🌱 Lowcountry Food Bank Distribution + Gas Station Fire Investigation

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do it.

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Lowcountry Food Bank will be distributing food tomorrow, Sep. 1, in North Charleston. The distribution will be at Macedonia Church of Our Lord Jesus Chris on Old Hertz Road. Participants can start picking up food at 4:00 p.m. The distribution is meant to provide assistance to families in need. (WCBD News 2)
2. Fishing Booker has included Charleston on its list of top fishing locations for Labor Day Weekend. The list recognized Charleston's outstanding saltwater fishing and plentiful fishing spots. Recommended fish are Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder. According to Fishing Booker, Charleston's surf fishing is "top-notch." (Holy City Sinner)
3. The Charleston Fire Department responded to a fire at a downtown gas station on Monday. The incident occurred at the Meeting Street Exxon station and involved a burning vehicle. The department was able to contain the fire and minimized damage to the station's canopy, a fuel pump, and the vehicle. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• DI Deepthinkers At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Blood Drive At Snafu Brewing Company (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The 2022-2023 school year has officially started. Consider one of these downtown Charleston cafes to study at. Click to view the list. (Charleston City Paper)
• The rains are clearing the Charleston area and the rainfall reports are flooding in. Click to view rainfall totals for the Charleston area. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library has plenty of resources for businesses. Click to review the free resources that include research databases and job assistance. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another 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.