🌱 Charleston Police Search For Hotel Thieves + New Business Grant

Hey, friends! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 68 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Detectives with the Charleston Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying two women who are connected to a string of hotel thefts. On Jan. 10, items, including pocketbooks, a cell phone, and jewelry, were stolen from hotel rooms on Wentworth Street. Police released security footage and photos of the suspects. Please contact Lowcountry Crime Stoppers at (843) 554-1111 if you recognize the women or have any information regarding the case. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The City of Charleston created a Black-owned Microbusiness Opportunity Grant using funding from the National League of Cities' Equitable Economic Mobility Initiative. The grant program is for Charleston area Black-owned businesses. The application deadline is Feb. 2, 2023. Click here for more information. (City of Charleston)
3. A new restaurant is coming to downtown Charleston. Sorelle will be an Italian, all-day café-style restaurant. The new eatery is set to open on Feb. 15 at the 88 Broad St. location. (WTMA)

Today in Charleston:

• The Motley Chew Food Truck At Snafu Brewing Company (4:30 PM)
• Kyle Herring At Tommy Condon’s (5:00 PM)
• Broken Speakers At Charleston Pour House - Deck Stage (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Charleston was ranked number two on the list of "Best Food Destinations" in the United States, according to Tripadvisor! It also nabbed the number 11 spot for top food destination in the world. (WCBD News 2)
• In case you missed it: The Charleston County Public Library received a $10,000 grant for its "Free and Fresh Community Fridge Program!" The program distributes free fruits and vegetables to libraries in areas of higher food insecurity and need. (Live 5 News WCSC)
• Charleston County Government is now accepting the 2024 Application for Local Accommodations Tax Funding, which is due to the Charleston County Budget Department by Mar. 1. The county distributes approximately $300,000 to non-profit, 501(c) organizations that provide support and increase tourism in Charleston County. (ABC NEWS 4)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for 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.