🌱 Wannamaker County Park Fights + Righteous Gemstones Extras Needed

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host 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:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 87 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. North Charleston's Wannamaker County Park had multiple fights break out on Monday at one of its shelters. Charleston County Sherriff's Office Deputies and the North Charleston Police Department responded to the fights. There were no reports of a weapon being used during the fights or any injuries sustained. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The North Charleston Police Department warns of a new donation scam targeting residents. Scammers are soliciting donations for "Save Kids" meant to support children with brain cancer. The scammers are reportedly wearing orange vests and hats while displaying a fake North Charleston business license. (WCBD News 2)
3. HBO's Righteous Gemstones is filming in Charleston and needs thousands of extras. Anyone can apply to be an extra but they will need to have a pre-filming COVID test performed by production. The extras are meant to fill large church scenes, protests, and mall shoppers. (Myrtle Beach Sun News)

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Today in Charleston:

• DI Deepthinkers At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Writer's Group At Daniel Island Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Charleston Fire Department responded to a call from an individual that fell while replacing a large wall clock. The responding crew mounted the clock after providing patient care. Click for the photos. (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC provides a local hurricane guide and a case study into the TS Jerry storm in 1995. Click to become prepared for a hurricane. (Facebook)
• This year's Sweet Tea Festival will be held on Sept. 17 in historic downtown Summerville. Click to learn more about this sweet festival! (Charleston.com)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow 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.