🌱 $75,000 Donation To Lowcountry Food Bank + Hospitality Job Fair

Hello, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Because community information is power! I'll get right to it.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds. High: 85 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Lowcountry Food Bank received a generous $75,000 donation on Thursday. The funds will reportedly be used to expand food choices for those experiencing food insecurity in under-resourced areas. The funds were provided by the Morgan Stanley Foundation. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Charleston Police Department is currently investigating a crash that sent two people to a local hospital on May 31. The incident involved an automobile and a moped at the intersection of Calhoun Street and Smith Street. Anyone with information related to the accident is being urged to contact the department's Traffic Division. (Press Release Desk)
3. Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association are hosting a job fair this upcoming Tuesday, Jun. 14 focused on the hospitality & tourism industries. The fair will be at the Embassy Suites on International Boulevard in North Charleston. More than 20 different employers will be at the fair. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• DI Social Bridge Club At The Daniel Island Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Temperatures continue to rise along with the chances of heat stroke and exhaustion. Click to learn about heat safety with the Charleston Fire Department. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• Charleston Mayor Tecklenburg wants to grab coffee with you on Thursday, Jun. 23. The Coffee with the Mayor event will be at Saffron's Café and Bakery from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• Charleston Moves reminds the community that the public comment period deadline is today to provide input on safety improvements for Ashley Phosphate Road. Click to submit a public comment. (Charleston Moves via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around!

— 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.