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The Charleston Literary Festival kicks off its 10th year with 52 events through Nov. 15

If you like a good book talk, the Charleston Literary Festival officially began Friday and runs through Nov. 15 at the Dock Street Theatre.

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The festival packs 52 events into 10 days

More than 100
authors, thinkers, performers and academics
52
events across Charleston
10
days, ending Nov. 15
$10,000
for the Cato Fellowship prize recipient

Sources: WCBD News 2, WCIV

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TrafficThe Ben Sawyer Bridge will close to vehicles overnight Sunday as repairs near completionIf you're headed to Sullivan's Island or Mount Pleasant Sunday night, plan around the Ben Sawyer Bridge. The S.C. Department of Transportation announced the overnight closure for Nov. 8 and asks drivers to find alternate routes.Saturday’s editionRead West AshleyThe West Ashley Greenway is expected to reopen today after a second sewer break in weeksIf you run, walk or bike the West Ashley Greenway, the stretch between Coburg Road and Farmfield Avenue is expected to reopen by this afternoon. The sewer main break on Tuesday, Nov. 3 closed that stretch and sent sewage toward the nearby marsh.Friday’s editionRead TransportationCharleston County voters extend the half-cent transportation sales taxCharleston County voters said yes Tuesday to extending the half-cent transportation sales tax. It passed with nearly 64 percent in early results that will be certified later this week, and WCIV says about 57 percent of registered voters turned out. The new tax replaces the current one when it expires next year, so the rate you pay doesn't go up.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionsA school sales tax and $300 million in bonds also passed, and Rivers Avenue transit has a 2029 targetIf you voted in Charleston County, you answered three questions Tuesday, and all three passed with more than 60% support in unofficial results. One continues the half-cent transportation tax. Another lets the county issue up to $300 million in general obligation bonds backed by that tax's revenue. The third is a school construction sales tax.Thursday’s editionRead ElectionSouth Carolina voters broke the record for ballots cast in a governor's raceIf you voted Tuesday, you helped set a record. South Carolina passed its 2018 total for a governor's race with more than two hours left before polls closed, according to the State Election Commission.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayPolls are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. after record early votingIf you haven't voted yet, today's your day. South Carolina counted 1,043,810 early ballots, and early voting broke the 2022 record. Charleston County's early vote topped the nearly 67,000 cast in 2022, officials said.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Dillard'sDillard's posted closure notices on Nov. 5 for its Citadel Mall store in West Ashley after 34 years.

    Dillard's posted closure notices on Nov. 5 for its Citadel Mall store in West Ashley after 34 years. The notices direct customers to its Northwoods Mall store in North Charleston.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Post and Courier

  • Bird fluThe S.C. Department of Natural Resources has confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza among wild birds.

    The S.C. Department of Natural Resources has confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza among wild birds. It came after the City of North Charleston published a public health notice on Oct. 19 about several dead birds near Quarterman's Pond. SCDNR is warning people to use caution around sick or dead wild birds. There's currently no treatment or cure for the virus.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WCBD News 2, Live 5 News

  • Sales taxCounty voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax on Nov.

    County voters approved a half-cent transportation sales tax on Nov. 3, and it's expected to generate $4.25 billion for traffic and safety, flooding, greenspace and mass transit in Charleston County. Charleston Mayor William Cogswell, speaking at a State of Our City stop on James Island, spoke about road improvements. He said it's "off to the races" on them. He said the city can't afford to fix roads on its own.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Post and Courier, WCIV

  • FootballFort Dorchester beat Wando 34-28 on Nov. 5 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.

    Fort Dorchester beat Wando 34-28 on Nov. 5 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. On Friday, Ashley Ridge lost 49-7 to Sumter in the same round.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: The State, WACH.com

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Literary Festival kicks off and Ben Sawyer Bridge closes Sunday night

Plus, Dillard's is closing at Citadel Mall and pointing shoppers to Northwoods Mall.

The TLDR

  1. Charleston Literary Festival kicks off its 10th year, through Nov. 15
  2. Ben Sawyer Bridge closes to vehicles overnight Sunday
  3. Dillard's at Citadel Mall closes and points shoppers to Northwoods
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