🌱 Charleston Man Charged + Free Holiday Parking + Boeing Learning Lab

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Charleston Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Warm with occasional rain. High: 73 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. The South Carolina Attorney General's office has charged a Charleston man with attempting to sexually exploit a child. Matthew Robert Jordan, 38 years old, has been charged with attempted criminal solicitation of a minor and attempted criminal sexual conduct with a minor. He was arrested on Tuesday by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The City of Charleston and the County of Charleston will be offering free parking during the holiday season to support holiday shopping. Participants can get a two-hour parking voucher through Dec. 31. Click for voucher details. (WCBD News 2)
3. The South Carolina Aquarium has announced an expansion to its educational programming. The expansion is funded through a $2 million gift by Boeing. The aquarium will be able to double the number of students it serves each year. The Boeing Learning Lab will open to the community in 2024. (Charleston Regional Business)

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Today in Charleston:

• Castejons Pop-Up At Stems & Skins (6:00 PM)
• Moonchild At Music Farm (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Charleston area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Charleston Patch)
• A North Charleston car fire impacted traffic on Tuesday afternoon. The fire occurred along I-26 in North Charleston near the I-526 interchange. The North Charleston Fire Department responded to the car fire. The department has not released additional details, yet. (WCBD News 2)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Browse this list of adoption-ready pets in the Charleston area that are searching for forever homes. Click to view the complete list. (Charleston Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. 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.