🌱 Memorial Hockey Game + Port Authority Records Broken

Happy Friday, Charleston! Here's what's happening in Charleston today.

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First, today's weather:

Periods of rain and a t-storm. High: 66 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston Police Department is looking back at its response to the Palms Apartments fire that occurred last month. Officers recount how they did not initially think the fire was that bad but it quickly spread to multiple apartments while officers were waking people up. Officers had to forcibly enter apartments to wake sleeping tenants while the Charleston Fire Department attempted to control the growing flames. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The seventh annual hockey game memorializing fallen Deputy Joe Matuskovic is happening this Saturday. Deputy Matuskovic was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 8, 2014. Law enforcement agencies across the Lowcountry will be participating in the memorial game. (WCBD News 2)
3. The South Carolina Ports Authority reports record-breaking container shipments last month. The port authority that includes the North Charleston Terminal handled 230,420 containers in February which is a 26 percent increase from last year. The ports are handling almost twice the number of imports than exports. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Parks and Pucks! At The North Charleston Coliseum (6:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Tiger has found a new home after his 60-day stay at the Charleston Animal Society. The community wishes Tiger the best as he settles in with his new family. (Facebook)
• The traffic lights at Folly Road and Harborview are new functioning normally after Charleston police officers had to direct traffic at the intersection. Click to instant updates on Charleston traffic. (Twitter)
• Creek by Creek is the news exhibit by the City of Charleston's Office of Cultural Affairs. Click to take a look. (Twitter)

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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.