by Lauren Lennon (WCIV) — Significant changes could be coming to Mount Pleasant as the Mount Pleasant Town Council plans to meet Monday to discuss the seaside farms planned development The agenda reads the request is to “amend the Seaside Farms PD to allow one additional hotel within the Neighborhood Retail and Office Tracts of the PD.” put some rumors to rest ahead of Monday’s meeting Mayor Haynie explains how he spoke with the beach company about plans for the Seaside Farms Harris teeter and whether it was going to be turned into a residential space or not “..He affirmed there are NO plans to turn the Seaside Harris Teeter into condos or a hotel and in fact they have 2 good leasing prospects for the space." Haynie also touched on the Yamato restaurant also located in Seaside Farms "Steak House - is NOT owned by the Beach Co Those owners do want the Seaside PD changed to allow a boutique hotel but Council has not approved it and I will oppose it." News 4 did reach out to Mayor Haynie for additional comment on the matter The project is on the planning commission’s agenda for 8 a.m becoming NW and decreasing to less than 5 mph. becoming NW and decreasing to less than 5 mph Editorials represent the institutional view of the newspaper They are written and edited by the editorial staff which operates separately from the news department Editorial writers are not involved in newsroom operations who was killed crossing nearby Coleman Boulevard in 2020 was unveiled last month on the Shem Creek bridge in Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant's main street — where its annual Christmas parade winds along and where runners in one of the nation's largest 10K races take their first strides — is one of our region's best examples of a complete street: a road that safely accommodates not only vehicular traffic but also those on foot and on a bike from Moultrie Middle School to the Ravenel Bridge with the ongoing installation of new bike lanes on the Shem Creek bridge the most recent upgrade this stretch of road also underscores the need for further improvements — on Coleman and many similar thoroughfares — to make our main streets more complete and more safe Complete-street upgrades along Coleman have been made over such a long period that many residents have never taken the time to consider their impact in full Improvements to sidewalks and crosswalks and new bike lanes have rolled out in a steady stream largely reflecting not any single major decision by Town Council but the cumulative impact of decades of careful planning that has laid out achievable goals that have been realized by an experienced town staff Mayor Will Haynie tells us the changes have been well-received "We haven't gotten any pushback on it at all." it launched an initiative aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and unveiled Mount Pleasant Way a vision for a series of new multiuse paths that will crisscross the town The most recent improvement involves new bike lanes being imprinted on and near the Shem Creek bridge These 4- to 5-foot-wide bike lanes are being added on Coleman between Pelzer Drive and Mill Street making 1.5-mile-long continuous bike lanes on Coleman from Houston Northcutt Boulevard to Pherigo Street; the work which involves some lane closures at night The town also has made recent improvements to the problematic (and increasingly busy) intersection where Patriots Point Boulevard crosses Coleman and turns into Magrath Darby Boulevard on the opposite side Cyclists approaching that intersection from the east and wanting to cross over Coleman to reach the Wonders Way bike lane on the Ravenel Bridge now have a special green box painted on the street in which to pause until the light changes to let them cross safely It's the first such painted bike box on South Carolina's coast The project also involved reworking the crossing lanes around Patriots Point Boulevard but they must not breed a sense of complacency about similar safety improvements needed on Coleman and beyond bent over to pick it up and was struck by a pickup truck driver who had the green light and apparently did not see her Mount Pleasant police later confirmed that the new safety features were up to established safety standards and functioning properly; the town later released a statement saying "While no infrastructure can entirely eliminate the potential for human error the town remains committed to ensuring that our streets and intersections prioritize the safety of pedestrians Mount Pleasant officials should not take solace in a The Post and Courier analysis that found their town has had relatively fewer pedestrian and cyclist deaths than other parts of Charleston County The town still saw at least 50 accidents from 2018 through September that injured pedestrians the safety of pedestrians and cyclists has been an afterthought to road design — the thick metal poles protruding from the middle of the sidewalk on the Mount Pleasant side of the Ravenel Bridge are but one example of this — and it's past time we addressed this No single project can compensate for generations of this benign neglect but the effort requires a sense of urgency to ensure this important corrective work doesn't stall out Click here for more opinion content from The Post and Courier News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby Michigan native Jareth Loveberry will be in the center of the action Loveberry, of Mount Pleasant, will go off on Chunk of Gold, at 28-1 odds from the 19th position, seeking to capture the roses after finishing second two years ago Sandman, ridden by Jose Cortiz, is the favorite at 5-1 on Saturday What to know about Saturday's running of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville Post time for the 151st Kentucky Derby is set for 7:02 p.m. Saturday. The Derby is part of a 14-race card at Churchill Downs Who is Jareth Loveberry?Loveberry currently lives in Glen Elyn, Illinois, and is married; his wife's name is Stacie. In a Shedrow Stories podcast episode, he said he began riding horses at 14 years old began racing during the summer while attending college as a way to pay for school In 2025, Loveberry has 308 starts with 43 firsts and 41 seconds and 36 thirds Overall, he has 14,126 starts with 1,942 wins "Coming close to 2,000 in the next year or so, that's pretty special," he said on the Shedrow podcast Loveberry has ridden three Grade 3 winners, according to Equibase: Two Phil's, Another Mystery and Bizzee Channel. Loveberry was 50th in earnings in 2024 Has Loveberry raced in the Derby before?Yes finishing second on Two Phil’s in 2023 after briefly holding the lead "That was a special day in my life," he said on the Shedrow podcast. "I was in front Chunk of Gold will enter the Kentucky Derby off a second-place finish in the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 22 at Fair Grounds May 2 was the official kickoff for the Town of Mount Pleasant's Makers Mart at the Park West Recreation Center Councilmembers John Iacofano and Daniel Brownstein joined a host of Town staff members and vendors at the weekly event offering an array of goods delicious prepared foods and a variety of uncommon handcrafted items Makers Mart opens every Friday from 3:30-7 p.m. #MakersMart #MountPleasantEvents #MountPleasantFarmersMarket #MountPleasantNews  Be Kind Charleston recently announced the launch of Hearts in Our Hands: Mount Pleasant Kindness Kard Kits, a creative new initiative made possible through a grant from the God’s Secret Service Agents (GSSA) Foundation. This program is fiscally sponsored by CharlestonGood.com Designed to spark compassion and creativity Hearts in Our Hands equips families and children in Mount Pleasant with free Kindness Kard Kits — each containing blank cards volunteers commit to making at least 20 uplifting cards to be hand-delivered to nursing home residents across the community participants will return them to designated drop-off points bundled and delivered to nursing home residents in Mount Pleasant offering a heartfelt reminder that they are seen and valued The initiative not only spreads joy to seniors, but also cultivates empathy and community connection among young volunteers. Participants will have the option to share their creations and be featured on the Be Kind Charleston (bekindcharleston.org) Be Kind Charleston invites the public to follow the journey and receive updates by subscribing at bekindcharleston.org For media inquiries, email: hello@bekindcharleston.org #BeKindCharleston #KindnessKardKits #TinaArnoldi #MountPleasantNews Charles Lawrence Haffarnan Mount Pleasant Charles Lawrence Haffarnan Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread after 6 years of complications from a heart attack including in Germany during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm He retired from active duty with the rank of Sergeant Army Reserve and National Guard for a total of 23 years Chuck worked at the Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility as a Correctional Trades Leader including the supervision of employees and workers He also worked at Ruan Trucking and Heatilator Fireplaces including his beloved 2005 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide half-brother Jerry Joseph Haffarnan and brother Michael Joseph Haffarnan Chuck will be greatly missed by brother James William Haffarnan (Susan) and sister Carolyn Arthur (Alan) sisters-in-law Carol Bennage and Donna Haffarnan nephews Travis Thatcher (Ann) and Ian Arthur (Jessica) from 9am to 5pm at Kimzey Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant A private family graveside service will be held at Forest Home Cemetery in Mt Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A full obituary has not yet been completed Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mount Pleasant This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors by Ian Kayanja (WCIV) — The Fresh Market is set to open its doors at its newest store in Mount Pleasant on Wednesday Voted No. 1 in three categories by USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2024 Fresh Market's soft launch marks the grocer's debut in the Charleston area This is the latest in a run of new openings for The Fresh Market nationally and the tenth overall store to open in South Carolina The other stores are located on Pawleys Island A larger Grand Opening celebration for the community is scheduled for Saturday morning is the 12th location that Fresh Market has opened in the last six months In 2024, it was awarded Best Grocery Store Bakery, Best Grocery Store Deli and Best Grocery Store Prepared Foods, according to USA Today. The Fresh Market currently operates more than 170 grocery stores in 22 states across the U.S Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMOUNT PLEASANT (WCSC) - The Mount Pleasant Police Department says a roadway is closed because a truck crashed into a traffic light Highway 17 heading north is shut down at Belk Drive Photos show that a rental truck crashed into a traffic signal There was no timeline for when the road might reopen No word has been provided as to whether anyone was hurt Drivers are asked to use alternative routes (WCIV) — The Harris Teeter at Seaside Farms in Mount Pleasant will close its doors by the end of May according to the grocer's director of corporate affairs "After careful consideration and strategic market review Harris Teeter will close its Seaside Farms location at 1981 Riviera Drive Mt Harris Teeter's Director of Corporate Affairs said in a statement Tuesday Robinson said the decision to shutter the location was a strategic one and was made "only after careful consideration." The process of notifying employees at the Seaside Farms location began April 24 and they will have the option of transferring to other locations The store originally opened in Seaside Farms in Oct (WCIV) — Highway 17 northbound is closed between Venning Road and Belk Drive and three people are injured after a multi-vehicle collision in Mount Pleasant Tuesday according to the Mount Pleasant Police Department MPPD said a car turning left at a yellow light struck a Ryder box truck The traffic pole came down and the portion of 17 is expected to be close for a significant amount of time Police confirmed that three people have been transported to MUSC with suspected minor injuries reported Drivers are advised to find an alternate route MPPD advised taking 526 to Long Point Road or Rifle Range Road a vibrant weekly gathering celebrating local talent and community The mart will run every Friday from May through October and will feature a diverse selection of vendors offering a wide range of goods Both Washington Demon soccer teams lost to Mount Pleasant last night The Washington boys allowed a goal in each half of a 2-0 defeat dropping their record to 2-10 overall and 1-5 in the Southeast Conference The Demon girls would allow just one goal to Mount Pleasant but they would never be able to match it and took the loss Both Demon teams next play Fairfield on Monday People jog up and down the sidewalk along Rifle Range Road on Wednesday Errol Moore stands in from of his home along Mathis Ferry Road where a segment of Mount Pleasant Way is imminent Concerns of creeping development in historic Black communities weren't enough to stop Charleston County from awarding Mount Pleasant $1 million in greenbelt funds for a multiuse path on Rifle Range Road MOUNT PLEASANT — Charleston County narrowly approved roughly $1 million of greenbelt funds for a two-mile segment of a town-wide network of paths and trails The project faced pushback from a faction of councilmembers and residents at the April 29 meeting who are concerned with the impact the trails could have on the Four Mile Community, a historic Black settlement community along Rifle Range Road Mount Pleasant applied for $1,073,100 in Greenbelt funds a pot of money raised through transportation sales taxes used to acquire greenspace for conservation and historic and cultural preservation The roughly two-mile trail will be a 10 to 12-foot-wide concrete path along Rifle Range Road running from Ben Sawyer Boulevard to Venning Road The funds will be used to purchase recreational easements outside of the public right of way from willing sellers But the request produced some friction among council members who reviewed the application at both a special finance committee meeting and county council meeting on April 29 Councilman Teddie Pryor disagreed with the use of greenbelt monies to purchase easements noting he felt it goes against the spirit of the program "I don't think we ought to be using greenbelt funds for easement purposes I thought it was to preserve land," Pryor said When completed, Mount Pleasant Way will consist of 47 miles of wide meant for pedestrians and cyclists to access popular commercial and residential areas of Mount Pleasant The path will be built around areas with large the town's transportation deputy director said the project faced pushback from residents of the various settlement communities that are in Mount Pleasant though they are largely situated in unincorporated Charleston County and the taxpayers voted to preserve property not to spend money to come into people's neighborhood and destroy green space and trees," George Freeman Councilman Henry Darby also opposed approving the greenbelt funds for the trail likening it to "pouring water on a drowning man." "No other communities have suffered as much as settlement communities," Darby said Darby and Pryor, alongside Council Chair Kylon Jerome Middleton and Councilman C voted against Mount Pleasant's application The final 5-4 vote was enough to approve the $1,073,100 for Mount Pleasant Way "I think it would be a positive change for the congestion we have (in) East Cooper and the traffic and the safety I traverse that road probably several times a week and I think this would make it a safer environment for more people or most people," Councilman Larry Kobrovsky said Mount Pleasant has received over $4 million in county greenbelt funds for 10 segments of the mobility project since 2019 Eleven miles of Mount Pleasant Way have been completed Design and construction is underway for another 25 miles of paths and trails The path is touted as an alternative solution to the increasing amount of heavy traffic the town faces. It has gained support from mobility advocates like Charleston Moves, and helped the town secure a $16 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant in 2023 for infrastructure improvements Chris’ Dry Cleaning and Shirt Service on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant announced it will close after 25 years Chris and Dianne Keil renovated a former bowling alley at 808 Coleman Blvd and opened an 11,000-square-foot dry cleaning business that cleaned items on-site a mainstay on a stretch of shops on Coleman Boulevard the Keils purchased and renovated a former bowling alley to open their 11,000-square-foot business that dry-cleaned items on-site MOUNT PLEASANT — A longtime Coleman Boulevard dry-cleaner is closing its doors Chris’ Dry Cleaning and Shirt Service has been a mainstay for a quarter century on Coleman Boulevard identifiable from a stretch of shops by its tan sign with an outline of a hanger The small business will close following the retirement of owners Chris and Dianne Keil The last day for customers to drop off clothes will be May 2 Chris Keil has been in the dry cleaning business for 45 years first working as a teenager sweeping and mopping floors of a business after school and on Saturdays the Keils purchased and renovated a former bowling alley at 808 Coleman Blvd to open their 11,000-square-foot business that dry-cleaned items on-site They soon added a drive-up curbside service for drop off and pick-up The area grew around them, including The Boulevard, a $40 million mixed-use development Chris’ Dry Cleaning and Shirt Service has always been family owned and operated with the Keils managing the day-today operations started working in the cleaners as teenagers Camille Keil said the dry-cleaners saw an increased demand in service following the coronavirus pandemic, which caused at least one Lowcountry dry cleaning business to permanently close. “We want to thank the people of Mount Pleasant and the entire Lowcountry,” Chris Keil stated in a press release Central Michigan University’s student voice since 1919 Outside of Mount Pleasant City Hall where City Commissions meetings are held.  Mount Pleasant City Commissioners discussed motorized bikes on city-owned trails as well as the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan Under a draft ordinance introduced this week motorized bicycles may be prohibited from accessing some city trails It's an update that municipal officials said brings the community more in-line with state park regulations and improve trail safety for other The 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) presented by Finance Director Lauren Pavlowski Several of the projects are expected to be ongoing past 2026, according to city documentation.  Motorized bikes and scooters usage in the city the Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police presented a draft ordinance on the usage of motorized bikes and scooters on city-owned trails The proposal tightens the reins on where electronic bicycles -- those that have a motor of up to 750 watts -- may go.  "As Commissioner Persbacher had previously pointed out it's in line with what state parks have," Mayor Boomer Wingard said "One thing I liked about how it was worded it seemed like it was easy enough that if we found we could easily substitute language to adjust and tailor down if we wanted to put additional restrictions." the city breaks e-bikes into three categories:  Class 1 electric bikes have an electric motor that kick in when the rider is pedaling can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour.  Class 2 electric bicycles have electric motor that runs whether the rider is pedaling or not and reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour Class 3 electric bikes have a motor that kicks on when the rider is pedaling The proposed ordinance says only bicycles and class 1 electric bikes may ride on paved city trails and only people-powered bikes are permitted on non-motorized It also lays out standards related to personal safety riders in violation of the ordinance could be fined up to $50.  “I think we need some signage that would be ‘slow down ’ some version of that,” Commissioner Mary Alsager said.  Alsager also recommended an increase in signs along trails and at entrances to make riders aware of bike limitations City Commission will next meet for its regular meeting at 7 p.m Powered by Solutions by The State News Guests explore The Fresh Market's newest store in Mount Pleasant The Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Mount Pleasant bringing the total of stores for The Fresh Market to 172 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250504712438/en/ The doors to the new store opened early Wednesday morning to great fanfare from the local community The Fresh Market’s Greater Charleston area debut proved popular for the specialty grocer with huge crowds of guests throughout opening day “We are extremely pleased with the response to our new store,” said The Fresh Market CEO Brian Johnson “We have a great team that is excited to bring our brand of impeccable hospitality to the town of Mount Pleasant.” New guests partook in a myriad of The Fresh Market opening traditions including a bread breaking ceremony and the cracking of an 80lbs wheel of parmesan cheese 4-inch potted orchid and the first 500 guests were given a The Fresh Market The Fresh Market also continued its commitment of supporting a local food bank with every new store launch the team kicked off their partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank and presented a $2,000 donation to the organization The Mount Pleasant location is The Fresh Market’s latest in a trio of new store openings; 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The next-nearest grocery option is a Trader Joe's store that opened last year in Sweetgrass Corner Speculation about the Harris Teeter closing started nearly a year ago after the supermarket chain's landlord announced in a marketing email that the 45,660-square-foot space would be available to lease told The Post and Courier it began notifying employees on April 24 the company will work closely with its valued associates to assist them through the closing process Harris Teeter will offer its associates the opportunity to transfer to other locations," Robinson said in a statement The Kroger Co.-owned chain moved into Seaside Farms in October 2013 the space with its 40-foot vaulted ceiling had been the "flagship" supermarket for the defunct Piggly Wiggly Carolina franchise With the closing, Harris Teeter will have 18 stores in the Charleston area The chain has announced supermarkets for two undeveloped parcels — in the Carnes Crossroads area of Goose Creek and at Maybank Highway and River Road on Johns Island No formal plans have been announced for either site A new restaurant set on a two-acre lot just off Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant is opening this summer Parker Milner is the Food Editor of The Post and Courier He is a Boston College graduate and former professional hockey player who joined The Post and Courier after leading the Charleston City Paper's food section MOUNT PLEASANT — A new restaurant with ample outdoor dining space is set to open soon though maybe not soon enough for some who long to spend lazy days outside From recently formed hospitality group High Tide Provisions, Frank & Jack's is targeting a late summer opening at 1434 Ira Road will feature an indoor dining area and bar an outdoor lawn with a live music stage and walk-up bar window as well as a standalone ice cream shack with sweet treats for the kids wine and cocktails will be available to pair with a culinary offering of "reimagined nostalgic dishes with a modern twist."  Short rib poutine, pot pie, moules-frites and pizzas are among the items that could land on the opening menu, said culinary partner Jonathan Rohland, who recently worked for Hawkers Asian Street Food out of Orlando He relocated to Charleston ahead of the debut High Tide project leader Stephanie Samuels said she envisions Frank & Jack's as a community gathering space that meets the needs of diners from all walks of life Its large footprint will also allow the group to host private events from intimate dinners to more grand gatherings "We thought this might be the perfect project for this lot of land," said Samuels who partnered with Rohland and Alice Lewis to bring the restaurant to life The restaurateurs have hired local firms CB Elrod & Co. and Bello Garris Architects to complete construction while Hunter Floyd Williams of Hunter Studio is leading design efforts When it debuts later this year, Frank & Jack’s will open daily for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. For updates visit frankandjackschs.com or follow the restaurant on Instagram @frankandjackschs Reach Parker Milner at 843-830-3911. Follow him on Twitter @parkermilner_. Subscribe to CHS Menu newsletter chairman of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) competition’s committee has confirmed an open investigation into Mount Pleasant Football Academy regarding the allegations of fielding ineligible players in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) JPL league leaders Mount Pleasant are currently under the magnifying glass after defending champions Cavalier lodged a formal complaint against the St Ann-based club Cavalier’s complaint surrounds Mount Pleasant’s acquisition of the Haitian duo of Angelo Exilus and Jeudy Jhonson from Real Hope FC in the January transfer window Exilus and Johnson remained registered players for Real Hope and represented the club in their Concacaf Champions Cup fixtures on February 4 and 11 after the January transfer had closed and JFF regulations prohibit a player from being registered for more than one club at the same time or for a transfer to be made after the transfer window has closed Daley confirmed that the JFF competition’s committee has opened an investigation into the situation “We’re meeting as a competition’s committee to look into the allegations.” Daley told The Gleaner (yesterday) to look at what the allegations are.” Should Mount Pleasant be found guilty of the allegations any possible sanctions could have drastic effects on the JPL standings and the upcoming playoffs Mount Pleasant currently lead the standings with 90 points reported that a highly placed individual in the JFF said that should the ruling go against Mount Pleasant the club could face a points deduction and fall as far as third in the standings The awarded points could also have repercussions on the race for playoff places and the current relegation battle declined to speak on any possible sanctions levied on the club as he maintained thatthey are still investigating the matter “We are still in the opening stages of the investigation so I don’t think I can speak on that For me to comment on a points deduction or any sanction like that With Johnson and Exilus’ allegations stemming from their representing Real Hope in a Concacaf competition reports allege that the regional governing body is now involved in the investigation and has made a request for all relevant documents has declined to comment on the claims of Concacaf’s involvement and gave no comment on a possible timeline for a resolution “That is not something that I can comment on,” Daley said “I can’t comment on a timeline as everything will have to be decided in our meetings.” CEO of the Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) hopes for a timely resolution to the investigations Hill said the PFJL will play no role in the investigations as it falls solely under the jurisdiction of the JFF competition’s committee “There is no role that the PFJL will play as this is strictly a committee matter “We are anticipating that the investigations will be completed in a timely manner that we can ensure the continuation of the playoff planning is moving according to the design process.” Mount Pleasant are next scheduled for action on Sunday They will close out the regular season against Humble Lions at Effortville Community Centre The opening round of the JPL playoffs is set to begin on May 8 gregory.bryce@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. 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Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage products and services to fund its operations Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a person of interest involved in the theft of a forklift Authorities have released a video showing the man they believe is connected to the theft Police urge anyone with information regarding the man's identity to contact the Mt Pleasant Police Department’s anonymous tip line or Central Dispatch by Abigail Quinn (WCIV) — The entirety of Mathis Ferry Road was blocked early Thursday morning after a collision caused a power pole to fall into the road the blockage was reported at the 526 overpass on Mathis Ferry Road knocking out power for some individuals in the area of Bowman Road and Hospital Drive Dominion Energy reported that power was restored in the majority of the affected areas at 3:48 a.m. however the road is anticipated to remain closed until 11 a.m This is a developing story check back for updates The view of a new structure going up on Barbara Street that some residents claim may deprive their privacy and block out their views to its sheer size The Town of Mount Pleasant's revised Code of Ordinances hasn't been well received by a group of residents in the Indian Village section of the Old Village due to modified restrictions for accessory structures These comprise Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and office-over-garage builds as limits for each have increased from 15 feet to 25 feet and 20 feet to 25 feet respectively Sean Barnes has been especially vocal about the changes potentially impacting his Barbara Street residence and other nearby homes with incoming construction of larger homes that he feels will invade people's privacy The Docks Unlimited business owner cited an ongoing construction on Barbara Street that he projects to occupy 6,000 square feet at completion they're getting ready to build this massive thing He's going to be able to look into my pool in my yard I might as well invite him over for dinner," Barnes quipped will interfere with large oaks in the neighborhood as well as blocking out the sun and views of Mount Pleasant the Town would "reinstate" restrictions on detached structures to 15 feet along with cutting the current 6-foot setback in half to 3 feet "The problem is where we are in the Indian Village or Old Village or whatever you want to call us now we don't have any overlays (an additional layer of zoning applying specific guidelines to a designated area) We're not protected like the Old Village," stated the Isle of Palms native Another concern he voiced was developers who circumvent the waiting period for an ADU permit by building "frogs," which feature the same ADU footprint Barnes advised that after an initial Town inspection electricity and kitchens to make the units rentable to employees Responding to these claims was Town of Mount Pleasant Planning Director Michele Reed who addressed Barnes' request to reinstate old restrictions As for the increased heights of accessory structures in the neighborhood Reed reasoned that Town government is trying to create uniformity vis-à-vis ADUs and office-over-garage structures Since Old Village Historic District homeowners were previously mandated to keep office-over-garage builds to 20 feet it forced people to apply for ADUs they didn't necessarily want property owners would be able to go from 15 feet for office-over-garage structures to 25 feet for ADUs there's no compelling reason to do an ADU at 25 feet but not do an office over a garage," reasoned the Town staff member And with Town Council seeking to cap ADUs due to an allocation system in place the governing body recently sought to even the playing field relative to ADUs versus office-over-garage projects The end result of those discussions saw council vote in favor of setting the limits of any accessory structure at 25 feet or no taller than the primary edifice But while the first draft of the ruling impacted Mount Pleasant in its entirety council later opted to apply the modified the restriction to the Old Village exclusively "Now that doesn't mean if my primary structure is 35 feet I can go 35 feet," she added to dispel reported misinformation on local social media channels the limits are 25 feet across the board irrespective of the primary structure When asked about developers who seek to evade the paperwork involved with building an ADU by constructing a detached non-ADU Reed noted that strict constraints are on the books for those builds The new zoning code for a kitchen in non-ADUs now reflects the Town's strict building code by forbidding any counter space that may be converted into a kitchen area down the road The loophole of converting a non-ADU after the fact has been closed "We feel good about it as far as staff is concerned," concluded Reed The only way Barnes and other residents can see structure heights go down is if council chooses to reverse course and lower elevations This topic has been added to the May 5 Mount Pleasant Planning Committee meeting agenda for discussion Barnes remains skeptical of local government's intentions stating that allowing larger builds will only encourage the influx of large $4 million properties that generate more tax dollars than $1 million homes #TownofMountPleasant #SeanBarnes #MicheleReed #MountPleasantCodeofOrdinances #ADUs #OldVillage #IndianVillage #MountPleasantBuildingHeights #MountPleasantNews #MountPleasantRealEstate ✨a community potluck picnic for these trying times ✨every day @ 12p in lamont plaza some friends and I have recently launched the Mt. Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project, and will be hanging out in Lamont Plaza for the entire month of March (12p-1p). Times are hard, and we’ve conjured some stew as resistance. We’re documenting the project here on instagram. A post shared by The Mt. Pleasant Perpetual Stew (@mtpleasantstew) they can simply take some and go on their way They are welcome to contribute veggies if they’d like and that’s what keeps the stew full and cookin’ we aren’t affiliated with anyone: just some friends + neighbors who are fortifying each other in these tough times.” an ever-changing concoction that gives neighbors the opportunity to just show up in a low-stakes We hope that this stew can be a place for people to gather at and to return to We can make These Trying Times just a little bit brighter ~ and just a little bit warmer ~ together.” by Claire Weber (WCIV) — The future of a 30-acre plot of land in Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant is still up in the air Town Council delayed a vote Tuesday night on a zoning change request by local developer Bennett Hospitality “We're putting development and growth in every parcel available,” said Ellen Moore The zoning request would change the land from a waterfront gateway district to a planned development district It has left many Mount Pleasant residents worried about impacts to Patriots Point “I think the concern from a resident standpoint is what's it going to look like What's the traffic going to be like?” Moore asked “I worry that there's some misinformation out there that this land could be untouched and that unfortunately is not the case,” said Councilwoman GM Whitley but we want to make sure that it's developed in the best way possible.” a dozen people spoke against the move to a planned development district in Tuesday’s meeting sharing concerns about losing public access to the water the elected leaders can prioritize around what's important to the residents Town officials say planned development in the area is key to funding the upkeep of the U.S.S Whitley thinks that deferring the vote gives the council more time to find the right zoning status that protects residents’ priorities “I’m comfortable with leaving it waterfront gateway I feel like there's a lot of protections there but if there's a possibility of getting something better than waterfront gateway the Town Council said Mayor Will Haynie would be able to call a special meeting for more discussion Mount Pleasant has an $8 million plan to reduce flooding in the Old Village so town staff don't have to constantly blow away debris from storm drains but FEMA has pulled federal funding for it A map of the Edwards Park Drainage Improvements planned in Mount Pleasant's Old Village As he drove back to town after attending a resiliency conference in the Upstate Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie learned that a major drainage improvement designed to protect homes in the Old Village from flooding was suddenly at risk The irony did little to offset his disappointment The Edwards Park basin drainage upgrade had been designed and was all set to go out for bids until the town learned that a federal contribution that was to cover about $5.5 million of its projected $8 million price tag would not be coming after all It was a victim of the Trump administration's decision to redirect the Federal Emergency Management Agency solely toward responding to emergencies rather than also preventing them in the first place the federal government should address its problematic spending that has pushed the national debt to record levels but it shouldn't break promises in order to do so The challenge for the town now is to find a way to make up for that financial shortfall and build the planned project which would address the second-largest problem area in Mount Pleasant's Old Village recently was addressed in an $11 million project that did not receive help from this particular FEMA program the town wisely committed to upgrading its stormwater service While many of its neighborhoods are newer and have relatively fewer flooding problems the drainage system in the Old Village was largely built in the mid 20th century as most of its roads were plotted and built Much of what was built doesn't meet modern standards the Old Village drainage system has been plagued with assorted problems such as clogged pipes and inadequate pathways for rainwater to flow away from homes and toward the harbor The Edwards Park basin covers about 136 acres south and east of Moultrie Middle School and the Boulevard Apartments; the project would improve the northern half of the basin by creating new below-ground drainage lines that would work by gravity before emptying into a new discharge point into Charleston Harbor That work would ease the pressure on the town's pump station which will be able to keep pace better during heavier rains This is important work not only to protect homes from flooding but also to keep roads more passable and safe We urge the town staff to get creative and find a way to get the project built as soon as possible a serious flood in this part of town could easily do far more than $5 million in damage aside from the likely anguish and disruption to residents' lives this drainage project is likely to be among the first of what could be several significant examples of local governments needing to find a way to step up and do more as the federal government steps back and does less Microsoft has paused work on a 900-acre portion of its Mount Pleasant data center campus Construction remains “fully on track” on the campus’s first phase But on a swath of land slated for future phases of the project, preliminary work was paused in January — then restarted — and now paused again A Microsoft spokesperson did not comment on the reason for the pause “The most important thing for people in Wisconsin to know is that we’re fully on track with construction on our datacenter in Mt and our $3.3 billion commitment remains intact,” the spokesperson said by email “We have expansion sites in Mount Pleasant where we intend to build additional infrastructure and we’ve already done preliminary work for those future builds.” When the pause on the 900-acre expansion site was initially announced in January the company said it was reevaluating plans “We have paused early construction work for this second phase while we evaluate scope and recent changes in technology and consider how this might impact the design of our facilities,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in an email at that time The project’s ongoing first phase is near the intersection of 90th Street and State Highway 195 in Mount Pleasant The additional 900 acres are just west of that site as well as to the northwest along Durand Avenue Microsoft is keeping its end of the bargain with the Village of Mount Pleasant according to village Communications Director Sean Ryan The project’s first phase will take care of the $3.3 billion Microsoft promised to invest in the campus before the end of 2026 He said property value created by that phase “is expected to surpass the amount Microsoft committed to in its agreement with the Village.” Taxes levied on that property value will fully compensate the village and Racine County for infrastructure investments they made for the project In a 2023 agreement with the village and Racine County Microsoft gave itself until July 2030 to start work on a second phase of the project Microsoft may be slowing down on its data center expansion nationally, according to a February report by investment bank TD Cowen The report said that Microsoft has cancelled at least two leases it had with third-party data center operators It also said the company has walked away from several large data center projects in early-stage negotiations Microsoft could be “in an oversupply position” of data centers compared to its new projections of future demand Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board she was the daughter of the late Madeline Schang Albers and John Albers Carolyn is preceded in death by her brothers Lee Cumbee and Adam Cumbee; great-grandsons; Wyatt Cumbee and Gunner Cumbee and great-granddaughters A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of one's choice Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation ~ Mt Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text in Mount Pleasant the son of Robert and Margaret (Grey) Ford He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School Brad continued his education at Southeastern Community College studying tool and die 1971,Brad was united in marriage to Sherry Housh in Kahoka He has lived in the Mount Pleasant community his entire life He worked as a welder for Alliant Energy for many years and you could find Brad racing modifieds at 34 Raceway in West Burlington and Lee County Speedway in Donnellson Brad is survived by his wife Sherry; son David and wife Stefanie Ford of Mount Pleasant and their children Ethan and Natalie daughter Angie and husband Justin Stover of Mediapolis He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother.Brad’s family requests no flowers or memorials They would like anyone that knew and liked Brad For anyone that knew Brad and didn’t like him rest assured the feeling was mutual.According to Brad’s wishes he has been cremated and there will be no service The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Brad and his family.  All text and images © Powell Funeral Homes Home / Mt. Pleasant News Fellowship Cup launches spring-cleaning drive to meet essential needs PLEASANT — The Fellowship Cup is calling on the Mt Pleasant community to help fill a crucial gap in support for families in need through its Spring-Cleaning Drive now underway at its location on Jefferson Street The drive addresses an often-overlooked challenge: food stamps (SNAP benefits) cannot be used to buy cleaning supplies The Fellowship Cup is collecting essential household items including laundry detergent Community members can drop off donations at 203 N Pleasant on Mondays and Thursdays between 8 a.m Those planning to donate are encouraged to call ahead at (319) 385-3242 to ensure someone is available to receive items a nonprofit serving Henry County for over 40 years has seen a consistent rise in demand across its programs Executive Director Ken Brown emphasized that community support has kept the organization going strong despite economic pressures and reductions in federal assistance “Our community is the reason we are able to continue this work,” Brown said “Every time there’s a challenge the people of Henry County step up.” and a summer lunch program that has seen a 25% increase in participation over the past three years It also operates the Quarter Maybe More Store a thrift shop whose proceeds fund its outreach efforts With cleaning products now of reach for many families the Spring-Cleaning Drive offers a practical way for residents “There’s always work to be done,” Brown said “And we’re grateful for everyone who steps up to help.” Comments: AnnaMarie.Kruse@southeastiowaunion.com He earned his bachelor’s degree from Charleston Southern University (1998) and master’s degree from Furman University (2000) dedicating his career to teaching physical education and coaching cross country and track competing at the NCAA Division I level in college with numerous running accomplishments post-college he focused his running passion toward coaching serving as the coach for three local collegiate cross country and track teams and Academic Magnet High School Brian is known for the immeasurable mark he left on the Charleston running community as all who knew him admired his commitment to his running mentorship and coaching His favorite job was coaching the high school runners and seeing them excel and meet goals His runners have always spoken about the positive influence he had in their lives specifically as he helped focus on hard work One of Brian’s proudest accomplishments was the experience of coaching his sons both in distance running and steeple chase and brother who loved his family immensely drop-in Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-6:00 pm A Memorial Service will be held at 4:30 pm followed by a time of gathering with the family in the Church Fellowship Hall (5:15-6:45 pm) In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lonon Foundation a non-profit organization that provides support to children in families facing cancer Please put “In memory of Brian Johnson” in the comments in the donation form Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - Mount Pleasant accused of crashing into a light pole during the early morning hours of May 1 on Mathis Ferry Road One too many beers at a friend's house on May 1 might have led to one motorist crashing into a Mathis Ferry Road light post The suspect was later charged with DUI 1st After the midnight collision on Mathis Ferry Road and Hospital Drive Mount Pleasant police in the area of Whipple Road and Mathis Ferry Road observed the driver of a 2024 Genesis fleeing the scene responding officers noted the deployment of airbag in the vehicle of interest which had extensive damage on the front end Behind the wheel was a 44-year-old White male who reported having a few beers at a friend's house as the suspect presented himself with slurred speech and a heavy scent of alcohol emanating from his person After undergoing SFSTs (Standardized Field Sobriety Tests) police noted the man's inability to follow instruction on the walk-and-turn as well exhibiting a swaying motion in the one-leg stand the suspect submitted a breath sample checking in at 0.16 which qualifies as a high marker in DUI cases and portends increased fines or jail time #MathisFerryRoadCrash #MountPleasantCrime #MountPleasantDUI #MountPleasantNews #MountPleasantPoliceDepartment #MPPD  Shane was hard-working and dedicated his heart to his business He spent 41 years working as Wholesale Florist where he gained many lifetime friendships with his customers When he wasn’t working he enjoyed finding old signs Survivors include:daughter,Angel (Aaron) Kent of Mount Pleasant; daughter Micheal (Anisa) Smith of Mount Pleasant; Grandchildren with a funeral service to follow at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Smith family In a Tuesday night special election to fill the open town council seat after Carl Ritchie was elected Charleston County sheriff and resigned from his term Mike Tinkey walked away the apparent winner according to the unofficial results published by the South Carolina Election Commission (WCIV) — Mount Pleasant voters have spoken Other names on the ballot included: Jordan Bryngelson According to Tinkey's campaign website he has been a resident of Mount Pleasant for 40 years he wants to preserve the "small-town character" of the town while promoting "sustainable growth and protecting green spaces." He is currently an owner and partner of Tinkey Timberlands a multigenerational sustainable forestry business a Mount Pleasant native and a retired combat United States Air Force and commercial airline pilot