🌱 43 Left N. Charleston Police And Fire + Poinsettia Legend

Get on up, Charleston! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 66 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. The city of North Charleston says 43 employees left the city's police and fire departments after the Nov. 19 deadline to get vaccinated. City spokesman Ryan Johnson said the city terminated 16 police officers and 9 firefighters while 15 police officers and three firefighters tendered their resignations. Johnson said of the employees who resigned, only eight of them cited the vaccine mandate as the reason they were leaving their jobs, leaving 35 employees whose departure could be attributed to the mandate itself. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. A leak on a main line in downtown Charleston's water supply system caused an emergency shut-off of water services yesterday. Customers on Jasper Street, Marion Street, and Logan Street from Smith to Coming streets were affected. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. Learn the little-known legend behind the poinsettia Christmas flower and its special connection to Charleston. (WCBD News 2)
4. Here's your complete guide to New Year's Eve 2021 in Charleston featuring various parties and events being held throughout the city. (holycitysinner.com)
5. Looking to adopt a new furry friend into your family? Check out the dogs and cats up for adoption in the Charleston area. (Charleston Patch)

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Today in Charleston:

• ELEARNING DAY - NO Students on Campus (12:00 AM)
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• Free Groceries - Comida Gratis (1:00 PM)
• Cheese/Charcuterie 101: Holiday "Build A Board" Workshop! (7:00 PM)

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— 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.