🌱 Stolen Pot-Belly Pig + Man Arrested For Stealing Steaks

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Charleston Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 73 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston Animal Society is actively searching for a stolen pot-belly pig. Piggy Stardust, a rescue animal, was stolen from the organization's barn. There is a $5,000 reward being offered for information that leads to an arrest. The incident is being investigated by the North Charleston Police Department. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The Charleston Police Department reports that Savannah Highway has been reopened after downed power lines forced a road closure. The incident was caused by a crash that occurred Monday afternoon shortly before 3:00 p.m. The power lines were cleared by responding officers. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The North Charleston Police Department reports that a man was arrested on Friday for attempting to steal steaks. Jervey Simmons, Sr, 59 years old, allegedly attempted to steal the items from a Food Lion along Dorchester Road. Simmons threatened to stab a store employee while leaving the Food Lion. He is being held at the Charleston County Jail on a $50,000 bond. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Dragon Boat - The Holiday Festival Of Lights At James Island County Park (4:30 PM)
• Fentanyl And How It Is Killing Our Kids At 8570 Rivers Ave (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Charleston area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Patch)
• The U.S. National Weather Service reports that the Savannah NOAA Weather Radio is back in service. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be collecting submissions for the Saul Alexander Gallery through tomorrow. Click for application details. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.