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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Why Mount Pleasant topped South Carolinaā€™s new ā€œbest places to liveā€ list

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Greetings Mount Pleasant! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Mount Pleasant topped South Carolina's new "best places to live" list

Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Business & Community Expo and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best places to live in SC, US News & World Report says (thestate.com) — Mount Pleasant has just been ranked the best place to live in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report, praised for its job market, weather, and community. The list compares Mount Pleasant with other popular retirement and relocation spots like Greenville, Charleston, Hilton Head, and Myrtle Beach, highlighting trade-offs in affordability, lifestyle, and job strength across the state.
   

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    I drove to Publix on clements Ferry about 8:30 tonight and as I approached the 41 overpass bridge there were 2E bikes coming off the other side in… (Nextdoor Dunes West)
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🗞 Nearby News

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James Island

  • These Are the 9 Best Places in the U.S. to Camp With Your Dog, According to the Dyrt's 2026 Rankings (star-telegram.com)

Ok Mount Pleasant! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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