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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Live 5 News has partnered with the Lowcountry Food Bank to support the Rise and Shine Summer Food Drive, which will soon help provide food to families in need in the local area—video coverage shows how donations will be collected. Live 5 News
- ➤ Charleston County Public Library, Charleston County School District, and Lowcountry Food Bank have partnered to offer free meals and snacks to children ages 5 to 18 during summer break from June 2 to August 8 at various library branches—meals meet federal nutritional guidelines and are served on site without an eligibility process. Count On 2
- ➤ The Lowcountry Food Bank launched the 2025 Rise and Shine Summer Food Drive — a partnership with Live 5 News aimed at collecting food donations to support local families. The drive will run through the summer to strengthen community access to needed resources. Live 5 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Charleston native Leah Suárez, a jazz singer and cofounder of Charleston Jazz, will perform at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival USA on June 6 with her project Las Americas—a show that blends music from Havana, Veracruz and Brazil. She spends her weekends writing, drinking coffee and enjoying time outdoors to relax after busy work days. Charleston City Paper
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Commercial shrimp season will begin on June 2 at 8 a.m. in all legal state waters—officials set the date based on the shrimp spawning cycle to protect the future fall crop. Count On 2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Charleston Mayor William Cogswell proposed that the city assume ownership of Maybank Highway on Johns Island to add a narrow second lane that eases traffic congestion and shields the trees — he expects the City Council to vote on his plan at the June 17 meeting while county officials consider using $78 million in leftover funds from a scrapped interstate expansion. My TV Charleston
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jason Duprey, a bouncer at Recovery Room, spends his days off in North Charleston by starting early with his dogs — he works on his 1986 Chevy Blazer, visits the skatepark and junkyard, and fixes up his home while also helping neighbors, offering a calm retreat from busy nights on King Street. Charleston City Paper
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Heroes Golf Therapy Clinic
4:30-7 a.m. — The Golf Club At Wescott Plantation — Free participation — Experience therapeutic golf designed for individuals with mobility challenges.
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Jazz Combo Camp: Rhythms of the Caribbean
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Charleston Jazz Academy — $260 — Immerse in the rhythms of the Caribbean while honing jazz skills with master musicians.
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Karaoke Night at Stones Throw Tavern
7:30-11 p.m. — Stones Throw Tavern — Free entry — Sing your heart out every Tuesday night with great food and a lively crowd.
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Karaoke Night with Duck Colburn
8 PM — Whiskey Run Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Join local legend Duck Colburn for a night of karaoke fun and hidden Charleston gems.
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Old Dominion Concert with Ernest and Redferrin
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Credit One Stadium — Not specified — Experience the electrifying live show of Old Dominion, a leading name in country music.
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Grace O'Malley's Comedy Show
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Wit’s End Comedy Lounge — $ — Experience the hilarious stand-up of Grace O'Malley, known for her relatable comedic content and star power.
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Subliminal Doubt: No Doubt Tribute Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Music Farm — Tickets available — Relive the glory days of the 90's and 2000's with an authentic tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani.
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Hops and Horsepower Festival
5-9 p.m. — Tideland Brewing — Free entry — Where cold brews meet hot rides, experience the best of both worlds!
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Chris Sullivan Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Halls Chophouse Nexton — Free entry — Experience live acoustic music from the talented Chris Sullivan, hailing from Charleston.
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Perfecting Negotiations Workshop
1-5 p.m. — 5006 Wetland Crossing Rd, North Charleston, SC — $75 for members, $90 for non-members, $45 with Gold Card — Enhance your negotiation skills for the South Carolina real estate market.
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