🌱 Hurricane Fiona's Beach Effects + Sweet Grass Vodka's Expansion

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny, cooler, and less humid. High: 77 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston will avoid the worst of Hurricane Fiona but local beaches will still be impacted. The storm will create a lot of wave energy, which means beaches will have high surf, dangerous rip currents, and tall breakers. A high surf advisory will be in effect until 11:00 p.m. today. The National Weather Service recommends any beachgoers avoid swimming. (Count On 2)
2. Sweet Grass Vodka is investing $1.7 million into a new Charleston facility. The investment will create 47 new jobs in the facility at 1640 Meeting St. The family-owned distilling company reports that the new facility will begin operations next month. (ABC News 4)
3. A Charleston teen has been arrested for exchanging gunfire with individuals that confronted him about car tampering. He has been charged with attempted murder, unlawful carry of a handgun, possessing a handgun as a minor, possessing a weapon during a violent crime, tampering with a vehicle, and larceny. The teen’s identity has not been released due to his age. (Live 5 News)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• Big Daddy's LoCo Food Truck At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Magnetic South - Charleston Symphony At College of Charleston (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Paste has created a foodie's guide to Charleston. Click to review the guide. You might find your new favorite restaurant. (Paste)
• Charleston County Public Library reports that the Dorchester Road Library will be officially reopening on Monday, Oct. 3. There will be new interior finishes, refreshed collections, and technological upgrades. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for your new dream home? Check out the list of the latest Charleston properties to hit the market.(Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.