🌱 Charleston Literary Festival Continues + Local Home Sales Decline

Hello, everybody! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, today's weather:

Thunderstorms and wind. High: 76 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston Literary Festival hosted Elisabeth "Betsy" Griffith on Wednesday. The Washington-based historian highlighted the role that Black and White women played in cultural shifts through the last century. About 150 participants gathered at the Dock Street Theatre to listen to the lecture. The festival will continue through Sunday. (Charleston City Paper)
2. Inclement weather impacted numerous traffic lights throughout North Charleston on Thursday. Drivers were encouraged to use caution while traveling throughout the area. The traffic light issues were likely due to some power outages caused by gusty winds. (Count On 2 News)
3. Charleston home sales have dropped dramatically. According to data from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, home sales dropped by 32 percent last month. The two main causes of the drop are inflation and rising interest rates. The median home sale price last month was $400,000. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)

Today in Charleston:

• Bored Teachers Comedy Tour At The Charleston Music Hall (9:00 AM)
• NXSE Oyster Pop Up At Snafu Brewing Company (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider the 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 County Public Library is encouraging patrons to write letters to veterans at the Bees Ferry West Ashley Library at the letter-writing station. Click the link to learn more. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department reminds residents to not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.