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Hey there, Mount Pleasant! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a drone helped save a family dog near Mount Pleasant marshes
  • Which bedroom items does a Mount Pleasant designer say to banish?

Also on today's calendar: Winter Sunset and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family dog stuck in Isle of Palms pluff mud rescued by crews using eye in the sky (postandcourier.com) — A missing family dog was dramatically rescued from marsh pluff mud between Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms after escaping his new home. Using a drone and fan boat, Mount Pleasant firefighters and partner agencies located the stranded Bernese mountain dog at night and safely returned him to his owners.
   

• 8 Things You Should Never Keep In Your Bedroom (southernliving.com) — A Mount Pleasant interior designer is among several Southern pros sharing what to keep out of your bedroom to make it calmer and more restful. From ditching work desks to softening lighting and colors, their tips focus on turning your space into a true sanctuary.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • It was an eventful first night in Mount Pleasant for this rescue pooch, who jumped a fence and ran into the marsh.
    Mount Pleasant fire fighters, along with the IOP Police Department drone team and an airboat from Charleston County Rescue, were able to rescue the… (Nextdoor Quail Hollow)
  • Join us at the Mount Pleasant Library for Saturday Movie Matinees featuring films made here in Charleston and the Lowcountry.
    Experience the charm of familiar streets, sweeping marshes, and iconic landmarks as they come to life on the big screen.  Maybe you’ll recognize a… (Nextdoor Mathis Ferry)
  • KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern in Mount Pleasant. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1529) in Mount Pleasant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Pleasant here.

🗞 Nearby News

Isle of Palms

  • Fruit and Vegetable Grower Insights: Top Lessons Learned in the Past Year [Video] (growingproduce.com)
  • Mayor seeks state aid for Isle of Palms as crucial beach renourishment continues in 2026 (abcnews4.com)
  • Rom Reddy: Who Is Really Making the Laws in South Carolina? (fitsnews.com)

Charleston

  • This comedian about to host the Golden Globes is among big names coming to Charleston in 2026 (postandcourier.com)
  • Charleston shines as top ranked college town, blending academics with rich culture (abcnews4.com)
  • GameStop shutdown hits the Charleston area as stores close suddenly (postandcourier.com)

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