🌱 Snow Storm Sees 47 Crashes In Two Hours + Gov. Signs TikTok Ban

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Manchester Daily, fresh off the presses. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Morning snow, 1-2"; breezy. High: 42 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. New Hampshire's first major snowstorm of the season accounted for at least 47 accidents in two hours on Friday morning. Accidents included a rollover crash down the road in Hooksett shortly after midnight, in which the driver to Elliot Hospital. The storm is expected to last through Saturday, with several inches of additional accumulation across most regions. (Patch)
2. New Hampshire joins the growing list of states that have banned TikTok from government phones and laptops. Gov. Chris Sununu signed the executive order on Thursday, citing data and cybersecurity concerns. The app introduced an “unacceptable level of cybersecurity risk to the state,” according to the executive order. (Manchester Ink Link)
3. Phase two of the Elliot Hospital Emergency Department Expansion in Manchester is expecting completion in February 2023. The final phase for completion is on track to finish within budget in Mar. 2023, despite an unexpected redesign due to pandemic closures. (ENR)

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Today in Manchester:

• A Christmas Carol At The Palace Theatre (9:00 AM)
• Christmas with The Spain Brothers At The Palace Theatre (7:30 PM)
• O Christmas Tree: Kids Holiday Food Craft Fun At Local Baskit (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a great way to give back to the community, consider donating blood if you can! The parents of a 3-year-old boy in Manchester are encouraging others to donate blood to help people like their son, who is being treated for a rare autoimmune disease. (WMUR)
• The Manchester NH Police reminded residents of the city's winter parking ban. The ban runs from Dec. 1 to Apr. 15. If you're not sure about the details of the ban, check out their Facebook post for more information! (Manchester NH Police)
• Looking for a new furry friend for the holidays? Check out the Manchester Animal Shelter's Facebook for their featured pets, including Butterball and Gene, two nine-month-old kitties waiting for their fur-ever home. (Manchester Animal Shelter)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.