🌱 Johns Island Fire Station + Farmers Market Returns

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 78 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston Farmers Market is returning on Saturday to Marion Square. The market will be open every Saturday starting at 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The market will close for the year on Nov. 26. Local farmers and artisans will be looking to sell produce, meats, cheeses, packaged foods, flowers, crafts, and various goods. Additionally, live performances will be at the market for attendees. (WCBD News 2)
2. Charleston Fire Department is hoping to staff a new Johns Island fire station using federal grant money. The multi-million-dollar grant will be used to staff both an engine company and a ladder company. The new station is to be located at the intersection of Maybank Highway and Wildts Battery Boulevard with the station's FEMA funding application already being submitted. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The Charleston County School District is looking to expand mental health services to aid more of its students. The district has been meeting each week to move mental health professionals between district schools based on the individual needs of each area. The district is searching for more bilingual counselors to assess the needs of undocumented students. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Homeownership Initiative Commission At The City of Charleston (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A fire at Rutledge Ave has displaced a Charleston resident on Wednesday. The structure fire was extinguished by the Charleston Fire Department. (Facebook)
• The City of Charleston Police Department honors the life and legacy of Patrolman Charles Alvin Snider who fell in the line of duty in 1979. Click to read more about Patrolman Snider's contributions to the Charleston community. (Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library urges the community to read a book while enjoying the beautiful spring weather at Charleston County Parks. (Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.