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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next in the high-profile Summerville Chick-fil-A shooting case?

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Greetings Summerville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next in the high-profile Summerville Chick-fil-A shooting case?
  • How a Summerville hospital helped set a statewide Daniel's Law record
  • Want your Summerville snapshots featured in a regional photo showcase?

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain, with a high of 77 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steps made in future trial for Lowcountry deadly shooting, involving ex-officer (live5news.com) — A judge has moved forward key steps toward a June trial for former Summerville police officer Anthony Delustro, charged in the 2024 fatal shooting of Michael O'Neal outside the Main Street Chick-fil-A in Summerville. The hearing focused on preserving evidence, accessing investigative records, and shaping jury selection, with both sides preparing for a closely watched Lowcountry case.
   

• South Carolina reaches new record number of infants surrendered under Daniel's Law (foxcarolina.com) — An infant was safely surrendered at HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital on October 3, contributing to a record 11 babies relinquished under South Carolina's Daniel's Law so far this year. For Summerville residents, it's a reminder that local hospitals and police stations serve as designated safe havens where parents can legally and anonymously surrender newborns up to two months old.
   

• Reader photo pick of the week: Fall foliage (postandcourier.com) — Two Summerville residents, Rick Peterson and Lisa Greenslit, earned top recognition in a regional fall foliage photo contest, showcasing scenes from Massachusetts and North Carolina. Local readers are invited to submit architecture-themed photos by Tuesday for a chance to be featured online, in print, and possibly in The Post and Courier's annual My Charleston magazine.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Ladson

  • Crash with injuries closes portion of Ladson Road: NCPD (abcnews4.com)
  • Ladson man charged in gas station stabbing, police say (live5news.com)
  • CCSO releases body cam video, timeline of welfare checks before deaths in May case (abcnews4.com)

North Charleston

  • Chick-fil-A on Rivers Ave. in North Charleston to reopen soon (counton2.com)
  • Two men found guilty in 2023 North Charleston murder; one sentenced to 45 years (live5news.com)
  • A new-look roster has the Stingrays looking to get back to the Kelly Cup Finals (counton2.com)

Ok Summerville! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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