🌱 Mayoral Candidates' Fundraising Reports + JAWsome Event Series

Hello there, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here's the lowdown.

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First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 82 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston's mayoral candidates have posted their first fundraising reports for the upcoming Nov. 2023 election. The numbers provide a glimpse into which candidates are gaining support and which ones are floundering. Incumbent Mayor John Tecklenburg is leading the pack with over $170,000. Clay Middleton is behind the incumbent with a little over $70,000. City Councilman Peter Shahid is in the rear with $7,400. (Charleston Post Courier)
2. A North Charleston man has been convicted for his involvement in a 2018 armed robbery of Mount Pleasant's Tavern & Table restaurant. Brandon Lloyd Daniels was found guilty after a three-day trial. He was found guilty of committing robbery using force, discharging a firearm during a robbery, and possessing ammunition while a felon. Daniels' sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. The South Carolina Aquarium is hosting a series of "JAWsome" events in celebration of Shark Week. The shark-themed programming week is meant to celebrate the apex creatures' contributions to the environment. The series of events will run from Jul. 16 through Jul. 24 with a scavenger hunt, educational programs, photo opportunities, and more. Click for more information on the series. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• Fossil Friday At The The Charleston Museum (2:00 PM)
• Reggae Nights Concert At James Island County Park (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The next Coffee With Mayor Tecklenburg will be on Thursday, Jul. 21 at Highfalutin Coffee Roasters on Harbor View Road. This is a great opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation about the most important issues facing our community. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. (Twitter)
• The City of Charleston has purchased a Glutton! The street vacuum will be used to keep our downtown clean. Click to view the historic photos. (Twitter)
• The Charleston Design Review Board will be meeting on Monday, Jul. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Charleston)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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.