🌱 Murder Rates Increase By 100 Percent + New Police Bicycles

Charleston SC

13 February, 2022

5:32 PM

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Happy Monday, Charleston! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 38. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: The All Types of Media Arts Convention prepares to return to North Charleston for its eighth year. The three-day convention will be held May 13 to 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn International Blvd with panels, a short film festival, musical guests, a costume contest, and numerous workshops. Advances passes are currently available and will cost $40 with children under 12 years of age getting in for free. (holycitysinner.com)The Charleston Police Department showcases its new patrol bicycles. The fourteen new bicycles were acquired through the joint support of the Atlanta-Carolinas High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program and the city's Law Enforcement Neighborhood Support Foundation. According to department officials, the bicycles will help Charleston officers access the communities they serve and build relationships within them. (Live 5 News WCSC)According to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, murders within Charleston have seen a 100 percent increase when compared to 2019 numbers. The new murder rate is part of the national trend that sees 2021 as the highest murder rate in the last 25 years. The Charleston Police Department says that the murder rate increase is likely tied to a lack of gun safety within the area. (WTMA) From our sponsor: Today's Charleston Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Charleston: Valentine's Day Singing Telegrams - Ohm Radio 96.3 (11:00 AM) From my notebook: The Charleston County Public Library showed off its Lunar New Year display, featuring zodiac animals handcrafted by a librarian from the Bees Ferry West Ashley Library. (Facebook) The Charleston Fire Department has thanked those who have donated towards helping those displaced by the Palms Apartments fire. (Facebook) Still looking for Valentine's plans tonight? Stop by the Wando Mt. Pleasant & John's Island Libraries for a blind date with a book. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.