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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Officials have announced that the road where a hit-and-run killed college students will see changes soon to improve safety. Live 5 News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ike Bullard, 81 years old, teaches gym classes at Gregg Middle School and coaches grade nine football at Summerville High School—he has taught about 44,000 students during his long career and follows a multi-generational tradition of teaching. ABC 4 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A road safety project in Charleston that began after a hit-and-run incident in 2024 killed two college students nears its end—officials say improved traffic features will soon enhance safety. Live 5 News
- ➤ South Carolina Department of Transportation closed the two outside lanes on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard — Cosgrove Avenue at 9 p.m. Friday for deck repairs on the North Bridge over the Ashley River. Drivers should use alternative routes as repairs will continue until Sunday afternoon. Count On 2
- ➤ South Carolina began enforcing the new Hands-Free SC law on September 1, 2025 — the law bans drivers from holding or supporting any device to reduce distractions. During the six-month grace period officers issue warnings while future violations will incur a $100 ticket on the first offense and a $200 fine with two license points. Count On 2
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MUSC broke ground on the $130M Nexton Medical Center in Berkeley County — a project that will include a 70-bed hospital offering general medicine, surgery, orthopedics, women’s health, and cardiology as well as a 30,000-square-foot outpatient cancer facility set to open in summer. The hospital will open in spring to serve the growing Nexton community and the broader Tri-County region. Charleston Regional Business Journal
- ➤ MUSC Health and Tidelands Health received board approvals to expand their partnership as the Medical University Hospital Authority will acquire a majority interest in Tidelands Health—final closing is set for fall and local staff will remain in place while new emergency and urgent care centers are planned. My TV Charleston
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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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K CAMP Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Music Farm — Tickets from $54 — Catch K CAMP in a vibrant evening of hip-hop at Music Farm.
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