🌱 'Goodnight Lights' + Reward Announced For Info On Twelve Oaks Fire

Hello again, everybody. It's Friday in Charleston and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Yesterday (Dec. 1) marked the start of "Goodnight Lights," an annual tradition in which Charleston first responders spread holiday cheer to pediatric hospital patients. Members of the city's police and fire department gathered around MUSC's Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital to "say goodnight" by flashing their vehicle lights in unison. The heartwarming event is scheduled to take place for the next three Thursdays this month (Dec. 8, 15, and 22). (ABC 4 News)
2. On Nov. 30, a structure fire was reported at Twelve Oaks At Fenwick Plantation off Maybank Highway. The investigation team — including investigators from the Charleston Fire Marshal's Office, the Charleston Police Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) — concluded the blaze was intentionally set. Stono Oaks Apartments LLC, the property owner, is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible. (Charleston Fire Department via Facebook)
3. A North Charleston mother has been charged with unlawful conduct toward a child after her toddler was found in the road. Kala Gilliard, 26, told police on Wednesday she went shopping with her daughters, leaving her 2-year-old son at home alone. According to the investigation report, the toddler walked down the stairs and left the home; the child was found in the road by an off-duty police officer. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• Fossil Friday At The Charleston Museum (3:30 PM)
• "Narnia" Paint & Sip Event At The Inn at Middleton Place (7:00 PM)
• On Your Feet! At Charleston Gaillard Center (7:30 PM)
• "It's A Wonderful Life" Screening At Charleston Music Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Nikko Cagalanan, a Charleston-based chef who took home the victory on a recent episode of Food Network's "Chopped." Cagalanan is the chef and dishwasher of local food truck, Manuesta's Filipino Food. (ABC NEWS 4)
• Calling all local house hunters! These five properties have just hit the local real estate market, including a three-bed, three-bath North Charleston home for $235,000, and another with four beds and three baths for $459,000. Get the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Charleston Patch)
• The City of Charleston Police Department is preparing for Santa’s Escort Ride in less than two weeks. The CPD will be accepting gift donations until Dec. 14. Community members can donate through the department's Amazon Wishlist here. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. 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.