🌱 $1M Affordable Housing Grant + North Charleston Gun Safety Event

Hello all! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A North Charleston nonprofit focused on providing affordable housing has been given a $1 million grant. The funds are being provided to Metanoia by Cummins Inc. to purchase lots and repair existing structures in the southern area of North Charleston. The grant was awarded to Metanoia for its strong performance record in expanding affordable housing. (Charleston Post Courier)
2. The North Charleston Police Department, North Charleston Fire Department, and the Charleston County EMS Department recovered five unresponsive children from a vehicle on Thursday morning. The children were rushed to a local hospital in stable condition. The departments are currently investigating the incident; however, early information points to a vehicle malfunction poisoning the children with dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. North Charleston nonprofits hosted a gun safety awareness event on Thursday. The event was meant to celebrate the end of the 2021-2022 school year while kicking off gun violence awareness month. Participants enjoyed local food, jump castles, music, and snow cones. The nonprofit group plans to hold similar events throughout the summer months to keep the community engaged. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• Reggae Nights Concert At James Island County Park (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department recognizes Engineer Nick Smith for 15 years of service with the department. Congratulations! (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Library Society reminds the community that every good stack of books is never straight. Happy Pride Month! (Charleston Library Society via Facebook)
• Strengthening your home is an important step in preparing for a hurricane. Click to learn more about hurricane building code specifications. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.