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First, today's weather:

More clouds than sun. High: 83 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A reward is being offered for information about an injured puppy which was rescued on Tuesday in North Charleston. The puppy was located in a plastic storage bin, according to the Charleston Animal Society. The reward is currently at $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and felony conviction. (Live 5 News)
2. Charleston's Community Development Committee is reviewing ways to address the city's vacant buildings. The topic was discussed during the committee's Thursday meeting. The city currently has about 200 vacant buildings. The city had almost twice the amount in 2012. One of the options being considered is offering grant money and financial incentives. (Count On 2)
3. The Charleston Police Department is searching for a suspect in a Friday morning hit-and-run. During the incident, two pedestrians were seriously injured while crossing Meeting Street. The two victims are at a local hospital recovering from their injuries. The investigation is being led by the department's Major Accident Investigation Team. (Live 5 News)

Today in Charleston:

• IOP Beach Meetup To Support Children's Cancer! At Isle of Palms County Park (9:00 AM)
• Essentials Of Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) At James Island County Park (10:00 AM)
• Essentials Of Kayaking At James Island County Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Charleston will be celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month through Oct. 15. Click for a list of events to join in on the celebrations. (Charleston City Paper)
• Charleston's first trucking expo is taking place today between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Ladson Exchange Park on Highway 78. Click here to learn more about the event. (ABC NEWS 4)
• Thinking about buying an electric car in Charleston? It may not be worth it: South Carolina ranks as the worst state in the U.S. to own an electric vehicle, according to Bumper. Learn more about what it’s like owning an EV across the country in their new study. (Bumper.com)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.