# Dockside Drama, Meteor Magic, and LGBTQ+ Vibe | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-07-18T04:14:35+00:00
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A building’s owners are left stranded as the city evicts them, sparking chaos with over 180 police calls for vandalism. Meanwhile, skywatchers rejoice as the Perseids meteor shower lights up the night with up to 100 shooting stars an hour — best viewed before dawn or after midnight if you’re near the coast. Charleston’s Ashley River Hall gets the go-ahead to host weddings, with strict rules to appease neighbors. North Charleston’s new LGBTQ+-friendly cocktail lounge, The Velvet Pony, is set to open soon amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ laws. And Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away July 11th, will be honored in D.C., Columbia, and Pickens County in a series of memorial events. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/15d57e104fd98237

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