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Three new City Council members are joining Charlestons team, each bringing unique backgrounds and passions to the table. Leslie Skardon, a nonprofit leader, focuses on sustainability and transparency. Ben DAllesandro, the pizza king, emphasizes neighborhood strengthening and partnership. Aaron Polkey, a housing advocate, prioritizes affordable living and community engagement. Theyre all about listening and solving everyday issues, making government more approachable. Checkout Solipillow.com

2026 Food Trends: Nostalgia, Value, and Vinegar in Charleston - As we approach 2026, food trends in the Lowcountry are shifting towards caution and crunch, with a focus on quality, reliability, and simple pleasures. Expect warm, grounding foods and bold textures from local produce, along with value-driven dining experiences. Vinegar is the ingredient of the year, adding a sharp pop to dishes. Charleston chefs are embracing these trends, offering top-quality local produce and plant-based twists on classics. Nostalgia is big, with humble Southern dishes gaining fine-dining flair. Family-style sharing is on the rise, and mocktails are leveling up with premium garnishes and botanical twists. Checkout Solipillow.com

A cold front brings frosty mornings and cooler days, with showers and thunderstorms over the weekend. Heavy rain may linger in the Upstate, and winds will pick up, creating a wind chill. By Monday, hard freezes are likely statewide, marking the first freeze of 2026. The cold snap wont last, with temperatures rebounding midweek. The rain is a welcome relief amid the ongoing drought and wildfire risks. Checkout Solipillow.com

Anthony Animas, 50, arrested in Charleston, South Carolina, for firing a gun during a family argument, leaving neighbors shaken. Charges include pointing and presenting a firearm, plus discharging one inside city limits. Animas held at Al Cannon Detention Center as investigation continues. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Shooting: Police Arrest Suspect, Seek Another in Death of 4-Year-Old Merci Watson - Travis Watson, 21, arrested for murder, weapon charges in shooting death of Merci Watson; Duane Fransiqo Wright, 20, still at large; community urged to provide tips for reward. Checkout Solipillow.com

Octavia Spencer, Academy Award winner and author, visited Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, SC, to promote her new childrens book, Detective Dell is on the Case. Spencer, who struggled with reading due to dyslexia, emphasized the importance of early literacy intervention. She partnered with Ello, an AI-powered reading tutor, to make learning fun and accessible. Spencer also shared insights from her films and offered advice to aspiring dreamers, with a new book, Give Them Their Flowers, set to release this spring. Checkout Solipillow.com

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, SC, implements temporary masking guidelines due to a surge in flu cases. Starting this Friday, masks are required for all visitors in hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. One thousand sixty-one tests conducted, with one hundred eighty-nine positives, yielding a twenty-six point nine percent positivity rate. Visitor guidelines include limiting visits, one visitor per patient, and masking if symptomatic. Kids under twelve face restrictions. Measures will be reassessed weekly based on flu activity. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protesters in Charleston demand end to ICE operations amid growing national outrage over deadly shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis. Activists highlight pattern of violence, calling for changes to federal immigration enforcement and transparency on use-of-force incidents. Checkout Solipillow.com

North Charleston police in South Carolina are reviewing an officers use of force after a viral video showed him tackling a man at a car wash. The man, Dylan Garcia, faces public intoxication charges. The incident occurred when officers were called to the Whistle Express Car Wash due to an intoxicated person refusing to leave. The video, which shows the officer grabbing Garcia after he allegedly entered the officers personal space, has sparked debate about the use of force. Garcia was later handed over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, adding another layer to the story. Checkout Solipillow.com