🌱Ability Tri-Modal Expansion + CCSD Lacks Mental Health Staff

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 72 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. Distribution and transportation provider Ability Tri-Modal is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The $24 million expansion of the company's North Charleston location is expected to be done by the fall of 2022. Applications are being accepted for the 27 new jobs this expansion will create. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Charleston County School District is severely understaffed when it comes to mental health professionals. Staff laid out the need for these professionals and how they plan to address the needs during a Monday presentation. Currently, District officials say there is one school psychologist for every 1,100 students. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. For the second consecutive year, the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) has ranked among the nation's top libraries in the United States. CCPL received a four-star rating from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service (Index), earning a spot on the "America's Star Libraries" list. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• IB Spend A Buck Day - Memminger School Of Global Studies (12:00 AM)
• VIP Tour & Tasting - Palmetto Brewing Company (12:00 PM)
• Free Food - Comida Gratis (4:00 PM)
• Kids Night Out - Daniel Island Recreation Center (5:00 PM)
• Drop & Shop - Bees Landing Recreation Center (5:00 PM)
• Teens Night Out - Bees Landing Recreation Center (5:00 PM)
• 2 Islands 1 Truck - Snafu! (5:00 PM)
• Frothy Friday - North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center (7:00 PM)
• Ladies Night Out: Women of Faith - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel North Charleston (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The 3rd annual Santa's Escort Ride at the City of Charleston Police Department was a success. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to the newest Citizens Academy graduates at the City of Charleston Police Department. (Facebook)
• Join the Charleston County Public Library online this Saturday for a lively discussion of "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. (Facebook)

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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.