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Saturday, July 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The owners of Barrelli Barber in Mount Pleasant are rebuilding their shop after a truck crashed through its storefront—police cited the driver for driving under suspension—and have moved staff and customers to three nearby locations while planning to reopen in time for back-to-school haircuts. My TV Charleston
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist died after being struck by a Chevrolet sedan on Dorchester Road near Sawmill Court at around 11 p.m. Thursday night, and the driver was not injured while the highway patrol investigated the crash. Count On 2
- ➤ Emergency crews have responded to a hazardous material spill on Highway 52 in St. Stephen — a container emitting acid fumes has drawn teams from North Berkeley Fire Department, Berkeley County Emergency Management and EMS, Goose Creek City Fire Department, and the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. ABC 4 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ State law enforcement officials charged Dorchester County man Davis Juan Bryant with a weapons violation after he pointed his 9mm handgun at a North Charleston officer during an officer-involved shooting at a Walmart on July 14—surveillance cameras captured the incident and Bryant faces charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and for pointing a firearm at a person. Count On 2
- ➤ A North Carolina man accused of murdering his wife was arrested in Georgetown County when a deputy stopped his car on U.S. Highway 17 near Vanderbilt Boulevard on July 24 at 9:30 p.m.—he is held for North Carolina authorities. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Angel Oak Preserve in Charleston was named to the Old-Growth Forest Network — the first local site to earn this honor — which shows its cultural and ecological importance. The 44-acre preserve will start development in 2026 with Lowcountry Land Trust, the City of Charleston and local partners. Charleston Regional Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved $200M in new funding that brings total bridge program funding to $439M for repairing, preserving and replacing aging bridges statewide. The program has 416 projects in progress and will add 114 more as part of a 10-year plan—targeting 530 bridges. Charleston Regional Business Journal
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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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Sensory Playtime for Kids
11-11:30 a.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — Engage in hands-on playtime to enhance social, science, and motor skills for children 5 and under.
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