🌱 Former Governor Nikki Haley To Run For President + Police Chase

Hey, hello. It's me, Kaytlyn Mroz, your host of the Charleston Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds. High: 63 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will formally announce her 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15 at an event in Charleston. The announcement will make Haley the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for candidacy. Haley teased the presidential run on Twitter and included a video this week, where she said, "It's time for a new generation to lead." (Subscription: The Post and Courier)
2. A local 19-year-old has been arrested after a police chase on Jan. 31. A Charleston County Sheriff's deputy attempted to stop Tyesha R. Smith for a traffic violation in North Charleston when she did not stop and fled at high speed on Rivers Avenue. Smith collided with three vehicles during the chase and hit a utility pole, which disabled her car. No serious injuries were reported and Smith was arrested for numerous charges, including one for the loaded Glock pistol found inside the vehicle. (WCIV)
3. Juan Jimenez, 38, has been charged with attempted murder after cutting a man's throat in Charleston at a Bolton Street residence. The North Charleston man is also charged with possessing a weapon during a violent crime for the Tuesday evening crime. Jimenez was arrested just after 12:00 a.m. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Brewery Bingo Night With Bangin' Vegan Eats & Lil Sprout Desserts! At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Kid's Night With Luna Balloona! At Easy Bay Deli - West Ashley (5:00 PM)
• Token With Special Guest Ben Reilly At Music Farm (7:00 PM)
• Paint & Sip: Northern Lights At Two Blokes Brewing (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Patch is looking for a community newsletter curator for Charleston! Could that be you? Apply here. (Charleston Patch)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Charleston this week at the link! (Charleston City Paper)
• The Charleston Animal Society is hosting the Vax-a-Palooza on Feb. 18 where they are offering free vaccines and microchips. (Charleston City Paper)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox 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.