🌱 Innovation Summit Held Virtually + Police De-Escalation Training

Hello, everybody! It's Tuesday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, warm, and humid. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Medical University of South Carolina is hosting its Innovation Summit on Nov. 7. The event will be held virtually. It will be an open forum about inclusion and innovation. There will be breakout sessions during the event to further explore concepts. The event is free for MUSC students. (MUSC)
2. The City of Charleston's Citizen Police Advisory Council is hosting a virtual training on police conflict de-escalation today. The webinar will provide techniques for effectively communicating and actively listening during crisis situations involving law enforcement. The training is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Click to register. (Count On 2)
3. Gas prices continue to fall across South Carolina. This is the 14th consecutive week that gas prices have declined. The state's average gas price is currently $3.20 per gallon. The average price in Charleston is a little higher at $3.30 per gallon. (Count On 2)

Today in Charleston:

• HOSA Blood Drive At Garrett Academy of Technology (All Day)
• Tai Chi At Daniel Island Library (10:00 AM)
• DI Book Club At Daniel Island Library (11:00 AM)
• Recorder Class At Daniel Island Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Charleston area employers hiring for various open positions. (Charleston Patch)
• The City of Charleston will be hosting the next "How to Win the Contract" webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, Sep. 21 at 6:00 p.m. The webinar focuses on government contracts. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• There will be an elevated risk of rip currents throughout the rest of the week. Please take extra precautions in coastal waters. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.