🌱 Home Sales Declined In June + Union Asks Biden To Not Interfere

Hi there, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 87 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston-area home sales declined in June. Last month was the 10th straight month of declining home sales due to soaring inflation coupled with rising interest rates. Residential transactions fell by almost 19 percent in June, according to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. (Charleston Post Courier)
2. The City of Charleston is reportedly optimistic about major flood conditions in the next five years. The city is at an increased risk of substantial flooding due to its low elevation and worsening climate change. The city has spent more than $50 million per year on drainage project improvements to fight the flooding. While the city waits for the projects to be completed, it has been working on fast maintenance projects that will immediately impact neighborhoods' flood response. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Dockworkers union at the Port of Charleston is asking President Biden to stay out of a labor dispute. The dispute has reportedly hindered work at the Leatherman Terminal. The union claims that Biden's interference would be an overreach of presidential power. The Federal Maritime Commission asked for the president's help last month. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (10:00 AM)
• DI Needleworkers At The Daniel Island Library (11:00 AM)
• Citizen's Police Advisory Council At The City of Charleston (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department reminds the community to not risk traveling through flooded streets. Click for a full list of street closures. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library is inviting the community to a Magic Show with Harold Jordan. The show will be at Edisto Island Library on Friday at 4:00 p.m. and at McClellanville Library on Saturday, Jul. 23 at 10:00 a.m. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston Library Society reminds the community to sign up for Camp In The Stacks Voyages + Adventures. Click to reserve your spot today! (Charleston Library Society via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.