🌱 CCSD Raises Substitute Teacher Pay Rate + House Of Brews Crash

Up and at 'em, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: 53 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A driver crashed into House of Brews in West Ashley, then drove away late on Monday night. A Charleston County deputy located an unoccupied vehicle that may have been involved in the crash by following a trail of motor oil and glass from the business to Hawthorne Westside Apartments on Ashley Crossing Drive. The business reported significant damage to the front of their building and has said they will reopen on Wednesday. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston County School District will be offering pay raises and bonuses for substitute teachers of all levels. Depending on the substitute's degree, they can earn anywhere from $130-150 per day. The rates, which went into effect on Jan. 10, will last through the end of the school year. (WCBD News 2)
3. A Charleston officer's quick actions have been credited with saving a man's life. At 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, Charleston Police Officer Kyle Skeels arrived at the North Bridge after the man called family members and told them he was going to jump from the bridge. Skeels tried to talk with the man, and as he began to climb over the railing in an apparent attempt to jump, the officer grabbed him and pulled him back over the railing to safety. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Homeschool Series On Wednesdays: Low & High Elements, At James Island County Park (1:00 PM)
• Recolor Your Money Mood, At Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Police Department wants to thank Officer Kyle Skeels for demonstrating bravery and dedication, by helping to save a man attempting to jump off the North Bridge last Thursday. (Facebook)
• The Wando Mount Pleasant Library is back to its normal business hours! Hours of operation are now as follows: Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. (Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library has been busy adding a whole bunch of jobs. Take a look at all of the job openings. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox 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.