Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

East Cooper Community Outreach has established the Stephanie M.

Kelley Legacy Fund to honor her nine years of leadership and to support its local programs. Donations will be accepted with a matching offer up to $1M through Oct. 2 (eligible donors can help secure ECCO’s future).

WACC welcomes retired diplomat George Kent, a Porter Gaud graduate who served as US Ambassador to Estonia until 2025.

The renowned diplomat is passing through Charleston on his ongoing charity bike ride to raise money and awareness for Ukraine.

The Charleston Library Society invites families for the Up, Up & Read! literary festival, where best-selling authors— including Al Roker— lead interactive story times and crafts.

The three-day event runs Sept. 10-12 at its historic Main Reading Room and supports The Book Drop literacy program.

On Aug. 31, Mount Pleasant planning committee honored receptionist Theresa Horan for 10 years of exceptional service by praising her skill in handling calls, walk-ins and permitting as well as her support of Take Root and tree-giveaway programs.