🌱 What a new Ladson park-and-ride could mean for fair traffic
Hey there, Ladson! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a new Ladson park-and-ride could mean for fair traffic
- Ladson man identified in fatal Charleston overpass motorcycle crash
Also on today's calendar: Toddler Goat Yoga and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Record-tying heat, with a high of 91 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 91, low: 67.
- Sunday: Heavy afternoon showers, with a high of 80 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ladson park-and-ride plan advances as CARTA wins initial approval in fairgrounds fight (abcnews4.com) — A long-disputed land deal in Ladson is moving forward as CARTA gains initial approval to acquire part of the Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds for a new park-and-ride lot, despite ongoing legal opposition. Officials say the project could improve access and parking for both transit riders and fairgoers, while CARTA also expands its free Beach Reach shuttle service to Isle of Palms. 
• Termite lawsuit ends in $3.25M settlement; motorcyclist who fell off Charleston overpass identified (postandcourier.com) — Ladson residents are learning more about 24-year-old Oakley Meador, who was identified as the motorcyclist killed after falling from a Charleston overpass on April 13. The news roundup also covers a major termite-lawsuit settlement, the death of a former Citadel commandant, a paused Daniel Island hotel project, and a new Mount Pleasant coffee shop.
📸 Around Ladson
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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King Street Color Pop Paint Night
OhMy! Creative- Party Shoppe & Craft Studio, 420 Nexton Square Dr, Summerville
5:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Toddler Goat Yoga
Flowertown Charm , 225 Stallsville Loop , Summerville
12:00 pm -
Summerville2CHS 20s Coffee Meetup
Seene House , 231 Old Trolley Rd , Summerville
2:00 pm -
Brunch & Bullsh*t
The Coan , 359 Treeland Dr Suite A , Ladson
3:00 pm -
Creative Soap-Making Workshop at Bolts & Brews Beer Garden
Bolts & Brews Beer Garden , 713 Old Trolley Rd , Summerville
3:00 pm -
The 2026 Black Food Truck Festival
Exchange Park , 9850 US-78 , Ladson
7:00 pm
Sunday April 19
Friday April 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Dance Mode
Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
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Cozy Crafternoon: Mini Spring Canvases
Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
4:00 pm -
Summerville Green Day
Summerville, SC Calendar , 500 S. Main St. , Summerville
12:00 pm -
Dorchester Bee & Garden Club
507 Schoolhouse Rd , Dorchester
1:00 pm -
Planning Commission Meeting
Summerville, SC Calendar , 200 S. Main St. , Summerville
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found a rescue who desperately needs a nice house me.
Such a sweet puppy, someone started home training him. He whines to go outside. Just lovable! No rehoming fee, FREE! (Nextdoor Cypress River) - Good night.
May your day have been blessed and uplifting, filled with God's love. May God's grace guide you through the evening and may you rest well, knowing… (Nextdoor Spencer Creek Woods)
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🗞 Nearby News
Summerville
- 10 Republican candidates face off in forum for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District (live5news.com)
- Man arrested in Summerville for attempted murder (postandcourier.com)
- Dutch Bros opens new Mount Pleasant shop Wednesday (counton2.com)
Goose Creek
- Carnes Crossroads begins 2026 farmers market season on April 24 (counton2.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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