Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Members of the East Cooper—Mount Pleasant Kiwanis Club joined RMHC Charleston's groundbreaking on June 26, where officials announced an expansion that will double available beds for families and support children in need.

Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office responded early Saturday after a 911 call to the 100 block of Old Beech Hill Road in Ridgeville, where they treated a victim with gunshot wounds who was taken to a nearby hospital—officials urge anyone with information to come forward.

Yesterday, Carolina Day marked the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan's Island at Fort Moultrie National Historic Park, where reenactors and local groups held cannon and musket demonstrations and cloth dyeing sessions — events that recalled how the fort defended Charleston from a British attack — and brought history to life for local residents.

4th of July Fireworks Blast

6-10 p.m. — Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum — Free entry — Celebrate American independence with food trucks, live music, and a stunning fireworks display.

Friendship Speed Dating

6:30-8:30 p.m. — IVY Energetic Studio — Cost varies — Connect in a high-vibe, judgment-free zone designed for making genuine friends.

Colton Beasley Live at Eliza's

3-6 p.m. — Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant — Free Admission — Colton Rocks the crowd at Eliza's with live music.

Sweetgrass Festival

10 AM – 3 PM — Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the Gullah Geechee culture with music, crafts, and delicious food.