🌱 Chatham Apartments Shooting + Charleston Holiday Boat Parade

Happy Monday, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 64 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. The North Charleston Police Department is investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting that left two people injured. Police officers, as well as firefighters, responded at approximately 4:35 p.m to the Chatham Apartments on Chatham Avenue near North Murray Avenue. Two victims were taken to a nearby hospital; there was no immediate word on their condition. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston holiday boat parade brought some festive cheer to local waterways on Saturday. As part of an annual Lowcountry tradition, boats decorated with holiday themes rode from the Cooper River through the Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River. The free event was produced by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. (WTMA)
3. The principal of a Charleston County arts school sent a letter to parents amid rumors of violence planned at the school, stating that police officers confirmed there is no threat after investigating a social media post. (Live 5 News WCSC)
4. A tragedy turns to hope: a new program at a West Ashley OBGYN begins in honor of a late mother and her miracle daughter. (ABC NEWS 4)
5. At least 100 adults and children fleeing regime change in Afghanistan are expected to settle in the Charleston area in the next six weeks. (Charleston City Paper)

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— 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.