Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

The Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant launches its annual 2025 Football Fundraiser, where locals can buy a 40-dollar booklet with a unique number for each of 12 games+ matching the final score wins a 100-dollar prize while all proceeds fund community projects like free shoes, backpacks, dictionaries, scholarships and local aid.

Patience Spinler was charged with murder after a July 19 shooting on Calais Drive—police said the victim was found with a fatal gunshot wound to the head and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Charleston County Coroner named Herbert Dawson Jr, a 47-year-old man from North Charleston, as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run on Rivers Avenue near Piggly Wiggly Drive on Aug.

5 at about 1:45 a.m.—police are still investigating after the driver fled.

Buxton Books and The Club at Wild Dunes host a literary pool party today at Wild Dunes Swim Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Families with young and middle grade readers can join a book signing by George Brewington, enjoy a bounce house, poolside games, themed snacks, and a guest appearance by Angela May while each ticket includes a copy of The Girl Who Built a Spider.

Northwoods Middle School was named one of America’s Healthiest Schools on Aug 8th by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation+ it is the only school in our district to earn the honor and one of four statewide to certify in all nine health areas, which include social-emotional health and physical education+ the award shows the school’s strong commitment to whole child wellness.

State health officials said a person and a dog were exposed to a rabid raccoon discovered near Dogwood Road and Becky Road; the animal was tested on August 5 and confirmed rabid on August 6— the person was referred for care while the dog will be quarantined under state law.

Today, dog owners in Mount Pleasant can attend Dog Days at Splash Island Waterpark where dogs swim off-leash while owners follow safety rules; ticket prices are $15 per dog in advance + $20 on-site, and park admission is $2.

Other sessions will be held on Aug. 16 + Sept. 7 at waterparks on James Island and in North Charleston.

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.