🌱 Yelp's Small Towns, Big Flavor + Charleston Waterpark Modifications

Morning, neighbors. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Charleston Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now. Let's do this...

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First, today's weather:

Heavy thunderstorms. High: 78 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Yelp has placed Charleston on its list of "Small Towns, Big Flavor." The list ranks the top ten foodie cities based on site-wide reviews. Charleston made it to the sixth spot. North Charleston establishments Jackrabbit Rill and LoLA were specifically mentioned by the list. Click for the full list. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The Charleston County School District's facilities management department head has resigned. Ron Kramps oversaw the district's physical COVID-19 pandemic response. It is not exactly clear why he resigned, but the Racial Justice Network accused his department of racist hiring practices in April. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. Charleston County Parks will make several modifications to Splash Island Waterpark and to Splash Zone Waterpark. The modifications relate to opening schedules and operating hours. The changes are reportedly due to decreased lifeguard shortages. Click for the full waterpark operations schedule. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi In-Person At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Charleston Fire Department has been designated as a Fire Safe South Carolina Community. This is the third year in a row that the department has earned the designation. Well done! (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Charleston Police Department has shared information about a homicide that occurred on King Street on Jun. 28. Click for the full report. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the department immediately. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Charleston reminds the community that the use, possession, sale, and discharge of fireworks within city limits is strictly prohibited. Leave the fireworks to a licensed operator this holiday. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.