🌱 Fire Watch Today + Northpointe Safety + City Employee Raises

Charleston SC

25 March, 2022

5:39 PM

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Happy Saturday, 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: Sunny and breezy. High: 68 Low: 45. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Charleston and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Watch for the Charleston area today, Mar. 26. The Fire Watch will be in effect between noon and 8:00 PM, according to the service. The watch is an attempt to notify the community that gusty winds and low humidity conditions will cause a fire to spread rapidly. (Live 5 News WCSC)North Charleston Councilmember Jerome Heyward wants to spend millions to install sidewalks and streetlights in the Northpointe neighborhood. According to Heyward, a lack of sidewalks is a public safety concern since a large portion of that community uses walking as a major form of transportation. It is unclear how the councilmember will fund the project. (Live 5 News WCSC)In an attempt to fill a large number of staff vacancies, the North Charleston City Council unanimously approved a one-time salary increase for city employees. The raise will be $2,000 for all full-time employees, and the minimum wage will be increased to $15 per hour for part-time employees. The raises will go into effect on Apr. 4, 2022. (Charleston Post Courier) Today in and around Charleston: The Motley Chew Food Truck! At Snafu Brewing Company (1:00 PM) Michelle Rider, AKA Shelly Belly, And Jas At Old Trolley Theatre, Summerville (7:00 PM) From my notebook: The Farmers Market will feature only farmers and growers today. The event will be from 8:00 a.m. to noon in Marion Square. (Twitter)Do you know what to do if your smoke alarm sounds when you are sleeping? The Charleston Fire Department wants to help you make a fire plan. (Facebook)The Charleston Animal Society has plenty of animals waiting for forever homes. Click to fill out an adoption application. (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 That's it 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.