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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Mount Pleasant jury weighed evidence in a violent domestic assault
  • How Pitt Street became one of America's 'trick-or-treatiest' Halloween spots
  • How a new violent‑offender database could affect Mount Pleasant policing

Also on today's calendar: Author's talk with Author Andrew Snorton (moderated by Arthur Takeall) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain, with a high of 79 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Man gets 3 years for Mount Pleasant domestic violence assault: Solicitor (counton2.com) — A Mount Pleasant woman's longtime husband has been sentenced to three years in prison after a jury found he intentionally struck her near West Coleman and Houston Northcutt boulevards, knocking out a front tooth. Prosecutors say photos and medical impacts convinced jurors the injury wasn't accidental, and local solicitors emphasized accountability in domestic violence cases affecting Mount Pleasant families.
   

2. 3 Lowcountry nominated as finalists for Reese's 'trick-or-treatiest'top street (counton2.com) — Mount Pleasant's Pitt Street is getting national attention as one of Reese's top trick-or-treat destinations, thanks to its walkability, decorations, and community spirit. Alongside James Island's Wappoo Drive and Ion's North Shelmore Boulevard, the street is in the running for a Halloween block party prize, but residents say they'll keep building elaborate displays and haunted attractions regardless of the contest outcome.
   

3. Roundtable brings Sen. Graham, state leaders, law enforcement together on reducing crime even more in Lowcountry (counton2.com) — Mount Pleasant police joined other Lowcountry law-enforcement agencies in a Charleston County roundtable with Sen. Darline Graham and the U.S. Attorney General on reducing violent crime. Leaders discussed better information sharing, funding needs, and feedback on "Logan's Law," a proposed violent-offender database aimed at keeping repeat offenders off local streets.
   

4. Preview: LouCity returns to league action at Charleston after USL Cup triumph (loucity.com) — Professional soccer fans in Mount Pleasant can catch Louisville City FC visiting the Charleston Battery at Patriots Point on Saturday evening, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. The match could help Charleston solidify a top playoff seed while Louisville fights for home-field advantage, and locals can follow along via radio, streaming, and social media updates.
   

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  • A fiery sunset last night over Wadmalaw.
    I almost didn't post this one. The color is so bold it looks fake. But this is real. I actually had to dial-down the saturation 20 points. So in… (Nextdoor Sandpiper Pointe)
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    If you're riding a bike or some other such thing then you need to be riding on the right as a vehicle would. Walking on the right especially wearing… (Nextdoor Old Village/Old Mt. Pleasant)
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