Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
Galeana Automotive Group announced it will open its new Jeep/Chrysler dealership in Mount Pleasant following the sale of its Columbia location — where it served customers for 35 years — and the family-owned group plans to add more brands soon with newly purchased adjacent land.
On Monday in downtown Charleston, three women were nearly abducted and police arrested 31-year-old Willie Sturges—he faces three counts of kidnapping and one count of assault and battery.
Hanahan Middle School was named a News 2 Cool School for its fun, engaging classes — including a pre-engineering course, Spanish, and an award-winning jazz band — and its inclusive special education program that brings students together while the campus is under renovation in temporary villas. The school also earned the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Coolest School title by raising over $3,000 to support its Unified Program.
The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is testing a new 1-3-2-3 schedule—designed to give firefighters more days off and reduce long commutes—that will see them work a 24-hour shift followed by three days off, then a 48-hour stretch with three more days off, and at the end of the trial period they will vote on whether to adopt the change permanently.
A new study revealed that patients who have surgery on Friday face higher risks of complications and readmission than those who have surgery on Monday because more senior surgeons work earlier in the week—fewer staff and delayed tests during the weekend may also play a role.
Next Stop Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Hobcaw Brewing Company — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughs with top stand-up comedians in a local venue.
Bottom Fishing Basics Seminar
6-7 p.m. — Haddrell's Point Fin to Feather — Free entry — Dive into bottom fishing techniques for a chance to catch delicious species from the sea.
Hibachi Cooking Class
5-7 p.m. — Two Blokes Brewing — Price information not provided — Learn hibachi skills while enjoying delicious dishes in a community-focused atmosphere.
Charleston Cougars vs. Georgia Southern Eagles Baseball
11:30 p.m. — Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum — Check your schedule and catch a thrilling college baseball matchup under the stars.
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