🌱 Missing 31-Year-Old Woman + Over 9K Gallons Of Wastewater Spilled

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Kaytlyn Mroz, your host of the Charleston Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 60 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing 31-year-old, Britteny Church. She was reported missing by a friend on Mar. 16 and was last seen in downtown Charleston's Lockwood Drive area. Church is suspected to be traveling on foot and may be experiencing mental health issues. Anyone with information about Church's whereabouts is asked to call (843) 743-7200. (WCBD News 2)
2. Officials have revealed that thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into a creek on James Island following a sewer main break reported on Mar. 8. A fisherman alerted Charleston Water System to the spill and crews were able to stop it by 12:30 p.m. that same day. While an estimated 9,600 gallons of wastewater was spilled, the total volume cannot be determined as it is unknown when the break occurred. Crews are currently repairing the broken main, with work expected to be completed in the coming weeks. (WCBD News 2)
3. Charleston Police have arrested 19-year-old Jaylen Isaiah Smith who allegedly broke into a residence and committed robbery with a deadly weapon. The incident took place on Friday, Mar. 17, when according to the victims, two Black males armed with handguns broke into a house on Cooper Street, stealing several items. The victims reported the incident to the police, who were able to locate and apprehend Smith the following day. (ABC NEWS 4)

Today in Charleston:

• 7 Feet Of Soul At Charleston Pour House (Deck) (6:00 PM)
• Flogging Molly At Charleston Music Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Good news: EBT cardholders can get into the Charleston Museum for FREE! (ABC NEWS 4)
• A man was arrested at the Charleston International Airport on Sunday for having 20 pounds of marijuana in his suitcase. (WCBD News 2)
• Spring has sprung! Did you know this time of year is when each set of tides during the day is almost identical? (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning 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.