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🌱 Two Redistricting Maps + Storm Debris Collection + Pink Fire Truck

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Morning, everybody. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.


But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

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  1. The City of Charleston will be reviewing two redistricting maps during next Tuesday's city council meeting. Both maps have Johns Island as its own district. The differences involve District 3 and District 6 swapping. The city must redistrict after a census. Click to view both maps. (Live 5 News WCSC)
  2. North Charleston Public Works is still collecting storm debris. The city reports that the removal efforts may take several weeks to complete. Collection of non-vegetative debris will resume on Monday, Oct. 24. Residents are asked to place vegetative debris in paper bags. Plastic bags will not be collected. (WCBD News 2)
  3. The North Charleston Fire Department's pink truck is making a series of stops throughout the Charleston area. The truck will be stopping at all Roper St. Francis Healthcare facilities. Employees will have the chance to sing the truck to honor individuals lost to breast cancer. Click the following link for the pink truck's stop schedule. (ABC NEWS 4)

Today in Charleston:

  • Chess Club At The Daniel Island Library (9:30 AM)
  • Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary At The Charleston Museum (10:00 AM)
  • 2022 Fire Prevention Parade On Highway 17 (10:00 AM)
  • Oktoberfest! - Charleston Symphony At Edmund's Oast Brewing Company (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Charleston is currently hiring. Click to view a complete list of open positions. (City of Charleston)
  • The Charleston Fire Department will be hosting the 2022 Fire Prevention Parade today in the Charleston area. Residents may hear a lot of sirens during the parade. The parade starts at President Street and Fishburne Street at 10:00 a.m. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
  • All Charleston County Public Library branches will be closed on Monday for staff development and training. Please plan accordingly. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with 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.

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