Good morning, Mount Pleasant.

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce held its Dec.

17 Holiday Luncheon at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor — introducing new leadership with President Ben Nesvold, a reconfigured board, and the MPPC Member of the Year while local business members enjoyed music from the Wando Jazz Bands.

SC Ports is keeping cargo moving with its 52-foot deep harbor that allows two-way vessel traffic even when tides change — CEO Micah Mallace said strong maritime partnerships help deliver efficient, customized supply chain solutions amid a downturn in container volumes.

Legion Performance Club, a family-owned fitness facility, held its grand opening on Dec.

5 at Carolina Park in Mount Pleasant, offering group training, personal sessions, and sports performance classes.

Dr. Taras Nebeluk warned that measles is spreading in Charleston amidst holiday travel with several hundred Upstate cases now in quarantine.

He urged residents without vaccination to get their shot within 72 hours — a step to avoid severe illness.

New state data from 2023 shows infants born to Black mothers died at more than twice the rate of those born to White mothers, with a rise among Hispanic infants prompting health officials to work with community partners to expand prenatal care and safe sleep measures.

Students and alumni from Academic Magnet High School will run 207 miles from Furman University in Greenville to Charleston Southern on Dec.

21 to honor late coach Brian Johnson — a relay involving a dozen teens, including brothers training in Mount Pleasant, will last 48 hours and benefit local programs.

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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