🌱 Battle Of The Badges + Charleston Work House Plaque

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston Fire Department won the Battle of the Badges soccer tournament. The competition occurred on Saturday and was hosted by the Charleston Battery. The Mount Pleasant Police Department, Charleston Police Department, and the Charleston Fire Department competed. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The North Charleston Fire Department reports that a fire near Windsor Hill Plantation has injured an individual while displacing four others. The structure fire occurred on Saturday night on Cumberland Way around 9:53 p.m. The injured individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The American Red Cross is assisting the 4 displaced individuals. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The City of Charleston has installed a plaque detailing the history of the Charleston Work House. The location has a horrific past. The Charleston Work House was the place where local slave owners could pay the city to punish their slaves. The plague includes historical research that was reviewed by the Charleston Commission on History. (The State)

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Today in Charleston:

• Master Gardeners At Daniel Island Library (4:00 PM)
• Recreation Commission At City of Charleston (5:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston SC reports that the drought across Southeast South Carolina has been eliminated. Rain conditions are increasing as the hurricane season intensifies. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston PJ Library and PJ Our Way are offering children the chance to run the bases with the Charleston RiverDogs. Submit a photo of your child reading and they will be entered into the drawing. (Charleston PJ Library and PJ Our Way via Facebook)
• The City of Charleston is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to view available roles. (City of Charleston)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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.