🌱 Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival + Median Home Listing Prices

Good morning, Charleston! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston's Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival is scheduled from Nov. 10 through Nov. 13. The popular festival will be held at the Queen Street Playhouse in downtown Charleston. Each of the 13 films will be in Italian with English subtitles provided. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)
2. A recent study by Realtor.com has compared the country's largest metro areas to determine which areas had the largest drops in median listing prices. According to the study, Charleston has the fourth-largest decline. Charleston's median home listing price fell by 8.6 percent since June. Despite the recent decline, the median home listing price is still ten percent higher than it was this time last year. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)
3. Charleston's fire, police, and EMS employees were honored on Friday's National First Responder's Day. The city held a special proclamation ceremony on Friday at Washington Square Park to honor the individuals. Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds, Charleston Fire Chief Dan Curia, and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg were in attendance. (WCBD News 2)

Patch deal of the day:

Good knives make all the difference in the kitchen, but you don’t need to overpay for them. Seido Japanese knives are made with strong high-carbon stainless steel (high-carbon knives are more durable and usually more expensive) and have an acute 15-degree angle for a noticeably sharper cutting face (most Western-style knives have edge angles of 25 degrees). For a limited time, Patch readers can get a 5-piece Seido Japanese master knife set for 71 percent off. At just under $70, this chef-quality set is perfect for any home cook and would also make a great gift for the holidays.

(The Patch Deals team scours the web for deals we think you'll love; we may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

Today in Charleston:

• Storytime At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Ad Hoc Budget Committee At Charleston City Hall (2:30 PM)
• Name That Tune Trivia W/ Blackenese Hibachi Food Truck & Charleston Charm Entertainment At Snafu Brewing Company (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Charleston area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Charleston Patch)
• The Charleston County Sheriff's Office has published a safety checklist for Charleston parents. Click to review the checklist before trick-or-treating. (Live 5 News WCSC)
• Children are able to cast ballots at the Main Library for their favorite book character pumpkins. The polls will be open through today. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you 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.