🌱 Operation Move Out + Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes Intersection

Welcome back, Charleston! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Without further ado...

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 90 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The City of Charleston's annual Operation Move Out has officially begun. The initiative will continue through Wednesday, Aug. 3. The initiative is meant to manage the removal of trash and discarded goods as renters move out of downtown properties. The Livability Division code enforcement officers will be patrolling areas to locate improperly discarded items. Flyers will be distributed with proper discarding methods. (Press Release Desk)
2. The upcoming Steely Dan concert at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center has been canceled. The cancellation is reportedly due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Aug. 4 concert was a rescheduled concert from Oct. 20, 2021. Ticketmaster reports that refunds will be automatically issued. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. A tractor-trailer crash closed the intersection of Sumner Avenue and Attaway Street on Friday afternoon. The North Charleston Police Department responded to the incident. The crash reportedly involved nearby power lines. It is unclear if there were any injuries during the incident. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• James Island County Park Bird Walk At The James Island County Park (8:30 AM)
• Essentials of Kayaking At The James Island County Park (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Police Department congratulates Radio Division Manager David Grudzien on his retirement. He worked with the department for 25 years. Best of luck in retirement. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC shares information about the Saharan Air Layer. The dry air layer forms over the Sahara Desert and can impact locations thousands of miles away - even across oceans. Click for more information. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Charleston County School District reminds families and staff that the DHEC grant for free, in-person COVID-19 testing ends today. It is currently unclear when the grant will be renewed. Schools will still have take-home testing kits available. (Charleston County School District via Facebook)

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

— 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.