Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Multiple military aircraft including F-16s from the Air National Guard and a C-17 will fly over the coast for Salute from the Shore on July 4—Apache helicopters will join the display, and beachgoers are asked to avoid flying kites near lower altitudes.

Members of the local Venezuelan community are collecting rescue equipment donations at centers including Enterate Insurance in Goose Creek from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They plan to transport the supplies from Miami to help survivors in Venezuela amid ongoing recovery efforts.

Motley Rice has introduced five summer law clerks who help local attorneys with research and case files at the firm (part of the Meet the Clerks series).

Profiles share how the clerks are finding life and work in Mount Pleasant and planning for deeper local engagement.

Local musician Rob Lamp, founder of 45 RPM, is partnering with senior facilities like Somerby and Franke at Seaside today to present interactive music trivia and golden oldies concerts (including hits like 'My Girl').

Effective July 1, Charleston Opera Theater will begin a new era as Edward Brennan becomes its first General Director while Founder Harold Meers shifts to a purely artistic role & the change supports the company’s growth.

The Charleston Animal Society launches the second year of its Raising Readers program that pairs students aged 5 and up with adoptable shelter pets for 30-minute summer reading sessions (held Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

Sessions cost $5 and include exclusive Raising Cane's swag.

Isle of Palms police will boost patrols for the Fourth of July weekend as they expect tens of thousands on the beach.

Officials will watch for alcohol, impaired driving and dehydration to keep everyone safe + remind visitors that fireworks are banned on the island.

MUSC's President (Dr. David J.

Cole) will retire in June 2027, according to an internal memo confirmed by MUSC. His departure sets the stage for a leadership transition at the institution.

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.