Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Isle of Palms braces for a busy Independence Day holiday as police estimate 50,000 to 70,000 visitors to enjoy crowded beaches and summer heat.

Authorities urge visitors to plan ahead and bring water & sunscreen to cope with heavy traffic.

The Community Resource Center will open its cooling center — a safe refuge where residents can escape the heat during the hot holiday weekend.

The shelter will offer relief for those seeking a cool space amid high temperatures.

PURE Theatre announced the world premiere of Red Shirts, a multimedia production by co-founders Rodney Lee Rogers and Sharon Graci, running from July 16 through Aug.

1 at Cannon Street Arts Center + Happy Summer BOGO tickets are available until July 15 for opening weekend shows.

Local arborists say estimating a tree’s age using trunk measurements (calculated with growth factors) is challenging because soil, sunlight, and decay affect accuracy.

They explain that such rough estimates help protect old trees amid local development pressures.

Mount Pleasant veterinarian Dr. Steven Epstein (director at the Animal Medical Center) urges pet owners to secure pets for fireworks weekend by updating microchip details, ensuring collar tags are current, and keeping pets indoors to prevent injuries and panic.

The Charleston RiverDogs collected a season-high 18 hits in a 9-3 win over the Shorebirds on Friday at Perdue Stadium — Nicandro Aybar had five hits and four RBIs.

The teams will face off again Saturday in Game 5.