Double Murder Arrest + Juneteenth To Be County-Recognized Holiday

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 79 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. The North Charleston Police Department has arrested a man suspected of a double murder in North Charleston. Michael Parker's arrest comes from a Sept. 19 investigation when police officers responded to the Econo Lodge for a report of a male victim who had been shot and killed. During the investigation, authorities found a female victim at the Red Roof Inn had also been killed. Parker was charged with both murders. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston County Council voted Thursday evening to make Juneteenth a county-recognized holiday. The county will incur approximately $100,000 in holiday pay costs for county employees who will be required to work on the holiday. This follows President Joe Biden signing the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, making June 19 a federal holiday. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Charleston's only Black-owned credit union - C O Federal Credit Union - has officially closed, with many patrons saying 'it's like another death in the family.' (carolinapanorama.com)
4. Charleston Forum panelists discussed the need for change in the South Carolina criminal justice system on Wednesday. (WCBD News 2)
5. The Medical University Hospital Authority received six acres of land to build a Sea Islands emergency facility. (Charleston Regional Business)

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Today in Charleston:

• Movie Nights in the Park - Deming Park (All Day)
• Free Food | Comida Gratis (12:00 PM)
• Starbase Music Festival 2021 (1:00 PM)
• Pizza Da Michelino Food Pop-Up! (4:00 PM)
• Clay Page & Friends (7:00 PM)
• Lightwire Theatre: Ugly Duckling (7:30 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.