Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant leaders are asking residents where new trees should be planted as part of the Tree Canopy Project, which uses developer mitigation funds.

The survey remains open until July 31 — an effort following earlier plantings at parks and neighborhoods.

Retired physician Peter Cotton, once a respected MUSC professor on Dewees Island, now writes popular children's books featuring Fred the Snake + a character beloved by kids in local schools and libraries.

He plans promotional appearances at Mount Pleasant bookstores to celebrate his creative journey.

Wando Library offers Intro to Knitting and Crochet classes every other month with supplies provided and a drop-in clinic from June on the last or second to last Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—a Fiber Arts Club meets on the second Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced last week that five Charleston County School District graduates earned college-sponsored scholarships ranging from $500-$2,000 per year to study at Furman, Emory and Clemson, and South Carolina.

Overall, 14 CCSD seniors received awards as part of the 71st annual program.

Over 2,000 students and families celebrated attendance at the Charleston County School District’s western-themed ‘Be Here, Be Great: Boots on the Ground’ event on Saturday, May 23, where students with 97 percent or higher attendance were honored and community partners offered resources & educational support.

The FDA has raised its class I recall of Coffee Connexion Co. Alfredo sauce sold in local stores for potential salmonella risk (the highest risk warning).

The recall remains active and affects 913 cases distributed in 41 states.

The Cassina Group earned national recognition on the RealTrends Verified Best Brokerages and Top Independents list, highlighting record achievements in luxury real estate.

A Mount Pleasant property on Waterfront Drive recently sold for $1.3 million with agents Katherine Salyi + Tim Schneider representing the buyers.

Charleston RiverDogs left-handed pitcher Blake Morgan was named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week after he pitched strongly against Hickory on Friday, highlighting his performance this season.

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.