Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Sullivan’s Island businessman Eric Bowman turned himself in on Wednesday and was denied bond in Charleston County for a felony domestic violence charge linked to a November 2016 incident where video evidence reportedly shows him arguing with and pulling the hair of a woman — he also faces a harassment charge from a previous arrest.

In its Aug. 18 meeting, the Mount Pleasant GREEN Commission shared plans to work with schools, HOAs, and houses of worship on sustainability education and outreach while staff drafts surveys to gather local input.

The team also discussed invasive removal efforts at spots like Patriots Point—soil tests will guide plant choices and paid college students may help when volunteer work falls short.

Large swells from Hurricane Erin generated dangerous surf at South Carolina beaches on Wednesday and a high surf advisory remains in effect until Thursday evening.

The Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds produced over six-foot waves along with strong rip currents—expected to fade later this week.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is asking locals to help protect endangered Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon by reporting any stranded or dead fish via its website (this helps scientists track pollution, habitat loss, and collision risks).

The fish face ongoing threats from a history of overfishing and slow breeding, making public help critical.

Nighttime lane closures are affecting a segment of Coleman Boulevard from Shrimp Boat Lane/Pelzer Drive to Mill Street—crews are working on road improvements near Shem Creek while flaggers help direct traffic.

The closures run from August 20 through August 22 and again from August 24 through August 26 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.—drivers should expect delays.

Novant Health changed from a for-profit to a non-profit system after acquiring three hospitals in 2024, and it started the Novant Health Foundation—supporting programs like diabetes education and maternal fetal health to boost local healthcare access.

Chief Philanthropy Officer Nancy McInroy said the foundation will partner with small organizations in Mount Pleasant, Hilton Head, and Hardeeville to strengthen community care.