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Friday, August 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local shelter Dorchester Paws is hosting adoption fee specials this week to help clear overcrowded kennels with nearly 400 animals available for adoption at a cost of $50 that covers vaccinations, microchipping and spaying and neutering services. Those who cannot adopt are invited to volunteer, donate or offer doggie dates while sponsors support the effort. Count On 2
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Louis Cooper, 28, was arrested Tuesday evening in North Charleston for driving a stolen vehicle and possessing a stolen firearm—cameras spotted the car on Dorchester Road near Admiral Drive before police found it in a parking lot. ABC 4 News
- ➤ On Jan 29, a Berkeley County deputy fatally shot Nathan Johnson near Slow Hand Lane and Whitesville Road in a residential area — cameras including those from On Patrol: Live did not capture the incident and a SLED report found insufficient evidence to charge the officer. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pre-sale tickets for the 2026 Charleston Wine + Food Festival’s Culinary Village became available on Aug. 21 and will remain so until Sept. 1 at 11:59 p.m. at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium—visitors can select a new GA ticket that offers early access, a VIP lounge, and added perks, with General Admission starting at $185 and a special Locals Day on Mar. 8. Count On 2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Carolina Department of Transportation + Georgia DOT began an $825M project to widen I-95 and build a new Savannah River bridge by 2030, which will ease traffic and boost safety in the Lowcountry. Charleston Regional Business Journal
- ➤ South Carolina’s Department of Transportation worked to ease traffic congestion as growth from the Port of Charleston and aging roads added strain, and a special legislative committee met on August 20 to review modernizing plans. Secretary Justin Powell said projects include widening Interstates and rebuilding the I-526 corridor—while the committee will explore new funding options without a gas tax hike. South Carolina ETV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charleston artist Marcus Cripps made history when his design was chosen as both the People’s Choice winner and the official poster for the 2026 Cooper River Bridge Run. The poster—featuring a sunset, Palmetto trees, a heron, and the Ravenel Bridge—captures the essence of the city while race registration remains open with cost increases after Aug. 31. My TV Charleston
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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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SC Works Charleston: Info Sessions
9–10 a.m. — SC Works Charleston — Free entry — Explore job opportunities and resources available in the local area.
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