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Good day Mount Pleasant! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Mount Pleasant sports figure just had a gym named after her?
- What 2026 could mean for Mount Pleasant home prices and buyers
- What did a Rotary alum learn about climate resilience in Sierra Leone?
Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Not as warm but pleasant, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
- Monday: Windy with showers around, temps: high: 67, low: 39.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Top 10 Lowcountry sports stories of 2025 (counton2.com) — Mount Pleasant sports fans can look back on 2025 with pride, from the town naming its town hall gym after basketball broadcaster Debbie Antonelli to big achievements by Oceanside Collegiate, Academic Magnet alum Andrew Novak, and other Lowcountry standouts. A local runner set an NCAA rushing record, Coastal Carolina baseball nearly won another national title, and Georgetown sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the world’s fastest woman. 
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2. 2026 Predictions: What will the real estate market in Charleston look like in the year ahead? (postandcourier.com) — Mount Pleasant homeowners can expect 2026 to bring continued high property values, but slower price growth as more inventory gradually returns across the Charleston area. Local real estate leaders see virtually no chance of a crash, though affordability remains a major concern for younger buyers. Tight supply east of the Cooper contrasts with more new construction and incentives in Summerville and Berkeley County.
3. Globetrotter shares environmental journey (postandcourier.com) — A recent Rotary Club of Mount Pleasant meeting featured alumna and climate advocate Lizzie Russler sharing how her graduate research in London and fieldwork in Sierra Leone examined funding for climate adaptation in vulnerable communities. She described interviewing residents in informal settlements, documenting flooding and landslide risks, and exploring how global climate finance can better support local resilience, while also highlighting Sierra Leone’s historic ties to Charleston and the Gullah Geechee culture.
4. 6 Spa Etiquette Rules You Should Know Before Your Next Appointment (southernliving.com) — A Mount Pleasant spa manager joins other experts to share practical etiquette tips that can make your next massage or facial smoother and more relaxing. From arriving early and dressing smartly to silencing phones, tipping properly, and respecting 24‑hour cancellation policies, the guidance helps Lowcountry spa-goers support therapists while getting the most from their appointments.
5. Fort Mill Leads World Atlas List of South Carolina's 'Most Hospitable' Retirement Towns (tegacaysun.com) — Mount Pleasant gets a nod in a new World Atlas ranking of South Carolina’s most hospitable retirement towns, highlighted as the closest spot for medical care for Isle of Palms retirees. The list crowns Fort Mill but also showcases coastal and upstate communities, from beachy Isle of Palms to equestrian Aiken, all praised for festivals, outdoor amenities, and retiree-friendly services.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Motown Throwdown
The Charleston Pour House , 1977 Maybank Hwy , Charleston
1:30 pm - Pinewood Lego Derby
Night Heron Park , Kiawah Island Pkwy , Kiawah Island
2:00 pm - Kwanzaa | A Community Celebration
International African American Museum , 14 Wharfside St , Charleston
6:00 pm - SC Works Berkeley: Info Session
SC Works Berkeley , 500 S Live Oak Dr , Moncks Corner
9:00 am - Chess Club In-Person
Goose Creek Library , Activity Room , Goose Creek
4:00 pm - Clara's Kids Club Youth Litter Cleanup Event
Charleston, SC Calendar , 505-A Arlington Drive , Charleston
1:00 pm - New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Night Heron Park , Kiawah Island Pkwy , Kiawah Island
5:00 pm - NYE Rooftop Dinner
Wild Dunes Resort , 5 Seagrove Ln , Isle of Palms
6:30 pm - NYE Rooftop Dinner at Wild Dunes Resort
Wild Dunes , 5757 Palm Blvd , Isle of Palms
6:30 pm - New Year's Day - Town Hall Closed
Summerville, SC Calendar Summerville, SC 29483 - All Parks and Recreation Facilities CLOSED for New Year's Day
Summerville, SC Calendar Summerville, SC 29483 - Design Review Board
Charleston, SC Calendar , 2 George St. First Floor - Suite 1403 , Charleston
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Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
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- Hercules jumped the fence when fireworks were going off.
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For anyone who hasn’t seen, we began fostering Sebastian about 2 months ago before he was scheduled to be out down in Colleton County. He’s the most… (Nextdoor Central Square)
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