🌱 New Emergency Management Director + Officer-Involved Shooting

Happy Wednesday, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Charleston.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 60 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston County has selected a new director of the Emergency Management Department. Joe Coates was selected after serving in the role of interim director for Emergency Management since July 2021. Coates began working with the County in 2008 and has a bachelor's degree in Emergency and Disaster Management from American Military University. (holycitysinner.com)
2. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has confirmed the identification of an officer-involved shooting subject killed in North Charleston this past weekend. Junnie Williams, 35, of North Charleston, died in the emergency room at Trident Medical Center around 4:56 a. m. on Sunday. Police were attempting to catch a vehicle break-in suspect which resulted in the shooting incident. (WTMA)
3. According to an analysis by the Transportation Safety Administration, the Charleston International Airport led South Carolina's six commercial airports in the number of firearm discoveries in 2021. TSA officers discovered a total of 72 firearms in travelers' carry-on luggage last year which, according to TSA spokesman Mark Howell, is a new annual record for the state. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Commission on Women - City of Charleston (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The US National Weather Service is warning temperatures in Charleston are expected to get even colder near the end of the week, as well as the potential for some wintry weather. (Facebook)
• If you've visited the new Bees Ferry West Ashley Library and thought, "I'd love to work in a place this beautiful," the Charleston County Public Library has some good news. The library has added a number of open positions you can apply for online. (Facebook)
• This week is Community Risk Reduction Week and the Charleston Fire Department will explore some of the methods utilized to create a safer Charleston. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.