🌱 New Library Branch + Rental Registration Program Delayed

Good morning, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's do it...

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. North Charleston is getting a new library branch. The Keith Summey North Charleston Library is being constructed at the former site of the Cooper River Memorial Library. The new library will feature meeting rooms, segmented age sections, a community auditorium, a community classroom, outdoor reading spaces, and a creative studio. There will also be self-check-out options. (CHStoday)
2. The Charleston Police Department is searching for a missing woman. Megan Rich, 41, went missing from the James Island area on Friday. She may be driving a white 2010 Range Rover SUV with 7714QJ plates. Anyone with information on Rich's whereabouts is asked to contact the department immediately. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The City of Charleston has delayed the Rental Registration Program proposal. The program would reportedly make it easier for the city to hold landlords accountable for crimes that occur on their property. The city is currently having issues contacting landlords because properties are listed as LLCs on city records. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• STEM Thursdays At The Daniel Island Library (3:00 PM)
• Redevelopment and Preservation Commission At The City of Charleston (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston SC reports that rain chances increase into the weekend. Today and tomorrow have the highest chances for rainfall. Click for the full report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces that applications are being accepted for the Fall 2022 Class of Leadership Discovery. Click to apply. (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library reminds students that it offers a variety of services to support them during the 2022-2023 school year. Click to learn more. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.