🌱 Suspect Commits Multiple Armed Robberies + Intellichek Agreement

Good morning, Charleston! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning, but for now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 69 Low: 61.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man who committed multiple armed robberies in the Ladson area. The suspect was caught on store surveillance cameras during the incidents. The most recent incident occurred on Highway 78 on Sunday at Sonny's gas station. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the department. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Charleston City Council has launched a pilot program agreement with Intellichek. The agreement is for $40,000 and will last six months. Intellicheck is able to identify false and fake IDs. The city hopes the program will help address underage drinking and fake IDs in Charleston. The Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau is covering half the cost. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. The Charleston Animal Society was searching for volunteers to foster dogs over the Thanksgiving holiday. The shelter has been in an "absolute crisis situation," according to the Charleston Animal Society. The shelter has waived adoption fees and is providing a year's worth of dog food with each adoption in an effort to reduce shelter capacity. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Thanksgiving Brunch At Palmetto Café (11:45 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Library Society will be closed through Sunday. Please plan accordingly. (Charleston Library Society via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be closed today and tomorrow. Library branches will reopen on Saturday. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• CARTA will be running on a Sunday schedule today for Thanksgiving. DASH will not be running today. Express route will not be running tomorrow. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)

That's all for today! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— 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.