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  • What sparked the North Charleston police takedown at a local car wash?
  • What sparked gunfire during a family dispute at West Ashley apartments?
  • How you can cheer on puppies and support Charleston Animal Society

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📰 News we're reading

1. North Charleston Police investigate after officer tackles suspect at car wash (live5news.com) — North Charleston Police are reviewing an officer’s use of force after a viral video showed a man being tackled at the Whistle Express Car Wash on Tanger Outlet Boulevard. The man, charged with public intoxication, was later transferred to ICE custody while Internal Affairs investigates whether the encounter followed department policy.
   

2. Charleston police arrest man after family argument leads to gunfire at MAA Apartments (abcnews4.com) — Charleston police arrested a man after a family dispute at the MAA Apartments in West Ashley escalated into a gunshot Thursday evening, though no one was hurt. Officers say the suspect fired a round during the argument and now faces firearm-related charges while being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center.
   

3. Pup Bowl IX kicks off Feb. 7 (postandcourier.com) — Pup Bowl IX returns to Mount Pleasant Towne Centre on Feb. 7, raising money for Charleston Animal Society with an afternoon of adoptable puppies, live music, and kids’ activities. Expect food trucks, local vendors, and a chance to win a veterinary gift certificate while supporting a well-known Charleston rescue organization.
   

4. Octavia Spencer promotes literacy in Charleston with new children's book (live5news.com) — Octavia Spencer spent Thursday in Charleston reading her new children’s book to Porter-Gaud students and championing early literacy with the help of an AI reading tutor. She opened up about her own struggles with dyslexia, the impact of films like “Hidden Figures,” and why she believes it’s never too late to pursue your calling.
   

5. The hardest Wordle puzzles of 2025: which words stumped each state? (abcnews4.com) — Charleston Wordle fans weren’t alone if the word “ROUGH” ruined their streaks in 2025—data shows it was the most challenging puzzle for players across South Carolina. A new analysis from Unscrambler.com also reveals which tricky words, like “DOWEL” and “FUGUE,” stumped players nationwide and drove millions to search for hints.
   

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