🌱 Search For Missing Man + Mount Pleasant Library Reopens

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A thick cloud cover. High: 86 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The Charleston Police Department is searching for Drake Abraham Britton. The 31-year-old went missing near Henry Tecklenburg Boulevard in West Ashley on Sunday. The department is asking anyone with information on Britton's whereabouts to contact them immediately. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. A recent study conducted by Justice Innovation Lab recommends an arrest-warrant screening process for Charleston County. The new process would reportedly reduce racial disparities while relieving case backlogs. The process would produce a preliminary review to help decide whether a case meets evidence standards. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. Charleston County Public Library's Mount Pleasant Branch reopened on Saturday. The library has been under renovation for about a year. The renovations cost about $108.5 million. The branch is free to use for residents in Charleston County. Non-county residents can use the library for a $40 annual pass. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• FREE Forest Landowner Workshop-Webinar With Lowcountry Land Trust (2:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Do you know the probability of tropical storms with winds over 39 miles per hour? The US National Weather Service Charleston SC shares a local hurricane guide to answer that question. Click to view the guide. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library is offering United States Naturalization test support. To participate, just register and bring a copy of your citizenship application. Click to learn more. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department reminds boaters to check the forecast before venturing out onto the water. Don't forget boating and weather essentials and a way to receive weather alerts. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today! 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.