🌱 Gas Prices Continue To Rise + Community Walk In N. Charleston

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 77 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. According to data provided by AAA, gas prices in Charleston have risen 40 cents this last week. The average gas price in the Charleston region was $3.83 per gallon on Sunday morning. The AAA fuel tracker provides daily data on the region's fuel prices. (WTMA)
2. Two Charleston area Dollar General stores were robbed on Saturday. According to the Charleston County Sherriff's Office, it is not yet clear whether or not the robberies were connected. The first robbery was at the store located at 923 Main Road and the second robbery occurred at 2346 Ashley River Road. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. North Charleston Police Chief Reggie Burris and community leaders participate in a walk where four people were shot on Feb. 26, 2022. Xiamere Moody, 15-years-old, died at a local hospital that night from wounds sustained during the shooting. The walk was organized by RECAP, a faith-based organization focused on reducing gun violence, with the intent to raise awareness of the shooting and to encourage community members to come forward with information. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• Recreation Committee At The City of Charleston (2:00 PM)
• Real Estate Committee At The City of Charleston (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Charleston Fire Department's Class of 2022 recruits are concluding their second week of training. Congratulations on passing your second week. (Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library's Wando Mt. Pleasant Branch hosted a Mini Mardi Gras parade earlier this week. Attendees learned about the holiday while decorating masks and making noisemakers. (Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department prepares for South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week. A tornado drill is scheduled for Mar. 9, 2022. (Facebook)

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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.