Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission invites community members with disabilities to the Inclusive Prom on Aug.

9 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Town Hall Gym at 100 Ann Edwards Lane; participants must register by calling 843-795-4386 with early registration set at $4 per person while chaperones attend free.

Aldi will open its second Mount Pleasant store at 3135 N.

Highway 17 near Oakland Market on Thursday, July 17 after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.—customers can get a sneak peek on July 16 and enjoy special events like a $500 gift card drawing, free goodie bags, and a golden ticket for the first 100 shoppers.

Ramon Enoch Ortiz was arrested on over 30 counts for riding recklessly and posting his exploits on social media, remains in jail with bail set at nearly $165,000 & has court dates on July 22, July 24, and Aug.

22.

Attorney Eric Bland spoke at the Rotary Club meeting on June 25 to detail how he helped keep Alex Murdaugh in prison for defrauding clients—local attendees learned that his investigation recovered millions for victims.

Moultrie Middle School will require students to register e-bikes at the start of the school year so that staff can use school-issued stickers to quickly identify whether a ride is a bike, e-bike or moped—this effort aims to promote safe riding and ensure compliance with state laws. Local council members and the county school district are also working to update town rules to allow citations for unsafe riding and adjust speed limits for e-bikes.

Charleston County School District announced that Sharon Randall was named principal at Morningside Middle School on July 7 — she brings over 30 years of education experience, including roles at Cario, Camp Road, and as assistant principal at East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies — and her appointment is expected to strengthen school leadership.

Charleston County School District announced on July 7 that it is forming Elevation Schools, a group of 14 elementary schools that will get extra support and resources starting in the 2025 to 2026 school year.

The initiative offers increased funding based on student needs — and district leaders plan to use the extra resources to boost academic growth.

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.

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.