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Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Business & Community Expo and 4 more events.
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1. Mount Pleasant leaders to review proposed animal cruelty ordinance changes (counton2.com) — Mount Pleasant officials are set to review significant updates to the town's animal cruelty ordinance, including stricter standards for shelter, care, and tethering, plus more authority for animal control officers. The proposal follows recent high-profile abuse cases and aims to make Mount Pleasant a leader in animal welfare. A key committee will decide whether to advance the changes to Town Council.
2. Mount Pleasant leaders recommend a moratorium on data center development (counton2.com) — Mount Pleasant leaders have recommended a 120-day moratorium on large data centers while they study environmental impacts and close zoning loopholes. Residents and the mayor voiced concerns about power and resource strain, even though no applications are pending. Town Council will vote on the temporary pause at its September 8 meeting.
3. Meet Becky Raisman (canvasrebel.com) — Indie musician Becky Raisman shares how she's building her career, including performing with the adult band at School of Rock in Mount Pleasant. She talks about her series of EPs, inspirations from queer culture and musical theater, and her goal to inspire fans. Her latest project, Pride Fest, continues that mission of creativity and affirmation.
4. Golf Pros on Their Fave Courses (mansionglobal.com subscription) — One section of this global golf feature spotlights PGA Tour pro Andrew Novak, who grew up in Mount Pleasant just outside Charleston before settling on St. Simons Island. His story connects local roots with a rising professional career, highlighting how Lowcountry upbringing helped shape a player now winning on the PGA Tour.
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