🌱 Back to Work Soft Skills And Job Search + Rescue Brew Beer Winners

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 59 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. SC Works Trident will be hosting a Back to Work Soft Skills and Job Search Training Program on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 9:00 a.m. Participants will receive a program overview on that date. The program will continue through Thursday, Dec. 15. Participation in the program is free of charge. Enrollment details are available at the link. (Holy City Sinner)
2. The Charleston Animal Society has announced the winners of this year's Rescue Brew Beer. The spokescat is a 10-month-old Maine Coon from Kiawah Island named Beaux. The spokesdog is Wally, a seven-year-old West Highland terrier mix. The contest raised a total of $81,699 for the No Kill South Carolina initiative. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The Black Food Truck Festival kicked off on Saturday at Ladson's Exchange Park Fairgrounds. The festival is meant to recognize and showcase local Black-owned businesses. The festival's organizers hope to grow the festival that first started in 2021. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Storytime At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Dragon Boat The Holiday Festival of Lights At James Island County Park (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Charleston area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Charleston Patch)
• The Charleston Fire Department's E102B crew at Central Station has been recognized with a Customer Service Initiative award for this quarter. Congratulations! (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The National Weather Service reports that the Charleston area will be experiencing a gradual warming trend this week. Click the link for the full report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you all tomorrow 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.