Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Lowcountry Literacy Project and Charleston County Public Library partnered to help young readers by uniting classroom-tested strategies with local library resources.

This summer they held literacy workshops and will launch a Decodable Readers Collection (at Otranto Road Library) in September to support reading across the community.

Cheyenne Twilley, the SCDNR Chief of Education, Outreach and Information, leads coastal conservation efforts to protect our marshes, oyster reefs and beaches.

She works with scientists+engineers and local communities to help our distinctive coastal landscapes thrive.

On Tuesday afternoon, 18,000 residents in Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant experienced a power outage that disrupted traffic lights north of the IOP connector; police responded at major intersections and the cause remained undetermined.

Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will host its 7th Annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception aboard the historic U.S.S.

Yorktown at Patriots Point on Aug. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. for networking with local and state elected officials (tickets $55 for Members, $75 for Guests).

At The Waverly tomorrow at 6 p.m., Charleston Swim & Resort Week will feature The Gilded Palm, a benefit fashion show honoring young Heart Heroes Ylvie and Daniel to support pediatric heart health.

Local designers, artists, and families will join to celebrate hope and resilience through inspiring stories.

Summerville native James Farque, 23, was chosen as one of 20 umpires for the Little League World Series in Williamsport (he will officiate four games) after a decade of volunteer work starting at age 13; his selection highlights his commitment to the game and local community roots.