Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Historian Doug MacIntyre will present details of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island at the Charleston Museum on June 25.

His talk will explain how the fort’s design helped shape local history and inspired our state flag.

Candidate Mac Deford said he accepted an invitation to debate fellow contender Nancy Lacore in a potential head-to-head forum set for June 23, while Lacore declined, leaving voters without a direct comparison in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

Ricardo Gonzalez hit a walk-off RBI single to give the Charleston RiverDogs their 12th win in a row, keeping them atop the Carolina League South as local fans cheered every play + highlighting the team's continued success.

Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at the Bus Shed downtown on Friday, June 12 — to watch Team USA start its 2026 World Cup run against Paraguay, as local businesses and restaurants joined the event.

Organizers plan more community watch parties across the Lowcountry to fuel soccer excitement.

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.