Good morning, North Charleston.

Joe Rice, a prominent Charleston lawyer and USC benefactor, died on Sept. 3 at 72.

His funeral is set for 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at The Charleston Gaillard Center (95 Calhoun St.) with a Celebration of Life to follow.

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Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News named the Palmetto State a top biopharma cluster, highlighting a $1.5 billion project in Rock Hill, expansion in Greenville, and ongoing investments in Columbia that boost life sciences jobs.

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Families in North Charleston can visit the Otranto Library for a free decodable books collection starting Saturday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. The collection, launched by Charleston County Public Library (with Lowcountry Literacy Project), will help struggling young readers build their skills.

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A multilingual teacher at Ladson Elementary requests donations to add multicultural books to her classroom library for about 200 first- through fifth-grade students, believing the books will help them connect with their cultural heritage and strengthen their reading skills.

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The Housing Authority, led by new CEO Nathan Simms Jr., is seeking partners to redevelop sites such as 275 Huger St. into mixed-income communities (Project 3500) with RFQs due Oct. 27 and a shortlist expected early next year.

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Local doctors (in the Lowcountry) urge residents to plan early for flu shots as the season approaches.

They advise checking with local clinics to secure appointments.

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