Good morning, North Charleston.

Joe Rice (co-founder of Motley Rice) died unexpectedly Thursday, leaving behind a legacy of significant legal achievements and local mentorship.

His work in major litigation for tobacco, asbestos, and opioid cases shaped the region’s advocacy and legal landscape.

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Two Blokes Brewing launched its Cannon Street taproom on Aug. 11 at 114 Cannon St—this renovated 19th-century space offers rotating seasonal beers, local bites and Funky Friday events, with a patio set to open later this fall.

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Little Feat will deliver its final farewell stop on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Charleston Music Hall, where doors open at 6 p.m.—the band will vary its setlist each night to honor its storied legacy.

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CCSD is piloting a Lightspeed Systems Parent Portal that lets families track student activity on school-issued devices at home and in class, with full rollout planned for early 2027 in local schools.

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Charleston Waterkeeper’s 13-year Swim Alert program recorded some of its lowest bacteria levels so far due to drought keeping stormwater runoff low.

Experts warn that a heavy rain will push built-up pollutants into local waterways (first flush) and may sharply raise contamination.

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Residents in North Charleston expressed concern over Dominion Energy’s plan to acquire additional land for the Church Creek transmission project (neighbors worry about potential environmental impacts) and Dominion says it will follow all regulatory procedures as the project moves forward.

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Over $7M was approved by the county finance committee for renovating the Main Library.

The branch closed last month for a two-year update that will include flexible spaces (with separate floors for youth and adults) and enhanced tech areas for community use.

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A raccoon near Swan Avenue and Swallow Drive tested positive for rabies on Sept. 1 after it was submitted for testing on Aug. 31, and no human exposures were reported while one dog was quarantined under the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

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Charleston County Parks partners with Parrot Surf and Skate to host Parrot’s Holy City Skate Jam at SK8 Charleston on Sept. 26 at 10 a.m., featuring multiple divisions with cash prizes, live music, and food vendors; if rain cancels the event, it will be moved to Oct. 3.

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