🌱 N. Charleston Running Track Petition + Bulletproof Classroom Doors

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Charleston Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 88 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A petition to save a North Charleston running track has gained traction. So far, 800 people have signed the petition to save the Danny Jones Athletic Facility track. New improvements at the facility will likely eliminate the track due to an increasing building footprint. A walking and biking trail will surround the site, but the concerned runners report that the trail is not enough. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. A Charleston County School Board member has blown the whistle on a possible state law violation by the district's superintendent and board chair. The accusation was made during the board's meeting on Monday. According to Cindy Boan Coats, the Freedom of Information Act laws were violated when the meeting's agenda was changed. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Parents are demanding that the Charleston County School District install bulletproof doors in district schools. The doors would be made in North Charleston by R2P Innovations. The doors would be a proactive measure to ensure student safety. The parents are claiming that it is not a matter of if a school shooting will happen in Charleston, but when. (ABC NEWS 4)

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Today in Charleston:

• The Break Circuit At The James Island County Park (10:00 AM)
• DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• H2O Moves Splash Zone At The James Island County Park (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department reminds residents to never leave a child in a car alone, especially during high temperatures. Heatstroke can occur rapidly in a hot car. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• Charleston's HousingStat will be meeting on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Click for the Webinar link. (City of Charleston)
• The Charleston Summer Feeding Program is providing free meals for children through Aug. 5. Click for a list of distribution sites and hours. (Charleston County Public Library)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow 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.