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Mount Pleasant
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trident United Way held its third State of Our Families Summit at Trident Technical College on Tuesday—where local leaders reviewed the ALICE report showing nearly 40% of households struggle with basic needs despite full-time work. Organizers announced a goal to help 15,000 families move out of poverty by 2035 and stressed the importance of coordinated long-term change. WCBD
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ten Lowcountry hotels were recognized this week with Michelin Guide Keys for their excellent service and design — including Mount Pleasant’s Post House, a historic inn offering patterned wallpaper and a well-rated tavern. Guests can request reservations through the Michelin Guide team for these selected stays. WCBD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Charleston County School District received nearly $500,000 from the Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust to fund programs addressing student substance abuse and family impact—efforts that will include prevention education and extended support services for affected students and staff. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Mount Pleasant Academy held its first quarter Terrific Kids recognition assembly on October 10—students received a certificate, ice cream coupon and t-shirt for showing good citizenship. The Kiwanis program, supported by Blue Choice and Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream, continues to honor outstanding achievements. Moultrie News
- ➤ CCSD Board of Trustees recognized October as National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Month when Heather Anderson presented a resolution to help keep schools safe—today, the district held National Day of Concern activities with a moment of silence—and it also celebrated National School Lunch Week while awarding Jamie Simpson for outstanding operations and honoring DeAndre Ladson along with board members Keith Grybowski and Pam McKinney for their board training achievements. Charleston County School District
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents on Sullivan’s Island will join a guided Maritime Forest tour at 2 p.m. Saturday at Station 16 to mark the fifth anniversary of Sullivan’s Island for All and support the effort to preserve the forest as a natural defense against storms and climate change—an issue now under legal challenge that could open the area to oceanfront views. Moultrie News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pleasant Waterworks celebrates 90 years of service today at its commission meeting at 8:30 a.m.—officials will highlight projects that include a new deep well to boost capacity from 1.3 MGD to 2 MGD and a wastewater line extension to allow 130 property owners to switch from septic systems. Moultrie News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting a circus-themed bash this Friday at Holy City Brewing's porter room (7 p.m. to 11 p.m.) to raise funds for finding a cure for cystic fibrosis; the event will feature live entertainment and auctions by local talent. WCIV
- ➤ HCA Healthcare rebranded over 35 local healthcare sites in Charleston to unify its patient care network—patients will continue receiving the same care from their trusted teams. WCIV
- ➤ HCA Healthcare’s South Atlantic Division will rebrand over 35 care sites in Charleston, including hospitals in Trident, Summerville and Colleton, with new names taking effect in January. Patient services, staff and contact information will remain unchanged—ensuring that patients continue to receive trusted care. Moultrie News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forward Ryan Hofer and forward Jalen Luypen have rejoined the South Carolina Stingrays for the season opener on Oct. 18 at 6:05 p.m. — Hofer was reassigned from Hershey by the Capitals while Luypen was released from his tryout contract. WCIV
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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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