🌱 SC Open Records Law Violations + Public Works Open Interviews

Welcome back, 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. Let's do this...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston County School District is transitioning Angel Oak Elementary School into an early learning school. The transition was approved during Monday's board of trustees meeting. The school will be for children through first grade. The transition is possible through the approval of a new elementary school on River Road. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston County School District has openly admitted to violating the South Carolina open records law. The district's board of trustees has voted to correct the violation. The reversal is largely due to a letter that the state's Attorney General sent to the board in August warning that it would face a lawsuit if it is not fixed. The issue is centered around the board not providing adequate notice of agenda changes before meetings. (Subscription: Charleston Post Courier)
3. The Charleston County Public Works Department is conducting open interviews on Friday, Sep. 23 to fill a variety of open positions. The department will be offering conditional same-day offers during the event. The interviews are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Public Service Building on Bridge View Drive. Please bring social security cards, driver's licenses, and resumes to the event. (WCBD News 2)

Today in Charleston:

• DI Deepthinkers At The Daniel Island Library (10:30 AM)
• Ad Hoc Budget Committee At Charleston City Hall (2:00 PM)
• We Read YA Book Club At The Daniel Island Library (4:00 PM)
• RikiQuito Food Truck! At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Charleston area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Charleston Patch)
• Have you made your home escape plan? Plan two ways out and draw a map for each level of your home. Don't forget to map all doors and winds. Practice the plan — it could save your family's life. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
• Saturday, Oct. 1, is the city's third Operation Neighborhood Cleanup. The event will be in the Eastside Neighborhood between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.