🌱 Funeral For Local Holocaust Survivor + Ambulance Collision

Hello, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

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Mostly sunny and nice. High: 71 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A Charleston Holocaust survivor has died. Joe Engle, 95, was a Polish native and a community leader. He was outspoken about his experiences during World War II and the horrors that he saw firsthand. He moved to Charleston in 1949 and operated a dry-cleaning business on King Street. Engle's funeral is today at Synagogue Emanu-El Cemetery. (WISTV)
2. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office reports an ambulance was struck by a Honda sedan on Friday night while responding to a call. The incident occurred on Magwood Drive and Glenn McConnell Parkway around 9:00 p.m. The ambulance had both its lights and sirens on. The department is investigating the incident. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The Charleston Police Department has arrested a driver for pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident. The arrest occurred around 2:20 p.m. on Friday at Savannah Highway and Wesley Drive. The department is currently conducting an investigation into the incident. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• Storytime At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Name That Tune Trivia W/ Crystal Coast SeaFood Truck & Charleston Charm Entertainment At Snafu Brewing Company (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Charleston area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Charleston Patch)
• The Charleston Fire Department reminds the community that its application deadline is on Dec. 9 for experienced firefighters. Click for application details. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Savannah NOAA Weather Radio is off the air. Please plan accordingly. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)

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

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.