🌱 Charleston NAACP Moving? + Burned Baptist Church Recovers

Happy Tuesday, people of Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Warm with sun and some clouds. High: 71 Low: 60.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston Branch of the NAACP may be forced to move from its decade-long home because the landlord is looking for a new tenant. The first-floor office space at Columbus and Hanover streets went on the rental market on Nov. 29; the listing reads that the property is "currently under renovation and restoration and should be ready for move-in by Feb. 2022." Presently, the NAACP still occupies the office; NAACP president Dot Scott declined to comment. (Charleston City Paper)
2. After a heartbreaking fire back in September, the Fort Johnson Baptist Church has come back stronger than ever. Pastor Marty Middleton said since the fire, worship has been taking place in the gym; however, members are engaging even more than before, and several new families have joined the church. The church could take anywhere from eight months to a year and a half to be restored. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. A man and woman riding a motorcycle were killed in a Sunday night crash that left another motorcycle rider and a car driver hospitalized. At about 6:20 p.m., Charleston police officers responded to the three-vehicle collision on Magwood Drive that involved two motorcycles and a sedan. There was no word if any of the motorcycle riders wore helmets, or if the car driver wore a seat belt. (Hilton Head Island Packet)

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Today in Charleston:

• Bingo - CenterWell Senior Primary Care in West Ashley (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department reminded the community about the rules and regulations regarding fireworks and provide safety tips for a safe and enjoyable New Year's weekend. (Facebook)
• Going into the new year, the Charleston Library Society will be uploading all of its event recordings on YouTube for patrons to view. (Facebook)
• A record high temperature of 77 was set in Downtown Charleston yesterday, breaking the old record of 74 set in 1932 and 1982. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.