Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant police responded at about 9:30 p.m. on July 23 to a Toyota Tundra that crashed through the glass front of Barrelli Barbershop on Chuck Dawley Blvd—driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and cited for driving under suspension while owner Peter Evans assessed the damage.

TRIO, Mount Pleasant's longest-running full-service woman-owned marketing agency, announced key promotions including Kevin Sninsky as senior copywriter and Shaniequa Washington as director of marketing and community relations as it expanded its team in advance of its 25th anniversary in 2026—adding Lauren Brownrigg as a junior account manager, digital marketing specialists Sai Krisha and Devyani Pathak, and Julie Pearson as chief financial officer.

The new documentary Nodules by Clare Fieseler and filmmaker Jason Jaacks shows how deep-sea mining in the 1970s left fragile seabeds off Charleston in poor shape—recent studies have sparked caution among scientists and diplomats as they urge a slow, careful approach before new mining begins.

Nearly 200 people hiked the Ravenel Bridge on Thursday to raise environmental awareness and support local conservation efforts in Mount Pleasant—local officials joined residents to underline the town's balanced growth with natural protection.

The event, part of the month-long SC7 Expedition, highlighted continuing measures to safeguard waterways and enhance flood prevention.

South Carolina energy companies are upgrading grid equipment and using tools like smart meters and satellite communication — Duke Energy, Santee Cooper, and Dominion Energy are working year-round to reduce power outages during hurricane season.

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.

Next Stop Comedy

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hobcaw Brewing Company — Check website for pricing — A brand new line-up of top comedians performing live in Mount Pleasant.

For Sale Custom Home Built by Cline Homes

5 BR, 4.5 BA home in beautiful Andover in Park West. Near schools, shops, restaurants, rec amenities and medical offices/hospital.