🌱 Road Closures + Missing Teen + 9/11 Heroes Run

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally. Let's have at it...

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Heavy rains closed some roads across Charleston on Thursday afternoon. The roadways began flooding around 3:40 p.m. Drivers are reminded to avoid flooded roadways and to search for alternate routes through flooded areas. Click for a list of impacted roads. (WCBD News 2)
2. The North Charleston Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old boy. Mayer Aymer Herrara Alvarado went missing on Sunday from Ridgebrook Drive. Investigators believe he may be attempting to get to Virginia to meet with his girlfriend. Anyone with information on Alvarado's whereabouts is asked to contact the department. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Charleston's 11th Annual 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for Saturday, Sep. 17. The run will begin at the Daniel Island fire station on Seven Farms Drive. The opening ceremony starts at 8:00 a.m. and the runners will take off at 8:30 a.m. In 2021, more than 60,000 individuals from around the country participated in the 9/11 Heroes race. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• Lowcountry Jazz Festival At The Charleston Gaillard Center (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston food scene continues to expand. Click for a list of upcoming Charleston restaurant openings. (Holy City Sinner)
• There is always something to do in Charleston on a weekend. Click for a list of weekend events. (Holy City Sinner)
• The Charleston Police Department is currently accepting applications for its January 2023 Police Corps Class. Click to learn more. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.