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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Cooper Meals on Wheels will celebrate its 40th anniversary on August 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall in Mount Pleasant as speakers including Mayor Will Haynie and original founder Cheryl Steadman honor volunteers and unveil a new name and logo that reflect the organization’s evolving mission. Moultrie News
- ➤ Emily Cruse from Be A Mentor! shared her journey from teaching to school counseling at the Aug. 6 Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant meeting and explained her nonprofit's approach to building a village of support for young people. She detailed how school-based, community-based and Leading Ladies programs help youth face challenges—bringing hope and strength to the community. Moultrie News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday morning on King Street (around 8:10 a.m.) when the fire started in the kitchen, and no injuries were reported. WCBD
- ➤ Mount Pleasant Fire and Rescue responded Monday morning to a house fire on King Street — the blaze began in the kitchen and no injuries were reported. WCIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Wando High School Marching Band is getting ready to compete in the Bands of America Grand Nationals Competition after four years away. The 180-member band will spend over 200 hours practicing for the event scheduled for November 13—15 in Indianapolis. WCBD
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network will host its third annual Fins and Flippers Fall Fundraiser on Sept. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bowen’s Island Dockhouse. The event will offer a Lowcountry boil, sweet treats, live music and raffle prizes to support marine mammal rescue and education efforts after the network responded to 37 strandings in 2025. Moultrie News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Town officials celebrated the renovation of the shrimp dock and processing facility on Shem Creek that began in 2019 when the town purchased the dilapidated property. The $3 million project includes a widened boardwalk and upgraded electrical systems—efforts that are expected to revive the local shrimping industry and support shrimpers in the community. WCBD
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophia Garner, a 16-year-old from Mt. Pleasant, committed to play hockey for Boston College after training under local coaches paid off—she credits early practice with her older brothers and family support for her growth. Originally from Maryland and studying at a boarding school in Rochester, she said she is excited to advance her skills at the college—her move marks a big step for local talent. WCIV
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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.
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