Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Martha Rivers Ingram, a Charleston native and major benefactor of the arts, died Aug.

6 at age 90 after a fall. She helped spark the Gaillard Center project by pledging the first $20 million (her support uplifted local arts) and served on boards to strengthen community culture.

The College of Charleston’s Department of Music launches its new Sunday Soirée Series to offer more accessible concerts with fewer scheduling conflicts.

The series will begin on Aug. 30 with a faculty showcase and kickoff reception featuring a mix of jazz, Latin American, and classical music.

The Charleston County School District is set to strengthen student safety as thousands of students prepare to return next week by installing new technology upgrades, random bag checks + wearable emergency badges, while parents express cautious optimism over secure entry procedures and dedicated campus officers.

Charleston County School District is expanding its partnership with the Lowcountry Literacy Project to equip 126 educators with evidence based reading instruction for the upcoming 2026 to 2027 school year.

Teachers from 13 local schools will begin Orton-Gillingham training this fall and receive year-long classroom coaching.

South Carolina Stingrays re-signed veteran forward Josh Wilkins yesterday for the 2026-27 season, marking his fifth season with the team.

He scored 21g + 24a last season and now aims to lead his teammates in the push for a Kelly Cup.