🌱 Black Women In Medicine + Charleston Vendor Applications Increase

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Charleston today. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 84 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston nurse Zakihia Moultrie will be launching a new organization called Black Women in Medicine on Aug. 27. The new organization's purpose is to support the next generation while creating a safe community for Charleston women in the healthcare profession. The organization will be launched at a brunch at 11:00 a.m. and will feature a panel of nine speakers. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has seen an increase in applications from Charleston vendors. The area's vendors took a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department reports an increase of 85 vendors this year — a dramatic increase from 55 last year. Click this link for more information about the vendor process. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. The Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce will be hosting the South Carolina Manufacturing Summit on Oct. 21. The event will be held at the Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Each appointment at the summit will last 15 minutes and be implemented in a speed-dating style. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Charleston:

• DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Tourism Commission Meeting At The City Of Charleston (5:00 PM)
• The Reckoning At The Charleston Pour House (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Police Department is asking the community to help identify a suspect involved in a series of vehicle break-ins. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. Click to view the photos. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• The lineups for Charleston's Extra Chill and Woofstock have been announced. Click to view the lineups. (Charleston Scene via Facebook)
• The Sweet Tea Festival has been scheduled for Sep. 17 in Summerville. The giant street fair will feature food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment. (Charleston.com)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.