Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of August.
Good morning, Mount Pleasant.
📰 Economy
South Carolina’s tax-free weekend started Friday and runs through Sunday at local outlets, letting families shop for school supplies tax free.
Some parents, however, noted that their children had already returned to class — delaying their back-to-school shopping.
🎓 Education
Charleston County School District announced on Saturday, Aug.
8 that it is investing over $3 million to boost special education by hiring more than 40 staff and launching the Thrive Program (in partnership with MUSC) at Liberty Hill Academy as classes resume on Aug. 11.
Trident Technical College helped over 400 students complete enrollment steps and financial aid tasks at its Ready, Set, Register! event on July 30 across TTC campuses, easing the start of fall classes.
Faculty provided hands-on support and connected students to local employers + support services.
🏛️ Government
SCDOT has upgraded more than 700 crosswalks since 2019 to improve pedestrian safety in the tri-county area with high-visibility markings and countdown timers at intersections including Otranto Road and Rivers Avenue in North Charleston.
Local officials believe the measures will help people get to work+ stores+ parks safely.
🏈 Sports
The Charleston RiverDogs won 2-1 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Thursday night at Joseph P.
Riley, Jr. Park. Brody Donay hit a 110 mph blast in the second inning and Taitn Gray drove in a go-ahead run in the eighth — boosting their record to 58-46 overall.
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