🌱 Airport Runways Reopen Today + Large Tree Blocks Meeting Street

Hey, friends. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with periods of sun. High: 79 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston's air carriers will be reopening runways today. The runways were closed in preparation for Hurricane Ian on Thursday as wind speeds increased. The air carriers have been taking steps during the closures to accommodate travelers with canceled flights. Click for air carrier travel updates. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)
2. Charleston's Meeting Street has been closed. The street closure is due to a large tree being knocked down in front of the Dewberry Hotel. Crews are working on removing the tree piece by piece. Click to watch the video and view the photos. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. Several Charleston County agencies have halted operations. The halt is temporary and is meant to allow the agencies' staff to shelter in place. The primary concern is high winds that can place crews in danger. The agencies will resume operations when it is safe to do so. Click for an updated list of agencies that have halted operations. (Live 5 News)

Today in Charleston:

• Screen Printing Clay Resist & Indigo Workshop At The Charleston Museum (10:00 AM)
• CSO Masterworks: Elgar's Cello Concerto At The Charleston Symphony (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston County Public Library has closed all branches and offices through Sunday. The system will resume operations on Monday. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The City of Charleston is recommending residents stay at home or in a safe place as Hurricane Ian impacts the city. Click for updated road closures. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• It is important to stay up to date during a tropical storm. Click for Hurricane Ian updates. (City of Charleston)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox Monday morning with 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.