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Second graders at Chicora Elementary received new bikes and helmets as part of a partnership between Wish for Wheels and Nakupuna, with volunteers building the bikes (to surprise the students) so they could ride around school grounds.

A North Charleston resident raised over $24K on a GoFundMe to build tiny container homes and secure land for 50 to 70 stray cats near an industrial park.

Heather Perez plans to relocate the cats before winter to provide them with a safer, permanent home.

Commercial real estate activity is strong across the state with deals ranging from an industrial sale at 1647 King Street Extension in Charleston + a 2,800 sqft lease at 7123 Cross County Road in North Charleston.

This weekly update highlights transactions in office, retail and industrial spaces.

The South Carolina Stingrays announced today that Aidan Hreschuk, Josh Prokop, and Ryan Sandelin will attend Hershey Bears Training Camp while Luke Prokop trains with the Bakersfield Condors ahead of Opening Night on Saturday, Oct.

17 at North Charleston Coliseum (presented by MUSC Health).

Tomorrow at noon, Jenkins Youth + Family Village in North Charleston will host a luncheon honoring Priscilla McLeod Robinson and Dr. Marguerite Archie-Hudson, two local leaders recognized as Living Legends for their longstanding contributions to the Lowcountry.

MUSC Health in Charleston received about $4.2 million funding to expand telehealth access for rural and underserved communities, with funds directed through the Telehealth Centers of Excellence (program) to develop new care options.

Charleston Digital’s AI Academy at the Charleston Learning Center has received a $30,000 grant from Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation to fund free AI workshops, certificate courses, and meetups for Tri-county residents over one year.

The grant will boost local workforce training and support community tech skills.

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is seeking local input to update its plan to manage and protect the Ashley River.

Residents are invited to complete an online survey on water quality, stormwater runoff, and development as the plan takes about a year to develop.