Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

On Aug. 27, residents, council members, and engineers celebrated the reopening of renovated Alhambra Hall with a ribbon cutting and a birthday tribute for project manager Frankie Pettit — who joked while cutting the first cake — and said the upgrades include an inclusive playground, new hardwood floors, and improved outdoor spaces that preserve the hall's historic charm.

Three northbound lanes on the Ashley River Bridge in Charleston were closed Friday due to a mechanical issue with a crane’s hydraulic system—crews worked to safely lower the boom while drivers faced delays.

A 7.0 earthquake struck Charleston on August 31, 1886—killing over 60 people and causing significant damage—and experts warn that a similar event today could lead to 900 deaths and billions in damage.

Seismologists report small tremors near Lake Greenwood and urge local families to be prepared for future quakes.

The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that Narcan stands are in place to help reduce opioid overdoses over the long holiday weekend—six overdoses, including two fatal incidents, were recorded on Wednesday.

The pre-filled nasal sprays will be offered at several county locations with funding from the SC Opioid Recovery Fund—ensuring access without tapping local tax dollars.

County leaders announced that the Oakbrook Sports Complex will get a $12 million upgrade that will transform over 17 acres into modern recreation space with new soccer and baseball fields and improved drainage along a link to the Sawmill Branch Trail.

Local officials and the Summerville Family YMCA said the upgrades will let families use the fields more reliably and mark the first phase of more improvements—providing children more time to play.