🌱 Heat-Stress Alert + Missing Elderly Boater

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston Animal Society has issued a heat-stress alert. The organization is urging pet owners to keep animals indoors during the heatwave that is impacting the area. The heat-stress index was developed by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. Charleston will reach "danger" and "emergency" levels this week. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The City of Charleston is offering a series of financial literacy workshops this summer to engage our community's youngest members. The workshops are tailored for high school and college-aged students. Click the following link for a full workshop schedule and how to reserve your spot today. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. The Charleston Police Department is searching for a missing boater. The department was notified of a missing elderly man that was pulled from a boat by a strong current. The department has joined with the Harbor Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard to sweep the area as of yesterday afternoon. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• The Charleston Museum At James Island County Park (10:00 AM)
• DI Deepthinkers At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston SC reminds the community that a Heat Advisory is still in effect. The temperatures have presented a heat index of up to 112 degrees. Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department presents a 15-year remembrance video to honor the fallen Charleston 9. Click to view. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library reminds the community that all library branches will be closed on Monday to observe Juneteenth. Plan accordingly. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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.