Happy weekend, Mount Pleasant! In today’s happening-today edition: Economic impact study, Joe Cunningham book signing, and tree planting survey + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Economic gains across Charleston County: University of South Carolina researchers found Charleston County Economic Development supports 79,241 jobs and $26.2 billion a year, returning $10.88 in county revenue for every dollar invested across the community -- read the full impact study.
Political insights and book signing: Former Congressman Joe Cunningham is in Mount Pleasant today at Barnes & Noble for an author event, discussing Life of the Party and signing books for readers -- read the full event details.
Shaping a greener town: Mount Pleasant is asking residents where to plant new trees for its Canopy Restoration Project, including preferred tree types for locations, with a resident survey open through July 31 -- see how to weigh in.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Neighborhood pint upgrade: Rotating craft taps, a burger lineup that actually earns the nap afterward, and inventive pub plates that keep dinner from feeling like deja vu. Coleman Public House is the easy choice when you want a relaxed local spot, zero fuss, and maximum "yep, this hits" energy.
Seafood craving, solved: Hutto Seafood Kitchen is the kind of reliable, weeknight go-to locals keep to themselves, turning out hot, satisfying plates with that unmistakable Lowcountry comfort. Treat yourself to a midweek reset and let the pros handle the frying so your kitchen can stay spotless.
Dial in your swing: If your 9-iron acts like a 7 on Tuesdays, let Tips Golf Club sort it out with GCHawk simulators, league play, and lessons from PGA pro Simon Cuthbert. Quiet, loungey vibes near the Ravenel Bridge, zero weather drama, all the feedback you actually need.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏌️ Mount Pleasant Summer Open @ Pickleball Kingdom Belle Hall | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Mount Pleasant’s Summer Open brings Minor League Pickleball team play and men’s and women’s doubles under one roof. Play both, snag a doubles discount with MiLP, and pray for even brackets, otherwise it is the waitlist with a refund. Dreambreaker drama optional.
🍽️ Juneteenth Fest Cookoff @ Seaside Farms | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Juneteenth Fest Cookoff at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds means smoke in the air, live music on deck, and plates worth loosening a belt for. Taste your way through the pits, browse local vendors, and celebrate freedom, family, and flavor like true Shelby folks.
🛠️ Transition Clinic + Fix-a-flat Clinic @ Blue Sky Endurance (Mt Pleasant) | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats gaining free speed in T1 and T2 without a carbon shopping spree. Triathlon expert Cynthia Wahl shows how to dial in transition, then teaches fix-a-flat so a puncture is a shrug on race day, not a meltdown. Bring your bike, or a wheel.
🍔 Dad's Day at Sesame! Smash Burger Deal in Mt Pleasant | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Need a low effort win for Dad? Sesame has a $10 double smash burger and a pint, dine in only, Sunday, all day. Bonus, kids eat free with an adult meal from 4 to 9, which is peace and quiet, priced right.
🦞 🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck at Two Blokes Brewing – Mount Pleasant @ Two Blokes Brewing (Mt Pleasant) | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – If you've been craving a taste of Maine without leaving Mount Pleasant, Cousins Maine Lobster rolls up to Two Blokes with lobster rolls, tacos, and bisque, best paired with a local pint. Think fancy beach picnic, minus the sand, seagulls, and those folding chairs.
🤝 June FI Meet Up-Mount Pleasant @ BKedSHOP (Mt Pleasant) | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – Trade small talk for smart talk at this Mount Pleasant FI meetup, where local Chris breaks down budgeting, decumulation portfolios, and asset diversification without the sales pitch. Expect real stories, Q&A, and the kind of convo you wish you had before buying that boat.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party in Mt Pleasant | Sunday (6/21) – Nothing beats watching your kid puff up over a sticker chart while you bask in glorious library air conditioning. The Summer Reading Celebration Party brings together young readers, parents in tow, hands-on crafts, stories, and just enough glitter to find in the car for weeks. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Mount Pleasant report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 15%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 90°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 1 to 12 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. This house is wildSet on a quiet Old Mount Pleasant cul-de-sac, this nearly 4,000-square-foot custom home blends Lowcountry charm with polished modern design. Smooth stucco, sapele arches, a metal roof, and curated landscaping frame a clever two-wing layout with connected courtyards. Inside, reclaimed heart pine floors, vaulted ceilings, a scullery, and a glass-lined gallery hallway add serious style.
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