🌱 Hotel Homicide Victim Identified + Car Break-In Crime Rate Rises

Charleston SC

25 May, 2022

4:11 PM

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Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Charleston Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 77. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: The Charleston County Coroner's Office has identified the man found deceased in a hotel room at the Rivers Avenue Economy Inn. According to the office, Koshun Hightower died from a gunshot wound. The North Charleston Police Department is reportedly investigating the incident as a homicide. (Live 5 News WCSC)The Charleston City Council has renewed the lease of the Charleston homeless outreach center. The renewal decision was unanimous. The city has announced plans to move the center from its 529 Meeting St. location after the lease is up next year. The center is planned to be moved to a facility between 3 and 9 Cunnington Ave. (Charleston Post Courier)Data released by the Charleston Police Department indicates that car break-ins in the area of Calhoun Street to Pittsburgh Avenue are on the rise. Car break-ins have risen by 255 percent compared to the same time last year. The department is reminding the community to lock car doors and not leave any valuables in a vehicle. (WCBD News 2) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Charleston: STEM Thursdays At Daniel Island Library (3:00 PM) AD Hoc Budget Committee At City of Charleston (3:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston Fire Department quickly contained a commercial structure fire that occurred at the Krispy Kreme on Savannah Hwy. The department is investigating the cause of the fire. (Facebook) Charleston County Public Library reminds the community that they can start logging books for the Summer Reading Program on Jun. 4. Click here to register today. (Facebook) US National Weather Service Charleston SC announces that it is time to start planning for this year's tropical season. (Facebook) Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.