🌱 Equity Speaker Series + Two New Ambulances + Vehicle-Building Crash

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Coastal Community Foundation has launched its new Equity Speaker Series. Barbara Whye will kick off the inaugural series. She is the Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity for tech giant Apple. The series will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Harbour Club. There will be an option for virtual attendance. (CRBJ Biz Wire)
2. MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital has added two new ambulances. The vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art life-saving technology and are certified by the Department of Health and Environmental Control. They will be unveiled today during a ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m. (WCBD News 2)
3. A vehicle crashed into an office building near Savannah Highway last week. According to the Charleston Fire Department, an SUV ran off the highway on Thursday. The building's corner was heavily damaged but thankfully no injuries were reported. Shoring has been installed to reduce further damage to the building. (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)

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From my notebook:

• Patch has compiled a list of the best Charleston area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Charleston Patch)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC shares this week's weather report. Click for the full report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Charleston's Police Advisory Council will be meeting on Aug. 4 at the Charleston Police Department. The council will begin its meeting at 6:00 p.m. (City of Charleston)

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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.