Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct 7 from 4:30–7 p.m. at The Bend at 3775 Azalea Drive in North Charleston—community members will enjoy live demonstrations, giveaways, music and food.
Stuart Whiteside, co-founder of SeamonWhiteside who helped grow I'on Community and Town Centre in Mount Pleasant, will retire in November after a 40-year career that guided his firm through the 2008 crisis and COVID-19 — he plans to spend more time traveling with his wife, visiting his grandchildren, and playing golf.
An AT&T spokesperson confirmed Tuesday that a broadband outage in Charleston affected customers after a third-party fiber cut—impacted areas include West Ashley, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms, and no schedule for repairs was provided.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and summer programs from students in grades 6 to 11, with a Jan.
10 deadline—financial help is available. The school will also host Go Govie! Day on Nov. 1 and Jan. 10—where families can tour the campus and view arts demonstrations.
North Charleston Mayor Reggie Burgess served as principal for the day at R.B.
Stall High School in Charleston County—he filled in on September 30.
Jenny DeSart is a new candidate for one of four Town Council seats who brings 11 years of CRNA experience and a nursing background—she promises to boost government transparency and community engagement.
She aims to address issues like affordable housing and green space preservation while drawing on her local ties and family values.
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.
The Big Dill Charity Pickleball Tournament
8:00 a.m. — The Pickle Bar — $60/player — Join for a fun-filled day of pickleball and philanthropy benefitting ECCO.
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