🌱 Patch AM: Teen arrested after Goose Creek shooting leaves man seriously wounded

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In today's newsletter:

• Teen arrested after Goose Creek shooting leaves man seriously wounded
• Goose Creek professional named to SC State's Forty Under 40 list

Also on today's calendar: Goose Creek Varsity Football @ Stratford and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 74.
• Saturday: A heavy thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 16-Year-Old Arrested After Goose Creek Shooting Leaves Man Wounded (berkeleyobserver.com) — A man was seriously wounded in a shooting at a Goose Creek-area home, and deputies say a 16-year-old suspect was arrested less than two hours later. The teen faces attempted murder and multiple weapons-related charges while the victim's condition has not been released. Berkeley County investigators say the case remains active as they work to determine what led up to the gunfire.
   

• SC State Announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 (dillonnews.org) — A Goose Creek resident, Dr. Sherree M. Davis, is among South Carolina State University's Forty Under 40 Class of 2026, recognizing young alumni making an impact in their fields and communities. The honorees will be celebrated during SC State's Homecoming Week in October. Locals can take pride in seeing Goose Creek represented in this statewide recognition.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goose Creek

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Story Time In-Person →
  Berkeley County Library - Goose Creek, 325 Old Moncks Corner Rd, Goose Creek
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Goose Creek Varsity Football @ Stratford →
  Stratford High School, 951 Crowfield Blvd, Goose Creek
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Ashley Ridge JV Football @ Stratford →
  Stratford High School, 951 Crowfield Blvd, Goose Creek
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• White Knoll Varsity Football @ Goose Creek →
  Goose Creek High School, 1137 Red Bank Rd, Goose Creek
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Boy Band Review →
  Joseph S. Daning Amphitheater, 519 N Goose Creek Blvd, Goose Creek
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• James Island Varsity Football @ Stratford →
  Stratford High School, 951 Crowfield Blvd, Goose Creek
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 27
• Women, Wealth & Wisdom - Hanahan, SC →
  Brew Coffee, Wine and Craft Beer, 7000 Bowen Pier Dr Ste 1, Hanahan
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Charleston Family Fest 2k26 →
  Exchange Park, 9850 US-78, Ladson
  11:00 am
Monday August 31
• Story Time In-Person →
  Berkeley County Library - Sangaree, 595 Sangaree Pkwy, Summerville
  10:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday
  Dorchester 2 Summerville, SC 29483
Thursday September 10
• Georgetown JV Football @ Hanahan →
  Hanahan High School, 6015 Murray Dr, Hanahan
  6:00 pm
• Billy Currington & Kip Moore →
  Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kingdom Restaurants - Burger King posted a job opening for Crew Member - 3220 in Goose Creek. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Hanahan

• Hanahan residents invited to learn about flood risks, insurance options during virtual town hall (counton2.com)
• 'Prevent a tragedy': Hanahan PD reminds parents, riders of rules for motorized bikes, devices (counton2.com)
• Photos: SpaceX rocket launch visible from Charleston area early Tuesday morning (counton2.com)

Ladson

• Charleston Physicians Discuss Medical Missions in Gaza at Local Panel (holycitysinner.com)

North Charleston

• Former North Charleston Police Chief to receive $65K lump-sum payout (live5news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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