Charleston
Morning News
Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ North Charleston police arrested 31-year-old Joshua Richards on Wednesday for shooting a man several times at Legends Apartments on Dorchester Road on July 13—officers applied a tourniquet to the victim’s leg wound before taking him to a nearby hospital. Count On 2
- ➤ On Tuesday, a federal grand jury in the Midlands indicted two California brothers on drug charges after authorities seized 156 pounds of fentanyl worth $1.7 million—found during two coordinated traffic stops on July 1—that could lead to life in prison. Charleston City Paper
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ College of Charleston is building a new dormitory at 106 Coming Street—a site once used as the YWCA where civil rights leaders met and thought to hold a historic burial ground from the 1700s. The college will hold a community meeting on August 4th at 6 p.m. to share project plans and address local concerns. Count On 2
- ➤ Charleston County Schools have fully staffed all classrooms for the upcoming school year by hiring over 400 new teachers & better salaries have helped attract new educators and keep current ones, according to Superintendent Anita Huggins. The district will also expand support for 14 elementary schools with a $4 million boost for its Elevation Schools Initiative and will use a 90-day review to guide future improvements. ABC 4 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forty-five-year-old Aaron Tobias Polkey returned to Charleston last year after working for nine years in Washington, D.C. to lead the Palmetto Project and has held statewide listening sessions as he announced his run for the peninsular 4th district seat on City Council on July 24—seeking new ideas to boost inclusivity and address future challenges such as potential cuts to federal health coverage. Charleston City Paper
- ➤ The City of Charleston announced two major recreation projects today as part of its Parks & Recreation Master Plan funded by a $70 million bond approved in 2023; one project will rebuild the WL Stephens Recreation Center in West Ashley with new facilities including an indoor pool, therapy pool, community room, playground and sports courts, while the other will build a 50,000 square foot complex on Johns Island with an indoor pool, gym and fitness areas. The design phase was approved last week and, with contracts set for review in August and construction to begin next summer for an 18‑month timeline, public input sessions will start this fall — ensuring local priorities are addressed —. City of Charleston
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Introduction to Digital Photography
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center — Check event page for pricing — Learn essential skills in digital photography and Adobe Lightroom Classic to elevate your craft.
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Mumford and Sons Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Credit One Stadium — Ticket information available — Indie giants Mumford & Sons return with their first album in seven years, Rushmere, for a celebratory tour.
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PKD at the Park
Join us for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship with your kidney community! Hosted by the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation and MUSC Centers of Excellence, our goal is to provide education and create connections for PKD patients and families in the Charleston area.
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South Carolina Teachers Appreciation Day
11 AM - 2 PM — Middleton Place — Free entry for teachers — Teachers enjoy hands-on activities like indigo dyeing and candle making in a historic setting.
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90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
9:30-11 a.m. — Charleston City Market — Ticket required — Explore Charleston's historic landmarks and enjoy views of Fort Sumter on a guided tour.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
7:30-8 p.m. — Wit’s End Comedy Lounge — Free entry — Showcase your humor or enjoy the laughs at this lively comedy night.
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Summer Candle-Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Tideland Brewing — $41 + fees — Get creative while making two custom soy candles in a relaxed brewery environment.
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Weekend Jam Camp
Learn to jam with others — Fri, Aug 1 – Sun, Aug 3 — Fox Music House Inc. — Registration required — Experience hands-on bluegrass instruction and join a supportive music community.
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Southbound 17 Concert
2-8 p.m. — Firefly Distillery — Free entry — Enjoy the harmony-driven tunes of Lowcountry duo Southbound 17 at a local favorite distillery.
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Trivia and Food Trucks at Snafu Brewing Company
2-4 p.m. — Snafu Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a fun trivia challenge with food trucks and local craft beers in a lively atmosphere.
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90-Minute Charleston City Sightseeing Bus Tour
9:30-11 a.m. — Charleston City Market — Book your tickets — Explore historic Charleston with guided insights and beautiful landmarks.
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