🌱 Police Seek Help With Cold Case + Bitter Cold Is Bursting Pipes

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But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 58 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help regarding an unsolved homicide case. Aubrey Zanders, 39, was shot and killed on Dec. 27 of 2018. Zanders had come across people trying to break into a storage area near his home on Ashley Hall Road. He was taking out the trash when he was fatally shot. (Abccolumbia.com)
2. The record-cold temperatures are having a bad effect on the Charleston Water System. So many pipes have burst across the city that the area has seen its water flow double. Gallons of spillage have poured out of torn-open pipe sections. If things continue in this way, residents may soon have to boil their water before drinking it. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. Take a bite out of Charleston! This special downtown food tour will let you discover the hidden flavors of local cuisine. A city-certified guide will take you through the French Quarter and French Market. You'll get to taste traditional and contemporary dishes at four amazing restaurants. (FeverUp)

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Today in Charleston:

• Coding Lab For Kids: Code Your First App at Apple Charleston (5:00 PM)
• Charleston Business Group Happy Hour Mixer at Henry's On The Market (5:00 PM)
• 5th Annual Gullah Kwanzaa Celebration at Cannon Street (6:00 PM)
• Sullivan’s Charcuterie Workshop at Indigo Reef Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations are in order for Steven Azzarela of the Charleston Fire Department! Azzarela has been promoted to Engineer. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• Applications are open for the Spring 2023 Leadership Discovery Class! Sign up here. (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Seeking something sweet? Jordan Snider from The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will be creating sugary delights at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie in January. (Charleston Scene via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.