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Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Holy City Missions Winter Warming Shelter in North Charleston will open on Feb. 16-17 to offer services like meals, showers, and lodging for 75 people on cold nights.  ABC 4 News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A downed powerline on Savannah Hwy in Charleston, S.C., leads to closures and traffic disruptions with no clear time for reopening.  Count On 2

CRIME NEWS

  • Former Charleston detention deputy Brian S. Ward, 41, was charged with furnishing contraband, conspiracy, and misconduct, emphasizing the sheriff's commitment to high standards of accountability.  The Post and Courier

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, celebrating its 43rd year in Charleston, significantly boosts the local economy with a $33 million impact, emphasizing wildlife, art, and conservation.  ABC 4 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Carl Ritchie, with over 30 years in law enforcement and after briefly retiring, is elected as Charleston County's new sheriff, focusing on community engagement and internal improvements.  South Carolina ETV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Sunday Trivia and Food Trucks at Snafu Brewing Company

    Enjoy an afternoon of pub-style trivia, delicious food from food trucks, and craft beers at Snafu Brewing Company.

    Sun, 2/16/25

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  • Intermediate Vibration Analysis Certification Course

    This course provides training and certification in vibration analysis fundamentals, designed for personnel with some prior experience in the field.

    Mon, 2/17/25

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  • Exploring Charleston's Pirate History

    This adults-only walking tour reveals Charleston’s pirate past through captivating stories and visits to historic landmarks linked to infamous pirates like Blackbeard.

    Tue, 2/18/25

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  • Open Mic Comedy Night at Wit’s End

    Open Mic Comedy Night offers a platform for comedians to showcase their talents with a supportive audience in a relaxed atmosphere.

    Wed, 2/19/25

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  • Charleston Girl Gameday Monthly Meetup

    The Girl Gameday Meetup is a social club event aimed at bringing together female sports fans in North Charleston for games and sports activities.

    Thu, 2/20/25

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  • CARLS + GODS Live Concert

    Catch the live performance of CARLS GODS at LO-Fi Brewing, showcasing an engaging rock concert experience.

    Fri, 2/21/25

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  • Love Supreme

    Are you a hopeless romantic? Join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra and director Robert Lewis for an evening of timeless love songs as they present Love Supreme, a beautifully curated selection of jazz standards arranged in the full splendor of the big band sound featuring the vocal talents of Heather Rice & Tommy Brown Jr.

    Sat, 2/22/25

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  • Sunday Oyster Roast at Firefly Distillery

    Firefly Distillery hosts ticketed oyster roasts every Sunday from November through March on their five-acre field next to Noisette Creek.

    Sun, 2/23/25

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  • Paws to Read at the North Charleston Library

    Children can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs at the Dorchester County Library.

    Mon, 2/24/25

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  • 4-Day Project Management Training in Charleston, SC

    This in-person training program offers extensive Project Management education over four days at Faber Centre in North Charleston.

    Tue, 2/25/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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