Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of October.
Good morning, Goose Creek.
🎭 Culture
The WeGOJA Foundation got a $60K grant from SC250 to research African American contributions to the Revolutionary War and develop an online travel guide called CadenceSC.org (including GPS directions and site details).
Research will finish by February and the travel guide will launch in spring.
📰 Economy
Gas prices in South Carolina dropped 21 cents this week, with the average reaching $3.87 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
In the Lowcountry, prices eased but remain 15 cents above last month’s levels & stations range from $3.23 to $4.99.
🏛️ Government
Hanahan firefighters were awarded a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for over $100,000 to fund a source-capture system that will reduce diesel exhaust in their three stations.
Officials say the paperwork is in progress and the system will be installed by fall 2027.
🏥 Health
Roper St. Francis launched Mobile Care for You, a 40-foot mobile health unit, on Oct.
1 in Ladson. The unit will bring primary care, health screenings, vaccinations, and dental services to underserved communities across several Lowcountry counties.
Dr. Merritt Huber opened an MDVIP-affiliated family medicine practice at 201 Oakbrook Lane, Suite 295 in Summerville, offering preventive care and chronic condition management for diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
With over 10 years of Charleston-area experience, he provides longer appointments (with same-day or next-day scheduling) for patients.
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