Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
🏘️ Community
Shawn Jenkins’ kids will join a local fishing adventure as a warm-up for the upcoming Hooked on Miracles tournament in Mount Pleasant.
They hope to hone skills & build team spirit before the event.
A Charleston County sheriff’s captain gifted a mobility aid to a local woman (battling stage 4 cancer) on Friday, July 17.
The act supports community care for neighbors in need.
💼 Business
On July 16, HEC announced it received a grant from Truist Foundation to expand its Harbor Accelerator program in Mount Pleasant and nearby counties.
The grant will boost cohort capacity, technical assistance, mentorship and outreach for underserved entrepreneurs — fueling local business growth.
🌲 Environment
Charleston-area volunteers removed about 1,000 lbs of trash at the James Island Connector, helping to keep waste out of local waterways, according to the Surfrider Foundation’s 2025 Beach Cleanup Report.
🏛️ Government
Town Administrator Eric DeMoura announced that Brad Morrison (27-year veteran) will retire at the end of July after leading transportation projects that built essential roads and sidewalks across Mount Pleasant; his steady leadership leaves a lasting legacy on community infrastructure.
Ben Sawyer Bridge reported a malfunction Thursday morning, leading to heavy traffic on Isle of Palms as officials investigate the issue.
🏥 Health
Officials in Charleston County confirmed five cyclosporiasis cases (making up nearly one-third of the state's 16 cases) so far this year.
The county is closely monitoring the outbreak.
Due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, the state has issued a Code Orange alert today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for sensitive groups in Chester, Lancaster, and York counties (children, older adults, asthmatics), while Mount Pleasant and the Lowcountry continue enjoying Code Green air quality.
🏈 Sports
The South Carolina Stingrays re-signed defenseman Connor Moore for the 2026-27 season — his seventh with the team.
Moore posted 28 points last season and expects to energize the North Charleston Coliseum starting in October.
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