Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

New Rotary members Doug Stalnaker and Patti Mack earned blue badges after finishing the introductory red badge program, as stated by Rotary President Andrew McGlaughon.

The club meets every Wednesday at 12 p.m. (Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in the Old Village).

Local basket weaver Corey Alston received the Order of the Palmetto this week for preserving Gullah Geechee culture and the legacy of sweetgrass basket weaving; his Guinness World Record basket, Big Percy (now on display at the state museum in Columbia) highlights a rich local tradition.

J Benjamin Financial at 757 Johnnie Dodds Blbd. offers local advice on IRA contributions.

The firm explains that starting small helps savings grow with compounding over time — call 843-352-3262 for more details.

Town Council approved a $28.5 million settlement to buy over (129 acres) along the Wando River for a public park while limiting building to 95 homes after a 2023 sewer service dispute.

Officials said funding may come from tax revenue and sales tax funds, with closing expected by April 2027.

Megan Trottier, founder of Oh My Mahjong, held a book-signing event at The Happy Southerner on Oct.

14 in Mount Pleasant. Her business now offers in person lessons and meetups that help locals learn American mahjong and enjoy face to face connections.

Friday night high school football games featured local teams with exciting results; West Ashley Cross Schools beat St. John's 34-22 and Bluffton won 76-70 over Colleton County, highlighting week 9 competition at area schools.

Last night, Bishop England met Oceanside in News 4's Friday Night Rivals game at 7:30 p.m. Bishop England was unbeaten at 7-0 coming off shutout wins, while Oceanside held a 4-3 record with a two-game winning streak (pre-kickoff records).