🌱 All-Electric Garbage Truck Test + Dogs At Waterparks

Hey, hello! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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First, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 93 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The City of Charleston is testing an all-electric garbage truck. The city is conducting a two-day trial to determine if the vehicle can complete an entire route without needing a recharge. The city is considering a proposal to replace its entire diesel garbage truck fleet with the all-electric alternative - if it can complete the task. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Lowcountry Food Bank is hosting a farmers market distribution event this weekend. The event will be on Friday at Webster University on Faber Place Drive between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The distribution will continue until supplies run out. It will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. (WCBD News 2)
3. Local dogs are invited to splash in Charleston-area waterparks on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Splash Island Waterpark at Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park and Splash Zone Waterpark at James Island County Park are participating. Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark in North Charleston will allow dogs to splash on Sunday, Sept. 11. All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations to participate in the event. (Channel 2 News)

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Today in Charleston:

• Storytime In-Person At Hanahan Library (10:30 AM)
• H2O Moves Splash Zone At James Island County Park (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? There are 4 upcoming in-person open houses in the Charleston area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Charleston Patch)
• City of Charleston Police Department's Explorer Post 11 placed 3rd overall in last week's multi-state competition. Congratulations! (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be hosting Angela May Books for a special edition of the Family Book Club on Aug. 8. Anyone interested can click to register. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.