Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program invites community volunteers to represent children in Family Court by offering free virtual training on Oct.

12 and Nov. 10. Applicants must be 21 or older, have a clean record, and commit 5-6 hours monthly in Charleston County.

Mount Pleasant's The Vision Center at Seaside Farms was named one of America’s Finest Optical Retailers for 2026 by INVISION Magazine — the honor highlights its blend of advanced eye care and inviting Lowcountry service.

Rudd Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical was named to the Inc. 5000 at No. 3,146 for the third year and expanded its services to include electrical work, marking a milestone year that also saw it ranked among South Carolina's 50 Fastest Growing Companies.

A Lowcountry man won $200,000 after buying a $5 scratch-off ticket at the Circle K on Mathis Ferry Road in Mount Pleasant, officials said.

The win came from the now discontinued 50X game that had long odds, and he called it a big surprise.

Postpartum Support Charleston joined Good morning Charleston on Friday morning to review local resources for new mothers dealing with postpartum mental health challenges — the spotlight follows the Lindsay Clancy trial, which is raising global awareness about this need.

The Philip Simmons Iron Horses will face the Hanahan Hawks in the season-opening Friday Night Rivals game on Friday at 8:30 p.m. The game will be featured on News 4 + streamed online.

Lowcountry high school football teams face oppressive heat as they begin the season, with coaches and trainers keeping a close eye on player safety.

The Porter-Gaud versus Bishop England — a Holy War matchup — was rescheduled to 8 p.m. for cooler conditions and planned hydration breaks.

Berkeley won 36-0 over Stratford on Thursday night with Lawrence Washington & Henry Rivers driving the team’s early success, while Goose Creek beat Stall through key defensive stops led by coach Jamie Fordham.

Both teams maintained strong play in their season openers.