🌱 Shooting Victim Identified + Major Disaster Declared By President

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Charleston Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 68 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston County Coroner has identified the victim of the recent Garwood Drive shooting. Jermaine Bunch Jr, 27 years old, was shot on Wednesday afternoon in the Woodside Manor community. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. President Biden has declared a major disaster for Charleston County. The declaration allows federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts for Hurricane Ian. Federal assistance is also being made available for eligible private nonprofits on a cost-sharing basis. Click here for the full disaster declaration. (Charleston City Paper)
3. The North Charleston Police Department responded on Friday morning to reports of a man driving a vehicle into the Ashley River. The man was reportedly driving a stolen Mercedes-Benz C Class sedan at the time of the incident. It is unknown if the driver is alive or dead as the department was unable to locate him. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Da Hotbox Burgers & Brats At Snafu Brewing Company (3:00 PM)
• The Sound Of Charleston Special Holiday Edition At Circular Congregational Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It's officially the holiday season! Celebrate with the Charleston holiday arts calendar. Click the link to view the full calendar. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)
• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Charleston area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Patch)
• The City of Charleston reminds the community that some garbage and trash collection might be altered to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. Click the link to view the infographic. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with your next 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.