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Good morning to you Charleston! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Charleston-born nonprofit turned grief into service for veterans
  • Thinking of moving to Beresford? Here's what prices look like
  • Need extra cash? One-day toddler sitting job in Charleston this October

Also on today's calendar: No Limits Pickleball for Parkinson's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 73.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Nonprofit born from childhood loss brings 9/11 Day of Service back to North Charleston (live5news.com) — North Charleston residents gathered Sunday at the Fire Museum to make blankets and care kits for local veterans and neighbors in need, led by youth-founded nonprofit Blankies 4 My Buddies, which began in Charleston. The mayor proclaimed "Wrapped in Hope Day," and organizers stressed that people of any age can serve, with all items headed to Lowcountry veterans at a Thanksgiving event.
   

• Beresford Charleston SC Housing and Rental Market Trends (news-usa.today) — If you're eyeing a move within Charleston, the Beresford neighborhood is seeing competitive home prices, quick sales, and strong rental demand tied to nearby job centers. The analysis explains how tight inventory and resilient interest in the Charleston metro are shaping costs for both first-time buyers and renters across this coastal micro-market.
   

• Toddler Sitter Needed for October 10th (11 AM (news-usa.today) — A Charleston family is seeking a professional sitter on October 10 for a demanding 10-hour stretch from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., highlighting how hard weekend childcare can be during the city's busy autumn wedding season. The request reflects a broader local trend of parents scrambling for extended-hour sitters as traditional daycare options don't cover long weekend events. It also underscores rising costs and competition for reliable caregivers in Charleston's tight childcare market.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My truck was broken into last night.
    Anyone happen to notice suspicious persons late night on ring cameras on sumter street and rutlage near Perry st? (Nextdoor Westside)
  • I am sure Mayor Cogswell finds it embarrassing having to ask SCDOT permission to repair state-owned streets in Charleston, but soon the city may be more responsive with their new agreement.
    I was surprised to discover that nearly 70% of the 13.5 miles of roads in Harleston Village are owned by the state. If you have a pothole to repair,… (Nextdoor Harleston Village)
  • Hilton posted a job opening for Breakfast/Comp Service Attendant - Homewood Suites Charleston Airport in Charleston. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment (T3428) in Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charleston here.

🗞 Nearby News

James Island

  • Scholar Athletes of the Week: Markovic and Dutrow (abcnews4.com)
  • James Island vs. Summerville (abcnews4.com)
  • Don't Want the Medians on Highway 17? Here's What Your Options Actually Are MyrtleBeachSC News (myrtlebeachsc.com)

Mount Pleasant

  • 27 countries represented at Charles Pinckney site naturalization ceremony (live5news.com)
  • Procaccianti And Rugger Capital Acquire 217-Room Charleston Harbor Resort As Suntex Buys Adjacent 450-Slip Marina (pulse2.com)

Ok Charleston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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