🌱 String Of Trailer Thefts + Employment Numbers Rise In Charleston

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler. High: 51 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Police are searching for a vehicle that may be connected to a string of trailer thefts. Two incidents took place near each other in the Awendaw area. A 31-foot Tundra travel trailer on Doar Road was stolen around Dec. 22. A 2006 Southern Industries dump trailer also disappeared from a home on Raw Dew Drive on Jan. 8. Police are looking for a dark-colored pick-up truck that was witnessed at both scenes. (Abccolumbia.com)
2. Employment numbers in Charleston and North Charleston increased by over 6% in the last year – the second-highest increase in the country. The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce estimated that by 2026, there would be 36,00 new jobs. Officials credit these numbers to increased investment in the education and training of students for future professions. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. A pedestrian who used a wheelchair was hit and killed in Charleston on Jan. 3. Karen Simmons was struck by a motorist on East Bay Street between Reid and South. Earlier in the week, the City of Charleston sent a letter to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for a review of the roadway and possible safety improvements. (Charleston Moves via Facebook)

Today in Charleston:

• Saturday Story Time In The Rabbit Hole: Space At Charleston Library Society (10:00 AM)
• Garden Club Of Charleston Holiday Decorations At the Joseph Manigault House (10:00 AM)
• Electric Sparrow At Charleston Pour House (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Charleston Police Department will participate in the 2023 Isle of Palms Polar Plunge on Feb. 18. All donations from the event will go toward supporting the Special Olympics. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• On Jan. 25, Wando Library will hold a BYOB Book Club! Discuss literature and make new friends over great-tasting wine. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• Want to explore the dining options Charleston has to offer? The three-day itinerary at the link will help you get started! (The Post and Courier)

That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox on Monday 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.