🌱 Civic Leader John Warren Dead + CCSO Podcast + Yappy Hour

Charleston SC

17 March, 2022

6:35 PM

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing today in Charleston. First, today's weather: Periods of sun. High: 74 Low: 66. Looking for a new way to advertise your local business? We can help you quickly and easily reach potential customers directly in their inboxes. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: John Warren, a prominent Charleston attorney and longtime civic leader, has died at the age of 75. He died on Mar. 14 after a cycling accident. He enjoyed sailing the Atlantic Ocean, his family, and fox hunting. Click the link to read about the fascinating life of John Warren. (Charleston Post Courier)According to invoices received from a Freedom of Information Act request, the Charleston County Sherriff's Office spent $8,498.25 on starting their new podcast. The Beat: A CCSO Podcast launched late Sept. 2021, and with eight episodes being produced so far, that comes out to over $1,000 per episode. (Live 5 News WCSC)Charleston County Park will host three Yappy Hour events this spring for dogs and their owners. The events will be at Wannamaker and James Island County Parks dog parks. The first Yappy Hour will be on Apr. 21 at 5:30 p.m. The event will be free with park admission and there is no need to register. (Holy City Sinner) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? (Reviewers at CNET called the new system — known as the Ring Alarm Pro — "a giant leap for home security"). So why the kudos? In a nutshell: the Ring Alarm Pro can protect your home both online and off. It includes a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router to help you get reliable physical and digital security in one, innovative device. Now you can help protect your home with all of the benefits of the Ring Alarm, to keep your home safe and secure, while experiencing fast, reliable connectivity. To learn more about the system CNET called "the future of home security" or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Charleston: COMIDA GRATIS At Charleston Hispanic Association (3:00 PM) Smash City Burgers Pop-Up! At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM) From my notebook: Meeting Street is now open after the gas leak was repaired. Follow the Charleston Police Department Twitter account for more real-time updates on community safety. (Twitter)The City of Charleston flew the Irish flag over City Hall yesterday in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here Events: Divorce & The Home – the Spring Housing Market – Vesta's South Carolina Hub (March 22) American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22) 2022 Mrs2Me Summit - The #1 summit for empowered divorced or divorcing women (March 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.