🌱 Charleston Named Best City To Retire In + Folly Road Bank Robbery

Morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds; humid. High: 90 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A Wallethub study has named Charleston as the Best Retirement City in the United States. The list compiles a ranking based on factors of affordability, activities, quality of life, and healthcare. Charleston scored 58.97 — the highest on the list. The next highest was Orlando, FL with a 58.23. (Wallethub)
2. The Charleston Police Department reports that two individuals were arrested on Sunday night for unlawfully carrying firearms downtown. Shaquan Shelton, 31 years old, and Donovan Williams, 30 years old, were arrested during separate incidents along King Street. Williams' firearm had its serial number obliterated. (WCBD News 2)
3. The Charleston Police Department is currently investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at Pinnacle Bank on Folly Road. The suspect was able to flee the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. Thankfully, no one was injured during the robbery. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Health And Wellness Advisory Committee Via Conference Call (9:00 AM)
• DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Candlelight: A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac At Unitarian Church (9:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• The National Weather Service reports that the rainy season will return later this week. Don't put your umbrella away just yet. Click to review the full report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The City of Charleston is kicking off its "How to Win the Contract" webinar series today at 6:00 p.m. Click to register. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library is answering college questions during its College Admission Unplugged program on Tuesday, Sep. 20. The program will be at Wando Mount Pleasant Public Library between 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.