🌱 Derelict Boats In Waterways + Agencies Search For Missing Child

Hi all! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of heavy thunderstorms. High: 85 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. There are more than 50 derelict boats in Charleston waterways that need to be removed. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Wounded Nature Working Veterans, and the Charleston Police Department have already removed about 250 boats. The abandoned vessels contribute large amounts of fiberglass, lead, oil, fuel, and plastic debris in the area. The groups are asking the state to provide funding to prevent the abandonment of vessels in Charleston waterways. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Multiple agencies scoured the Charleston area on Wednesday night to search for a missing child. The incident started with a reported kidnapping in Hanahan. The subsequent police pursuit ended in downtown Charleston. The Hanahan Police Department reports that the missing child has been successfully located. (Count on 2 News)
3. The Charleston Police Department is investigating a shooting in West Ashley that occurred on Wednesday. The two shooting victims suffered non-life threatening injuries during the Nottingham Drive incident. The motive of the shooting has not been determined yet. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Blood Drive At Early College High School (8:00 AM)
• Slightly Stoopid With Pepper And Common Kings At Woodlands Nature Reserve (6:00 PM)
• Sister Hazel On The Liquid Aloha Beach Stage At The Windjammer In Isle of Palms (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Searching for fun things to do this weekend? Click for a list of the best events occurring in Charleston this weekend. (Holy City Sinner)
• It can be difficult to find a breakfast location that the entire family loves. Click for a list of Charleston restaurants with a diverse breakfast menu. (Charleston Post Courier)
• The Charleston restaurant scene continues to expand. Click for a list of upcoming restaurant openings. (Holy City Sinner)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.