🌱 Former Chief Of Staff Sues District + Fatal 4-Vehicle Crash

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Charleston Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 86 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A new development proposal in downtown Charleston is causing parking concerns. The proposal is for a hotel and a residential building behind the middle section of King Street that would eliminate surface parking off of George St. There is a new parking structure included in the proposal, however. The Charleston Board of Architectural Review will be considering the proposal. (WCBD News 2)
2. The former Charleston County School District chief of staff is reportedly suing the district. Erica Taylor was terminated at the beginning of August as a part of Superintendent Don Kennedy's restructuring plan. According to the lawsuit, "restructuring" is not in Taylor's contract as a possible reason for termination. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. A tragic four-vehicle crash has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Charleston. The incident occurred on Calhoun Street near Courtenay Drive around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Charleston Police Department responded to the incident after several people called about a crash involving a motorcycle and three other vehicles. The identities of the deceased individuals have not yet been determined. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• Back to School Teen Driver Safety Clinic At AutoNation USA Charleston (6:00 PM)
• Wayne's World: 30th Anniversary Screening At Charleston Music Hall (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Live musical concerts are back! Click for a list of Charleston concerts occurring next month. (Charleston Post Courier)
• The Charleston County Public Library is preparing for Library Card Sign-Up Month in September. Click to watch the video and learn about the resources that are unlocked with a library card, or click here to get your library card. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library is asking the community to nominate librarians that have made a difference for the I Love My Librarian Award. Click to submit. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning 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.