🌱 Andolini's Pizza Closes + Locals Take Polar Plunge For Charity

Welcome back, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 73 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. After three decades of serving up slices to Charleston, Andolini's Pizza has closed its doors. The decision comes less than one month after the beloved restaurant celebrated 30 years in Charleston. The restaurant posted the announcement on Saturday morning via Facebook. It was considered to be a go-to spot for College of Charleston students. (Charleston Post Courier)
2. According to a new report, the North Charleston Police Department seized over 400 guns in 2022. They also made 377 arrests throughout the area. Patrol officers confiscated 42 guns that were illegally or unlawfully carried. The seizures resulted in 40 arrests. These numbers are the result of an ongoing effort in Charleston to reduce gun violence. (WCBD News 2)
3. A very cool local tradition took place on Sunday at Dunleavy's Pub. The 28th Annual Dunleavy's Pub Polar Plunge pulled in dozens of people willing to take a frigid dip. The freezing event supports the SC Special Olympics. Dunleavy's Pub has raised over half a million dollars for the organization since the Polar Plunge began. (WCBD News 2)

Today in Charleston:

• Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure at Charleston County Clerk Court (8:00 AM)
• Historic Charleston: Food Tours By Cozymeal™ at The Restoration Charleston (11:00 AM)
• Exhibition: Anonymous Ancestors at City Gallery (12:00 PM)
• Story Time In The Rabbit Hole: Who Hibernates? at Charleston Library Society (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Need help figuring out some resolutions for 2023? The Charleston Library Society can help! (Charleston Library Society via Facebook)
• On Jan. 11 head over to the Clemson Tri-County Master Gardeners at John's Island Library! Kids five to 12 can learn about nature and make some fun crafts. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! 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.