🌱 Ice Storm To Hit Charleston + Flag Supplier Creating Jobs

Charleston SC

20 January, 2022

4:13 PM

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Good day, people of Charleston! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. First, today's weather: Rain changing to ice; breezy. High: 40 Low: 29. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: A rare ice storm is poised to hit Charleston and Carolina beaches into today. Officials are reporting over half an inch of ice possible that could cause dangerous road conditions. Over 10 million people along coastal parts of Virginia and the Carolinas will be affected under this winter weather alert. (CNN)Charleston Police have reported they've located a teenager who had been missing for two weeks. The 17-year-old had been missing since Jan. 4. (Live 5 News WCSC) Allegiance Flag Supply, an American flag producer is expanding into Charleston County. The expansion is set to create 25 new jobs. (The Times and Democrat) Calling all Charleston prospective homeowners: Check out 5 new homes on the market in the area! (Charleston Patch) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer, or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Charleston: Seol Ah's Food Truck! - Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Charleston County Public Library is closing all of its branches today at noon in preparation for inclement weather. (holycitysinner.com) US National Weather Service Charleston SC has shared a timeline of the potential ice storm. At this time, the Charleston Tri-County and Colleton Co. have the highest chances for significant icing impacts. (Facebook) Due to the cold weather forecast, Aldersgate UMC Warming Shelter, Seacoast West Ashley Warming Center and Hibben UMC Warming Shelter will be open to the public today. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here Events: New Year, New You – Self Care & Divorce (January 25) Add your event Loving the Charleston Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. — 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.