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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two Daniel Island brothers raised $2,360.71 with a lemonade stand at Smythe Lake to support the Renee Smajstrla Memorial Fund honoring a relative who died in the July 4th Texas floods. Their parents said the successful effort shows the boys' empathy—an encouraging sign for more community support in the future. The Daniel Island News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crewdogs, a Charleston startup, offers short-term rental stays for military members, veterans and their families at prices about 20% lower than on other sites. The company donates part of its earnings to veteran charities and aims to list homes near every military base nationwide—helping make travel more affordable for those who serve. Charleston Regional Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charleston Police are seeking three suspects who allegedly broke the storage shed at Philip Simmons High School, stole spray paint and vandalized the campus with racially offensive graffiti on July 26 (including a swastika and a penis image on a school bus). ABC 4 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Minnie 'Gracie' Gadson, a 78-year-old singer from St. Helena Island, preserves ancestral Gullah spirituals by performing in historic praise houses — a practice rooted in the traditions of enslaved ancestors — and works with fellow elders to keep this cultural legacy alive. ABC 4 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston County School District said schools will start fully staffed today—meaning all teaching and support roles are filled—and officials expect full instruction for students this school year. Live 5 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for municipal races in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Hollywood have begun filing to run in the November 4 election as the filing period runs from August 4 until August 18 at noon — key contests include city council seats, a commissioner of public works role in Charleston, and mayoral and council races in Mount Pleasant and Hollywood. Some candidates have already filed while others must meet residency requirements and pay filing fees to complete their applications. Count On 2
- ➤ On Aug. 6th, Shannon Verastequi was named Charleston’s first female postmaster during a historic ceremony at the Post Office — marking a new era in postal services. With more than 20 years of experience, she will work to improve the work environment for her employees. ABC 4 News
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Gentle Yoga at the Library
11 AM — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — Accessible yoga for all fitness levels, encouraging participants to bring their own mats.
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Adoption Event at Top Dawg Tavern
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Top Dawg Tavern — Free entry — Meet adoptable dogs and experience a fun family day at a local tavern.
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Hops & Horsepower
5-9 p.m. — Tideland Brewing — Free entry — Where cold brews meet hot rides and the best of both worlds collide.
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Charleston Southern Transfer Donut Day
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Charleston Southern University — Free entry — Enjoy delicious donuts while ensuring you meet important transfer deadlines.
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SC Works Charleston Info Session
9-10 a.m. — SC Works Charleston — Free entry — Discover job opportunities and resources available at SC Works Charleston.
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Music & Movement Storytime
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — Enjoy a high-energy storytime filled with dancing, singing, and fun for young children.
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Clay Johnson and the Hard Promises Live
6-7:30 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — $10 admission — Experience Americana rock with Clay Johnson & The Hard Promises under the stars.
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Indie Music Night at LO-Fi Brewing
7-11:30 p.m. — LO-Fi Brewing — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy an eclectic blend of sounds with MARALUSO, LILLY HARTLE & CO., and THE FIORI.
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Golden Guns Concert in North Charleston
9 p.m. — Titanic Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying vibe of regional music at one of the year's most anticipated concerts.
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Natalie Brooke Live in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — $12 General Admission — Experience an electrifying performance blending funk and rock with Natalie Brooke and Tand.
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