Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Goose Creek.
🏘️ Community
BR Strategic Solutions launched new software to help nonprofits and local churches find funding, apply for grants and manage compliance using a results-based framework for programs like historic preservation, youth development, senior services and community outreach.
St. Stephen Elementary received $1.1 million for an after-school program supporting K-5 students.
A local mother asked Mount Pleasant Costco to provide a Caroline’s Cart—a specialized shopping cart for customers with disabilities—to help shop with her nearly 2-year-old daughter.
After a 10-week wait, the store informed her that the cart will not arrive.
🎓 Education
Berkeley County School District faced delays as extra riders forced 25 routes to run double trips and heavy crowds added 1,100 riders at five elementary schools.
The district now seeks more bus drivers with over a dozen open positions to help reduce delays that cause late student arrivals.
🏥 Health
The FDA upgraded the recall for GreenWise Organic Blueberries to its highest risk classification due to possible E. coli contamination — 12 people have been infected across two states.
Goose Creek residents with freezers are advised to check frozen fruit sold at Publix stores and discard or return any affected items.
🏈 Sports
South Carolina Stingrays will kick off their season with a free Fan Fest on Aug.
22 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) at North Charleston Coliseum, offering raffles, a Q&A with new coach Jesse Kallechy, merchandise, and a blood drive by The Blood Connection.
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