🌱 Stormwater Department Understaffed + Museum's Pre-Opening Ceremony

Hey, friends. It's Saturday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 69 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The City of Charleston reports that its stormwater department is currently half-staffed. According to the city, staffing issues are a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vacancies are for CDL drivers, construction laborers, and engineers. An understaffed department reduces the frequency of routine maintenance. The city is updating its equipment and maintenance schedules to compensate. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man and woman connected to a downtown assault investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, Oct. 23, near INK Rooftop & Lounge. The department reports that the individuals are not suspects in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. Downtown Charleston's International African American Museum will be hosting a pre-opening worship service on Nov. 16. The service will be held at Mount Moriah Baptist Church on Rivers Ave at 6:00 p.m. The entire community is welcome and invited to attend the service. Click to register today. (Charleston Regional Business)

Today in Charleston:

• The 5th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl - Charleston At The Bay Street Biergarten (4:00 PM)
• Todd Sheaffer (of Railroad Earth) & Chris Thompson Live in Concert At The Charleston Pour House (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department shares a recording of its most recent academy graduation ceremony. Click to watch the full ceremony for Class 22-03 and 22-04. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Police Department will be performing enhanced traffic enforcement operations this weekend. Please be safe this Halloween season. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston County School District will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the new Johns Island elementary school. The meeting will be held at Mount Zion Elementary School on River Road. Mark your calendar! (Charleston County School District via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all Monday 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.