🌱 Tarpon Fishing Season + Megan Rich's Body Found

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Charleston Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

A drenching afternoon shower. High: 85 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston fishermen are enjoying the peak of tarpon catching. The tarpon season picks up in Aug. and continues through mid-Oct. The best locations for tarpon fishing are the Charleston Jetties and the barrier islands' sandbars. (Charleston Post Courier)
2. The North Charleston Police Department responded to a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant on Saturday evening. The response was due to a disturbance that occurred between numerous adults. The department is reportedly conducting an investigation into the incident. As of Sunday evening, it is unclear if any arrests were made. (WCBD News 2)
3. The Charleston County Coroner's Office has confirmed that the body pulled from Lighthouse Point belongs to missing woman Megan Rich. She was reported missing on Aug. 16 and was last seen on Aug. 12. Brian Curtis Baker, 59 years old, was arrested for Rich's murder and released with a GPS monitor. Baker died by suicide, according to the Charleston County Coroner. The Charleston Police Department is continuing its investigation despite Baker's death. (Live 5 News)

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Today in Charleston:

• DI Social Bridge Club At Daniel Island Library (1:00 PM)
• FREE Forest Landowner Workshop At Sheldon Farms (2:30 PM)
• Trombone Shorty And Orleans Avenue At Charleston Music Hall (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• America's Boating Club Charleston will be hosting a boating safety class on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. The class will be held at 1376 Orange Grove Road. It is $45 for adults and $15 for additional household members. (Post and Courier)
• The Charleston County Public Library will be hosting Q&A with a volunteer attorney through Nov. at select library branches through Nov. Click for a schedule of upcoming sessions. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• Charleston County offices will be closed on Sept. 5 for Labor Day. Please plan accordingly. (Charleston County)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.