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On March 15, 2024, officers with the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Patriots Point Boulevard, where the operator was pronounced deceased, according to a police media release. 

Max is hooked on word searches. Jane enjoys puzzles. Jacob likes to help by sorting the pieces by color. Karen prefers to just watch. Norm and Collin like playing board games, particularly if …

The Community Resource Center (CRC) of North Charleston has announced its collaboration Neal Brothers Charleston in grand fashion.

Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary is seeking animal lovers to participate in the Cooper River Bridge Run on April 6 on behalf of Hallie Hill. The Bridge the Gap fundraiser encourages race participa…

A Sunday afternoon sit-down dinner at P.F. Chang’s in Towne Centre ended on a sour note for a party of four, when an unruly cyclist reportedly harassed the group and proceeded to damage their car.

Following the organization’s successful Wild Child Triathlon on Feb. 25, the Isle of Palms LENS Foundation will be back hosting three community events in April in the spirit of connecting law …

The Mount Pleasant Police Department recently apprehended a team of one adult and several juveniles accused of breaking and entering vehicles along Johnnie Dodds Boulevard.

Fresh off his recent excursion to Honduras alongside Rotarians from Lakeland, Florida, Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant President Lewis Lee recently recounted details of his philanthropic experience.

Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant member Eleanor Washburn (pictured left with fellow Rotarian Clinton Dunn) was the center of attention at the organization's Feb. 28 public meeting. The local atto…

A reported collaboration between two males saw one man distract the lone employee at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Sunglass Hut on Feb. 4, while the other made off with 13 pairs of shades, v…

Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) PFC Adam Blankenship (pictured second from right) was recently reunited with Lisa Hughes (second from left) and David Goltra (far right), the last two c…

A firefighter's "compassion" and "ability to lead" were recognized by Fire Chief Mike Mixon and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, as they recently honored Samantha Mikesell as the First …

An unidentified woman reportedly threatened a Dick's Sporting Goods employee on the evening of Feb. 19, when pilfering two pairs of Air Jordan tennis shoes, according to the Mount Pleasant Pol…

Multiple would-be thieves trying to pry their way into Diamonds Direct in the Towne Centre shopping area were recently seen scurrying to their car and out of the upscale retail venue when cops…

A young man's ill-advised exit from his Mount Pleasant home without locking the entrance set the stage for a Feb. 4 break-in and theft, according to local authorities.

The Easter Egg Hunt is back! On March 29 at 4 p.m. sharp, children ages 12 and under will begin a mad dash for eggs at the largest Easter Egg Hunt this side of the Isle of Palms (IOP) Connecto…

Gary Schott (center) is the newest member of the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant. The community member was formally introduced at the Feb. 7 meeting by Rotary President Lewis Lee (right). Also p…

A throng of united homeowners attended the Feb. 13 Mount Pleasant Town Council meeting to formally request that local government claim possession of a heavily traversed private road at Wharf I…

The Black Food Truck Festival returns this spring celebrating Black businesses and culture with food, music, family friendly activities and entertainment. Tickets are on sale now for the two-d…

For many of us, it would be a dream to recreate the trip taken by Phileas Fogg in Jules Verne’s classic novel Around the World in 80 Days. But even if you aren’t able to travel the globe, you …

Three-plus decades since holding office haven't clouded the memory of former US Senator and Representative Thomas "Tommy" Hartnett, who recently hearkened back to the days of bi-partisan compr…

With the 50th anniversary of the graduation of Mount Pleasant’s original Wando High School (Class of 74) fast approaching, former students are inviting long lost classmates to join them for a …

February is National Pet Dental month. Sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the annual event is designed to raise awareness about the importance of your pets dental health…

“One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present.” — Golda Meir

Charleston County Parks is seeking candidates for a number of positions at various park sites this summer. These opportunities are posted now at ccprc.com/jobs, and additional information will…

The City of Isle of Palms (IOP) has launched its new customer service platform, "Sunnie." It includes an accessible web chat assistant on the city’s website and a text message feature. The pla…

Current District 7700 Gov. Lou Mello of the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant recently announced that the District Nominating Committee has selected long-time Summerville Rotarian Herman Dixon as …

Long known for its assiduous efforts in thwarting polio and donating resources to local students and community causes, the Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant is seeking ways to grow its membership …

So often in schools students are celebrated and recognized for their high scores and academic accomplishments. The "Terrific Kid" program allows us to recognize students beyond academics and c…

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) invites parents and children ages *birth-5 years to return to all locations for "Storytime" through the week of April 22, 2024. Additional ages are also welcome.

Mount Pleasant Police Department Chief Mark Arnold recently swore in four new police officers. These included (l-r): P.O. Khalil Al-Nakhala, P.O. Skylar Cope, P.O. Michael Fiorentino and P.O. …

Right now, record numbers of young people are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other mental health issues that can lead to negative — and often trag…

District Gov. Lou Mello presented fellow Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant members Carolyn Heffner and Al Floyd with Paul Harris Fellow awards at the Jan. 17 meeting for their contributions to The…

Local residents are asking the community to help them locate the owners of a dog they believe may have been abandoned.

The South Carolina Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be honoring 16 recipients with awards on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Staybridge Suites in Mount Pleasant. These outstanding indivi…

Over the holidays, I visited my dad in North Carolina; he will soon celebrate his 94th trip around the sun. Born and raised in Illinois, “Mr. Ed” grew up with snow on the ground almost all win…

A four-year-old mutt's recent unleashed escapade along the Winding Ridge Court area of Mount Pleasant resulted in a community member being bitten by the animal in question in their attempt to …

The Mount Pleasant Town Council recently voted to reinstate an ordinance to extend the municipality's Building Permit Allocation System (BPAS) — after turning down two proposed amendments to t…

In 2024, the Gibbes Museum of Art launches free Wednesday night admission, hosts the first retrospective exhibition in the United States highlighting the art of Rory McEwen, offers a dynamic l…

If professional development goals made your New Year's resolutions list for 2024, you’re in luck. The College of Charleston School of Business is offering two human resources classes beginning…

Mount Pleasant Recreation Department "FUNdamentals" coordinator Jay Rhodes (right) was honored during Town's Council's Jan. 10 meeting for his 26 years as a public staff employee. Mount Pleasa…

The Jan. 10 Mount Pleasant Town Council meeting saw the governing body approve a "Hate Intimidation" section to its code of ordinances as protective measure versus crimes motivated by bias or hate.

A reported robbery on Jan. 3 at a Mount Pleasant boat landing led Town officers to investigate an alleged crime that saw an unidentified victim suffer a beatdown while having a wallet and rifl…

Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services, a franchise with over 100 franchise partners across more than 30 states and international markets, has grown rapidly in recent years by building…