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🌱 How a North Charleston veteran helped put his attacker away

North Charleston, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a North Charleston veteran helped put his attacker away
  • How Charleston County schools are teaching kids to doubt chatbots
  • How Charleston County is cracking down on dangerous street takeovers

Also on today's calendar: North Charleston and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 86, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘A heartbeat away from murder': 25-year-old sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder of Army veteran in North Charleston (wbtw.com) — A North Charleston Army veteran who survived being shot in the head, arm, and chest during a 2023 robbery attempt has now seen his attacker sentenced to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors say strong forensic evidence and the victim’s testimony helped North Charleston police and the Ninth Circuit Solicitor secure the conviction for attempted murder.
   

• Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws (griffindailynews.com) — Teachers and principals from Charleston County, including North Charleston, are kicking off the school year by learning how to use — and question — AI tools in the classroom. With no statewide guidance yet, the district is building its own AI literacy program to help students understand chatbots’ limits, privacy risks, and the need to double-check what these tools produce.
   

• Three arrested following illegal street takeover (abcnews4.com) — Law enforcement based in North Charleston reports three arrests tied to an alleged illegal street takeover on Storage Road in Hollywood, part of a broader crackdown under South Carolina’s new Roadway Protection and Safety Act. Deputies say they recovered a modified Glock handgun and a Dodge Charger, and the sheriff is urging continued community cooperation to deter dangerous street takeover events countywide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Another one bites the dust .
    I guess Bella is earning her kibbles and bits. She is the best cat ever. (Nextdoor Windsor Hill)
  • Idky people keep telling others to not post because there are scams going on...
    how else will they get help? Also, saying that may affect actual companies who aren't scammers and genuinely want to help and get work...I'm going to… (Nextdoor University Park)
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Line Cook in North Charleston. Apply here.
  • Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Center Store Associate in North Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Charleston here.

🗞 Nearby News

Charleston

  • Charleston priest honored with Knights of Columbus' top chaplain award (abcnews4.com)
  • Used 2027 Rivian R2 for Sale in Charleston, SC (edmunds.com)
  • ‘The fight continues:' Labor activists reflect on lessons learned in 1969 Hospital Workers Strike (live5news.com)

Summerville

  • Summerville Sweet Tea Festival returns Sept. 19 to Hutchinson Square (counton2.com)

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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