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The Pitt Street Bridge in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is undergoing a stability check due to centuries of wear from tides, fast water, and erosion. The causeway, built with historical methods, features a seawall made of tabby, a mix of oyster shells, lime, sand, and cement. The drilling phase is like a doctors diagnosis, with engineers studying the results to determine necessary repairs or reinforcements. The goal is to balance history with safe access for years to come. Checkout Solipillow.com

Charleston Animal Societys Home for the Holidays campaign concludes with a record-breaking 257 adoptions. The shelter emphasizes the importance of proper pet ID and safety measures during New Years Eve, urging pet owners to check collars, ID tags, and microchip info. With increased animal intake, community support has been crucial. Free adoptions for cats and dogs one year and older continue through January 11th. Checkout Solipillow.com

Charleston County Sheriffs Office in North Charleston, South Carolina, announces new policy: no longer releasing news about natural deaths of inmates at the jail. This change comes after a recent inmate death, with the coroner believing it was from natural causes. The sheriffs office explains this policy is to respect the families and loved ones of the deceased, providing privacy during a tough time. However, concerns arise about transparency at the jail, with some worrying it could make it harder to track patterns or issues behind bars. The coroner has not yet released the identity of the inmate who died, and officials assure thorough investigations will continue, just without public announcements for natural causes. Checkout Solipillow.com

South Carolinas new Liquor Liability Tort Reform, effective January 1st, aims to curb skyrocketing insurance costs for restaurants and bars. By merging House and Senate bills, the law lowers the liability cap and introduces simple rules for responsible alcohol service. This reform, praised by downtown Charleston owners, promises to keep local haunts alive and ensure safety for staff and patrons. Checkout Solipillow.com

In North Charleston, South Carolina, the Lowcountry Action Committee held a vigil to honor the 16 lives lost in custody at Charleston Countys jail over the past decade. The event marked the third anniversary of D’Angelo Browns death, ruled a homicide due to medical neglect. Families and community members demanded transparency and accountability, as the jail remains under DOJ investigation following multiple inmate deaths, including the recent death of an inmate in the infirmary. The Charleston County Sheriffs Office has not commented on the vigil or ongoing issues. Checkout Solipillow.com

Federal health officials link raw oysters to a Salmonella outbreak, affecting sixty-four people nationwide. Despite three cases in South Carolina, local oyster growers like Trey McMillan face backlash, with customers demanding refunds. Growers argue theres no proof linking their oysters to the illnesses, as the CDC hasnt pinned down the exact source. Some Charleston spots see steady oyster orders, with McMillan urging buyers to know their source and trust proper handling. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nineteen-year-old Ramiro Arcos-Romero is charged with attempted murder and weapon possession after a stabbing in a Bluffton Target parking lot. The victim, a seventeen-year-old boy, was stabbed during a fight with another youth. Arcos-Romero is now in custody, and the victim is recovering in the hospital. Checkout Solipillow.com

Brace for a cold snap in Charleston! After a warm Christmas, temperatures are plummeting, with overnight lows dipping into the thirties from December twenty-ninth to New Years Eve. Highs will reach sixty degrees on the first cold day, but wind gusts will make it feel much colder. Local warming centers are opening up to help those most at risk from the cold, including Holy City Missions, Seacoast Church, and Hibben Emergency Cold Shelter. Check ridecarta.com for bus routes and schedules to reach these locations. Checkout Solipillow.com