Charleston
Morning News
Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Charleston Animal Society is offering free adoption for dogs over one year old so local families can find a new pet without a fee. Live 5 News
- ➤ Charleston community members with the Charleston Community Service Organization will picket outside Elbit System’s America facility in Ladson today to protest a recent Supreme Court ruling that lets agents use roving patrol tactics—raising concerns over potential racial profiling. ABC 4 News
- ➤ The North Charleston community will host an event at Park Circle Playground this week to celebrate inclusion and disability awareness—organizers say the gathering will showcase local efforts to support diverse abilities. Live 5 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Charleston’s Commercial Club opened on Sept. 27 to bring together local business professionals in a shared space—fostering informal ideas and partnerships that helped shape local commerce. The building later became a hotel, was demolished after Hurricane Hugo, and today its site hosts a park and the county treasurer’s office. The Post and Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eastern glass lizards, often mistaken for snakes on Charleston’s barrier islands and trails, move with a jerky motion and have eyelids and external ear openings—features that help locals tell them apart from true snakes. The Post and Courier
- ➤ 36 years ago, Hurricane Hugo struck Sullivan's Island—bringing winds of 140 mph and a 12-foot storm surge that caused widespread damage and 35 deaths—and emergency officials warn that a storm of similar strength could happen again. ABC 4 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Charleston is working to cut flooding after nine weeks of heavy rain, noting 211 road closures (211) and 57 flooded vehicle responses as it surveys affected neighborhoods and plans improvement projects. City officials are talking with Rosemont residents about using rain gardens and are asking locals to share flood damage photos via the TIDEeye app. ABC 4 News
- ➤ An attorney for a former Charleston County judge filed a motion for bond today in court—legal proceedings are expected to continue as the case unfolds. Live 5 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Animal rights groups and some Congress members are calling for an end to federal funding for animal research that tests new medicines while warning that changes could hurt jobs and delay cures—South Carolina labs in Yemassee and Monkey Island are among those affected. The Post and Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charleston Battery beat El Paso Locomotive FC 2-0 on September 20 with Cal Jennings and MD Myers scoring to secure a top-four finish and home playoff game—clinching a spot in the postseason. The team will play an away match on Sept. 27 and then host a conference quarterfinal at Patriots Point in November—drawing strong local support. ABC 4 News
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Tolkien Themed Trivia Night
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Freehouse Brewery — Free entry — Put your knowledge of Middle Earth to the test and enjoy costume fun with special prizes for top teams.
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Deafheaven Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — Music Farm — Tickets from $49 — Experience a night of heavy and atmospheric music with Deafheaven in Charleston.
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Isaac Hadden Live Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — The Charleston Pour House — $15 General Admission — Experience genre-smashing guitar and high-energy jams with Isaac Hadden and special guests.
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Between The Buried And Me with Hail The Sun
6-9:30 p.m. — Music Farm — $54-$122 — Experience a night of progressive metal with Between The Buried And Me and Hail The Sun in Charleston.
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IncredibleCon
10 AM – 6 PM — Charleston Area Convention Center — Event cost not specified — Experience two days of anime excitement with stars from your favorite shows and films.
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Charleston Jazz Jam Session
5-6:30 p.m. — Charleston Jazz Academy — Free entry — A monthly opportunity for all musicians to blend, share, and enjoy jazz in a supportive environment.
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Bridge City Sinners Concert
6:00 – 8:30 PM — Music Farm — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a blend of prohibition era jazz and Appalachian death folk from the Bridge City Sinners.
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