🌱 The Righteous Gemstones Casting + Pay It Forward Nonprofit

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with the most important things happening in Charleston.

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with some sun. High: 88 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. HBO's "The Righteous Gemstones" has announced another casting call in Charleston. The production is searching for extras to film the show's next season. The extras will fill various roles on Thursday, Jul. 28. The roles are for "Porno Shop Shoppers" and "Youth Group Members." Click for more information. (ABC15News)
2. The Charleston Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday morning. The incident was on Johns Island around 7:50 a.m. on Brownswood Road. The crash resulted in the death of one individual and the closure of Brownswood Road for two hours. (WCBD News 2)
3. The Pay It Forward nonprofit is reportedly here to stay. The program was set up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by James Beard Award finalist Butcher & Bee. Pay It Forward helped feed more than 2,250 individuals with food from Charleston-based businesses and South Carolina farms. The nonprofit will now be focused on distributing grants. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• Storytime At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• DI Social Bridge Club At Daniel Island Library (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sunday around 6:00 p.m. on Saint Denis Drive in West Ashley. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department reminds the community to fit life jackets properly. Check your life jacket to see if it's U.S. Coast Guard-approved (if so, it will be printed on the inside). (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Library Society provides a collection of mystery novels. Click to see pics of the books and find your next summer read. (Charleston Library Society via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.