🌱 Shots Fired Near Gahagan Park + United States Attorney Nomination

Charleston SC

07 June, 2022

5:25 PM

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Hi there, Charleston. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community information is power! First, today's weather: Humid with a few showers. High: 88 Low: 78. 👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in Charleston by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: State Representative Wendell Gilliard and the Charleston County School District are working together to address areas of improvement to prevent school shootings. The representative met with district officials and top security officials on Monday for a meeting that lasted more than an hour. They identified that one school's security measures could be improved. (Live 5 News WCSC)The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of shots fired near Gahagan Park. The deputies responded to the park on Tuesday afternoon after a report was made. The investigators found shell casings but no victim. One person has been detained for questions. (Live 5 News WCSC)The former executive director of Charleston Legal Access has been nominated by President Joe Biden as the next United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina. Adair Ford Boroughs currently practices law at her law firm Boroughs Bryant, LLC. She will have to be confirmed before replacing Corey F. Ellis. (WCBD News 2) Today in Charleston: Magic by Chaz At James Island County Park (10:00 AM) DI Deepthinkers At Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)Commission on History At City of Charleston (4:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston Fire Department participated in a multi-jurisdictional drill hosted by the Mount Pleasant Fire Department. Click for the photos. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook) The Charleston County Public Library's Summer Feeding Program has officially begun. The program will be offering free meals to students from PreK to 12th Grade. Click to learn more about the program. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook) The Charleston Fire Department reminds the community that heatstroke can occur rapidly in a hot car. Never leave a child alone in the car. Never. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (June 13) Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19) Add your event You're all caught up 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.