🌱 Balloon Release Remembrance Event + Detention Center Investigation

Charleston SC

19 May, 2022

6:58 PM

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Hey, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 74. 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 today in Charleston: North Charleston community leaders are hosting a balloon release event to remember the mass shooting that occurred last year. The event will be on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Positive Vibes Ronjanae Smith Center on Reynolds Avenue. This will be a kid-friendly event meant to honor 14-year-old Ronjanae Smith and the other victims of the mass shooting. (WTMA)Park Circle Cares will be distributing food at North Charleston High School on Saturday. The food distribution will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the school's west side parking lot. The organization will be distributing fresh food. (WTMA)The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating how a female inmate suffered serious injuries at the Al Cannon Detention Center. The incident in question occurred on Wednesday after the unidentified inmate allegedly jumped from the second-tier balcony of a housing unit. The inmate was transported to MUSC with life-threatening injuries after being treated by detention deputies and medical staff at the jail. (ABC NEWS 4) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Charleston: Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM) Seol Ah's Food Truck! At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston Fire Department reports it has returned to in-person gatherings and has begun holding Chief Officer meetings. The department uses these meetings to share information meant to improve the department's operations within the community. (Facebook) The Charleston Police Department reports that officers went to the nation's capital to participate in National Police Week. Click to view the album. (Facebook) Charleston Friends of the Library reminds the community that its big book sale is happening this weekend. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Announcements: FREE 15-Minute Mold Testing Consultation (Details) Add your announcement Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.