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🌱 Patch AM: What led to a Goose Creek man’s 20-year prison sentence?
Happening soon: Chess Club In-Person on the Goose Creek Patch calendar
Good morning Goose Creek! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to a Goose Creek man’s 20-year prison sentence?
- How did Goose Creek stack up in Friday’s hoops action?
- How Goose Creek’s food forests are inspiring a new Mount Pleasant project
Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Goose Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 38 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 41.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Goose Creek man sentenced to 20 years after conviction in domestic violence case (postandcourier.com) — A Goose Creek man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a Berkeley County jury convicted him of a high and aggravated domestic violence charge stemming from a 2022 assault on his wife. Prosecutors detailed a prolonged, life‑threatening attack and a delayed 911 call before emergency responders learned the truth, while jurors acquitted him of a related kidnapping charge. 
Find out what's happening in Goose Creekfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Lowcountry high school basketball scores (12/19) (live5news.com) — Goose Creek High’s boys basketball team picked up a solid 52–44 win over Fort Dorchester, highlighted in a roundup of Lowcountry prep scores from Friday night. The list also includes results for nearby schools like Berkeley, Cane Bay, Hanahan, and Philip Simmons, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how area teams are performing.
• Setting the scene for a community food forest (postandcourier.com) — Goose Creek gets a nod as one of the Lowcountry communities already enjoying thriving food-forest style gardens, while Mount Pleasant prepares to launch a similar community food forest at the R.L. Jones Center in Belle Hall. The project aims to provide free fruit, hands-on learning for students, and a peaceful wellness space, potentially drawing in residents who aren’t interested in traditional sports programs.
📸 Around Goose Creek
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Goose Creek
- Chess Club In-Person
Goose Creek Library , Activity Room , Goose Creek
4:00 pm
Monday December 22
📣 Goose Creek Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Southbound 17
Firefly Distillery , 4201 Spruill Ave , North Charleston
11:00 am - Charleston Christmas Special
Moranz Entertainment , 156 MOSSY OAK WAY , Mt Pleasant
2:00 pm - West Farm proudly hosts Santa's Pancake Pajama Party
West Farm Corn Maze , 1542 Cooper Store Rd , Moncks Corner
4:30 pm - Who's Holiday
Queen Street Playhouse: Home of the Footlight Players , 20 Queen St , Charleston
8:00 pm - SC Works Berkeley: Info Session
SC Works Berkeley , 500 S Live Oak Dr , Moncks Corner
9:00 am - Bobby Tamburro at Dreamers!
Dreamers Restaurant , 312 Rembert C Dennis Blvd , Moncks Corner
7:30 pm - Mini Storytime
Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
9:30 am - Dance Mode!
Summerville, SC Calendar , 301 N Hickory St , Summerville
10:00 am - Christmas Holiday Observed - Town Hall Closed
Summerville, SC Calendar Summerville, SC 29483 - Chistmas Eve: Tee Times available 7AM-Noon (Walking Only); Range and Clubhouse Open 7AM-2PM; F&B Closed
Charleston, SC Calendar Charleston, SC 29402
7:00 am - Hispanic Business Association
Charleston, SC Calendar , 91 Hanover Street Suite 109 , Charleston
12:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone know this dog?
They followed me home and I'm hoping to find the owner UPDATE: Animal control came to collect so please contact them if you know/are the dogs owner (Nextdoor Devon Forest) - Curb Alert: All for $10.
Stacks of medium to large wood. Crepe Myrtle good for smoking meats, indoor or outdoor fires. If u like the existing standing wood feel free to cut… (Nextdoor Devon Forest)
- US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant (Fitness & Sports) in Goose Creek. Apply here.
- Berkeley County School District posted a job opening for 2025-2026 Custodian- Devon Forest Elementary in Goose Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Goose Creek here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ladson
- Woman in Charleston jail died from fentanyl withdrawal. Video shows medical neglect, attorney says. (postandcourier.com)
North Charleston
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