Charleston
Morning News
Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City of Charleston has opened many cooling centers—ranging from community centers to public libraries and recreational complexes—to help residents manage the sweltering heat, with details available on the City’s interactive Cooling Facilities map. ABC 4 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station around 5 a.m. Saturday as local residents shared photos of the Falcon 9 lift-off — a second batch of 24 satellites will launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base shortly before midnight. This launch adds to growing efforts to expand satellite coverage. Count On 2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, NCPD responded to a shooting at the 3300 block of Florida Avenue in North Charleston where a man sustained gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital+ no arrests have been made as investigators continue looking into the incident. ABC 4 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 21st annual Sweetgrass Festival teaches local traditions and fosters culture in Charleston — organizers plan to engage community members in celebrating heritage. Additional details on activities will be shared as the event unfolds. Live 5 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Citadel football players received haircuts on July 26th at the school barber to donate hair for Locks for Love—a charity that helps kids who lost hair from cancer treatment. The Post and Courier
- ➤ A women's surf competition will return to Folly Beach this weekend—surfers are set to compete at the event. Live 5 News
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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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A Fireside Reckoning
7:30-10 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — $15-$17 — Celebrate The Dead’s classic 'Reckoning' LP with a night of original music and acoustic tributes.
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Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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