🌱 Consolidated Dispatch Center Accreditation + Local Road Closures

Hello again, Charleston! I'm here right on time with your Tuesday edition of the Charleston Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 86 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston County's Consolidated Dispatch Center has been reaccredited by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials. The center is one of 32 agencies in the United States that earned accreditation this year. The Director of the CDC, Jim Lake, reports that the achievement demonstrates the staff's "dedication to creating and maintaining a training program for our department that exceeds 911 industry standards." (Holy City Sinner)
2. Heavy rains on Monday have prompted several roads to be closed in downtown Charleston and West Ashley. The county was under a moderate flood advisory through Monday afternoon. Click for a full list of road closures in North Charleston. Click the following link for a list of downtown Charleston and West Ashley road closures. (WCBD News 2)
3. Charleston County Park's Holiday Festival of Lights is scheduled to begin on Nov. 11, but runners and walkers will get a sneak peek. The festival's Run and Walk event is scheduled for Nov. 9 and Nov. 10. Tickets for the festival's Run and Walk are currently on sale. Participants will get to view the lights while walking or running around the loop. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (10:00 AM)
• Recorder Class At The Daniel Island Library (2:00 PM)
• The Black Keys' "The Dropout Boogie Tour" With Special Guests Band Of Horses And Early James, At Credit One Stadium (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston, SC reminds the community to never drive through a flooded road. Turn your vehicle around and search for an alternate route. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston Police Department is asking residents to obey officers directing traffic during flooding events. Never drive around or past barricades. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Farmers Market is currently in the running to be named the "People's Choice" farmers market in America's Farmers Market Celebration. Click to vote for our community farmer's market in the competition. The deadline to vote is Sep. 19. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.