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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Captain Tonatte Mitchell reflects on her first year as the Charleston Police Department's first Black female captain, emphasizing hard work, community building, and the importance of mentorship. ABC 4 News
- ➤ A West Ashley brewery collaborates with community to support Palms Apartments fire victims through donations and a sales donation event. ABC 4 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charleston police and U.S. Marshals charged Kevin Laval Thompson with human trafficking following the discovery of an underage girl forced into prostitution at a hotel. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Deandre Brown pleads guilty to assault charges and receives a six-year prison sentence for his role in a 2022 North Charleston drive-by shooting that left one teen dead and three others wounded. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Food Truck Festival is returning to Charleston County, showcasing over 40 food trucks with Black American and West African cuisine, and contributing $10.3 million to the local economy. Charleston Regional Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USS Yorktown's final cleanup phase to remove toxic pollutants starts Feb. 24, aiming to protect Charleston Harbor's ecosystem. Charleston City Paper
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Charleston-area cancer patients benefit from improved outcomes due to the introduction of a new surgical robot. Live 5 News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
Alton Brown reflects on his culinary career, shares favorite food hacks, and performs humorous food songs.
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