Lightning struck a transformer in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, on August 11, causing an explosion, downed power lines, and outages, police said. Dashcam footage released by the Mount Pleasant Police Department shows the strike and lines blowing on both sides of the road. No injuries were reported, and Dominion Energy restored power shortly after and removed the downed wires. | CBS News

⏰ Mount Pleasant Minute! ⏰ ☕ Meet the Bengal Bistro crew! Students from Lucy Beckham High School’s Department of Exceptional Education are learning real-world skills through their coffee pop-up at Town Hall. From making transactions to building friendships with their “Bengal Buddies,” this program is all about independence, inclusion, and community. 💙 👉 Catch them on the second Wednesday of every month at Town Hall! 📲 Follow along on Instagram: @lbhsbengalbistro | The Town of Mount Pleasant,

What started in 1933 with the first mustard-based BBQ sauce in South Carolina has become a four-generation Lowcountry legacy. 🐖✨ At Melvin's BBQ, family, flavor, and tradition run deep. The Bessinger family has been serving up scratch-made classics for decades... from hash over rice to melt-in-your-mouth brisket and those donut-style onion rings we can’t stop thinking about. 🤤 Stop by their Mount Pleasant location at 925 Houston Northcutt Blvd (open daily 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., closed Sundays) and

Join us at the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo! Visit the Omar Shrine Convention Center between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm to learn about our local businesses at the largest networking event in Mount Pleasant! | The Town of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina