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Cheers Summerville! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know so far about the death in SPD custody
  • How National Night Out is reshaping trust in Summerville law enforcement
  • Why SCDOT still won't explain that three-hour Summerville commute

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Person Dies in Summerville Police Custody After Taser Use (fitsnews.com) — A person died after becoming unresponsive in Summerville police custody early Saturday, following what officers say was physical resistance that led them to use a Taser. Dorchester County EMS transported the individual to a hospital, where they were pronounced dead, and SLED has been called in to investigate as officials work to confirm the person's identity and cause of death.
   

2. National Night Out brings Lowcountry law enforcement, communities together (counton2.com) — Families in Summerville just had a chance to meet Dorchester County deputies up close during National Night Out at Ashley River Park, with K-9s, SWAT gear, and even a helicopter on display. Beyond the demos, organizers stressed building everyday trust between residents and law enforcement so that when emergencies happen, those relationships are already in place.
   

3. SCDOT offers no new details a week after I-26 backup (abcnews4.com) — A week after an I-26 lane closure turned the Summerville-to-Charleston commute into a nearly three-hour crawl, state transportation officials still won't name the contractor blamed for leaving cones out too long. SCDOT says it has nothing more to add, prompting a formal records request to uncover what went wrong and how future gridlock might be prevented.
   

4. Undefeated James Island stays atop #Live5FNL Top 10 poll (live5news.com) — Summerville's football team has climbed to fifth in the latest #Live5FNL Top 10 poll after reaching a 3–3 record and heading into a bye week before facing Stratford. The rankings highlight how local programs stack up across the Lowcountry as Week 8 kicks off Friday.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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