🌱 Patch AM: How could a data center ban change Mount Pleasant’s future?

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In today's newsletter:

• How could a data center ban change Mount Pleasant's future?

Also on today's calendar: Lowcountry Marching Band Invitational and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 74.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 15 South Carolina Counties Consider Data Center Bans as Infrastructure Concerns Mount (wgac.com) — Mount Pleasant officials are now weighing a temporary ban on new data centers, joining at least 15 South Carolina counties responding to resident concerns over water and power use. The move comes as massive facilities spread statewide, prompting public hearings, moratoriums, and calls from environmental groups for residents to get involved in shaping local rules.
   

📸 Around Mount Pleasant

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mount Pleasant

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Pacesetters: The Avanti Guitar Trio →
  Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Village Concert Series: The Avanti Guitar Trio →
  Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fall Social and Silent Auction →
  10 Shem Drive, Mount Pleasant
• Paint and Sip Event: Coastal Sunrise →
  Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 13
• Ethos at lululemon Mt Pleasant: YOGA → Pilates →
  1232 Belk Drive, Mount Pleasant
Monday September 14
• The Girls' Study: Chasing The Wind →
  1111 McKnight Road, Mount Pleasant
Tuesday September 15
• Hibachi Class at Two Blokes Brewing →
  547 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant
Wednesday September 16
• Mt. Pleasant →
  East Cooper Community Outreach, 1145 Six Mile Rd, Mt. Pleasant
  9:00 am
• Patchwork Gals (Splinter Group) →
  Wando Mount Pleasant Library, 1400 Carolina Boulevard, Mount Pleasant
  10:00 am
• W@W: Wonder @ Worship →
  Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant
  6:00 pm
• Wonderful Wednesdays →
  Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lowcountry Marching Band Invitational →
  Wando High School, 1000 Warrior Way, Mt Pleasant
  12:00 pm

📣 Mount Pleasant Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Instead of doom scrolling, have a look at this gorgeous sun-rise.
  With all the bad news in the world, I think this is a better alternative. This amazing Mt. Pleasant sunrise reflects off the water, scattering light… (Nextdoor Sandpiper Pointe)
• Looking for someone who can build this outdoor roof.
  Garage is already in place as well as cement pad just looking for someone to quote the roof so we can have some shade. Inspiration photos attached. (Nextdoor Wexford Park)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Mount Pleasant. Apply here.
• TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Department Supervisor in Mount Pleasant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Pleasant here.

🗞 Nearby News

Isle of Palms

• City of Isle of Palms to unveil educational nature signs at Marina (counton2.com)
• Island Turtle Team Helps Rescue 'Chili' the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle (luckydognews.com)

Charleston

• 'A face to the issue:' City of Charleston secures $100K for homeless initiative, two organizations to benefit (live5news.com)
• German fire protection system manufacturer opens first U.S. facility in North Charleston (counton2.com)
• Kulture Klash 11 brings Juicy J, Project Pat to Navy Yard Charleston (abcnews4.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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