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MORNING HEADLINES  |  Charleston Animal Society’s campuses in North Charleston and Moncks Corner are both beyond capacity, with more than 1,300 animals currently in the organization’s care.

The organization, which takes in over 90% of all stray animals from both Charleston and Berkeley counties, is urgently asking the public to adopt or foster to help save the pets’ lives. 

“This is one of the most critical moments we’ve faced in quite a while, particularly with dogs” Charleston Animal Society President and CEO Joe Elmore said in a press release. “Every kennel is full.  In Berkeley, we have had to ‘double up’ which is not good for the animals. We simply can’t keep up without the community’s help.”

Jeff Cook Real Estate is sponsoring all adoptions to help alleviate the overcrowding. Other local businesses have also stepped up to help by fostering animals. 

“Every single person can make a difference right now,” Elmore said. “If you can’t adopt, consider fostering. If you can’t foster, please donate. This is truly a community crisis — and it will take a community response.”

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In Friday’s issue of the Charleston City Paper

CP OPINION: City Paper backs transparency candidates in Charleston, Mount Pleasant elections. “Masked ICE agents who terrorize immigrant communities. National Guard troops deployed into blue states for little reason. A federal government in shutdown mode because Congress and the President can’t play in the Washington sandbox.”

CP FEATURE: Driving cab, working in prison helped Savage’s legal career. Charleston defense lawyer Andy Savage has long been the guy who you want on your side if you are in real trouble. In his illustrious five-decade career, he’s worked with everyone from cold-blooded murderers and fraudsters to grieving families and survivors of cold-blooded shootings.

CP NEWS: Thousands expected Saturday at No Kings protest in Columbia. Thousands of people from across the Palmetto State are expected at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Statehouse for what is expected to be part of the nation’s largest organized protest in history.

CP NEWS: New book sheds different light on Vesey revolt. A new book by historian James O’Neil Spady suggests that Black freedman Denmark Vesey was not the sole leader of the failed 1822 plot to kill White Charlestonians before a planned escape to Haiti.

CP FOOD: Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. welcomes Yellan’s familiar, lively flavors. Chef Alex Yellan is cooking up fresh, inventive dishes in the King Street kitchen. Think: charred cauliflower with almond mole, kale salad topped with katsu chicken, falafel wrap with chipotle tahini.

CP ARTS: New East Side gallery debuts bold, uplifting solo show. A deep chalkboard black blankets backgrounds that look unfathomably deep. Glowing greens take hold, too, advancing on the canvas in brilliant bluster. Hot pinks assert their presence with a balls-out passion that dares you to remain unmoved.

CP MUSIC: Culbertson brings jazz, big band sounds to Charleston. Culbertson, an Illinois-born pianist, bandleader and songwriter who performs at the Charleston Music Hall on Oct. 26, is primarily classified as a jazz musician.

In other recent headlines

Early voting begins Monday ahead of November municipal elections. Registered voters who want to vote early can do so at any early voting center in their county through Oct. 31.

Charleston protesters finding ways around city’s permit ordinance. Demonstrations of more than 25 people require a permit from Charleston police prompting some organizers to skirt the ordinance with smaller “pop up” protests.

Charleston firefighters push for higher pay amid cost of living concerns. Charleston firefighters are advocating for higher pay, saying their current wages are insufficient to keep up with the cost of living in the city they serve.

North Charleston councilman announces resignation amid corruption charges. North Charleston city councilman Mike A. Brown announced he will resign his council seat on Thursday as he faces corruption charges.

Charleston Dockside board, insurance accused of ‘negligence’ in suit by 2nd owner. An owner of one of the Dockside complex’s 133 units is suing the homeowner’s association and its insurance company, alleging fraud, neglect and breach of contract.

Bronze plaque honoring South Carolina’s Medal of Honor recipients to be unveiled in Marion Square. A bronze plaque will be unveiled Friday morning in Marion Square dedicated to 39 Medal of Honor recipients with South Carolina ties.

Runaway ship engineer pleads guilty in federal court after lying to investigators. The engineer of the runaway cargo ship MSC Michigan VII that led to the closure of the Charleston Harbor and the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge last summer pleaded guilty to federal charges Oct. 16.

Murdaugh family’s shocking murders, deep-rooted secrets revealed in Hulu series. Convicted killer and disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh’s story shocked the nation in 2021. Hulu has dramatized the case in a new limited series, now streaming, called “Murdaugh: Death in the Family.”

National Hurricane Center highlights two areas to watch in Atlantic basin. Even though the calendar says it is mid-October, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two separate disturbances across the Atlantic basin, including a feature that will enter the Caribbean Sea next week.

S.C. lawmakers want to remove cost barriers to breast cancer exams. While federal law requires insurance companies to cover mammograms for women over 40, many private insurers do not pay the complete cost for further diagnostic tests.

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