🌱 County School Data + Bank Robbery Arrest + Sea Life By Starlight

Hello all! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Charleston Daily. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon thunderstorm. High: 83 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Charleston today:

1. Charleston County Schools are making some progress in addressing pandemic-related education struggles. According to new data released by the South Carolina Department of Education, Charleston County Schools' scores show significant growth compared to the 2020-2021 school year. The students are struggling to make gains in mathematics, however. (Live 5 News WCSC)
2. The Charleston Police Department has arrested Evan Suk Ensley Haddix, 37, in connection to a Folly Road bank robbery. He was booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center and appeared in court for a bond hearing on Wednesday afternoon. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the department. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. Sea Life by Starlight is set to return on Saturday, Dec. 10. The Charleston Chamber will be transforming the Aquarium into a colorful night of imagination. There will be a full bar, small plates, and a silent auction. Potential event sponsors can learn more by clicking this link. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Charleston:

• Storytime In-Person At The Hanahan Library (10:30 AM)
• Committee on Human Resources With The City of Charleston (4:00 PM)
• Ad Hoc Rules Advisory Committee With The City of Charleston (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are still drains available through the city's Adopt-A-Drain program. So far, 370 drains have been adopted. Click to learn more about the program. (City of Charleston, SC Government via Facebook)
• The Charleston County School District is currently hiring. Interested parties can learn more about the open positions and apply online. (Charleston County School District via Facebook)
• The Charleston County Public Library reports that all five butterflies have hatched from their John's Island Library cocoons. They are being released in the branch garden. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.