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Monday, March 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Charleston baseball icon Brett Gardner and his wife said they lost their 14-year-old son Miller, a Pinewood Prep student in Summerville who fell ill on vacation+he died peacefully in his sleep on March 21st. ABC 4 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash in Charleston County caused serious injuries and diverted traffic—emergency responders worked at the scene. Live 5 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 60 volunteers from Wounded Nature gathered early on March 22 to clean the tidal marshes on Drum Island and collected about 3,500 pounds of trash — including fossils, hub caps, and a fiberglass shower enclosure — before finishing by 9:30 a.m. They held a contest won by Tally Carney, who found two fossilized horse teeth during the event. The Post and Courier
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The S.C. House advanced a pared-down anti-DEI bill that removes a ban on state contracts with companies with DEI programs—prohibiting government agencies from having an office named with the DEI acronym or requiring diversity training. The bill will soon be debated on the House floor. Charleston City Paper
- ➤ SC letter carriers gathered on March 23rd at the U.S. Post Office on Rivers Avenue to protest proposals that would cut 10,000 jobs and billions from the Postal Service. The workers vowed to fight changes that could merge or privatize the service—potentially reducing mail service and raising costs—and urged citizens to learn about the risks. The Post and Courier
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NAW Petsmart Adoption Event
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Plantasia 2025
Plant Sale! Vendors! Food Trucks! Saturday, March 29th at Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market. Open to Public 11am.
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Wrap & Bowl Factory at Snafu Brewing Co.
2-6 p.m. | Snafu Brewing Company | Cost not specified | Enjoy a delicious Indo-Mediterranean fusion meal paired with craft beer from the taproom.
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CofC Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. — College of Charleston — Ticket prices vary — Experience a delightful evening featuring a major symphony and talented soloist under the baton of Yuriy Bekker.
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Back to Work Soft Skills Training
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — SC Works Charleston — Free entry — Enhance your employability with essential soft skills training and connect at a job fair.
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The Walking Club – North Charleston
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free — Enjoy a morning walk and work towards your fitness goals with community support.
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Drop-in Writing Sessions
3-5 p.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — A sanctuary for writers to focus on their Camp Nanowrimo project.
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Ride the Lowcountry 2025
On Saturday, April 12th, cyclists can choose from 33, 43, 65, or 100-mile routes that wind through serene marshlands, lush woodlands, and the tranquil roads of the Francis Marion National Forest. The adventure continues on Sunday, April 13th, with two bonus ride options: a 42-mile scenic road ride (with a 27-mile option) that tours downtown Charleston, crosses the Ravenel Bridge, and showcases picturesque coastal views, or a 30-mile gravel ride through the rugged beauty of Francis Marion National Forest.
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