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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ East Cooper and Charleston Habitat for Humanity groups will merge later this month to form one bigger organization that will build ten homes a year and expand its Critical Home Repair program to serve East Cooper—leaders said the union will help families from North Charleston—West Ashley—Downtown Charleston—Mount Pleasant to McClellanville. My TV Charleston
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An off-duty North Charleston police officer, Michael Lewis, working security at a Walmart on Rivers Avenue shot David Juan Bryant on July 14 after Bryant pointed his handgun at him during a return fraud incident—state and local investigators found no proof of criminal wrongdoing and Bryant remains in custody for firearm charges. The Post and Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston Literary Festival will run Nov. 7–16 at the historic Dock Street Theatre with over 70 writers and speakers including CNN anchor Jake Tapper, Southern Charm star Patricia Altschul, Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham, Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben. Pre-festival talks are set for Sept. 20 at The Riviera and Oct. 21 at Charleston Gaillard Center, and ticket sales have begun. The Post and Courier
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After heavy rain, tests by Charleston Waterkeeper showed dangerous bacteria levels in local waterways today, with spots like Filbin Creek, Ellis Creek and Shem Creek far above safe limits. The group, which has monitored these waters for over a decade, calls for more investment in stormwater infrastructure—experts say higher rainfall in the future could worsen contamination. Charleston City Paper
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Charleston is working with Kimley-Horn to study turning Coming St.—Ashley Ave.—and Rutledge Ave. into two-way streets to improve traffic safety amid residents' long-standing concerns. If the consultants find the change feasible, a second public meeting will be scheduled to gather more feedback before the decision is presented to the city council. ABC 4 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MUSC received $7M in grants from the Duke Endowment to improve maternal health, expand care access for uninsured and Medicaid women, and develop South Carolina’s healthcare workforce. Charleston Regional Business Journal
- ➤ MUSC broke ground yesterday on a $325 million medical complex in Nexton that will expand healthcare access for residents in Berkeley and Dorchester counties — the project will include a 70-bed hospital and a 30,000-square-foot cancer center connected to Hollings Cancer Center, with the cancer center opening by summer and the hospital by fall. Count On 2
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Black Jacket Symphony Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Music Hall — Check for ticket costs — Experience classic albums like never before with amazing recreations by top musicians.
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Whipper Barony Community Garden Volunteer Event
5-7 p.m. — Whipper Barony Park — Free entry — Help maintain the community garden and beautify North Charleston one month at a time.
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Leadership Insights with Timothy Rogers
12:15–1:30 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport — Free entry — Explore community-driven leadership with Timothy Rogers, Managing Director of Charleston Stage.
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STEM Makerspace Studio
2-4 p.m. — Dorchester County Library - North Charleston Branch — Free entry — Explore and create with high tech to low tech tools in a collaborative workspace.
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Kenny G Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Charleston Music Hall — Ticket prices starting at $99 — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz with the legendary Kenny G.
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Say Anything Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Music Farm — Tickets available — Experience the iconic sound of Say Anything live in Charleston.
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Cosmic Supreme Tour featuring John Mark McMillan
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Riviera Theater — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy an enchanting night with live music and engaging performances by John Mark McMillan and Citizens.
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The Runarounds Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — $15 adv / $20 DOS — Enjoy a rocking evening with The Runarounds under the stars at the Deck Stage.
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MELT Mural Festival
Time TBD — 2025 Reynolds Ave, North Charleston, SC — Free entry — Celebrate Charleston's vibrant street art and heritage at the city's first annual Mural Festival.
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Allen Stone Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Music Farm — $57-$139 — Experience an evening of soulful music with Allen Stone at Charleston's Music Farm.
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