Low Battery Seawall Project + Two Crashes On I-26

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain overnight. High: 86 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston County Council is considering a new middle school and high school in the Awendaw-McClellanville area. The proposed complex would be along North Highway 17 and Jenkins Hill Road. Currently students who live in this area have to commute about 25 miles to Wando High School. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The City of Charleston's Low Battery Seawall Project will receive a statewide honor at Tuesday's city council meeting. The South Carolina section of the American Society of Civil Engineers will present the city with the 2021 South Carolina Technical Merit Award for its work on the project. ASCE has referred to the seawall project as "a showcase of collaboration, innovation and public stewardship."(holycitysinner.com)
3. Hire Dynamics will be hosting a two day HirePalooza to fill over 300 jobs in the Charleston Metro area. (WCBD News 2)
4. The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to crashes on both sides of I-26 near the University Boulevard exit in North Charleston. (Live 5 News WCSC)
5. The Charleston City Council is expected to discuss a mask ordinance at Tuesday's city council meeting. (WTMA)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

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