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🌱 CCSD Superintendent Resigns + The Grit Counter Opening
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Morning, people of Charleston! Sammi Caramela here with the latest copy of theCharleston Daily.
First, today's weather:
Low clouds and warm. High: 73 Low: 66.
Here are the top stories today in Charleston:
- Charleston County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait resigned on Wednesday during a Board of Trustees meeting over holiday break. According to sources, some board members were dissatisfied with Postlewait's position on a multimillion-dollar proposal for district schools. (WCBD News 2)
- The Grit Counter is now serving up its bowls in North Charleston. The eatery began operating in Mount Pleasant in 2018, and the new location can be found at 3438 W Montague Avenue. (WTMA)
- Sean Robert Munson, a 32-year-old Charleston man, was arrested on December 21st for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material. According to Attorney General Alan Wilson, he arrested on 10 charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. (WCBD News 2)
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Today in Charleston:
- "We Wear The Mask Again," Exhibition By Damond Howard At Public Works Art Center (10:00 AM)
- Paint & Sip: Winter Landscape At Estuary Beans & Barley (6:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- All CCPL branches will be closing early today to celebrate the New Year, so pick up your holds for the weekend now! The library will reopen on Monday. (Facebook)
- Beyond Distilling Co. just opened in North Charleston with three bottled spirits. The distillery has a small tasting room and outdoor tiki lounge, but most of Beyond Distilling's sales will be made through distribution or in-store pickups. (Facebook)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Sammi Caramela
About me: Assistant Managing Editor at Lightning Media Partners and author of "Some Place Like Home."
