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🌱 Patch AM: Why this guys’ trip made Charleston their must-return getaway spot

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Hello again Charleston! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this guys' trip made Charleston their must-return getaway spot
  • How a $32M expansion will reshape Charleston's Ronald McDonald House
  • What to know about tonight's Overdose Awareness event in Mount Pleasant

Also on today's calendar: Kids' Night Magic Show- West Ashley and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scott's Charleston Debrief (98online.com) — A recent guys' trip brought visitors to Folly Beach and Charleston, where they soaked up the laid‑back surf-town vibe, local food, and Lowcountry waterways. A private boat outing, dolphin sightings, and a surprise reunion with an old teacher left them eager to return, underscoring Charleston's pull as an easygoing, memorable getaway spot.
   

2. Creating a True 'Home-Away-from-Home' in Charleston (groundbreakcarolinas.com) — Families coming to Charleston for treatment at MUSC's Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital will soon have many more rooms at Ronald McDonald House, thanks to a major $32 million expansion on Calhoun and Gadsden streets. Design-build firm A M King is donating project management services as owner's representative, helping nearly double the house's capacity and inviting community members to learn more and support the Expanding Hope campaign.
   

3. Charleston recovery group highlights resources for Overdose Awareness Month (counton2.com) — Charleston-area residents affected by addiction can access free Narcan, trainings, and peer support through WakeUp Carolina, a recovery group based in the city. For Overdose Awareness Month, they're joining tonight's "Light the Way for Hope" event at Mount Pleasant Town Hall, honoring lives lost to overdose and offering resources for families and individuals seeking help.
   

4. Flemming and Gray Ignite Quick Start in RiverDogs 5-3 Win (live5news.com) — Charleston RiverDogs fans have reason to cheer after a 5–3 road win over Columbia, powered by big nights from Cooper Flemming and Taitn Gray. Strong relief pitching preserved the lead, and the team returns to action Thursday evening, giving Charleston supporters another chance to follow their playoff push on the RiverDogs Broadcast Network.
   

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Ok 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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