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant has secured three new leases and one tenant expansion totaling 9,397 sqft.

Wonder Works (a long-time local retailer) is expanding for the third time to meet growing customer demand and enhance the center’s mix of retail, dining and services.

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.