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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Carolina has a housing crisis as fast population growth leaves few affordable homes. In Charleston, Mayor Cogswell presented a 3,500-unit housing plan on Aug. 21 that was estimated to cost $800 million by 2031—home prices in the area nearly doubled in a decade. Charleston City Paper
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Charleston has extended free storm parking at 99 West Edge Garage and Charleston Tech Center Garage until 9 a.m. today due to ongoing heavy rain and flooding concerns. Multiple roads are closed and further closures are expected as higher tides worsen flooding — residents are urged to stay home and avoid non-essential travel. City of Charleston
- ➤ Drivers traveling along North Maple Street will face nightly road closures beginning Monday, Aug. 25 as Blythe Development LLC in partnership with the town of Summerville works on the roadway extension project. The closures will run from 7 p.m.—6 a.m. with detour routes via Old Dairy Road, Hodge Road, and Deming Way until work is completed in 2025. The Post and Courier
SHOP NEWS
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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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International Fly Fishing Film Festival
7:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Music Hall — Resale tickets available — Dive into a reel of thrilling fly fishing adventures on the big screen.
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