🌱 Charleston Tops National List Of Best Cities + Animal Shelter Help

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 90 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston has once again been named the top city in the U.S. through 2022 Travel + Leisure's survey. The main highlights of Charleston according to the survey were its walkability, food, drinks, and Southern charm. The city also earned the 23rd spot on the site's list of best cities in the world. Click for the national list. Click to view the global list. (WTMA)
2. The Charleston Animal Society is currently overcrowded. The shelter has hundreds of adoption-ready pets looking for forever homes. The shelter is desperately pleading for the community to step up and adopt the animals. There is no adoption fee currently. Click to find your new best friend today. (WCBD News 2)
3. The North Charleston Police Department is currently searching for a missing 14-year-old girl. The community is asked to keep an eye out for Donneria Lilliston. She reportedly went missing last Saturday around 6:30 p.m. while wearing a black hoodie and carrying blankets with a backpack. Anyone with information on Donneria's whereabouts is asked to contact the department immediately. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Insect Insanity! At The James Island County Park (10:00 AM)
• DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• H2O Moves Splash Zone At The James Island County Park (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston City Market is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click to plan your next visit. (Charleston City Market)
• The next Evening in the Park is on Jul. 19 at Estuary Park at 9:00 p.m. There will be live bands and a wine tasting. (City of Charleston)
• The Charleston Police Department reminds the community to slow down and watch for children - especially when there aren't any sidewalks. More children are outside playing since schools aren't in session. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for 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.