Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Charleston and the Army Corps of Engineers have secured architects for the $1.3 billion Battery Extension project with construction bids expected by late 2027 — today, Barry Manilow will honor Goose Creek music teacher Ronnie Ward with a cash and instrument award at North Charleston Coliseum.

On July 28, residents and officials took part in South Carolina 7's annual walk across the Arthur Ravenel Bridge in Mount Pleasant.

Mayor Will Haynie and SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin praised the town's conservation efforts (enhanced tree protections and water quality standards) as they celebrated outdoor recreation and resiliency.

Charleston County School District announced Dr. Timisha TBJ Barnes-Jones as its new Associate Superintendent of Organizational Development and Innovation today.

She joins from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and brings over 20 years of leadership expertise (including experience as Chief of Schools) to boost innovation and mentoring across local schools.

During July's National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Krystal Smith (HEAL Counseling Services) in Mount Pleasant highlights that many residents of color face stigma and limited access to care, with several seeking therapy for the first time.

Teagen Scott, a local lacrosse star from Oceanside Collegiate and Clemson, is competing as the youngest midfielder for Team England at the World Lacrosse Championships in Tokyo today.

Her dual citizenship—derived from her British father—allows her to represent England in the tournament.