Monday, January 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Folly Beach city council is considering a program called Lease to Locals to convert short-term rentals into long-term rentals for local employees to address housing affordability issues. The Post and Courier
- ➤ North Charleston Police Department's citizen's academy educates residents on police decision-making and situational responses through virtual reality and practical exercises. The Post and Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An investigation has commenced into a fire at a vacant home in downtown Charleston. Live 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ North Charleston seeks to cap short-term rental permits at 60 per district to preserve housing stock and limit community disruption. The Post and Courier
- ➤ The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a TikTok ban over concerns of foreign data handling, which could significantly affect local businesses and creators dependent on the platform. ABC 4 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 2 South Carolina defeats No. 5 Texas 67-50, marking their 11th consecutive victory, with Te-Hina Paopao and Chloe Kitts leading the scoring. ABC 4 News
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Information Session at Compass Collegiate Academy
Compass Collegiate Academy is hosting an information session to provide details about their public, tuition-free charter school options in Charleston.
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Gardening 101 Workshop
This workshop offers an introduction to essential gardening skills aimed at helping community members cultivate successful gardens.
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Basic Vinyl Wrap Film Installation Course
This one-day hands-on training course teaches basic techniques for applying 3M Wrap Film Series 2080, including installation on various vehicle surfaces.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a captivating candlelit setting at the historic Unitarian Church in Charleston.
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Super Smash Bros Tournament for Ages 8-15 in North Charleston
Compete in a Super Smash Bros Tournament at the North Charleston Library, where first place wins a prize.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
A comedic performance featuring educators from the viral sensation Bored Teachers, delivering classroom-themed humor live on stage.
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Hands-on 3M Paint Protection Film Installer Training Course
This two-day training course provides hands-on experience in installing 3M Paint Protection Film, aimed at enhancing vehicle surface protection skills.
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Woodland Boys JV Basketball Game at Academic Magnet
The woodland boys junior varsity basketball team will compete against the Academic Magnet varsity team in a home conference match.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
Open Mic Comedy Night invites both experienced and novice performers to showcase their talent in a lively atmosphere every Monday and Wednesday at Wit’s End Comedy Lounge.
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Tiny Tales Storytime for Young Children
This event offers interactive storytime sessions designed to enhance early literacy skills for children ages 0-5 through stories and songs.
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