Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nighttime lane closures will affect Ashley River Crossing starting Feb. 20 to facilitate construction work, impacting US 17 Northbound and causing potential delays. ABC 4 News
- ➤ Charleston area events from Feb. 20-26 feature the Sweetgrass Half Marathon, the 2025 Shellabration Oyster Roast, Magnolia's Sip and Stroll among other community gatherings. The Post and Courier
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Quintin Shinault, 43, was fatally struck by a vehicle in North Charleston, with the driver, Darius Akeeme Simmons, facing charges related to driving under suspension. ABC 4 News
- ➤ A single-vehicle collision on Feb. 18 resulted in the temporary closure of the leftmost southbound lane of the Northbridge in North Charleston, with non-serious injuries reported. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Traffic delays in the West Ashley area are being attributed to crashes and disabled vehicles. Live 5 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Charleston Southern Women's Tennis vs North Florida
This event features a collegiate women's tennis match between Charleston Southern University and North Florida.
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Third Thursdays Networking Event at Holy City Brewing
This event provides an opportunity for business professionals in the Charleston area to network and connect with one another.
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The Psycodelics Movie Screening and Release Celebration
The event features a screening of 'The Psycodelics The Movie', followed by a live performance from The 'Delics and music by DJ Gelli to celebrate the band's debut single release.
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Cookbook Club: Exploring Holiday Recipes - North Charleston
Participants will explore and share different recipes inspired by monthly holidays during this interactive cookbook club.
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