Monday, July 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Florida man Ramon Enoch Ortiz, 48, facing over 30 charges for reckless driving was extradited on Sunday after videos showed him riding his motorcycle at 140 mph through Charleston traffic—he was booked at the Berkeley County Detention Center and his bond hearing is set for 6:30 p.m. WCBD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant officials are rethinking e-bike rules because many children ride fast bikes that act like mopeds—requiring licensing and registration—and a June 30 committee suggested making fines apply to all riders while raising sidewalk speeds to 15 mph; schools will begin registering student bikes as the Council will vote on the revised rules July 8. The Post and Courier
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Emma Navarro, a Charleston tennis star and daughter of billionaire Ben Navarro, dismisses the 'billionaire’s daughter' label by stressing she grew up with hard work—she is set to play 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva today at Wimbledon for a quarterfinal berth. WCIV
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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.
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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.
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Sweetgrass Festival
10 AM – 3 PM — Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park — Free entry — Celebrate the Gullah Geechee culture with music, crafts, and delicious food.
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Art Walk Downtown Charleston
5-8 p.m. — Charleston Artist Guild — Free entry — Explore local galleries with art, wine, and great conversation in a casual setting.
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