🌱 7 Injured In School Bus Crash + Charleston Homicide Arrest

Hello, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, warm, and humid. High: 88 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A Tuesday morning school bus crash has resulted in seven individuals being sent to a local hospital in North Charleston. The crash, in which a 15-year-old pedestrian was struck by the bus, occurred at the Neighbor Store on Montague Avenue shortly before 8:00 a.m. The bus driver, the pedestrian, four students, and a bystander were injured during the crash. (Live 5 News)
2. The Charleston Police Department has released photos of a hit-and-run witness. The department is asking the community to review the photos. The department has not issued any warrants for the witness, but investigators want to interview him for the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Live 5 News)
3. The Charleston County Sherriff's Office has arrested Desmon Latrell Champagne for an August homicide. The incident occurred on Grimball Road and resulted in the death of Trever Heyward from gunshot wounds. A U.S. Marshals task force assisted in the arrest. He is being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center. (ABC News 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• Commission On Women Zoom Meeting With The City Of Charleston (10:00 AM)
• DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Junior Naturalist: Salt Marsh Investigations At James Island County Park (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Charleston area searching for a forever home. (Charleston Patch)
• The City of Charleston will be hosting its next Operation Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Eastside Neighborhood. The cleanup will be between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• Did you know that you can register to vote at Charleston County Public Library branches? Just stop in and fill out the forms. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.