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Be on the lookout for employment scams targeting college students

Be on the lookout for employment scams targeting college students

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Be on the lookout for employment scams targeting college students

Mechele Mills
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Many college students seek flexible, parttime employment to help cover school expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to find work quickly. If this situation describes you or a student in your life, watch out for scams.
New telecommunications tower approved during Mount Pleasant city council meeting

New telecommunications tower approved during Mount Pleasant city council meeting

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New telecommunications tower approved during Mount Pleasant city council meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
During a council meeting for the City of Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, July 15, the council and Mayor Wesley Lyon approved a request to allow for a 100foot telecommunications tower within city limits.The request comes from property owner William Ahrens and Vincent Huebinger, on behalf of CTG I LLC.
35th Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament heats up Mount Pleasant

35th Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament heats up Mount Pleasant

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35th Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament heats up Mount Pleasant

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
During the blazing afternoon of Monday, July 21, the 35th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament took place at the Mount Pleasant Country Club.Every year, this golf tournament takes place, benefitting the Mount Pleasant Habitat for Humanity.
(L to R) Georgia Abbott, Maverick VonReyn, Piper Hearron (Hadden Gaertner not pictured) Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Lunsford

(L to R) Georgia Abbott, Maverick VonReyn, Piper Hearron (Hadden Gaertner not pictured) Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Lunsford

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Five Mount Pleasant swim athletes compete in 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
From July 22 to August 2, five young athletes from the Mount Pleasant Swim Team competed in the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston, Texas.These games are the largest youth multi-sport event in the United States and attracts over 15,000 participants every year.
Kevin Carter Photo Courtesy of MPEDC

Kevin Carter Photo Courtesy of MPEDC

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Mount Pleasant EDC announces new executive director

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
On August 11, a new Executive Director will start his first day at the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (EDC).Kevin Carter has a background in economic development, business recruitment, and strategic planning.
MPPD finds $1,500 worth of products stolen from Walgreens Photo courtesy of MPPD

MPPD finds $1,500 worth of products stolen from Walgreens Photo courtesy of MPPD

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Multiple suspects arrested after shoplifting call at Mount Pleasant Walgreens

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Three suspects are behind bars after the Mount Pleasant Police Department responded to a shoplifting call at Walgreens on Saturday, July 12.According to the police department, they responded to the call and officers stopped three suspects a few blocks away as they tried to run.

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Arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025There are 166 inmates in jail with 144 males and 22 females.• Brittany Phillips, 34 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on warrants for Cockfighting; Causes or Earns, and Engage in Organized Criminal Activity.• Timothy C. Thompson, 52 of Mt.
If I’m lucky, it will happen again

If I’m lucky, it will happen again

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If I’m lucky, it will happen again

A Story
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
“Heaven goes by favor. If it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in.” — Mark Twain (18351910) celebrated American writer, humorist, and essayist.------“Do you think animals … our pets, will be in heaven,” my friend asked.I thought for a minute before answering.
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