Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

On Sept. 1, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity and Charleston Habitat for Humanity merged to form Charleston Habitat for Humanity—this new group will build more homes and complete more repairs for families in the Lowcountry.

The organization will keep both retail stores open at 731 Meeting Street in Charleston and 469 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant.

Margarette Cooper, 84, was thrown to the ground at The Artisan Senior Living Community and died from her injuries, and her family now seeks accountability through their attorney—local police are investigating the case.

On Aug. 31, an employee at Blue Coastal Bar and Grill found a broken side door, a missing safe with cash and liquor, and police processed the scene at 1905 Highway 41—collecting fingerprints and reviewing a 14-second video that showed a man with a distinct walk who resembled a former employee fired in April while additional footage linked a white Toyota Camry to the incident.

Invasive Joro Spiders will appear this fall in our area and may be found near porches and landscaped areas — experts say the yellow spiders rarely bite but could outcompete native species.

Researchers note the spiders hitch rides on vehicles — further studies will determine if their spread worsens local environmental balance.

Mount Pleasant Town Council candidate Alex Crosby, a local resident for nearly 20 years who runs Crosby Insurance Group, outlined his concerns about traffic, affordability and the loss of tree canopy ahead of Election Day 2025 in a nine-candidate race for four seats.

In a Q&A with Moultrie News, he detailed his plans to improve roads and ease flooding — steps that link his local roots — as he aims to keep our town’s small-town feel intact.

During a Sunday night game, the Charleston RiverDogs presented a $100,000 check to MUSC Children's Hospital to fund new equipment and programs for patients and families.

The donation is the team's largest to date and continues a six-year relationship with the hospital.

Shaw Revolver Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — Bohemian Bull — Family friendly — Enjoy great food and drinks while rocking out with Shaw Revolver in a vibrant atmosphere.