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Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Mount Pleasant. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Village Library, after its reopening in October 2023, has successfully engaged nearly 2,000 patrons across 114 programs, and has been a hub for reading and educational activities in the community.  Moultrie News
  • Michael Mayzck, a long-serving Public Service Crew Leader in Mount Pleasant, was honored with the Longevity Award for over two decades of committed service and post-hurricane cleanup efforts.  Moultrie News
  • Blue Christmas services in several Lowcountry churches provide a supportive space for individuals mourning or facing challenges during the holiday season.  The Post and Courier
  • News 2 and the U.S. Marines host a final toy drive blitz in Mount Pleasant to ensure every Lowcountry child receives a Christmas present, featuring live music and special guests.  WCBD

CRIME NEWS

  • Katherine Duska, a former accounting executive, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for redirecting $265,000 from employer payments to herself over six years.  The Post and Courier

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Boeing will lay off 67 employees in South Carolina by February 2025 as part of a broader plan to reduce its workforce by 10%, even as it plans to expand operations in the region.  WCBD
  • Gasoline prices in South Carolina have increased slightly to an average of $2.72 per gallon over the past week, while the national diesel average decreased.  WCIV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to fund private school scholarships with lottery revenue, sparking discussions on its impact on public school funding.  WCIV

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Medical University of South Carolina installed a cutting-edge upright MRI machine, funded by a campaign initiated by Sydney Severance, a patient with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients requiring specialized imaging.  Moultrie News
  • In South Carolina, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates for the Medicaid expansion to provide healthcare to approximately 350,000 uninsured residents, highlighting the potential for early cancer detection and economic benefits through job creation.  WCIV

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