Charleston
Morning News
Monday, June 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families of multiple individuals who died in Charleston County jail gathered with local community members at a North Charleston park to hold a vigil for the 15 inmates who lost their lives since 2020 — the event underscored ongoing concerns about jail conditions. Live 5 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at a Mount Pleasant apartment near Patriots Point today—officials report no injuries and are investigating the incident. Live 5 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against downtown bar Uptown Social on behalf of Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings’ estate after the hit-and-run on July 5th that killed the Outer Banks crew member, alleging the bar contributed to driver Nicholas Price’s intoxication—his charges still remain pending. Count On 2
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Piccolo Spoleto’s 36th annual sand sculpting competition held on Saturday turned the Isle of Palms’ front beach into a vibrant art display as participants worked on 55 sites in four categories with individual and team entries. Judges honored the entries with awards for Most Creative, Best Architectural and Best of Show—Charleston Drip Company claimed the top prize. Charleston City Paper
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials say the Charleston drainage improvement project will begin soon and will require a partial road closure—drivers should plan alternate routes. Live 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina improved its child well-being ranking today from 40th to 38th in the 2025 KIDS COUNT report—fewer kids are obese and more parents have steady work, though more children now lack health insurance and face poverty. Charleston County jumped from 13th to 7th, and local advocates call for additional prevention programs to help families thrive. Charleston City Paper
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