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Mount Pleasant
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston Museum will host America250 events, including a January Revolutionary War exhibit and SCETV’s Ken Burns documentary broadcast, to rebound from a 4 percent drop in visitors this year. Director Carl Borick said the events are expected to draw both tourists and locals in 2026. Moultrie News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lowcountry Literacy Project released new data showing that Orton-Gillingham classrooms at James B. Edwards and Jennie Moore Elementary Schools have narrowed literacy gaps and more than doubled third-grade proficiency. Partner funding has expanded training to over 100 educators across five schools. Moultrie News
- ➤ The Charleston County School District has been awarded a $5.39 million federal grant to expand mental health services for students, planning to hire five new school psychologists + offer telehealth during the summer. Charleston County School District
- ➤ Barrier Island EcoTours is hosting its first-ever women’s coastal skills workshop on Jan. 31 from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Isle of Palms — it will teach coastal techniques and a free speaker series on fishing is set for Jan. 10 at the City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department. Moultrie News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Charleston thrifting influencer Maddie Simes shared smart shopping tips at local spots like God’s Goods and Endsley in Mount Pleasant last month. Her advice helped budget shoppers find bargains and durable items (supporting sustainable choices) amid tough economic times. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Forward Zac Funk joins the Hershey Bears after eight games with the SC Stingrays, where he recorded five goals and five assists. Forward Jalen Luypen, released from his Bears tryout, returns to the Stingrays, who play at the North Charleston Coliseum Saturday, Dec. 20 at 6:05 p.m. WCIV
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New Year's Eve Celebration on Shem Creek
9 PM – 3 AM — Tavern & Table — Ticketed event — Celebrate the New Year with live music, food, and drinks on Shem Creek.
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