Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
Moncks Corner mail carrier Lyssa Fincher Cameron found a misaddressed handwritten note and reached out to the community to reconnect best friends by posting in the Blackstone neighborhood and on Facebook—over 100 locals replied to help deliver the cherished message.
The warm act celebrated her 12 years of dedicated service and boosted community trust in the Postal Service.
A truck plowed through Barrelli Barber shop in Mount Pleasant, pushing equipment 30 feet back and causing serious storefront damage, and owner Peter Evans said the business is rebuilding to reopen by next weekend for back-to-school haircuts+ police cited the driver for driving under suspension while he sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Officer Michael Lewis — who shot a suspect at Walmart on Rivers Avenue in mid-July during a fraud chase when the suspect allegedly pulled a gun — remains on administrative leave while SLED investigates the shooting.
Charleston County School District named Dr. Abigail D.
Woods as the new Executive Director of Expanded Learning yesterday. She will oversee before-school, after-school and summer programs to boost student outcomes and close achievement gaps—ensuring extended learning aligns with district goals.
The Charleston RiverDogs are set to host Rainbows Pride Night on July 30 at 7:05 p.m. at Joseph P.
Riley, Jr. Park—team members will wear throwback jerseys while a pre-game ceremony honors two new Pride award winners and an online auction of the jerseys will benefit Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital; a Wednesday promotion adds $5 loaded value to each ticket.
Art Walk Downtown Charleston
5-8 p.m. — Charleston Artist Guild — Free entry — Explore local galleries with art, wine, and great conversation in a casual setting.
Next Stop Comedy
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Hobcaw Brewing Company — Check website for pricing — A brand new line-up of top comedians performing live in Mount Pleasant.
For Sale Custom Home Built by Cline Homes
5 BR, 4.5 BA home in beautiful Andover in Park West. Near schools, shops, restaurants, rec amenities and medical offices/hospital.
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