🌱 Financial Empowerment Town Hall + Charleston Farmers Market

Charleston SC

28 January, 2022

5:07 PM

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Good morning, people of Charleston! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with today's Charleston Daily. First, today's weather: Clearing, breezy and chilly. High: 43 Low: 25. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: The City of Charleston is hosting a Financial Empowerment Town Hall on Monday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The virtual event, held in partnership with area tax preparation and financial literacy experts, will educate residents about their options for preparing their taxes. As per the city, many "residents who are eligible to have their taxes prepared for free through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) grant program provided by the Internal Revenue Service waste money paying for tax preparation," with some even falling victim to predatory lending practices. (WCBD News 2)If you're already looking forward to the spring, there's good news: the Charleston Farmers Market has announced its return for the 2022 season. The market will return to Marion Square on Mar. 5, open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each Saturday through Nov. 26. Attendees can enjoy fresh local produce, craft and food vendors, live music, and kid-friendly activities. (holycitysinner.com)As housing prices continue to skyrocket, the Charleston County Council is looking to establish a committee focusing on affordable housing in the area. The shortage of affordable housing has reportedly affected other aspects of county life, including workforce availability and traffic patterns. The council has partnered with the Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Department to develop an Affordable Housing Plan that will best tackle this pressing issue. (Live 5 News WCSC) Today in Charleston: High Ropes Experience At James Island County Park (9:00 AM) Family Archery At James Island County Park (10:00 AM) Challenge Course Adventures At James Island County Park (1:00 PM) Bangin' Vegan Eats Food Truck At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM) From my notebook: An unattended turkey fryer sparked a garage fire in West Ashley on Friday morning. The Charleston Fire Department successfully evacuated the home and controlled the blaze in under five minutes. (Live 5 News WCSC)After a two-year hiatus, the Charleston Comedy Festival is returning to bring laughs to the Lowcountry. (WCBD News 2)Charleston ports continue to experience extreme backups — and unfortunately, there's little to be done about it. (Live 5 News WCSC) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here Loving the Charleston Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.