Minimum Wage Increased + Man Shot By Sheriff Deputy Identified

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Rain until afternoon, starting again overnight. High: 85 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. After years of conversation, Charleston County is bumping its employees up to $15 an hour.
   The increase will happen in increments, with minimum wage increasing to $13.50 as of October, and then to $15 starting in July when the new fiscal year budget will go into effect, Chairman of Charleston County Council Teddie Pryor said. The pay increase for all employees was approved by the Charleston County Council at the Sept. 14 meeting. (Charleston Regional Business)
2. Authorities identified the 47-year-old man who died on Sept. 18 while firing a gun in a quiet West Ashley neighborhood. The man was shot by a sheriff's deputy. Jason Husted died at the hospital from a gunshot wound following an exchange of gunfire, according to the Charleston County Coroner's Office. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. Charleston International Airport's passenger count could surpass 4 million for the first time in two years. (Charleston Post Courier)
4. Road closures have been announced ahead of the Cooper River Bridge Run. (WCBD News 2)
5. The Charleston County Public Library is partnering with the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration to register voters at every public library location. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• Open House & Senior Expo at CenterWell Senior Primary Care of North Charleston (11:00 AM)
• Ad Hoc Budget Committee - City of Charleston (2:00 PM)
• Paint and Sip @ Palmetto Brewing Co: Paint-Your-Pet Event ($45pp) (6:30 PM)

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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.