🌱 Dashcam Footage Of Memorial Day Shooting + Drainage Project Update

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Charleston Daily. Let's get this weekend started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 87 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Newly released dashcam footage reveals a new angle of the Memorial Day mass shooting that occurred in downtown Charleston. During the incident, 12 people were injured - three of them were law enforcement. The incident is still under investigation by the Charleston Police Department. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. Charleston's Spring-Fishburne drainage project is reportedly 10 years delayed and $44 million over the proposed budget. The project is the city's largest and most expensive flood prevention measure yet. The project has a new completion date of 2024. When completed, it will be able to siphon 6,000 gallons of water per second. The impact of the project will hopefully be worth the wait and price tag. (Charleston Post Courier)
3. A firework was mistaken as a stick of dynamite in a James Island home on Thursday. Law enforcement responded to the explosive around 6 p.m. in the 700 block of Leafwood Rd. The road was shut down while the bomb squad investigated the incident. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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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)
• Essentials of Kayaking At The James Island County Park (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Police Department shares footage of the recent swearing-in of its newest additions. Click to watch the unique ceremony. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• Charleston County Public Library's Summer Reading Program is underway. This summer's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities". Click to learn more about the program. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• Charleston County is currently accepting applications for COVID-19 relief funding. Click to apply. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.