🌱 The Best Pop-Up Ever + Two Arrested For Drugs At Charleston Airport

Welcome back, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; a shower in the p.m.. High: 72 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston's Livability and Tourism officials have updated the rules regarding short-term rental properties in the city. Over 600 cases of illegal rentals have been reported in Charleston since 2018. It is illegal to advertise a short-term rental property without a permit within the city limits of Charleston. Most of the decisions surrounding short-term rental properties pertain to safety, particularly concerning Airbnb and Vrbo rentals. (WCBD News 2)
2. On Monday, two men were arrested at the Charleston International Airport after they arrived with their suitcases filled with narcotics. Police received a tip that 22-year-old Carl Dais Jr. would be bringing a large quantity of drugs to the airport. He and a colleague, 22-year-old Tyler Davis, were arrested after K-9 officers sniffed the luggage and determined it contained narcotics. Both men have been arrested and charged with trafficking marijuana. (WCBD News 2)
3. Experience some of the best parts of Charleston on Jan. 21. Starting at 10:00 a.m., Sightsee Shop will be hosting what it has coined "the Best Pop-Up Ever." The event will include treats from Brandywine Coffee and Mansueta's Filipino Food. Sightsee was named last year's Best Coffee Shop in South Carolina. You'll also be able to hear music from DJ Moldybrain! (Holy City Sinner)

Today in Charleston:

• Grand-Parenting With A Purpose Prayer Group At Crosstowne Church (10:00 AM)
• Letters To My Mother At James Island Arts & Cultural Center (12:00 PM)
• iLLA ZiLLA At Pour House (6:00 PM)
• Live Music At Grand Bohemian Wine Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Have you checked out the new installation at Main Library's Children's Department? It was inspired by the book, "The Day the Crayons Quit." (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Early Learning Department of the Charleston County School District participated in the YWCA MLK Parade on Jan. 16. Great job, everyone! (Charleston County School District via Facebook)
• Want to learn more about Camp Judaea? Check out this info session and get your questions answered! (Charleston PJ Library and PJ Our Way via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— Kaytlyn Mroz

About me: Kaytlyn Mroz is a copywriter at Lightning Media Partners – a content creation agency. She is a Rowan University graduate where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in writing. Outside of work, Kaytlyn is a dog mom to a boglen terrier named Finn and a golden retriever named Willow.