🌱 Beware Of Local Scam Calls + West Ashley Road Closure This Week

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 57 Low: 40.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office put out a press release to warn the public about scam calls being made in the area. Officials claim that the scammers are impersonating deputies from the Sheriff's Office and telling residents a family member is being held. The goal is to trick residents out of bail money. If you've received one of these calls and fallen victim, you can report it to 843-202-1700. (WCBD News 2)
2. According to county officials, roads across West Ashley will be closed at night from now until Mar. 22. Construction on Windermere Boulevard from Folly Road to Chadwick Drive will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily. The road is being patched, milled, resurfaced, and restriped. There will be traffic directors on-site to help guide local residents. (WCBD News 2)
3. Rhonda Jerome is the only person so far to claim her candidacy for the position of mayor of North Charleston. Jerome's platform mostly focuses on cleaning up the streets to reduce crime and increase education rates to pre-COVID numbers. If elected, she would be the first mayor of North Charleston. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Charleston Composting Workshop At James Island Recreation Complex (5:30 PM)
• Open Mic W/ Chris Tidestrom At Tommy Condon's Irish Pub And Restaurant (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Funding was secured in the 2023 budget for the long-awaited improvements to the Charleston 9 Memorial Park. Preliminary work is in progress, and it will be necessary to close the park beginning Monday, Mar. 20 until approximately mid-June. This closure will assist the contractor in maintaining its timeline to ensure it is ready to open before the Jun. 18 anniversary. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• No matter the season, a new porch sign is always a good idea! At Board & Brush, you'll get to add your own creative touch to one of many porch design options. If you're more interested in making other creative decorations, check out the March and April class schedule here. (Board And Brush Charleston via Facebook)
• Grab a friend and work for the parks this summer! Charleston County Parks is hiring for many different positions. With flexible schedules and a reciprocal pass to use at attractions around the Lowcountry, make it a summer to remember by working at the park. For more information, visit this link. (Charleston County Parks via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.