🌱 Charleston Co. Buying Vacant Homes + Wreaths To Honor Veterans

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

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cooler. High: 51 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston County is buying 18 vacant homes from the local housing authority so they can remain affordable to low-income families instead of being auctioned to the highest bidder. The county will buy the homes at an average of $137,200 per house and will use federal money to repair them. (U.S. News)
2. American Legion Post 179, located in Charleston, S.C, says they laid out 378 wreaths on Saturday to honor Veterans. The placing of the wreaths is part of National Wreaths Across America Day, which coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as more than 2,500 additional locations. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. 17 therapy pups with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) spread some holiday cheer this past Friday! The adorable dogs took part in a holiday puppy parade, moving in and out of MUSC's buildings, surprising patients and staff alike. (ABC News 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• Letters To Santa: Pick-Up - James Island Recreation Center (All Day)
• Speak Loud Project - St. Julian Devine Community Center (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department Yearbook will be available in the spring of 2022 - Celebrating 140 years protecting the Holy City! (Facebook)
• The Charleston Library Society will be closed from Dec. 23-Jan. 3, so make sure to pick up your books beforehand. (Facebook)
• Teens are invited to watch "The Grinch" and "The Polar Express" in the Community Room at the Charleston County Public Library today. Seating is limited so be sure to get your ticket from the Teen Desk. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.