🌱 Job Fair + Dunkin' Raises Funds For MUSC Children's Hospital

Charleston SC

17 May, 2022

5:24 PM

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Good morning, Charleston! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything happening today in Charleston. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 73. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Charleston. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: The Charleston County Human Resources Department is hosting a job and resource fair. The event is in partnership with SC Works Trident and is occurring next Wednesday, May 25, at 3800 Paramount Dr. beginning at 10:00 a.m. Advanced registration for the event is required and can be completed by clicking here. (ABC NEWS 4)Charleston County School District announced that the district will be paying $1 million more for chicken next year. The price increase is due to inflation and record-setting gas prices. Previously, the district was paying about 80 cents per chicken meal. The district will now be paying around $1.40 per chicken meal. Chicken is not the only item that will be increasing in price for the district. (Live 5 News WCSC)Dunkin' Donuts will be giving $1 of every iced coffee purchased on May 25 toward MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. The donations will be through the company's Dunkin' Joy Childhood Foundation which was founded in 2006. The foundation has donated hundreds of gift cards and coloring books to the hospital for distribution to staff and families. (WCBD News 2) From our sponsor: Hey, Charleston — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in Charleston to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in Charleston: Commission on Women At The City of Charleston (10:00 AM) DI Deepthinkers At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM) From my notebook: The City of Charleston Police Department shares how the community is showing its support during National Police Week on its Facebook page. Officers received plenty of goodies from residents, including a candy "bar." (Facebook) The Charleston Fire Department congratulates Assistant Fire Marshal Joseph Ruffennach for his selection as one of the quarterly customer service award winners. (Facebook) The City of Charleston highlights its Sister City relationship with Flers, France. Flers Councilmember Yvette Lerichomme visited Mayor John Tecklenburg to hand-deliver the agreement signed by Flers Mayor Yves Goasdoué. (Facebook) You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.