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In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Charleston nonprofit qualify for these new grant dollars?
  • Why is Charleston County delaying news about inmate deaths?
  • How a new lawsuit targets Charleston bars after a deadly crash

Also on today's calendar: KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Charleston and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 60 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Millions in funding becomes available for Lowcountry nonprofits (live5news.com) — Nonprofits in Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry can now apply for a new round of Coastal Community Foundation grants, with applications due Feb. 22. Funding targets everything from Charleston Harbor water quality and neighborhood projects to affordable housing, racial equity, and children with special needs. Local groups that can show clear, measurable impact stand the best chance of winning awards.
   

2. Charleston County Sheriff's Office criticized for new inmate death policy (abcnews4.com) — Charleston County’s sheriff is under fire for a new policy delaying public release of information about inmate deaths labeled “natural” until state investigators and the coroner finish their work. Local officials and transparency advocates say the change conflicts with state standards and urge residents to stay engaged and hold leaders accountable through public pressure and voting.
   

3. Local bars accused of overserving drivers before fatal crash on Morrison Drive in 2024 (abcnews4.com) — Families of two young women killed on Morrison Drive are now suing two local bars, alleging they overserved the drivers accused in the 2024 crash. The amended complaint details an alleged night of heavy drinking across North Charleston, downtown, and West Ashley before the fatal hit-and-runs, as the families push for changes to prevent future tragedies.
   

4. Forging Identity: Tracing centuries of craftsmanship through Charleston's ornamental ironwork (charlestonmag.com) — Charleston’s iconic wrought-iron gates and railings take center stage in this visual tour of landmarks from Anson Street to Legare Street, all seen through photographer Doug Hickok’s lens. The piece highlights master blacksmith Philip Simmons, his apprentices, and other artisans whose work shapes the city’s distinctive streetscapes and sense of place.
   

5. Uber launches 'Women Preferences' feature in Charleston to enhance rider safety and choice (abcnews4.com) — Women in Charleston using Uber can now choose to ride with or drive only women, including for eligible teen accounts, as part of a new “Women Preferences” feature. The option, driven by strong user demand, lets women riders request women drivers and lets women drivers prioritize trips with women, giving locals more control over comfort and safety during rides.
   

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