Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

C4 Autism joined The Harbor Entrepreneur Center as its new resident organization today in Mount Pleasant and will offer workshops, peer support, and career training for neurodivergent adults.

The program aims to enhance local innovation (supporting inclusive hiring) and strengthen community ties.

A blown transformer cut power in large parts of Mount Pleasant and left several traffic lights nonfunctioning along a southside corridor, police said.

Local entrepreneur Nicolas Urroz launched Island Ice Delivery to help families vacationing on Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island get fresh ice delivered directly to rentals and homes—ensuring beach days remain uninterrupted and drinks stay cold.

Thousands are expected to gather at Joe Riley Waterfront Park on Saturday, July 4 for the SC250 Fourth of July Celebration where live music, cultural exhibits, and one of the Lowcountry's largest fireworks displays will honor the nation's 250th anniversary.

The event starts at 4 p.m.

Salute From The Shore has released the Fourth of July flyover schedule for the upcoming holiday, with flyovers beginning at 1 p.m. The schedule outlines the order & timing for the annual celebration.

The Creek Collective is hosting the Worlds Collide Artist Showcase in Goose Creek for two more days as the exhibit nears its close.

Locals are invited to visit before the art show ends.

The SCDNR announced it will offer courtesy boat inspections at boat landings statewide to help keep waterways and people safe during the Fourth of July weekend.

Boaters should check local sites for inspection times.

Dr. Joe Machnik, a Mount Pleasant native with 27 years of local ties, now calls key plays for the World Cup from his Los Angeles studio.

He has covered three Men’s and two Women’s tournaments (showcasing his deep soccer expertise) and will return home after 22 days of nonstop broadcasts.

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.