Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Cooper Habitat for Humanity will host a Pickleball tournament Friday from 6 p.m.—9 p.m. at Crush Yard in Mount Pleasant to raise funds for affordable homes. Players of all skill levels and spectators will join to help eliminate substandard housing and support financial stability. WCIV
- ➤ Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch, News 4's September community partner, offers therapeutic horseback riding and animal-related activities for children and adults facing challenges and is hosting a giveaway. WCIV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wetzel’s Pretzels makes its state debut as local resident Isaac Watlington launches the first food truck in Charleston to serve fresh, hand-rolled pretzels and drinks. The truck will visit three fall festivals—Cane Bay High School ROTC Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18, Cane Bay YMCA Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, and Charleston Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 1—to bring its unique flavors to the community. WCIV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two vigils are planned for Charlie Kirk after he was killed—one at Summerville’s Hutchinson Square on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. and another at the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge on Sunday at 7 p.m.—while police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson for the shooting. WCBD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ PURE Theatre announced the Southeast Regional Premiere of Covenant by York Walker—set to run Oct. 2 to 25 at the Cannon Street Arts Center as part of the MOJA Arts Festival—and the production, directed by Artistic Director Sharon Graci, follows a once-struggling guitarist turned blues legend as secrets unfold. This engaging performance will bring a blend of myth and music to local audiences. Moultrie News
- ➤ Mount Pleasant is accepting applications for its Traffic Box Art Program to let local artists beautify traffic signal boxes—artists can earn a $250 stipend and be featured in town promotions. The deadline to apply is September 29th and selections will be made on October 1. WCBD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local doctors say COVID cases have risen as students return to school and travel winds down — they advise families to wash hands often and get tested early for fever, chills, or fatigue to slow the spread until flu season peaks. WCBD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local school districts in the Lowcountry are stepping up security at high school football games to manage large crowds—bringing extra law enforcement, weapon screeners, and clear bag policies. Officials say fans are kept separate and emergency plans are ready to help keep everyone safe. WCBD
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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.
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