🌱 Wage Increase Proposal + Fire Department Changes Record Systems

Hey, everybody! It's Tuesday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Here we go...

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First, today's weather:

Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 87 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The City of Charleston is considering a proposal that would increase employee wages. The proposal is being considered by the Ways and Means Committee of the Charleston City Council today (Aug. 16) during a meeting. A $15 an hour minimum wage would be established through the proposal along with a one-time bonus for employees. The bonus would be $1,250 for full-time employees and $625 for part-time city employees. (WCBD News 2)
2. The U.S. Department of Transportation has given the Lowcountry Lowline project a $7 million grant. The project would create a 1.7-mile park out of an abandoned railroad track area. The project is reportedly complex since it touches on multiple areas such as mobility and stormwater management. (Charleston City Paper)
3. The Charleston Fire Department is transitioning to a new records management system. The department has been training for the transition through a series of training sessions this month. The transition will occur next month and will reportedly improve department services by tracking trends. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• DI Book Club At The Daniel Island Library (11:00 AM)
• Recorder Class At The Daniel Island Library (2:00 PM)
• Jammin' Sunset Harbor Cruise At Tiki Tours Of Charleston (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Celebrate National Pinot Noir Day with a glass of wine. Click for a list of nine locations in Charleston known for serving a top-shelf glass of wine. (Charleston City Paper)
• The 2022-2023 school year is right around the corner. Click for a comprehensive Charleston back-to-school guide. (The College Today)
• The Charleston Police Department is asking the community to help identify an individual reported as an endangered person. The individual was located by the department in the area of 2200 Ashley Crossing Drive. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.