🌱 JuLionfish Derby + Drug Manufacturer Establishes County Site

Hi there, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here's the lowdown...

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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. The South Carolina Aquarium is hosting JuLionfish Derby all month to cull the invasive fish population. The venomous species has infested South Carolina reefs. Almost 20 divers signed up to participate in the month-long event that challenges individuals to hunt lionfish. A festival is planned at the Charleston aquarium on Jul. 29 to celebrate the finale of the derby. (Charleston Post Courier)
2. The Charleston Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old girl. Kayli Keitt went missing in the Hagood Avenue and Spring Street area on Thursday. Anyone with information on the missing teen is asked to contact the department immediately. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. An international drug manufacturer is establishing a new site in Charleston County. SHL Medical is based in Switzerland and specializes in manufacturing drug delivery devices. The manufacturer's products are used by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The company is investing $90 million in the county and creating 165 jobs. The facility will be at 7791 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in North Charleston. (Live 5 News)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (10:00 AM)
• DI Book Club At The Daniel Island Library (11:00 AM)
• Recorder Class At The Daniel Island Library (2:00 PM)
• Ways and Means At The City of Charleston (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Charleston SC notifies the public about 2 waterspout reports off Kiawah Island and Hilton Head Island. Click to learn more about waterspouts. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Charleston County's Board of Zoning Appeals meeting will be on Aug. 1 at 5:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (Charleston County)
• The Coffee with Mayor Tecklenburg event will be on Thursday. The coffee will be at Highfalutin Coffee Roasters on Harbor View Road between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Don't miss it! (Twitter)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.