🌱 Man Shot At Dorchester Road Gas Station + Car Thefts On The Rise

Hey, everyone. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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Showers early in the morning. High: 61 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A man was shot early Thursday morning at a Sunoco gas station in North Charleston. The man and his wife had been inside the store at the Dorchester Road location when they noticed someone rummaging through their car. After a confrontation took place, the husband was shot by the person who had been inside their vehicle. No arrests have been made as of Thursday afternoon and attempts to locate the suspect by the K-9 unit were unsuccessful. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Car thefts are on the rise in Charleston, according to police. Vehicle thefts – specifically downtown – rose 5.6 percent from 2021 to 2022. On average, the police department sees about 40 vehicle thefts a month. Charleston Police Department Det. Kevin Speers said, "We have documented that it’s 65 percent of cars, automobiles that are stolen are left with their keys in the car." (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Charleston County had the second most reported cases of human trafficking in the state in 2022. There was a 128 percent increase in reports in the state according to the Attorney General's Office. The Formation Project, a survivor-lead and survivor-founded space dedicated to providing resources to victims of human trafficking, says their goal is to educate Charleston to be aware that people are being bought, sold, and exploited in the city. (ABC NEWS 4)

Today in Charleston:

• NXSE Oyster Pop Up At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Paint & Sip Event: Reflection Pond At The Inn At Middleton Place (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Museum – America's first museum – celebrated their 250th anniversary yesterday! (WCBD News 2)
• It's officially Charleston Restaurant Week! Find participating restaurants here. (Live 5 News WCSC)
• Topgolf is officially coming to North Charleston on Jan. 20. The location is near the Charleston Area Convention Center and the Tanger Outlets on International Boulevard. (Live 5 News WCSC)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.