🌱 Ground-Breaking Alzheimer's Study + Unexpected Ashley Avenue Fire

Hi all. It's me, Kaytlyn Mroz, your host of the Charleston Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 69 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The AHEAD Study is conducting a groundbreaking clinical trial in Charleston to prevent people from developing symptoms of Alzheimer's disease by recruiting diverse participants. The study, held at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, provides the Alzheimer's drug Lecanemab to eligible volunteers over 55 with amyloid plaque building in their brains. To be eligible, participants cannot be diagnosed with Alzheimer's and must undergo physical exams, memory and thinking tests, and PET and MRI scans. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. A Thursday morning fire on Ashley Avenue was caused by a magnifying-style mirror. Upon arrival, the Charleston Fire Department did not observe any smoke or fire but noticed light smoke coming from the home during their walkaround. After forcing entry into the home, firefighters found a burning curtain and quickly extinguished it. Residents of the home were not present at the time. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. North Charleston police reported a crash that occurred on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Rivers and Aviation avenues. The crash affected traffic in the area and police advised drivers to avoid the location. It is currently unclear whether or not there were any injuries resulting from the crash. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Mama Pear's Kitchen PopUp At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Dailey & Vincent At Charleston Music Hall (7:00 PM)
• Bad Bunny Birthday Bash At Music Farm (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A Lowcountry man is a millionaire thanks to a scratch-off ticket he bought in Ladson! (Live 5 News WCSC)
• Hasbro is making a Charleston-themed Monopoly board and wants resident input! Email your recommendations for the board to Charleston@toptrumps.com by Apr. 7. (ABC 4 News)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar with good music this year? Check out the list of concerts happening in and around Charleston this year at the link! (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.