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Greetings Charleston! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When are Charleston’s roads secretly most dangerous for everyday drivers?
  • How Charleston deputies turned holiday shopping into trust-building with kids
  • Which classic Charleston design details should you never paint over?

Also on today's calendar: Charleston Christmas Special and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Monday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Trends Hiding Inside Charleston Car Accident Numbers (beforeitsnews.com) — If you drive regularly in Charleston, new analysis of local crash data shows your highest risk is weekday afternoons between 3 and 6 p.m., especially on busy downtown corridors and tourist-heavy routes. The piece explains how time of day, weather, tourism seasons, and specific street conditions combine to create predictable danger zones, and urges drivers to adjust habits when multiple risk factors stack up.
   

• Charleston Co. Sheriff's Office gives back to kids with ‘Shop with the Sheriff' event (live5news.com) — Charleston County kids got an early Christmas boost as deputies from the sheriff’s office treated 20 students to lunch and a $150 shopping trip at Walmart. The “Shop with the Sheriff” event aims to build trust between local families and law enforcement while giving children a joyful holiday experience.
   

• Charleston design elements that create a timeless look (postandcourier.com) — Charleston homeowners get a deep dive into the classic design details that give local houses their timeless charm, from paneled rooms and piazzas to patinated metals and “haint blue” accents. Local designers explain how to balance historic character with relaxed Lowcountry comfort, and offer practical tips for updating older homes without erasing their Charleston soul.
   

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  • We just moved here from California and are so excited to call Charleston home.
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🗞 Nearby News

James Island

  • Charleston County detectives still seeking leads in 2020 James Island murder (abcnews4.com)
  • 30 things to do with kids in Charleston during winter break (postandcourier.com)
  • Lowcountry high school basketball scores (12/19) (live5news.com)

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