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Mount Pleasant leaders working to improve Shem Creek parking
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- If you pass by Shem Creek on a sunny day – you know it’s one of the most popular spots for locals and tourists. The restaurants along the creek are packed with people eating, drinking, and enjoying the Lowcountry. “Shem Creek is the most photographed area in Mount Pleasant. It’s the […]
Traffic Advisories for 4th of July Holiday
Isle of Palms— July 3, 2024 — The annual Isle of Palms July Fourth golf cart parade will take place Thursday, July 4, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. on Isle of Palms, SC. The event will start at Ocean Boulevard and Fourth Avenue. This event will have an impact on some roads on the island. Look for traffic updates and road closures on our social media accounts: @IsleofPalmsPD.
Mount Pleasant man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities arrested a 26-year-old Mount Pleasant man on charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Nathaniel Scott Raasch was arrested Tuesday by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Investigators said Raasch possessed files of child sexual abuse material. He is charged […]
Engaging Creative Mind; Summer STEAM Institute: News 4's July Community Partner
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Local kids have only been on summer break for a few weeks, but a group of about a dozen elementary and middle school students are retaining their excitement for learning through Engaging Creative Minds’ Summer Camp. “There's lots of things embedded in the...
Mount Pleasant man faces charges for child sexual exploitation
MOUNT PLESANT, S.C. (WCIV) — Nathaniel Raasch (26), of Mount Pleasant, was arrested Tuesday, July 2 on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Wednesday. Raasch is charged with with six counts of third degree sexual exploitation of a minor,...
Here are some great events for children and adults with the South Carolina Aquarium in July, 2024
Morning Member Yoga | 7/13, 8–8:45 a.m. | Aquarium | Hone your cobra, eagle and fish poses in this peaceful yoga and movement class while tapping into the positive effects of being surrounded by water. Led by 500-hour certified yoga instructor Alex Rogers, this class is open to adults 16+ and all experience levels are welcome. Member adult registration is $10.
Coast Guard rising: Speaker details origins, growth
With the United States Coast Guard in the process of building its new Base Charleston — slated for a late 2026 completion — along the Cooper River, Rear Admiral William Dwyer attended the June 26 Rotary of Mount Pleasant meeting to share the military branch's origins and goals moving forward.
New summer sippers: These SC-made drinks are big on flavor, low in alcohol
Two Charleston-based drink companies are kicking off the holiday weekend with new flavored beverages. Zest, headquartered on King Street in downtown Charleston, has released its Lime Drop vodka while Tipsy Spritzers, out of Mount Pleasant, dropped its orange aperitif. Katie Shields, owner of Tipsy, said the canned cocktail is a...
Time to 'move' on easing MP traffic
A call for beefed up traffic measures at Center Street and McCants Street in the Old Village section of Mount Pleasant was heard and acted upon by Town officials at the July 1 Transportation Committee meeting. In tackling complaints of those roads being used as "speedways" — most notably by...
Saltwater Cowboys gets slapped with lawsuit for not paying music licensing fees
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) filed a lawsuit on June 25 against the owners of a popular Mount Pleasant bar and restaurant. Saltwater Cowboys is one of 13 businesses nationwide included in a lawsuit, which alleged the businesses have been profiting from the copyrighted musical works of ASCAP members without permission.
Mount Pleasant water company announces new budget includes rate hike
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Mount Pleasant water customers can expect their next bill to be higher than normal after a rate hike went into effect Monday. Mount Pleasant Waterworks announced the water company raised rates by 8% as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget. MPW Commissioners approved the rate hike at a June […]
Dancing on the Cooper at the Mount Pleasant Pier held on two more dates this summer
Dancing on the Cooper has two more events on select Fridays this summer! Join us for the next installment of Charleston County Parks’ live music series on the Mount Pleasant Pier. On Friday, July 19, guests will enjoy greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s from Island Party Band.
Isle of Palms PD shares 4th of July safety tips & rules
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (WCBD) – The Isle of Palms Police Department (IOPPD) is urging residents and tourists to celebrate safely this 4th of July. Safety on the road! Due to high traffic and large crowds of people visiting the island, they ask drivers to be patient and allow extra time to come and go […]
Georgetown fire crews tackle boat, dock blaze
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WPDE) — Fire crews in Georgetown responded to a boat and dock fire on Sunday. The fire erupted in the 400 block of Front Street. Georgetown County Fire and EMS Medic 9 and Engine 22 responded to the fire alongside Georgetown City Fire and Midway Fire Rescue.
Fashion Forward: Ginger Gray’s Doodlebugs has made sure children are dressed in their best for 20-plus years
Ginger Gray, owner of Doodlebugs in downtown Georgetown, says she always wanted to be involved in the fashion industry, but her sights weren’t originally set on children’s fashion – it just landed that way over 20 years ago. “I really had a desire to open a formal...
Mount Pleasant Waterworks has approved a new FY25 budget and rates
Preserving Shem Creek Mount Pleasant’s Wando Dock: A Balancing Act with Kevin Mitchell, Deputy EDS Director
The Town of Mount Pleasant secured the Wando Dock in 2019, aiming to safeguard its historic character and shield it from development. With a keen awareness of Shem Creek’s vital shrimping industry, the town meticulously planned the dock’s renovation to minimize disruption. Mitchell explains that planning Wando Seafood...
Between the stacks: Cool to be kind
In 1999, Hurricane Floyd swept up the East Coast and struck New Jersey, including my hometown. Surrounded by normally well-behaved rivers — the Raritan and Millstone — we found ourselves facing a different reality. That evening, we evacuated, and by the next day, our first floor was submerged under eight feet of water. Our entire town was inundated.
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