🌱 Upcoming Blood Drive + Sea Wall Research Extension Possible

Charleston SC

06 February, 2022

4:04 PM

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Hey, people of Charleston! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. First, today's weather: Cloudy with a little rain. High: 50 Low: 42. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: Free groceries were handed out at several locations across Charleston this weekend. The food distribution events were facilitated by the Community Resource Center and several local churches they partnered with. The giveaways started at noon on Saturday and aided those with food insecurity. (WTMA)Plans for a Charleston sea wall might get more time for city review. According to a Charleston official, the City Council will likely approve a time extension for the nine-mile sea wall to be researched more thoroughly by the Army Corps of Engineers. The additional time will likely be used to find ways to integrate the wall with other projects aimed at solving the flooding problems that Charleston faces. (The State)The Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce is hosting a mobile blood draw competition. The blood draw comes at a time when the country has been facing record blood shortages. The blood drive will occur on Feb. 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 4922 O'Hear Avenue with an incentive of a $20 eGift card for those who donate. (Press Release Desk) From our sponsor: Today's Charleston Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Charleston: Public Safety Committee At The City of Charleston (2:00 PM) Real Estate Committee At The City of Charleston (3:30 PM) From my notebook: The City of Charleston Police Department shares its support for Chief Luther, who is returning to the office after undergoing life-saving cancer surgery. (Facebook) Charleston Fire Department crews responded to a vehicle accident on Magnolia Road earlier this week. (Facebook) Charleston Fire Department is hiring a full-time assistant Fire Marshal. Click to apply. (Facebook) 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 Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.