🌱 Two Officers Save Man's Life + Former Superintendent Departs

Charleston SC

14 February, 2022

4:02 PM

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. First, today's weather: Abundant sunshine. High: 58 Low: 50. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: Two officers from the North Charleston Police Department have been recognized for saving the life of a suicidal man. Sgt. Jamel Foster and Cpl. Jose Torres responded to a crisis on the weekend that involved a man who was looking to take his own life. The two officers handled the situation with a calm demeanor and were able to talk with the man who eventually put the knife down to receive the proper mental health services. (Live 5 News WCSC)Charleston County Schools Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait will leave her position with a severance of over $300,000 from the district. Postlewait will exit from the district on Jun. 30, 2022 with her annual salary in one lump sum and the value of her unused vacation days. The agreement was signed by all of the school board members except absent Cindy Bohn Coats. (Live 5 News WCSC)The third annual College of Charleston Day raised $6.7 million to fund their efforts to deliver a unique higher education experience. A total of 2,554 donors gave towards the fundraising efforts with over 500 donors being current College of Charleston students. Additionally, fifty donors gave towards the institution's diversity fund, which is meant to support the 1967 Legacy Program. (Press Release Desk) Today in Charleston: Charleston Redevelopment Corporation Conference Call, Hosted By The City of Charleston (8:30 AM) From my notebook: According to US National Weather Service, Charleston temperatures will gradually increase throughout the week with an eventual decline into the weekend due to a cold front. (Facebook) Charleston Scene presented Super Bowl trivia in celebration of Sunday's big game. Click to see if you can correctly answer these questions! (Facebook)The Charleston Police Department has reopened Clements Ferry Road after lane upgrades and repairs. (Twitter) 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 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.