🌱 911 Center Investigation Update + Detyens Shipyard Body Identified

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in Charleston. Enjoy...

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 87 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston County has fired a telecommunicator with the county's Consolidated 911 Center after an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. The investigation revealed that the telecommunicator had violated policy. A preliminary internal investigation had determined that no emergency 911 calls were mishandled. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Charleston County Coroner has identified the body that plummeted about 100 feet at Detyens Shipyard in North Charleston. According to the Coroner, Munoz Bustos died from blunt force trauma during the industrial accident. He was reportedly working unharnessed in the vessel's smokestack when his platform broke. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. A Peppa Pig live show is being performed at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 8. The performance titled Peppa Pig's Adventure will begin at 2:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase meet-and-greet tickets in addition to the live musical performance. Click to get tickets. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• High Static Course Experience At James Island County Park (9:00 AM)
• Chess Club At Daniel Island Library (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston SC announces that drought conditions in the Lowcountry have dramatically improved since last month. Click for the full report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is currently offering free COVID-19 vaccines through its Homebound Vaccination Program. Call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• The Charleston County School District is distributing free school supplies on Aug. 13. There will be uniforms, sneakers, and more distributed during the event at CCSD Football Stadium. The distribution will be from noon to 3:00 p.m. (Charleston County School District via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox Monday 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.