🌱 Illegal Drug Investigation Arrests + Artificial Reef Installation

Hello, everybody! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, warm and humid. High: 92 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston County School District has replaced chief academic officer Karolyn Belcher. She was replaced during a significant district-wide shake-up. Belcher was responsible for the district's turnaround efforts - especially at the district's Acceleration Schools. She joined the district in Jan. 2020. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston Police Department arrested nine individuals during a drug dealing investigation on the city's East Side. The investigation spent a year identifying suspects, collecting information, and building cases around the area's recent illegal drug activity. The arrested individuals were between 23 and 61 years old. They are all men. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be placing artificial reef blocks off Charleston this weekend. The Smart Reef installation is part of the state's project to get individuals outdoors. The dive team will be led by retired Special Forces operators. There will be a buoy with satellite communication capabilities installed to record data on the area's water conditions. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• The Infamous Stringdusters At Charleston Pour House (6:30 PM)
• Tonya Nicole: A Night Of Sade At Forte Jazz Lounge (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Charleston has been named by nonprofit animal rights group PETA as one of the country's top 10 Vegan-Friendly Beach Towns. The city was ranked number three on the list. Click for the full list. (ABC NEWS 4)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC warns of potentially dangerous heat indices for the rest of the week. Click for the full weather report. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Charleston Fire Department reminds the community to never leave a child alone in a car - especially on a hot day. Heatstroke can occur rapidly in a hot car. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for 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.