🌱 Charleston Water Mission Helps Ukraine + Armed Robber Arrested

Rise and shine, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and milder. High: 68 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of robbing a West Ashley Domino's Pizza at gunpoint. The incident occurred on Jan. 20, 2021, at 1930 Ashley River Road. Okite Watson Smokes is being charged with armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, and possessing a firearm while on probation. (WCBD News 2)
2. North Charleston Police are investigating the shooting of a security officer at an apartment complex on Saturday. According to the department, the incident occurred at the Icon at Park Circle in the 1900 block of McMillian Avenue. No information regarding the victim's condition or the suspected shooter has been released by the department. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Charleston nonprofit Water Mission has sent a crew to Europe to assist during the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. Water Mission is a Christian engineering organization that provides safe water, sanitation, and hygiene to those who are in desperate need. The crew that was sent to Europe comprised of five individuals spread across Poland, Romania, and Moldova. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Guest Speaker At The Charleston County Board of Elections (12:00 AM)
• Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery At James Island County Park (1:00 PM)
• Tourism Commission Meeting At The City of Charleston (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Make sure you request your free Charleston Visitors Guide to plan your next spring escape. (Twitter)
• Charleston County's Rental Assistance Program reopens today. Click for information regarding the program and how to apply. (Twitter)
• Charleston's Small Business Opportunity Expo will be on Mar. 24 at the Gaillard Center. Click to register for the free event that will feature more than 30 exhibits! (Twitter)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.