North Charleston Shooting + Missing Teen + 9/11 Heroes Run

Get on up, Charleston! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything going on in Charleston today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Charleston today:

1. North Charleston Police are investigating a Saturday afternoon homicide at a Charleston Heights Motel that left one dead and one wounded. Authorities say the investigation of the shooting, which occurred on 4241 Rivers Avenue, is ongoing and they have no information on possible suspects at this time. (WCBD News 2)
2. Police are asking for the public's assistance to find a missing North Charleston teen. Police say 14-year-old Akeema Turner was last seen leaving the Relax Inn on 2512 Ashley Phosphate Road in North Charleston. Officials say she stands at about 5-feet, 7-inches tall. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. There was a record-breaking turnout at Charleston's 9/11 Heroes Run with over 1,400 participants and 400 volunteers. (Live 5 News WCSC)
4. The Simons Center at College of Charleston is set for a multimillion-dollar renovation set for a fall 2023 completion date (Press Release Desk)
5. Charleston Commercial will handle the sale of 438 King St. in Charleston to a Miami-based restaurant, Le Chick (crbjbizwire.com)

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Today in Charleston:

• Public Safety Committee Agenda - City of Charleston (2:00 PM)
• Real Estate Committee - City of Charleston (3:00 PM)
• Public Works and Utilities Committee (4:00 PM)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Lauren Wingo