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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A free Community Baby Expo is taking place today at the North Charleston Complex to help families with essential baby items, health screenings, and support services for children from newborn to three years old. Bundles of Joy Baby Essentials partnered with Community Resource Center North Charleston and Healthy Blue Medicaid to host the first come, first served event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — providing vital support to local families. ABC 4 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Davis Defense Group expanded its North Charleston office with a $100K investment to support 30 new defense-related jobs—bolstering operations for NIWC-LANT and the U.S. Marine Corps while strengthening the city's role in national defense. Charleston Regional Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Summerville man William Jerod Grant, 41, pleaded guilty yesterday to reckless vehicular homicide that killed teenager Samantha Hines in 2022 along Highway 78 — he also pleaded guilty to first-degree domestic violence in a separate case — and will begin a 10-year prison term. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Trader, the ex-girlfriend and alleged getaway driver for the man accused of fatally shooting West Ashley salon artist Janet Crouch on May 11, was denied bond today by Charleston County Circuit Court after Assistant Solicitor Chad Simpson said she helped her boyfriend flee the scene. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Moultrie is preparing for the 249th Carolina Day celebration to honor the 1776 Revolutionary War victory on Sullivan's Island—park ranger Christopher Reid said the event will include live musket demonstrations, reenactments and history lessons with nearly 1,000 attendees expected. The site fee will be waived and the flag raising is scheduled for 10 a.m. tomorrow as first responders prepare for the large crowd amid a heat wave. Count On 2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina Seven is starting a 30-day expedition that takes locals hiking, kayaking, and cleaning up trails to restore nature—organizers said the event will include tree planting and help fix damage from Hurricane Helene. On July 24th, the group will join local leaders for a 9:00 a.m. hike on Ravenel Bridge at Mount Pleasant Waterfront park. ABC 4 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The US Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Charleston have partnered to upgrade stormwater systems downtown and in West Ashley—efforts that will repair the historic brick drainage system and reduce flooding risks. The downtown project will receive $7.5 million while additional funds will support long-term flood mitigation in vulnerable areas. ABC 4 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Ronald McDonald House Charities broke ground on a five-story expansion in downtown Charleston to add 46 new bedrooms, kitchenettes on every floor, classrooms and quiet spaces for families receiving care at MUSC. The Expanding Hope project will finish construction in 16 months and aims to serve more families after over 450 were turned away in 2024 — a step to help those traveling from across the southeast. ABC 4 News
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Riverfront Park Festival
June 29 - July 7 — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant festival and concert in the heart of North Charleston.
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Magnolia Plantation Admission & Tour with Transportation
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Charleston City Market — Tickets available — Experience a guided tour of one of the South's oldest plantations with tram rides and beautiful gardens.
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Indie Music Night at LO-Fi Brewing
7-10 p.m. — LO-Fi Brewing — Tickets available — Enjoy a vibrant night filled with indie music and local talent.
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Pokemon Perler Beads Workshop
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — Create your own pixelated Pokémon art using colorful perler beads in a fun, hands-on activity.
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4th of July Fireworks and Festival
11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Mount Pleasant / Charleston KOA Holiday — Free entry — Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and festivities lasting all weekend long.
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Bikini Trill Live
6-7:30 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — $15 General Admission — Experience a vibrant surf-pop trio from Los Angeles with captivating live performances.
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Yoga Session at North Charleston Library
1-2 p.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — Relax and rejuvenate with a community yoga session every Saturday in July.
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Whipper Barony Community Garden Volunteer Day
5-7 p.m. — Whipper Barony Park — Free entry — Make a difference in your community by volunteering at the local garden.
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Charleston Truck Driving Recruiting Event
11 AM – 4 PM — Tanger Outlets Charleston — Free entry — Explore truck driving opportunities and chat with knowledgeable recruiters.
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Karaoke Night at Stones Throw Tavern
7:30-11 p.m. — Stones Throw Tavern — Free entry — Sing your heart out at a lively karaoke night with great food and drinks.
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