🌱 Pepperhill Park Security Updates + Aquarium Parking Garage Racers

Get on up, Charleston! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Charleston.

---

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 75.

---

🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Charleston and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more.

---

Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. North Charleston Parks and Recreation is working to improve the security at Pepperhill Park. The new improvements are in response to an incident that occurred last month involving shots being fired in the park's parking lot during a youth baseball game. The department added four security lights, cleaned the brush area, and upgraded security cameras. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. A Lowcountry task force is working to rid James Island Creek of harmful bacteria despite promising signals. The Charleston Waterkeeper recently announced that it is safe to swim in the creek after performing a seasonal water quality check. The bacteria is from faulty septic tanks along the creek's bank. (WTMA)
3. The Charleston Police Department is investigating a recent incident involving dozens of cars racing at the Aquarium parking garage. The incident occurred on May 6. The department was alerted to the incident after local residents heard loud noises coming from the parking garage. Anyone with information regarding the incident is being asked to contact the department. (WCBD News 2)

---

Today in and around Charleston:

• Yarn Junkies At Hanahan Library (1:00 PM)
• Essentials of Kayaking At James Island County Park (2:00 PM)

---

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department recognizes Engineer Gary Kenneweg's 10 years of service with the department. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• Charleston Friends of the Library celebrates its Big Book Sale. Make sure to stop by Omar Shrine in Mount Pleasant this weekend to shop for the best books. (Facebook)
• US National Weather Service Charleston SC announces that next week's rain chances are above normal. Let's hope we see the rain! (Facebook)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Announcements:

• FREE 15-Minute Mold Testing Consultation (Details)
• Add your announcement

---

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you allMonday for 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.