🌱 Charleston Councilman Launched Mayoral Run + 1976 Corvette Stolen

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Charleston Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with sunshine. High: 76 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Peter Shahid, a Charleston city councilmember, launched his mayoral campaign on Wednesday, citing frustration with the current administration. He plans to address issues like crime, flood management, housing, traffic, and growth control. Other candidates include Clay Middleton and William Cogswell, while the current mayor remains focused on issues like flooding, transportation, housing, and safety. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The Charleston Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect related to an assault investigation. The incident occurred in the Market Street area during the early morning hours of Mar. 19. If anyone has any information about the incident or recognizes the person, they can contact the Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch or Crime Stoppers of the Low Country. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating a stolen orange 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The car, taken from a property on Mary Ravenel Road earlier this month, did not have a license plate. The owner discovered it was missing on Mar. 8. Anyone with information can reach out to Detective Mike Thompson by phone at (843) 554-2471 or email at methompson@charlestoncounty.org. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Country Clubbin - Boot, Scoot, And Boogie Dance Party At Music Farm (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A second Caviar & Bananas location opened in downtown Charleston on Ashley Avenue. (Subscription: Charleston Regional Business)
• In case you missed it: The 76th annual Festival of Houses and Gardens is happening now through Apr. 16 (ABC NEWS 4)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar with concerts? Check out the list of concerts happening in and around Charleston in April at the link! (Charleston Post Courier)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.