Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How did Goose Creek hoops stack up in new state rankings?
You won't want to miss Friendship Quilting Group (Splinter Group) on the Goose Creek Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Goose Creek hoops stack up in new state rankings?
- Goose Creek community notes the passing of resident Sandra Neville, 78
Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Fog will lift this morning, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Sunday: Rather cloudy; breezy, cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association Rankings for Jan. 6 (postandcourier.com) — Goose Creek High basketball fans can celebrate strong showings in the latest state coaches’ rankings, with the girls team at No. 1 and the boys at No. 5 in Class AAAAA Division 2. These statewide rankings highlight Goose Creek’s growing reputation on the court against top South Carolina programs. 
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• Deaths Summary for Wednesday, January 7, 2026 (postandcourier.com) — Goose Creek residents are notified of the passing of 78-year-old Sandra Neville, whose arrangements are being handled through a North Charleston funeral home. The death summary also lists several other recent passings from across Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties, offering a snapshot of regional losses this week.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friendship Quilting Group (Splinter Group)
Hanahan Senior Center , 3100 Mabeline Rd , Hanahan
11:00 am - Free Verse Open Mic — VeraNation
Public Works Art Center , 135 W Richardson Ave , Summerville
7:00 pm - PBR - Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center , 5001 Coliseum Dr , North Charleston
8:00 pm - Lowcountry C.A.R.E.S. Food Distribution at OES
Oakbrook Elementary School , 306 Old Fort Dr , Ladson
10:00 am - A Girl and A Gun Open House
Bullseye Bill's Guns & Ammo , 1340 College Park Rd , Summerville
10:30 am - Disney On Ice - Road Trip Adventures
North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center , 5001 Coliseum Dr , North Charleston
3:00 pm - Walking In Purpose Sisters Encouraging Sisters Vision Board Gathering
1737 N Main St , Summerville
4:00 pm - January Girlhouse Hot Mat Pilates Sessions
The Girlhouse Beauty Bar , 120 E 5th N St A , Summerville
5:30 pm - 2026 Sneaker Ball “Masquerade Edition”
Hilton Garden Inn Summerville , 406 Sigma Dr , Summerville
6:00 pm - Owl Glow Paint Party!
OhMy! Creative- Party Shoppe & Craft Studio , 420 Nexton Square Dr , Summerville
7:00 pm - Unholy City Karaoke: Free Event
Music Farm , 32 Ann St , Charleston
8:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- In this new year, I AM going to remain positive.
This IS going to be an amazing year! I should say another because I have been graced with quite a few. I have been very blessed and am very grateful. (Nextdoor Foxborough) - Allaboard Toastmasters is having an Open House at the Goose Creek Library on Jan 31st from 10-11 AM.
Learn how to gain confidence for speaking, leadership and communication. We are a speaking group who gives presentations, impromptu speaking and… (Nextdoor Colonial Heights)
- Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Coverage Merchandiser - Walmart in Goose Creek. Apply here.
- ProLogistix posted a job opening for PIT Operator Walkie Rider Associate in Goose Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goose Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hanahan
- SC Works Charleston to host entry-level hiring fair with top local employers on Jan. 13 (abcnews4.com)
- Hawks preparing for big finish on mat (postandcourier.com)
Ladson
- Public Meeting Set on Possible Roundabout at Busy Berkeley County Intersection (berkeleyobserver.com)
- Deaths Summary for Thursday, January 8, 2026 (postandcourier.com)
North Charleston
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