Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Business and civic leaders met on June 25 at the Charleston Gaillard Center for Explore Charleston’s annual meeting, where Southern Living Editor-In-Chief Sid Evans gave keynote remarks and 10 honorees received Golden Pineapple awards (recognizing local tourism service) while Chairman Dan Battista stressed the travel sector’s role in boosting the region’s economy.

Mount Pleasant’s 88 Club will hold its early-bird meeting on July 15 at Sunrise Bistro — featuring Town Councilmember Daniel Brownstein — and because of the Fourth of July holiday, only one session is scheduled this month.

The Daniel Island Exchange Club celebrates its 11th Field of Honor by lining River Landing Drive with 1,000 flags to honor veterans and community heroes before Independence Day (flags can be dedicated until July 3 to benefit local veteran groups).

About 10,000 people will visit Fort Moultrie this weekend for Carolina Day, a 250th anniversary event with living history shows, cannon firings, music, and games.

Park officials urge guests to wear sunscreen, bring water, and plan for heavy traffic.

Charleston will host its largest Fourth of July celebration on July 4 with a 20-minute fireworks show launching at 9:40 p.m. from a barge over the harbor, where live music, vendors, and family activities set the festive tone & Mount Pleasant residents can enjoy views from local waterfront spots.

A sand nourishment project is set to begin in early July at Isle of Palms with plans to protect beaches, support wildlife habitat and shield homes (contractor Marinex will add 2.5 million cubic yards of sand over three sections through November while temporary beach closures are expected).

South Carolina lawmakers passed new shrimp labeling requirements so restaurants must show if shrimp are domestic or imported — while construction at Stono's Oyster Bar, located at 2409 Maybank Hwy on Johns Island, nears completion for a planned spring 2027 opening.

Angel Mateo drove in three runs to help the RiverDogs beat the GreenJackets 7-4 at The Joe on Friday night; the teams will resume their six-game series today + with a 6:05 p.m. first pitch.

The Charleston RiverDogs lost 4-3 to the Augusta GreenJackets in an 11-inning game on Thursday at Joseph P.

Riley, Jr. Park; the loss dropped them to 40-32 and they will face the GreenJackets again Friday at 7:05 p.m.

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.