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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Multiple agencies responded to a fatal shooting in downtown Charleston—officers are investigating the incident to determine what led to the death. Live 5 News
- ➤ Charleston Police are investigating several separate shootings that injured three people — officials say the investigation is ongoing. Live 5 News
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, a box truck that fled from North Charleston police hit people and cars on Meeting Street, leaving one dead and injuring at least seven, and its driver (who claimed to be a sovereign citizen) was arrested (with the investigation still ongoing). ABC 4 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Native American Chiefs and Vice-Chiefs from across the state gathered in Ridgeville for the 48th Annual ENKTSC Pow Wow opening ceremonies over the weekend, with local lawmakers, veterans, police, EMS workers, and more than 300 Dorchester County students learning about tribal history and culture. Chief John Glenn Creel and event organizers honored their traditions and held a memorial tribute for late Tribal Council member Leon 'Sugar Ray' Creel — a leader who served the community for over a decade. ABC 4 News
- ➤ Today, the annual Black Food Truck Festival in Charleston is welcoming 15,000 attendees who are enjoying local food trucks — organizers say this is the largest turnout ever. Live 5 News
- ➤ Local photographer Jonathon Stout documented the first day of the High Water Music Festival at Riverfront Park yesterday, capturing vibrant scenes of music acts including Julien Baker with Torres + Mt Joy. Charleston City Paper
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 23, the S.C. Senate passed a $14.4 billion state budget that cuts income tax, raises teacher pay, and funds new roads and bridges—while also approving an $18,000 yearly pay raise for senators that critics say sends the wrong message for families struggling with the cost of living. The budget now moves to the House for further talks on areas like employee health insurance and in-state college tuition—matters that lawmakers say will need careful negotiation. Charleston City Paper
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Bridges Prep Girls Varsity Soccer Match
6-7:45 p.m. — Academic Magnet High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Academic Magnet and Bridges Prep teams in an exciting non-conference soccer match.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
7:30-8:00 p.m. — Wit’s End Comedy Lounge — Free entry — Showcase your humor or enjoy a night of laughs at this lively comedy event.
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Querri.ai Launch Party
Come join us as the we celebrate a major , exciting update to our data analytics platform. The Harbor Entrepreneur Center is right off Mathis Ferry Rd.
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Adrenaline Dance Festival
11 AM - 7 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center — $192 room rate — Celebrate dance with workshops and performances at this exciting festival.
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Cody Johnson Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Credit One Stadium — Tickets available — Experience Cody Johnson's explosive live performance in Charleston.
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Pre Mother's Day Southern Soul & RNB Fest
8 p.m. — 3214 Meeting St, North Charleston, SC — $30+ — Celebrate pre-Mothers' Day with a night of R&B and Southern Soul tunes featuring top DJs and a Steppaz contest.
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National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition
7 AM – 8 PM — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Experience stunning outdoor art at the nineteenth annual sculpture exhibition featuring unique installations.
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Little Scientists: Painting Gears Workshop
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Registration required starting 4/21 — A creative workshop for ages 3 to 5 focusing on fine motor skills and problem solving through painting.
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Floral Arranging for Farmers Market Fundraiser
9 AM – 3 PM — Charleston Farms Community Center — Free entry — Participate in arranging beautiful flowers for the upcoming Earth Day fundraiser.
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Lunch @ Navy Yard CHS
7-9:30 a.m. — Navy Yard Charleston — Free entry — Elevate your lunch break with a rotating food truck pop-up at The Rose Garden.
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