🌱 Vaccination Mandate Suspended + Sidewalk Ordinance Enforced Again

Charleston SC

11 May, 2022

3:23 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: Cooler; rain in the afternoon. High: 70 Low: 64. 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 in Charleston today: The City of North Charleston and the City of Charleston have suspended their COVID-19 vaccination mandates after Governor Henry McMaster signed a ban on such mandates into law. The cities indicate that there might be an increase in employment applications in response to the suspended vaccination mandates. (Live 5 News WCSC)The Charleston Police Department has released surveillance photos of a suspect in a hit-and-run investigation. As of Wednesday evening, the department is still seeking the community's help in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information related to the investigation should call or email Charleston Investigator Galster. (Live 5 News WCSC)The City of Charleston will resume enforcing its ordinance ban on sandwich boards on sidewalks. The ban was temporarily lifted during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow restaurants to attempt to increase business through sidewalk advertisement. The sandwich boards prevent sidewalks from being accessible and usable by those with disabilities, which violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (Charleston Regional Business) Today in and around Charleston: Human Resources Committee At Charleston City Hall (2:00 PM) STEM Thursdays At Daniel Island Library (3:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce is looking for a leadership and programs coordinator. This position plays a critical role in the stewardship of event sponsors and Chamber investors. Get the details here. (Press Release Desk)As of Monday, May 9, 2022, City of Charleston Parking officers launched a pilot program using the "Barnacle," an alternative to traditional parking-enforcement boots that promises to "reduce employee injuries and vehicle damage while offering citizens faster and more convenient ways to get their cars back on the road." Learn more in the City's press release. (Press Release Desk) That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for 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.