🌱Ports Continuing To See Record Volume + City Purchasing Land

Happy Wednesday, Charleston! Let's get this day started. Here's everything worth knowing in Charleston today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and comfortable. High: 68 Low: 52.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. While major ports across the country are dealing with delays and shortages, the South Carolina Ports Authority is continuing to see record volume. Port leaders said their infrastructure is what enabled them to keep up with the volume and meet demand through the pandemic. On holiday shopping: the port said if there is something you really want, make sure you buy it early. (WACH.com)
2. North Charleston is looking to purchase more than a dozen acres of undeveloped land near its new aquatic center, hoping to make the area more available for public recreational use. North Charleston's Finance Committee, which includes all City Council members, unanimously voted Oct. 21 to buy 13 acres of property near the intersection of Patriot Boulevard and Appian Way for $1.6 million. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on Monday the appointment of Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano to the board of the First Responder Network Authority. (WCBD News 2)
4. Charleston Beer Week is returning for its 8th annual citywide festival after a 2-year delay on Oct. 29 - Nov. 7. (Charleston Post Courier)
5. The first Black Food Truck Festival is going to be held on Nov. 14 and 15 at Patriots Point. (holycitysinner.com)

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Today in Charleston:

• Homeschool Series on Wednesdays: Low & High Elements (1:00 PM)
• Comida Gratis : Charleston Hispanic Association (2:00 PM)
• Live Music Night w/ Motley Chew Food Truck (5:00 PM)
• Tourism Commission Meeting - City of Charleston (5:00 PM)
• Neighborhood Commission - City of Charleston (5:30 PM)
• Cheese/Charcuterie 101: "Build A Board" Workshop (6:30 PM)
• Jazz For All Ages Jazz Festival (7:00 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.