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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

LOWVELO ride means Saturday traffic on the connector

Plus, expect traffic on the connector Saturday as the LOWVELO bike ride returns.

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LOWVELO

If you're driving Saturday, expect traffic impacts in Isle of Palms and on the connector in Mount Pleasant as LOWVELO returns. The ride, which raises money for cancer research at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, starts at 7:30 a.m. at 1116 Pavilion Drive on the island. WCIVLowvelo26 event listing

Ben Sawyer Bridge

Closures of the are frustrating Sullivan's Island residents and businesses, who cite a lack of advance notice. Resident Sadie LeCroix said it's "adding an extra 15 minutes to my commute every day." WCBD News 2

Food drive

Lowcountry Food Bank says the number of people facing food insecurity across its 10-county area has grown from about 204,000 to more than 243,000. A Mount Pleasant Library food drive is helping ahead of the holidays. WCBD News 2

20%rise in food insecurity across Lowcountry Food Bank's 10 counties

That's about 204,000 people up to more than 243,000.

Source: WCBD News 2

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  3. Tues., Nov. 3Council backs vape shop buffer near schools; Ben Sawyer Bridge repairs continue
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Morning Mount Pleasantto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

LOWVELO ride means Saturday traffic on the connector

Plus, expect traffic on the connector Saturday as the LOWVELO bike ride returns.

The TLDR

  1. LOWVELO ride means Saturday traffic on the connector
  2. Ben Sawyer Bridge closures frustrate Sullivan's Island
  3. Lowcountry Food Bank sees food insecurity up about 20%
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ElectionCharleston County voters extend the half-cent transportation sales tax for 25 yearsIf you live in Mount Pleasant, this vote funds a project near you. Charleston County voters chose to keep the half-cent transportation sales tax. The Post and Courier reports both related questions passed with nearly 64% of the vote in early results, to be certified later this week. The tax is expected to generate $4.25 billion over 25 years.Thursday’s editionRead Ballot QuestionsCharleston County voters also approve $300 million in bonds and a 1% school construction sales taxIf you shop in Charleston County, two more tax questions passed Tuesday. WCBD reports unofficial results show all three questions drew more than 60% support. The second lets the county issue up to $300 million in general obligation bonds backed by transportation sales tax revenue. The third is a 1% sales tax for Charleston County School District construction, for up to six years.Thursday’s editionRead Town CouncilMount Pleasant Town Council moves to keep vape shops away from schools, churches and parksIf you've wondered about the vape shop planned for Coleman Boulevard, Town Council has acted. The nine-member council voted unanimously Monday to advance an ordinance barring smoke and vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of a school, church or park. The planned 54 Smoke and Vape at 709 Coleman Blvd. sits slightly under 1,000 feet from Moultrie Middle School.Wednesday’s editionRead

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