🌱 Heat Health Research Project + New Director Of Emergency Management

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Researchers in the Gadsden Green neighborhood are measuring temperature levels to determine how heat impacts the community's health. The effort is a collaboration between 11 different organizations - including the City of Charleston. The Charleston Heat Health Research Project is being funded by NOAA. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Wednesday's "Light The Way For Hope" event educated the community on Narcan administration while honoring those lost to the Opioid Crisis. According to the Charleston Center's program coordinator, the Tri-County area lost 330,000 residents to the crisis last year. The Mount Pleasant Police Chief spoke during the event. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. The City of Charleston has announced its new Director of Emergency Management. Ben Almquist previously worked for Berkley County as its Director of Emergency Management before becoming Charleston's on Aug. 8. According to Almquist, his first order of business will be assessing the department's current operations. (WCBD News 2)

Today in Charleston:

• Kid's Night With An Ice Cream Party! At East Bay Deli (5:00 PM)
• Bingo & Brews At Holy City Brewing (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Charleston has entered into the most active period of the 2022 hurricane season. Are you prepared? Click to view the CofC’s Guide to Hurricane Season. (The College Today)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be hosting a book talk with author Nina Foxx on Sep. 9 at the Otranto Road Library. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce will be hosting The Honors on Sep. 7. The event will be celebrating the city's local artists and thriving business culture. (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.