Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
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🏘️ Community
Mount Pleasant unveiled an official Instagram account, @mountpleasantgov, to enhance community engagement and ensure residents are informed about town projects and news.
The Lowcountry offers a range of events in January from food festivals to concerts, providing diverse entertainment options for locals and visitors alike.
Rutledge Cab Co., co-owned by actor Bill Murray, donates its $20,000 leftover food inventory to East Cooper Meals on Wheels after closing.
Lydia Kalivas was featured as this week's Mini Meteorologist, encouraging others to nominate enthusiastic youngsters interested in weather.
🚧 Accidents
A wrong-way collision on Highway 17 near Sampson Road resulted in injuries to multiple individuals, with both drivers hospitalized for minor to moderate injuries.
🚨 Crime
Mount Pleasant police arrested a 28-year-old man for DUI after finding him in a car off the road, resulting in a 0.21 percent blood alcohol score.
Charleston County faces a lawsuit for alleged medical care inadequacies at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center, leading to a pre-trial detainee's death, with further litigation aiming to hold various parties accountable.
🎭 Culture
The Lowcountry Antique Military and Americana Show in Mount Pleasant showcases over 200 displays of historical artifacts ranging from the Revolutionary War to World War II, offering free appraisals for attendees.
🎓 Education
Cadet Devin Parker overcomes homelessness and personal challenges to earn a pilot's certification and a full scholarship to The Citadel, embodying resilience and ambition.
Over 250 students at R.B.
Stall High School are exploring aviation through the JROTC program and the Lowcountry Aerospace Academy, guided by retired Lieutenant Colonel Lonnie Ford.
🎉 Mount Pleasant Events
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Sweetgrass Weaving Workshop with Henrietta Snype
This hands-on workshop at Drayton Hall offers participants a unique opportunity to learn about the historical significance of sweetgrass weaving from renowned artisan Henrietta Snype.
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world's largest oyster festival featuring oyster shucking contests, live music, and various culinary offerings at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens.
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