🌱 Teacher Placed On Administrative Leave + Holiday Travel Tips

Hello, Charleston! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 64 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A North Charleston elementary school teacher has been placed on administrative leave after making comments to a group of students. The Charleston County School District reports the comments were made on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Written statements have been taken from the affected students. District officials are investigating the situation. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The Charleston International Airport is urging holiday travelers to plan ahead. Thanksgiving is the airport's busiest time of the year. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights, allow time for remote parking, review carry-on baggage policies, and check flight status before arriving at the airport. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The North Charleston Police Department has sworn in its youngest recruit, ever. The department swore in Celia Jolene Tucker, 4 years old, during the ceremony for Ptl. Derrick Ambas on Monday. The department hopes she will join the force in the future. You can see the "swearing in" photo at the link. (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)
• City Council At Charleston City Hall (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new restaurant experience? Click the link for a list of new Charleston restaurants that opened in 2022. (Holy City Sinner)
• The U.S. National Weather Service reports that freeze watches, warnings, and frost advisories will not be issued again until Mar. 1 2023. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library reports the Main Library will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 4. Please plan accordingly. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.