🌱 More Police At C.E.W. Middle School After Threat + 45K 911 Hangups

Hello all. It's me, Kaytlyn Mroz, your host of the Charleston Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy and cooler with rain. High: 51 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. C.E.W. Middle School's south campus had increased police presence from the Charleston Police Department on Thursday after a threatening message was found written in the boy's bathroom. After an investigation on Wednesday, the school district's security team and police found the message was unsubstantiated. Principal Kevin Smith said, "However, to keep our schools thoroughly safe and protected, we will have an increased police presence on campus tomorrow." (WCIV)
2. According to a report by the Charleston County Consolidated 911 Center, Charleston County received 45,204 hangup calls last year. The data from 2022 is up 70 percent compared to hangup calls in 2021. Telecommunicators say even if you dial 911 by accident, it's important to stay on the line and tell them everything is OK. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. A man in North Charleston has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the production of child pornography. Jonathan Reece Scarborough, 36, pleaded guilty and faces 360 months in prison and a lifetime of court-ordered supervision. The indictment stemmed from an investigation into the abuse of a 10-year-old girl in September 2019. (WCBD News 2)

Today in Charleston:

• Pizza Da Michelino Food Pop-Up At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pearl Jam & Nirvana At Charleston Music Hall (7:00 PM)
• Mr. Holland’s Oats - A Tribute To Hall And Oats At Music Farm (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this weekend? Check out the list of events happening in and around Charleston this weekend at the link! (Holy City Sinner)
• The South Carolina Aquarium will be closed to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 7 for team building. (ABC NEWS 4)
• Country star Chris Stapleton will be bringing his "All-American Road Show" to Credit One Stadium in July. Tickets for the Jul. 13 show go on sale Friday, Feb. 10 at 10:00 a.m. (WPDE)

That's it for today! I'll see you bright and early Monday morning for your next 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.