🌱 Michael Bublé Ticket Giveaway + New Parks Executive Director

Hey, 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. Without further ado...

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First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston residents are being offered the chance to win tickets to see Michael Bublé in concert. The Grammy-winning musician is bringing his talent to North Charleston on Aug. 14. News 2 is giving away two free tickets. Entries will be accepted beginning on Jun. 28. Stay tuned. (WCBD News 2)
2. Charleston County Parks has a new Executive Director. Kevin Bowie will assume the executive director position after serving as the associate executive director of the department since 2016. Bowie has been with the department for over 35 years. He is reportedly focused on working with existing staff while improving the quality of life for Charleston residents. (Charleston Regional Business)
3. A North Charleston church is offering HIV screenings once again. The Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston had been hosting the HIV testing events since 2000, until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first HIV testing event will be held on Jun. 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church. There will also be educational materials for participants. (Charleston Post Courier)

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Today in Charleston:

• High Static Course Experience At The James Island County Park (9:00 AM)
• Chess Club At The Daniel Island Library (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department announces the promotion of Battalion Chief Karl Morris to Assistant Chief of Planning. Congratulations! (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library has stocked the Free and Fresh Fridges. This program is made possible through the Charleston Parks Conservancy and Fields to Families. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC announces that a new record temperature has been tied. The 102-degree record was first set in 1981. Remember to hydrate during the record temperatures. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC 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.