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Hey Goose Creek, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: High-tech police Joint Operations Center, St. Patrick’s Day block party and parade, and FAFSA Frenzy help + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Modern policing upgrade underway: North Charleston Police Department is preparing to move into a Joint Operations Center uniting cameras, dispatch, and crime analysts, aimed at speeding responses. More than 700 cameras provide real-time updates — read the full story.

A lasting local lifeline: In nearby North Charleston, the Carner Avenue Wellness Campus opened in a historic neighborhood, creating a hub for health, wellness, and community, backed by South Carolina Ports Authority funding — read the full story.

Navigate college affordability: Trident Tech will host a free FAFSA Frenzy on March 11 at the Educational Opportunity Center, offering help with applications and guidance on low-cost programs, open to the public — see when and where to go.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Learn sourdough baking with Mrs. Doughnut
• Score deals at pop-up book sale
• Enjoy egg hunts, food trucks, and vendors

🫶 We got your back

Sandwich time, folks: When a craving hits, Ye Ole Fashioned in Goose Creek delivers classic deli comfort: egg, tuna, or chicken salad stacked just right, plus a BLT that means business. Cap it with a scoop of ice cream, and lunch suddenly feels simple, satisfying, and a little nostalgic.

All-abilities fun, nearby: Central Creek Park packs an all-abilities playground, pickleball courts, a walking trail, and a field with a stage for community hangouts. It’s an easy way to burn energy without burnout. Splash Creek opens seasonally, so watch for it and make it a midweek reset.

All aboard some nostalgia: If your week needs a little clickety-clack, Train Town Toy & Hobby delivers model trains, Thomas & Friends, and enough whimsy to charm kids and collectors. Expect inspiration for fresh layouts and gifts that happily make noise, the kind that turns a rainy afternoon into something rail-bright.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

☕ March Coffee Meetup @ North Charleston Chamber of Commerce | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:30 AM – Start your day with coffee, bagels, and networking that goes somewhere at North Charleston Chamber HQ. Open mingle first, then quick rounds to share what you do, swap referrals, and hear a short member talk. Members free, nonmembers five bucks, your inbox can wait.

🍺 Pucks and Pints Happy Hour and Beer Release Party @ Famulari’s Pizzeria (Hanahan) | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:30 PM – Hockey crashes happy hour at Famulari’s Hanahan with Stingrays swagger and Blood on the Ice, a one-night blood orange wheat built for game time. Expect $5 wine and FBC drafts, $4 liquor, and the clincher, buy a 14-inch pie, get a free 10-inch cheese.

🤝 Luminary Networking Mixer! @ Luminary Chiropractic (Hanahan) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:30 PM – This free mixer gathers Luminary practice members, networking partners, and neighbors for real conversations that do not require a login. Expect light refreshments, familiar faces, and the satisfying slap of a business card exchange. Bring plenty, smile, and work the room like a pro.

🧠 Team Trivia @ Famulari’s Pizzeria (Cane Bay) (Summerville) | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Thursday nights at Famulari’s in Cane Bay mean trivia, pizza, and smug satisfaction of finally using that random fact you’ve been hoarding since ’98. It’s free, family-friendly, and prize-packed, so bring the crew, order a pie and a pint, and let your secret ringer shine.

☘ St. Patrick’s Day Block Party & Parade @ City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Park Circle’s throwing its 22nd St. Patrick’s Day takeover, the biggest in the Lowcountry, with a free parade, live music, street eats from Olde North Charleston, and a Kid’s Zone. Wear green, bring patience, and yes, parking is free, so carpool and spare the neighbors.

🥂 Boozy Bingo Brunch @ Charleston Sports Pub – Goose Creek | Sunday (3/15) at 11:30 AM – Every fourth Sunday, the boozy kind of bingo takes over brunch with free, family-friendly games, house cash, and prizes that justify ordering a Giant Mimosa. It’s the childhood pastime you remember, only with bacon, better company, and a much more enthusiastic cheering section.

🤰 Pelvic Health for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond @ Luminary Chiropractic (Hanahan) | Monday (3/16) at 6:30 PM – Take your pelvic floor out for a tune-up. This free workshop from Charleston Pelvic Health and Luminary Chiropractic covers pregnancy, birth, and the long stretch after, with real talk, practical fixes, and no awkwardness. Laugh, sneeze, and chase toddlers with confidence again, Charleston.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Goose Creek report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 83°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 34%

A chance of rain showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 2%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph.

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