🌱 Mother Charged With DUI, Child Endangerment + Nearby Shooting

Hello all! Kaytlyn Mroz here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 59 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Ivonna Hughes, 32, of Charleston, is facing charges of DUI, child endangerment, and possession of marijuana after being stopped by police on Sunday evening with her young daughter in the car. Hughes was driving erratically and nearly collided with another vehicle before being stopped by a Charleston police officer. Police found what they believed to be marijuana and alcohol in Hughes' possession and she reportedly refused to provide a breath sample. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. A Hanahan man, Tristan McGill, was killed in a shooting in nearby North Charleston, where another man was left injured. The incident occurred at the Stayover Lodge on McMillan Avenue, where police found the two victims after responding to a report of gunshots. The North Charleston Police Department is still investigating the case, but there is evidence to suggest that the two adult males were shooting at each other. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Charleston is hosting the Small Business Opportunity Expo 2023 on Mar. 31 at the Gaillard Center. Lowcountry small business owners can expect networking, learning, and contract procurement opportunities with over 40 onsite organizations and municipal partners. The expo will kick off with Early Bird Workshops at 9:00 a.m. and continue throughout the day until the evening reception at 5:00 p.m. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• City Council Meeting At City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Chelcie Lynn At Charleston Music Hall (6:00 PM)
• Paint & Sip Event: To The Beach At Share House (6:00 PM)
• Kings Of Thrash At Music Farm (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In the last week, gas prices across the state have risen an average of 13.1 cents. The average price of gas in South Carolina is now $3.15 compared to the national average of $3.44. (WCBD News 2)
• Good news travelers: Daily nonstop flights from Charleston to New York City’s Westchester County Airport (HPN) are available beginning May 25, thanks to JetBlue. (Subscription: Charleston Regional Business)
• Are you looking to celebrate St. Paddy's Day this week? Check out the list of events happening in Lowcountry this week at the link! (WCBD News 2)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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.