🌱 Stokes Ave. Scrap Metal Facility Fire + Park Circle Pride Schedule

Hello, neighbors! It's Thursday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 90 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The North Charleston Fire Department responded to a scrap metal facility fire on Wednesday. The blaze occurred at B&D Auto and Scrap Metal on Stokes Avenue in the morning hours. Crews' primary focus was containing the fire to prevent it from igniting a nearby fuel tank. The Academy Kingdom childcare center was evacuated while crews fought the fire. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Park Circle Pride has officially begun. The week-long event runs from May 31 through Jun. 5 with an exciting lineup of events such as Saturday's Queer Adult Prom and Sunday's Queer Youth Fest. Click for a full calendar of events to celebrate Charleston's LGBTQ+ community. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. A North Charleston Blacksmithing firm is expanding its operation through a $2.9 million investment. Robert Thomas Iron Design is expanding into a larger building that will enable it to hire 45 new employees throughout the next three years. The firm intends to offer blacksmiths a location to practice their craft while making a good living. Click to view the career page. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in and around Charleston:

• Brewery Bingo At Smash City Burgers (5:00 PM)
• The War And Treaty At Spoleto Festival USA (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Police Department reports that it seized nine illegal handguns just last week. Keeping illegal guns off Charleston streets is a top priority in reducing violent crimes. (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC reports that the NOAA Weather Radio is experiencing an outage until further notice. (Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library reminds the community that a library card provides free access to Value Line's investment research platform. Strong financial literacy leads to better investment decisions. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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.