🌱 Motel Shooting Victim Dies + Tropical Storm Nicole Updates

Hello, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Rain and wind. High: 74 Low: 70.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Charleston today:

1. A Summerville man has died two weeks after being shot at a North Charleston motel. The incident occurred on Oct. 26 at the Relax Inn on Ashley Phosphate Road. Police identified the victim as 30-year-old Keyjuan Ford of Summerville, but officials have not yet made an arrest in the shooting. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. Weather officials warn Charleston residents that the impacts of Tropical Storm Nicole will increase throughout the day today and into tomorrow. Breakers up to eight feet are expected in the region and could cause beach erosion up and down the coast through the weekend. Periods of heavy rain, extreme wind, and scattered power outages are possible. (WCBD News 2)
3. The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department is seeking entries from African American textile artists. The works will be displayed as part of the 16th Annual African American Fiber Art Exhibition, a component of the 2023 North Charleston Arts Fest, which is scheduled for May 3-7 next year. Artists can submit up to four entries for consideration by completing this application before Mar. 1, 2023. (Holy City Sinner)

Today in Charleston:

• Brewery Bingo Night At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Local Metal Showcase At Music Farm (8:00 PM)
• LGBTLOL: A Night Of Stand-Up Comedy At Charleston Music Hall (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Charleston Police Department warned drivers about a series of road closures due to flooding, which are expected to last through Friday. Click here to check for updated road closures throughout the city. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you working on a novel for NaNoWriMo this November? Visit the link to check out the upcoming NaNoWriMo Writing Workshops at St. Paul's Hollywood Library. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be closed this Friday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veteran's Day. Book drops will remain open during this time. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.