Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of August.
Good morning, North Charleston.
🏘️ Community
A Lowcountry towing company launched a program offering free rides home and tows for impaired drivers.
The service honors Folly Beach newlywed Samantha Miller and will be available through yearend for residents in Charleston and Berkeley counties.
🌲 Environment
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed major boundary expansions to four national wildlife refuges in the Lowcountry — a move expected to increase habitat protections.
The proposal will undergo public review soon and could reshape local conservation efforts.
🏛️ Government
The Charleston Housing Authority and Atlanta-based developer Integral signed an agreement this week to redevelop Cooper River Courts and Meeting Street Manor in Charleston + build 1,545 mixed-income homes to advance Mayor Cogswell’s Project 3500, which aims to create 3,500 affordable homes by 2032. Construction timing remains undecided.
🏈 Sports
High school football teams are adjusting game times amid oppressive heat and humidity.
For safety, Friday night's Holy War matchup between Porter-Gaud and Bishop England in Charleston was delayed from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (water breaks are scheduled each quarter).
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