🌱 Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour + Affordable Housing Update

Hello there, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 93 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour will be held in North Charleston next year. The Professional Bull Riders event will be at the Charleston Coliseum Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. Some of the best bull riders in the world will be participating in the event. Click to get tickets. (Wrangler Network)
2. Downtown Charleston's John L. Dart Library will close starting on Oct. 15 for renovations. The project will refresh the interior's paint, carpet, and furniture. The renovation project will likely take several months. Held items will be re-routed to the main branch on Calhoun Street. Items can be returned to other branches during the renovation project. (Live 5 News)
3. During Wednesday's Planning Commission meeting, the Charleston Redevelopment Corporation presented its efforts to increase affordable housing. CEO F.A. Johnson reports that the corporation has preserved 84 units in the city while committing $17 million to affordable housing projects. Johnson stated that he understands that affordable housing efforts are critical. Click for the meeting's agenda. (Live 5 News)

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Today in Charleston:

• Storytime In-Person At The Hanahan Library (10:30 AM)
• Citizen’s Police Advisory Council: Policy Subcommittee Via Zoom (4:00 PM)
• FREEBIRD Charleston Store Opening At 332 King St. (4:30 PM)
• Brewery Bingo Night With RikiQuito Food Truck At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Unsure about the rules regarding school buses? The Charleston Fire Department encourages residents to refresh themselves on the rules about stopping for school buses. Click to watch the video. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• This Saturday is Library Day at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum between 10:00 a.m. and noon. Ride CARTA is offering free rides to the event. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• Charleston is quickly becoming a hot spot for minor-league sports franchises. Click to view The Sports Business Journal's rankings list. (Charleston Scene via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. 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.