🌱 NCPD Hiring Events + Search For Missing West Ashley Resident

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The North Charleston Police Department held hiring events over the weekend. The events served as a "one-stop shop" for potential department recruits. The department is currently trying to fill 26 open positions. The department is still collecting applications at this link. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office hosted its eighth annual Cops and Kids Back 2 School Bash on Saturday. Participants were given school supplies and free food. The purpose of the event is for the department to build connections within the community while providing resources for the 2022-2023 school year. (WCBD News 2)
3. The Charleston Police Department is currently searching for a missing West Ashley resident. 55-year-old James Johnson went missing from his residence on Friday around 5:00 p.m. He was driving a blue 2010 Toyota Tacoma with SNJ305 license plates. Anyone with information about Johnson's whereabouts is asked to contact the department. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• Name That Tune Trivia w/ OH YAH BBQ Food Truck & Charleston Charm Entertainment At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Grayson Little Music At Blind Tiger Pub (5:30 PM)
• Werkin' Women A Night Honoring Charleston Creatives At Charleston Pour House (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Hurricane Season is reaching a peak and the US National Weather Service Charleston, SC is currently monitoring several areas of concern, which can be seen at the Facebook link. Click here to learn how to prepare for a hurricane. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Charleston city offices will be closed on Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Please plan accordingly. (City of Charleston)
• The City of Charleston has been preparing for rising sea levels. Click the link for the city's Sea Level Rise Strategy. (City of Charleston)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.