🌱 Toys For Tots Registration + Charleston Infrastructure Tour

Welcome back, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a shower in spots. High: 75 Low: 68.

Our local sponsors have some great stuff to offer:

• Looking for a real bagel? Search no more! West Ashley is now home to Blazing Star Café, which opened this summer. Stop by to find both traditional and unique bagel flavors, all made daily by hand, and other Jewish baked goods and deli items that are vegetarian, pescatarian, and vegan. It's a cozy spot to grab breakfast, lunch, or a cup of coffee and a piece of babka. Visit them here to learn more or stop in today for what the locals are calling the “New place in town for real NY style bagels.”

• Your search for a real bagel ends at Blazing Star Café! With new hours, now open from 7am-2pm Wednesday through Sunday, get your bagels, coffee, and much more at 874 Orleans Road, Unit 8, across from FedEx and Target. Delivery now available via GrubHub. Need catering for your office? Blazing Star Cafe has you covered Monday through Friday with a $50 minimum order from ezcater — get fresh bagels, smoked salmon platters, baked goods and more delivered right to your office door.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Lowcountry's registration period for Toys for Tots opens on Oct. 15. The registration period will remain open through Nov. 19. Applications can be submitted at the organization's "Toy Factory" at 5101 Ashley Phosphate Road, Suite 149. Please bring proof of custody, a photo I.D., and the child's original birth certificate when applying. To qualify, a child must be 12 years old or younger. Children with special needs are exempt from the age requirement. (WCBD News 2)
2. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will be touring Charleston's infrastructure on Wednesday. Buttigieg will be highlighting the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's local investment during the tour. He will be joined by House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn during the tour. (WCBD News 2)
3. Charleston County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating skeletal remains discovered on Monday morning. The remains were reportedly discovered by a work crew on Johns Island shortly after 11:00 a.m. The remains were located in the 3400 block of Patton Avenue in a wooded area. The investigation is still in its early stages. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At Daniel Island Library (10:00 AM)
• Committee on Ways and Means At Charleston City Hall (4:30 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Charleston City Hall (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Halloween isn't complete without a visit to a pumpkin patch. Click for a complete list of pumpkin patches in the Charleston area. (WCBD News 2)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Charleston area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Charleston Patch)
• Capacity at the Charleston Animal Society has reached a breaking point. The shelter is asking the community for help. Click to learn how to get involved. (ABC NEWS 4)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.