🌱 Long Creek Bridge Replacement + 394 "Luxury" Apartments Coming

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 72 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Long Creek Bridge in Charleston is being replaced and will cause closures this month. West Ashley Greenway trail will be closed this month as the current wooden bridge is replaced with a $400,000 eight-food-wide aluminum structure. The project is expected to be completed by the end of February or early March. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Aventon Bees Ferry, a luxury apartment complex at the intersection of Savannah Highway and Bees Ferry Road, broke ground on Wednesday. The apartment complex will span 30 acres and will contain 394 apartments ranging in one, two, or three bedrooms. The complex will offer residents a inspired pool, gaming lawn, fitness room, and more. (ABC 4 News)
3. Santana Shakel Martin Taylor, 28, refused to leave a Charleston home at the Archdale Forest Apartments on Tuesday after Dorchester County deputies responded for a domestic disturbance call. Taylor agreed to exit the home as SWAT team members were about to enter and was arrested on an existing bench warrant. The incident was resolved peacefully. (ABC 4 News)

Today in Charleston:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct To You! At 1941 Savage Road (9:00 AM)
• Kid's Night Hot Cocoa Bar And Winter Crafts! At East Bay Deli (5:00 PM)
• The Mountain Grass Unit At The Charleston Pour House (Deck) (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In case you missed it: Christmas tree collection in Charleston is happening now through Friday, Feb. 10. Trees free of tinsel and decorations can be placed curbside for pickup. (CHStoday)
• Charleston resident Mabel Magwood Crosborne celebrated her 102nd birthday yesterday. Mayor John Tecklenburg declared yesterday "Mabel Magwood Crosborne Day." (Live 5 News WCSC)
• If your green thumbs are itching, now is a good time to get gardening! Check out the gardening tips for the Charleston area at the link. (CHStoday)

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