Beloved BBQ Restaurant Closes + Shooting Suspect Arrested

Morning, Charleston! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

---

Are you a local business owner or marketer in Charleston? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown.

---

First, today's weather:

Rain and humid throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 75.

---

Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. After 67 years in business, family-owned Dukes BBQ of North Charleston will be closing its doors for good. Owner Lisa Warner announced on Facebook that the location would be closing, citing personal health reasons. Fortunately for fans of Dukes, the restaurant's sister store on Chestnut Street in Orangeburg is still open and thriving. (The Times and Democrat)
2. Charleston County deputies have arrested Larron Jackson, 21, as the suspect in a drive-by shooting on John's Island Saturday evening. The two victims, both of whom are expected to survive the incident, were walking on the roadway near the 2800 block of Bohicket Road when the suspect pulled up in a vehicle and shot both of them. Jackson was charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating a deadly deputy-involved shooting that took place in West Ashley on Saturday morning as deputies responded to reports of gunshots. (WBTW)
4. On Sunday morning, a Charleston County home was nearly hit by a car that left the road, flipped over several times, and landed just two feet away from the house. (WLTX.com)
5. A proposed $100M+ North Charleston development project will bring a slew of new construction projects to the Centre Pointe area, including Topgolf, hotels, apartments, offices, and dining. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)

---

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Common electrical repair problems / Lights and Switch.Smoke Dec
• Add your business here

Events:

• Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & Avoiding Them – South Carolina Hub ~ No-Cost Event (September 23)
• Add your event

Gigs & services:

• C.W. Electrical Construction Service (Details)
• Add your gig or service

---

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.