🌱 Streaming Service Scam Warning + Avian Flu Kills Vultures

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Charleston Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 80 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston residents are being warned of a new scam targeting streaming service users. A Goose Creek woman was the target of a scam while trying to set up HBO Max on a new TV. The helpline the woman used was fraudulent and resulted in credit card information theft. Charleston residents must be cautious when dialing numbers found on the internet. (WCBD News 2)
2. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has confirmed that some dead vultures located in a West Ashley neighborhood died from the avian flu. The vultures were located near two retention ponds and nothing can reportedly be done to remove them. Removing the birds could potentially spread the avian flu in the community. It is unclear what the next steps will be. (WCBD News 2)
3. Charleston's International African American Museum will reportedly open to the public in January 2023. The museum first broke ground in 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The construction has been delayed due to ongoing supply change issues. Click to learn more about the museum. (WIS News 10)

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Today in Charleston:

• Yarn Junkies In-Person At Hanahan Library (1:00 PM)
• Essentials of Kayaking At James Island County Park (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department has signed an automatic aid agreement with five Lowcountry fire departments. The agreement will commit the department to offer aid across boundary lines for almost the next ten years. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Police Department announces the newest member of the force: K9 Unit Murphy. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Fire Department has provided a list of Swimming Safety Tips. Tips include securing pools with appropriate barriers, designating lifeguards, and learning to swim. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.