🌱 New Use For Former Navy Base + New Mayoral Candidate Enters Race

Hello, neighbors. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and mild. High: 70 Low: 57.

Shoutout to the awesome local business that keeps this newsletter running:

An in-house pop-up, at Blazing Star Cafe! Falafel Night, Wednesday, January 18th, from 4pm to 8pm with flavors from the Middle East & Morocco. Join for just the falafel with accoutrements or pick up the whole meal; salad, falafel, roasted fish with aromatic vegetables, and a house made dessert. Visit Blazing Star Cafe at 874 Orleans Road, Unit 8. Quantities are limited. Reserve or call ahead for more info! 843-303-4416.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A new facility is coming to North Charleston's old U.S. Navy base. The South Carolina Ports Authority broke ground recently on the $400 million railyard and the board approved contracts on Tuesday for the design and build of the facility. About 15 miles of rail will run south from the facility toward Charleston, and back, to handle cargo from Norfolk Southern and CSX. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. A new candidate has entered the 2023 Charleston mayoral race. Local organizer and justice advocate Tamika "Mika" Gadsen recently announced her mayor campaign. (WTMA)
3. Mary L. Smith Taylor, a Charleston resident, celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday. A mother to 10, Taylor has been a member of Shiloh A.M.E. Church for more than 50 years. Her family said she loves to cook, especially macaroni and cheese, homemade biscuits, and cornbread. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Carbon Leaf At The Charleston Pour House (1:30 PM)
• Story Time In The Rabbit Hole – Penguins At Charleston Library Society (3:30 PM)
• The Reckoning At The Charleston Pour House (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking to fill your concert calendar this year? Check out the list of concerts happening in the Charleston area at the link! (CHStoday)
• If you looking for a new family member with four paws, check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Charleston area at the link! (Charleston Patch)
• Great news for the Charleston County Public Library: they received funding for their Free and Fresh Community Fridge program located at three branches. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.