🌱 Lyft Driver Assaulted + Rhett Park Drive Housefire

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in Charleston today.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with lots of sun. High: 64 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A Charleston Lyft driver reported he was assaulted by one of his riders this past weekend. The incident began when the Lyft driver asked his two passengers to wear masks, in accordance with Lyft policies. The rider has been booked by the Charleston Police Department on misdemeanor assault charges. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. Two people were injured in a Wednesday North Charleston housefire. Crews responded to the fire on Rhett Park Drive where a two-story home had fire billowing from the second floor. Two adults and six children were displaced by the fire and are being assisted by the Red Cross while investigators work to determine the cause of the fire. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Alan Baker, 28, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon in connection to a Charleston stabbing. The incident occurred on Sam Rittenberg Boulevard on Feb. 4, according to the police department. The stabbing victim was taken to a local hospital with no update on her current condition. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Smash City Burgers Pop-Up! At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Charleston Police Department shares its gratitude for the return of Chief Reynolds. The chief is on the road to recovery. (Facebook)
• Residents can pick up seeds from the Charleston County Public Library's seed library. Seeds for herbs, vegetables, and wildflowers are available. (Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department reminds the community that 3G technology is being phased out in 2022. Phones operating on the 3G network will not be able to dial emergency services. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.