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🌱 Airport Roundabout Closure + CCSD COVID-19 And Flu Testing

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Hey, everybody! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.


But first, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 65 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

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  1. The Charleston International Airport reports the roundabout will be closed through Thursday. The closure will begin today at 7:30 a.m. There will be detours and directional signage in the area to direct travelers. Please plan travel accordingly. (ABC NEWS 4)
  2. U.S. 17/Ashley River Bridge North was closed on Sunday morning. The closure was due to a mechanical malfunction with the road's gates. The Charleston Police Department responded to the incident to redirect traffic. The bridge was reopened around 11:30 a.m. (ABC News 4)
  3. The Charleston County School District will be offering COVID-19 and flu testing for students and staff. The tests are being funded through a grant offered by the South Carolina Department of Health. The district will be offering the tests every day through Dec. 17 at various schools. Click for testing information. (Live 5 News)

Today in Charleston:

  • Storytime At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
  • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation At Charleston Music Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Looking for a new place to call home for the holidays? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Charleston area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Charleston Patch)
  • The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has announced new members. Click to review the full list of new members. (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • Charleston County Public Library branches will be opening at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Poe/Sullivan's Island Library and Folly Beach Library will be closed on Wednesday. Please plan accordingly. (Charleston County Public Library)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you soon.

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.

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