Charleston
Morning News
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eligible Tri-County residents will receive utility bill assistance at an upcoming event—official details on the time and location are pending. Live 5 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 26, three people broke into Philip Simmons High School's maintenance building and took orange spray paint to deface a school bus with a swastika and other offensive images—police said the act did not meet hate crime rules, cleanup was finished, and no arrests have been made. The Daniel Island News
- ➤ Marleny Fernandez, a 44-year-old woman, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with burglary, vehicle break-in, arson, and grand larceny for a mid-August crime spree that set several cars and trash on fire across Charleston—police have set her bond at $200,000 with additional charges expected. My TV Charleston
- ➤ A Hollywood man was sentenced last week to 33 years after being found guilty of murdering his cousin at Pinecrest Greene apartments in West Ashley on October 30 — detectives used surveillance footage and a confession to connect him to the armed robbery and killing. ABC 4 News
- ➤ North Charleston police arrested 25-year-old Anisah Brown on Tuesday afternoon after detecting a strong smell of marijuana and approaching an idling vehicle near the EconoLodge on Northside Drive, where a search uncovered a backpack with over 39 grams of methamphetamine, 37 grams of fentanyl, cocaine, Xanax, marijuana and two stolen firearms. Count On 2
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 120-foot former US Navy torpedo vessel that had sat abandoned near a private dock on Bohicket Creek for over two years was removed Tuesday by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (in partnership with Stevens Towing) to protect sensitive coastal habitats. The vessel had leaked hazardous oil and its owner was arrested, marking a key step in cleaning up the area. ABC 4 News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Rising insurance costs in the Lowcountry have led experts to advise Charleston homeowners to secure separate flood insurance and make targeted home repairs to reduce storm risks—homeowners already pay about 60% more than the national average. My TV Charleston
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Ports Authority received the final $21.28M from the government to finish the $580M Charleston Harbor Deepening Project, which made the harbor 52 feet deep and will let larger container ships dock. State and federal leaders worked together on the project—ensuring Charleston stays competitive. Charleston Regional Business Journal
- ➤ Christopher Way was named Charleston County EMS chief on Wednesday and will take office Friday—he served as fire chief in northern Idaho since May 2020 and plans to work closely with the community as he leads emergency services. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter at 16 and is relocating to Charleston with his wife, an emergency room nurse. ABC 4 News
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6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area — $10 off first 20 tickets with promo code Early — Unwind and express creativity while connecting with others in a fun, laid-back setting.
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Wildsound, The Polar In Between, Social Void Live
8-11:30 p.m. — LO-Fi Brewing — Refunds available until a week prior — Experience a night of captivating pop and rock performances in a lively brewery setting.
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Open Mic Comedy Night
7:30-8 p.m. — Wit’s End Comedy Lounge — $5 cover — An entertaining night of laughs where both new and seasoned comedians share their 5-minute acts.
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SC Works Charleston: Info Session
9-10 a.m. — SC Works Charleston — Free entry — Discover employment resources and opportunities in the Charleston area.
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Field Trip to Low Country Case and Millwork
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Low Country Case and Millwork — Lunch provided — Learn about innovative millwork practices from CEO David Stasiukaitis and tour their facility.
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PUBLIK EDUCATION TRIVIA
6-8 p.m. — LO-Fi Brewing — Free entry — Test your knowledge with general trivia in a fun and relaxed setting.
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Wade Bowen Concert
8-10 p.m. — Music Farm — Tickets available — Experience Texas country music with Wade Bowen at this lively Charleston venue.
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Interstellar Echoes Tribute Concert
9 PM — The Charleston Pour House — $20 General Admission — Experience an authentic Pink Floyd tribute with stunning visuals and captivating performances.
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Charleston Jazz Jam Session
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Charleston Jazz Academy — Free entry — A welcoming monthly jam for musicians of all ages to collaborate and celebrate jazz.
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Blink 182 Concert
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Credit One Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy vibe of one of the biggest rock bands of the 21st century.
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