🌱 New Wilson St. Community Center + Ukrainian Flag At City Hall

Morning, people of Charleston! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 63 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston Police Department has announced the opening of its second community center in downtown Charleston. The center, located at 1 Wilson Street, will offer programs for adults and children alike. The center will be staffed two times a week using community outreach units in an effort to build a strong rapport with the community. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. In a show of solidarity, the Charleston City Hall has begun flying the Ukrainian flag. The city is raising awareness about the invasion of a democratic country by its neighboring Russia. This is not the first flag of a foreign country that the city has flown, according to Mayor John Tecklenburg. (The State)
3. Pleasant Family Dentistry announced its Day of Smiles Event on Mar. 19. The event offers free dental services for individuals over 12 years of age. The free dental services are an effort to help those who are underinsured or uninsured in the Charleston region. (WTMA)

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Today in Charleston:

• Family Archery At James Island County Park (10:00 AM)
• Challenge Course Adventures At James Island County Park (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that Charleston's Kiawah Island has been named among the country's best weekend beach getaway locations? Click to see Travel Leisure's list. (Twitter)
• Mayor John Tecklenburg released a statement on the developing invasion of Ukraine. Click to read the mayor's thoughts about the growing issue in Europe. (Twitter)
• The Charleston Police Department reminds the community that their job opening for its new assistant fire marshal is closing on Feb. 27. Click to send in an application. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— 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.