🌱 School District Cyber Security + Dental Screenings For Kids

Charleston SC

23 February, 2022

6:22 PM

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Hello again, Charleston! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Charleston Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Charleston Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Charleston long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Warm with clouds and sun. High: 72 Low: 63. Here are the top 3 stories in Charleston today: $500,000 will be invested annually by the Charleston County School District to fight cyberattacks. According to officials with the district, the money will be used on firewalls and security awareness training. The district allegedly has over 120,000 electronic devices on the district's network which require a consistent effort to protect and monitor. (ABC NEWS 4)Charleston's Medical University of South Carolina announces that they will be offering free dental screenings for the community's children. To qualify, children must be under 12 years of age. The event will be on Friday and will be in tandem with National Children's Dental Health Month. (WTMA)The North Charleston Police Department has arrested 39-year-old Raquehia R. Grant in relation to an ongoing investigation of an arson incident. On Dec. 24, Grant allegedly stole glass cups from a residence and poured gasoline on the residence's front door. Grant has been charged with 1st-degree burglary, 2nd-degree arson, and providing false information to police while being arrested. (WCBD News 2) From our sponsor: Hey Charleston, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Charleston: Kees Kitchen Pop-Up! At The Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston area is set to experience sunny skies and warm weather before temperatures dip into the weekend. Click to read the full weather report issued by US National Weather Service Charleston SC. (Facebook) Mayor Tecklenburg will be meeting with the community for coffee today at 7:30 a.m. at Highfalutin Coffee Roasters to discuss local issues. (Facebook) The mobile job assistance unit will be at the Hollywood Library to provide interview help. Click to learn more about how the Charleston County Public Library system is helping the community. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (March 1) 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 be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.