🌱 Charleston Patch: What's Happening Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hey, friends! Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel here with your Wednesday edition of the Charleston Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

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But first, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 70 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. My Charleston Weekend: January capstone events | Charleston Scene (Charleston Post Courier)
2. GENERATIONAL GIVING (Daniel Island News)
3. Daniel Island School named Palmetto's Finest Awards top-10 finalist (Daniel Island News)
4. Road plans en route for major subdivision in Cainhoy (Daniel Island News)
5. CofC Community Goes the Distance with Cooper River Bridge Run (The College Today)
6. Condado Tacos to open in Mount Pleasant in fall; pub Hazel and Apple coming to King Street (Charleston Post Courier)
7. Historic Charleston Supper Club: Shrimp Pie | Building Blocks of Charleston (Charleston Post Courier)
8. Fire crews respond to early-morning North Charleston house fire (Live 5 News WCSC)
9. The distorted reality of 'Southern Charm' and 'Southern Hospitality' (Charleston City Paper)
10. Rusted Revolution drops 'Lo-Fi-Hi' (Charleston City Paper)
11. Dish Dining Guide, Winter 2023 (Charleston City Paper)
12. Our View: International African American Museum should say when it's going to open (Charleston City Paper)
13. The Top 50: Our go-to restaurants for everything from decadent to down-home fare (Charleston City Paper)
14. Mayor of Charleston addresses priorities for 2023 in State of the City address (WTMA)
15. New bar coming to Charleston this spring (CHStoday)
16. Video: Police chase in Goose Creek leads to crash (ABC NEWS 4)
17. North Charleston residents express concerns over potential redistricting (Live 5 News WCSC)
18. MPPD: Missing, endangered man located safe (WCBD News 2)
19. South Carolina Historical Society announces 2023 Winter Lecture Series: Sessions to zero in on American Revolution (Charleston Post Courier)
20. SeamonWhiteside Announces Seven New Shareholders Holy City Sinner - (Holy City Sinner -)
21. Text of Mayor John Tecklenburg's 2023 State of the City Address Holy City Sinner - (Holy City Sinner -)
22. Veteran Georgia high school coach becomes new head football coach at Hanahan High School (WTMA)
23. Jury trial to begin on March 6 for 2018 downtown Charleston murder suspect (WTMA)
24. Charleston VA programs serve more than 430 homeless veterans in 2022 (Live 5 News WCSC)
25. Dave Matthews Band is returning to Credit One Stadium in June (WTMA)
26. Charleston City Council expected to sign resolution supporting I-526 expansion (Live 5 News WCSC)
27. 10 must-do events in Charleston this spring (CHStoday)
28. $600K grant will assist Charleston County Coroner's Office in emergency preparedness (ABC NEWS 4)
29. Charleston tech firm Benefitfocus sold after years of losses (Charleston Post Courier)
30. SC Ports handles record cargo volumes in 2022 | Business (Charleston Post Courier)

Today in Charleston:

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston SC: "Here are the main highlights for Wednesday and Wednesday evening." (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• City of Charleston Police Department: "The Charleston Police Department wants to help you and those around you stay safe and prepared in an emergency situation. One of the ways we continue to do that, is by providing active shooter response training for local businesses and o..." (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Charleston Police Department: "Applications are now open for our Spring Citizens Academy! Classes will run from April 5th- May 24th. During the course of 8 weeks participants get the opportunity to learn day to day operations of our department. As well as a behind the..." (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• Charleston County School District: "The CCSD School Choice application process for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! The window will close on February 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The School Choice Virtual Fair will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until ..." (Charleston County School District via Facebook)
• City of Charleston, SC Government: "Tonight, Mayor John Tecklenburg delivers the 2023 State of the City Address. Read the full text here:" (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• Charleston County Public Library: "Mount Pleasant Library has two awesome displays in their Children's Dept! They have decorated for winter and created an area celebrating the Lunar New Year! 🐇 ❄️" (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• Charleston Moves: "📣 URGENT: Protect Bike/Ped 📣 🚨Rank "Existing Conditions" with 5 stars, rank the other concepts with 1 star: https://metroquestsurvey.com/nz01m If you haven't already, make sure you've participated in SCDOT's short survey for the IOP C..." (Charleston Moves via Facebook)
• Charleston Library Society: "Looking for a cozy place to set up? We got one just around the corner 📸:@cameronwilder" (Charleston Library Society via Facebook)
• Charleston Scene: "The 1130 Folly Road space that for 13 years was occupied by Black Magic Cafe is now home to a fast casual rotisserie chicken restaurant with three Connecticut locations." (Charleston Scene via Facebook)
• Charleston Scene: "Porchetta — whole hog that’s roasted, wrapped and sliced — will be joined inside house-made focaccia bread by aged provolone cheese and salsa verde to make the shop’s signature sandwich." (Charleston Scene via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverland Terrace: "Hey Neighbors! - I’m looking for recommendations for a wonderful chiropractor who can help with lower back pain. Thanks in advance! ☺️" (Nextdoor)
• Administrative Sergeant Stephen Voges, Charleston Police Department: "Prevent Motor Vehicle Thefts - A motor vehicle was stolen every 39 seconds in the United States in 2020, which equaled about 800,000 vehicles. Vehicle theft is a multi-billion-dollar crime, costing vehicle owners more than $7 billion in ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ponderosa: "Hey neighbors! - I've posted a couple times about this and still haven't nailed down someone to watch my 7y.o while I'm at work. Mostly, it would be getting her on the bus in the morning at my stop or yours, and then her coming home from..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carolina Bay: "I’m blown away by the amount of homeless people, living on the side of our streets in West Ashley… There’s got to be some thing we can do to stop this from getting any worse… Anyone else bothered by this? - What can we do to change this?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bee St: "Hi everyone! - We are currently recruiting women 18 years and older for a study focused on treating postpartum depression with a noninvasive form of brain stimulation (rTMS) at MUSC. Participation involves TMS treatments and completing ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harbor Woods: "ISO a SPES 4th grade parent who’s child is going to participate in Chorus? - My sons bus doesn’t pick him up until almost 7 am some days and chorus will be meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7. He wants to participate but with 2 other boy..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Providence Common: "My family really enjoyed your DELICIOUS lasagna. - Thanks again!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ashcroft: "If anyone gets a call from Xfinity about a new promotion to reduce your bill by 50%, hang up. - It's a scam. They will ask you for $630.00 up front. It's a scam. Xfinity says they know about it, but don't seem to be warning you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harbor Woods: "Be careful I was driving in the right lane of Harborview towards Folly. - I large grey suv cut me off by turning left at high rate of speed on to the connector I ran up over curbs and spun around. Trying not to hit the overpass. Sadly no..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bolton's Landing: "I have an older Lexus, that needs the headlight assemblies changed, because they are foggy/hazy. - Can I get some recommendations of some body shops that could change these out?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grand Oaks Plantation: "I am not sure if I posted my question to the right areas but I’m in need of help if anyone is familiar and knowledgeable with Quickbooks I would appreciate you contacting me as soon as you are able. - Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Riverland Terrace: "I’m looking to get a silver bracelet engraved before Thursday afternoon. - The jeweler I got it from in South Windermere has a machine that is down. HELP!!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cainhoy: "At Everett’s Moving Co. - We go above & beyond to ensure the safety of our customers items. We pad & stretch wrap everything that’s needed & secure all items safely in the trucks and tie down! Book us today! Thank you -Tyler Everett 84..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, River Oaks: "We had company tonight on bayboro ln!! - The whole family. 🦌" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, James Island: "Can’t wait to go!! - 👏😊🤩🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻🌼🪷💐" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Plantation Oaks: "I am the owner/operator of Chucktown Flowers. - I am here for your Valentine’s Day floral needs. Email me at info@chucktownflowers.com and we can discuss your request. Visit my website www.Chucktownflowers.com to see examples of my work...." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eastside: "Missing outdoor/indoor cat. - Jude is missing. She is a Siamese mix, microchipped, and spayed. She was last seen on 1/21/23 at 202 Nassau st. 29403. She is loved and missed. She is not people friendly. Please be on the lookout and if you..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, James Island Expy: "Good Morning neighbors. - I find myself again reaching out in hopes of finding a furnished place to rent 1990-2200 range for me and my house-trained pooch. My situation has changed, and I need a safe place to stay ASAP until my contract ..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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