🌱 Missing 16-Year-Old Boy + City Applies For Federal Grant Money

Hey, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and nice. High: 82 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. North Charleston has announced the passing of the special assistant to the mayor, Raymond "Ray" H. Anderson, Jr. His passing was unexpected. He died while hiking in the mountains of North Carolina. He had been in the professional role for the last 26 years and oversaw nearly all of the city's capital projects. (Count On 2)
2. The North Charleston Police Department is actively searching for a missing 16-year-old boy. Savion M. Holmes went missing from his Mazyck Road home on Sunday. Anyone with information about Holmes' whereabouts is asked to contact the department immediately. (Live 5 News)
3. The Charleston Department of Housing and Development has partnered with Continuum of Care to apply for nearly half a million dollars in federal grant money. The city plans to use the grant money to add additional individuals to its homeless outreach team. The city will have to match $112,500 if the grant of $450,000 is approved. (Live 5 News)

Today in Charleston:

• Recorder Class At Daniel Island Library (2:00 PM)
• Special Public Safety Committee At Charleston City Hall (2:00 PM)
• Committee on Ways and Means At Charleston City Hall (4:30 PM)
• Kevin Church At Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Charleston will be hosting its last "How to Win the Contract" webinar tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. The last session will focus on "what to do after winning the government contract." (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• Charleston Friends of the Library is seeking new board members interested in supporting and advocating for public libraries. Click the link to learn more. (Charleston Friends of the Library via Facebook)
• Charleston County Public Library will be hosting two special book club discussions in partnership with the MOJA Arts Festival on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. Click the link for the full details.(Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.