🌱 Glenn McConnell Parkway Project + Fireworks Cause Tree Fire

Charleston SC

08 May, 2022

6:37 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: Sunshine and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 56. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Charleston. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: An ongoing construction project on Glenn McConnell Parkway will impact drivers until May 11. The construction will widen lanes in one-mile increments. Travelers should anticipate nighttime lane closures from 7:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. as crews work on the project. (WCBD News 2)The North Charleston Police Department has arrested and charged Phillip Lydell Stevens Jr. in connection with a fatal May 2 shooting. Stevens has been charged with one count of murder, three counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon, and breaking into a motor vehicle. He is being held in the Al Cannon Detention Center. (Live 5 News WCSC)The Charleston Fire Department responded to a downtown tree fire on Saturday morning. The incident occurred on Marion Street after reports of fireworks in the area. The fire was contained by crews within three minutes. (WCBD News 2) Today in Charleston: Open Mic Night With Chris Tidestrom At Tommy Condon's (7:00 PM)Sxvxnt At Chico Feo (7:00 PM) From my notebook: US National Weather Service Charleston SC reminds the community about the importance of hurricane preparedness. Visit their Facebook post for tips on how to make your hurricane plan. (Facebook) Charleston Library Society welcomes Doesy as its new Front Desk Coordinator. Her weekend read is "Rice Birds," a novel that follows twin sisters fleeing Ireland's famine to New York, and then to Charleston! (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 10) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.