🌱Charleston Burger Week + Elbit Systems Coming To N. Charleston

Hey, Charleston! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Charleston.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. A celebration of burgers and a fundraiser for Charleston Animal Society is starting today. Charleston Burger Week is a weeklong celebration of burgers from Nov. 10-16 featuring participating bars and restaurants from all over the area. Just visit a participating establishment and ask about the Burger Week special. (Charleston City Paper)
2. Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a provider of products and systems focusing on sectors including defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. A new facility for the company is expected to be operational by the fall of next year on Palmetto Commerce Parkway in North Charleston. The project will create approximately 300 new jobs with a $380 million economic impact expected. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The City of Charleston is hoping to get $6.7 million through a FEMA grant to go toward a project designed to reduce flooding downtown. (Live 5 News WCSC)
4. Check out the places where you can drop off toy donations for Toys for Tots in Charleston. (WCBD News 2)
5. Charleston has been ranked in the 15 best cities for military retirees according to a recent study by SmartAsset. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• YWCA.GC Presents The Racial Equity Institute | PHASE I (9:00 AM)
• Bees Landing Senior Trips ( Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw, SC ) (9:00 AM)
• Free Food : Comida Gratis (1:00 PM)
• Homeschool Series on Wednesdays: Low & High Elements (1:00 PM)
• Kid's Night is Craft Night at East Bay Deli! (5:00 PM)
• Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk (6:30 PM)
• Paint & Sip @ Palmetto Brewing Co.: Thankful Wreath ($30pp) (7:00 PM)

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— 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.