Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

The eighth annual Hooked on Miracles King Mackerel Fishing Tournament starts this weekend with funds set aside for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital — a captain's meeting is held today at Ripley Light Yacht Club as sponsors aim to donate $300K.

Wild Dunes Yacht Club held its annual Change of Command on July 19 at the Property Owners Beach House in Wild Dunes.

Officers including Commodore Betsy Walker, Vice Commodore Curtis Eschelman, Rear Commodore Ken Koffler, Past Commodore Jim Brastaukas, Treasurer Carolyn Trammel and Secretary/Membership Susanne Marolda were named.

Roger Warren, Kiawah Island Golf Resort president, will retire at the end of 2026 after a 23-year tenure; the resort has retained Spencer Stuart to lead the search for his successor, and he will remain until year-end to aid in the leadership transition.

Mount Pleasant now has Nantucket Meat and Fish Market at the Moultrie Plaza Shopping Center at 616 Coleman Blvd, which opened July 17 and offers hand-sliced meats, seafood from local and New England sources, and brick oven pizzas made by the family after special training.

Charleston County School District has adopted a comprehensive AI policy and begun teacher training to help educators use AI for classroom lessons while ensuring academic integrity.

The district will extend AI literacy to all educators and students during the 2026-2027 school year.

The Ben Sawyer Bridge on Sullivan’s Island has experienced four malfunctions in the past month—disrupting traffic and raising police concerns over potential delays in emergency response.

SCDOT and local police are monitoring the situation while advising drivers to check traffic cameras and sign up for notifications.

South Carolina health officials reported 23 cyclosporiasis cases this year, including 17 in July, and said there is no outbreak investigation underway.

Meanwhile, North Carolina reported over 500 cases, and residents are urged to wash fresh produce thoroughly.

South Carolina football gears up with quarterback LaNorris Sellers and receiver Nyck Harbor leading the Gamecocks under new coaching; meanwhile, SC State is the preseason favorite and The Citadel names Quentin Hayes as starter (as regional teams ready for college contests).

The RiverDogs lost 1-0 to the Wilson Warbirds at Joseph P.

Rikely, Jr. Park on Tuesday night. Jacob Kuhn struck out five while relief pitcher Efrailin Ramos threw 3.2 scoreless innings (Wilson scored on a bases-loaded walk) and the teams will meet Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.