🌱 CPD And King St. Crime Prevention + City Employees Terminated

Happy Monday, Charleston! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy. High: 71 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. While smash-and-grabs out west have some worried about businesses in Charleston, officials with the Charleston Police Department have said that large levels of organized crime are not happening here. The CPD is also taking a proactive approach to stopping crime before it happens in areas with heavy foot traffic, such as King Street. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. North Charleston City employees who were not at least partially vaccinated by Friday, Dec. 3 will soon face termination. On Friday morning, multiple employees stopped by City Hall to return their gear and say goodbye to former coworkers. A letter submitted by employees shows that affected individuals will be placed on a one-week unpaid leave of absence, during which they still have the option to get vaccinated and maintain their jobs. If not, their employment will come to an end. (WCBD News 2)
3. Thanks to the heartwarming tale shared by a local man and his daughter, the Charleston Animal Society was surprised with a $50,000 check from Petco Love. (holycitysinner.com)
4. Charleston County will soon begin soliciting public feedback about a potential standalone pedestrian bridge across the Ashley River. (Charleston Post Courier)
5. A paraglider was rescued after becoming stranded on Morris Island, according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

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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.