🌱 Rental Property Burglar Arrested + Grocery Rx Program

Good morning, friends! It's Friday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 84 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. A vehicle erupted in flames on Thursday after striking a utility pole in North Charleston. The incident occurred near Aviation Avenue and Core Road around 1:40 p.m. Responding firefighters extinguished the vehicle while the North Charleston Police Department closed the intersection. Thankfully, the driver was not in the vehicle during the incident. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The Charleston Police Department arrested William Braecklein, 38, for attempting to burglarize a West Ashley rental property. Braecklein reportedly robbed a Charlestowne Landing property and left bloody handprints on the unit's door and wall. He has been charged with second-degree burglary. (WCBD News 2)
3. A traveling grocery called Grocery Rx is bringing fresh produce to those that struggle with chronic illness. The program started with Tricounty Family Ministries in 2017 to help residents dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Since the program began, it has helped roughly 220 people. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• Reggae Nights Concert At James Island County Park (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The US National Weather Service Charleston SC reports that a Heat Advisory is in effect. Residents are reminded to drink plenty of water while taking frequent breaks if working outside. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department reminds the community to NEVER leave a child alone in a car - especially during the summer. Heat stroke can happen rapidly. Click to learn more. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be hosting Drumming With Taiko Charleston on Tuesday, Jun. 28 at Bees Ferry West Ashley Library. The performance begins at 4:00 p.m. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.