🌱CCSD Early College HS Program + Police Looking For Ring Thieves

Good morning, people of Charleston! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston County School District is moving forward with plans to expand its Early College High School Program with a new support building in Downtown Charleston's Eastside Community. It would replace an old elementary school, the Wilmot J. Fraser campus that's been closed for more than 10 years. Some community members living nearby say they support the district but have some concerns with the construction plans. (WCBD News 2)
2. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston has received a "significant" donation in the form of cryptocurrency. The donation was made by KleeKai, an online gaming studio that allows its users to earn cryptocurrency as they play video games. (WCBD News 2)
3. Officials with the Charleston Police Department are asking for the public's help to identify three women they say were involved in the theft of nearly $9,000 worth of rings from Hampden on Nov. 26. (Live 5 News WCSC)
4. Popular alt-rock band Incubus will take the stage at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 17th, 2022 at 7:30 pm. (holycitysinner.com)
5. Check out the events happening in the Charleston area this weekend. (Charleston Patch)

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Today in Charleston:

• Movie Nights in the Park ( Mall Park ) (All Day)
• Palmetto CAP Drive Up Event - Charleston County Human Services (8:30 AM)
• Applications Are Live: Eluna Opens Enrollment for New Camp Erin Partnerships Nationwide (9:00 AM)
• Free Groceries - Comida Gratis (2:30 PM)
• Christmas on Mary Street ( Shaw Community Center ) (4:00 PM)
• The Motley Chew Food Truck! (5:00 PM)
• Holidays at Bees Landing Recreation Center (5:30 PM)
• Poetry Society of South Carolina Hosts Poetry Reading and Book Fair (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.