🌱 Updated Safety Ordinance + Leadership Charleston Class Of 2023

Hello again, friends! It's Friday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Let's do it...

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 84 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Charleston City Council has passed an updated city ordinance to increase safety on King Street. The ordinance will hold businesses serving alcohol after 12:00 a.m. accountable. The ordinance has also enhanced the requirements for permitting, security measures and restricting underage drinking. The updated ordinance was passed by the council unanimously. (ABC News 4)
2. The Charleston Metro Chamber has chosen its Leadership Charleston Class of 2023. The highly coveted professional development program has been offered for over 45 years. The leadership class will meet each month for a program focused on different areas of development. Click for the full list of participants for the Class of 2023. (Press Release Desk)
3. Charleston County School Board Chair Rev. Dr. Eric Mack has withdrawn himself from the upcoming school board election. The election will be held on Nov. 8. Mack sent his withdrawal letter to the county’s Board of Election on Wednesday. (Count On 2)

Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At The Daniel Island Library (9:00 AM)
• The Board of Directors of the International African American Museum Via Zoom (1:00 PM)
• Kees Kitchen Pop-Up At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston County Public Library will be honoring Latinx authors and artists through October in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Click for a list of programs. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• With a library card, residents can access the Hoopla app's audiobooks and eBooks. Click to learn more about the Hoopla collection through the Charleston County Public Library. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Charleston County School District has added additional sessions to its schedule of Board Governance Engagement Sessions. Click to review the updated schedule. (Charleston County School District via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.