Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

Federal emergency SNAP funding is ending soon, pushing nearly one in seven locals into food shortages—sparking a surge in need.

Cuisine Rescue is urging restaurants, grocers, and community members to donate surplus food—helping to reduce waste and combat hunger.

The Coastal Carolina Fair—featuring over 80 rides, live music, and a petting zoo—is open at 3 p.m. today in Ladson and will run through Nov.

9, offering treats like chocolate waffles, a double banana split, and a steak sundae from local vendors. Visitors can enjoy fair favorites at booths such as Ye Ole Fashioned, Moose Joose Slush Works and Busy Beaver Concessions.

At a Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Anita Huggins and board members celebrated state champion boys swimming teams from Academic Magnet—which won its first title in 12 years on October 10—as well as honored Nurse Malori Hay and Jerome Wine for their swift emergency response at Angel Oak Primary that earned them the 212° Award. These recognitions show the district’s commitment to both athletic excellence and timely care.

Mac, an 18-year-old heart transplant recipient, returned to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital on Oct.

23 to donate two massage chairs valued at over $24,000—he made the gesture to thank the Heart Center care team that saved his life in 2024.