🌱 Teacher Survey Results Are In + Charleston School Lunch Debt

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town...

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First, today's weather:

Humid with some sun. High: 91 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. A survey conducted by the Charleston Teacher Alliance indicates that Charleston County School District teachers perceive the school board as ineffective. 718 teachers completed the survey. They rated the board a 1.8 on a four-point scale. They reported that the board was ineffective in addressing pay, class size, discipline, retention, and curriculum changes. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. North Charleston City Councilman Jerome Heyward received a written warning from a Charleston County Sheriff's Department deputy during a Sunday traffic stop. The exact details of the traffic stop have not been released. Heyward has filed a complaint with the department. The department reports that the incident report will be released after an internal assessment. (Charleston City Paper)
3. The Charleston County School District is preparing for the return of unpaid lunch bills. The district has absorbed $1.7 million in student lunch debt over the last ten years. That debt is paid through the district's general budget. The federal government has been covering school lunches for children for the last two years, but that assistance will end this year. (Live 5 News WCSC)

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Today in Charleston:

• Wo'Se Of Charleston At James Island County Park (10:00 AM)
• DI Deepthinkers At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• New pets are available for adoption in the Charleston area, such as Gypsy, a young Pit Bull Terrier. Click to view the complete list. (Charleston Patch)
• The Charleston County Public Library announced that the newly renovated Mount Pleasant Library is reopening on Saturday, Aug, 6. Click for details on the renovation changes. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Honors Award Winners. Click to watch the full video. (Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.