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Today’s edition · Sat., Nov. 7

Mount Pleasant's Saturday news notes, plus a question on the sales tax

Plus, the Ben Sawyer Bridge closes overnight Sunday and Remley's Point Boat Landing shuts down soon.

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News Notes

Sales tax

Charleston County voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax Nov. 3, and it's expected to generate $4.25 billion for traffic and safety, flooding, greenspace and mass transit. WTMA says Mount Pleasant drivers and pedestrians could see improvements as soon as fall 2027. Post and CourierWTMA-AM

Remley's Point

will close mid-November through early summer 2027 for a new four-ramp concrete launch, a 210-foot fixed wave break and floating docks. Shem Creek Boat Landing will stay open as an alternative for boaters. Post and Courier

Ben Sawyer Bridge

The will close to vehicles from 9 p.m. Sun., Nov. 8, through 4 a.m. the next day, SCDOT announced. The agency is nearing the end of structural repairs to the swing span. Post and Courier

The Ben Sawyer Bridge will close to vehicles overnight Sunday

Ben Sawyer Bridge, Sullivan's Island

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.9 p.m.to 4 a.m.
  • 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Bridge closed to vehicular traffic
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Sun., Nov. 8

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9 p.m. to 4 a.m.Bridge closed to vehicular traffic
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Heritage Month

The Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians is reflecting on a history in the Lowcountry that dates to the 1700s. WCBD says the tribe is also helping bring Indigenous stories to the big screen this weekend. WCBD News 2

Literary Festival

The Charleston Literary Festival is in its 10th year, with 52 events across Charleston. Salman Rushdie and Barbara Kingsolver are among the names, and WCIV says it runs Nov. 6-15. WCBD News 2WCIV

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6LOWVELO ride means Saturday traffic on the connector
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Charleston County voters keep the half-cent transportation tax
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Mount Pleasant moves to keep vape shops away from schools
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Council backs vape shop buffer near schools; Ben Sawyer Bridge repairs continue
  5. Mon., Nov. 2Tuesday's election is your last call after record early voting
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Morning Mount Pleasantto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Mount Pleasant's Saturday news notes, plus a question on the sales tax

Plus, the Ben Sawyer Bridge closes overnight Sunday and Remley's Point Boat Landing shuts down soon.

The TLDR

  1. New half-cent tax could bring road upgrades by fall 2027
  2. Remley's Point Boat Landing closes mid-November
  3. Ben Sawyer Bridge closes to cars overnight Sun., Nov. 8
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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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