🌱 Free Pet Vaccinations Saturday + Endangered Whale Survey

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

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First, today's weather:

A passing shower or two. High: 73 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The United States Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District is conducting a survey of endangered whale species. The survey will look at endangered whale species off the coast of Charleston with an emphasis being placed on North Atlantic Right Whales. The greatest threats to the North Atlantic Right Whale are climate change, strikes by vessels, and entanglements with wire or fishing nets. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Charleston Animal Society has announced a free pet vaccine event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 19 at the old Naval Base parking lot near the intersection of Noisette Drive. Attendees will notice the event through signs and congregated vehicles. The event is in celebration of National Pet Vaccination Month. (Holy City Sinner)
3. Charleston's Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic will receive $79,000 from the Bishop Gadsden Community. The clinic serves roughly 450 uninsured patients each month. The donated funds will allow the clinic to expand its free medical services to thousands more who are in need throughout the Charleston area. (Holy City Sinner)

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Today in Charleston:

• Special Facilities Committee At The City of Charleston (3:30 PM)
• City Council At The City of Charleston (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Charleston Police Department is recognizing the help provided by six officers during the Palms Apartment Fire. Thank you to Anthony Stomski, Edward Rooney, Jake Wade, Grayson Witham, Shonnah McCauley, Matt Dahlen, and Owen Dunn for your service to the community. (Facebook)
• Looking for a book to inspire you? The Charleston County Public Library has a beautiful display of books about hope and survival. Click to find your next book. (Facebook)
• The next Mayor's night event will be on Mar. 14. Click to reserve your meeting time. (Facebook)

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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.