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North Charleston, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up North Charleston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a Northwoods Mall stabbing lawsuit could mean for shopper safety
  • How 229 new Pre-K seats will change early learning in North Charleston.
  • Which new Stingrays are skating into North Charleston this season?

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

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ‘I could've been dead': Woman stabbed at Northwoods Mall sues against mall, security company (live5news.com) — A woman stabbed in the Northwoods Mall food court is suing the North Charleston mall and its security company, alleging negligent security after an attack with a kitchen knife. Her lawyers cite more than 1,400 police reports at the mall since 2021, including numerous assaults, and she’s calling for stronger security so shoppers can feel safe returning to the popular North Charleston center.
   

2. Charleston County School District plans 229 new Pre-K seats in North Charleston (live5news.com) — Families in North Charleston could see 229 new Pre-K seats by the 2027-28 school year, thanks to a more than $2 million investment shared by Charleston County Economic Development and the school district. The new classrooms at Early Learning at Hunley Park and North Charleston Elementary mark the first step toward a countywide universal Pre-K plan targeting 7,500 children by 2030.
   

3. South Carolina Stingrays Announce Roster Additions and Player Loans (news-usa.today) — The South Carolina Stingrays, based in North Charleston, are reshaping their roster with eight players on loan from the AHL’s Hershey Bears as they gear up for the new season. Local fans can expect fresh faces at the Coliseum, including several high-scoring forwards and an All-Star defenseman, all looking to make an impact on home ice.
   

4. SC advocates travel to Capitol Hill seeking more cancer research funding (live5news.com) — A North Charleston cancer survivor joined other South Carolinians in Washington, D.C., urging Congress to boost funding for research and prevention programs that could benefit MUSC and local patients. Advocates are pushing for billions in NIH support and a bipartisan bill to make clinical trials more accessible, stressing that money and geography should never block lifesaving care.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Earnie is going thru a molt, he’s dropping so many feathers I could make a pillow 😭.
    But his neck colors are coming in so much more colorful. (Nextdoor Oak Bluff)
  • I acquired a new baby last night… you all need to stay tuned until this Saturday to discover what it is.
    I have decided to begin posting videos each Saturday, which allows time to record and edit properly rather than rushing everything. The videos will… (Nextdoor Oak Bluff)
  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Restaurant Busser in North Charleston. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in North Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Charleston here.

Ok North Charleston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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