🌱 Police Search For Mt Carmel UMC Vandals + $14M Drainage Tunnel

Charleston SC

24 February, 2022

5:11 PM

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Get on up, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. First, today's weather: Fog in the morning; sunshine. High: 76 Low: 57. Here are the top 3 stories in Charleston today: The Charleston Police Department is asking the community to help them identify five individuals who vandalized the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. The incident occurred at 95 Cooper St. on Dec. 11 with the five vandals caught on security cameras. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the department at the Team 1 office or by emailing Investigator Speers. (Live 5 News WCSC)The city of Charleston is preparing to build a $14 million underground stormwater drainage tunnel to address medical district flooding. The city will pay roughly $4 million of the total bill with the federal government paying for the rest. Once completed, the tunnel is supposed to be able to move three million gallons of stormwater allowing ambulances to reach the hospitals during heavy rainfalls. (Live 5 News WCSC)A Charleston law firm has started a nationwide class-action lawsuit against a laboratory that allegedly sold contaminated baby formulas. The Abbott Nutrition manufactured formulas were recalled by the Food and Drug Administration after it was indicated they might be contaminated with bacteria. The lawsuit alleges that the company knew about the contamination for four months before anything was done. (WCBD News 2) 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: Drinks for Dolphins: SNAFU At The Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM) From my notebook: Charleston has many unique venues for residents to celebrate their special day. Click to see fifteen of the best wedding venues in the area. (Twitter)When you walk your dog with the WoofTrax app, donations will be made towards the Charleston Animal Society. Click to learn more about the project that helps animals at the shelter. (Facebook)Did you know that a closed door can substantially slow the spread of a fire? The Charleston Fire Department is dedicated to educating our community about the dangers of residential blazes. (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) Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta's South Carolina Hub (March 8) 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 good for today. I'll see you soon! — 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.