🌱 Hyman's Feeds The Homeless + Major Flight Cancellations At CHS

Good morning, Charleston! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the holiday season, so you may not see as many newsletters in your inbox between now and the New Year. We will resume our normal schedule during the first week of January. For now, here’s what you need to know about what’s happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Colder; breezy in the morning. High: 34 Low: 22.

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Here are the top thee stories in Charleston today:

1. A local restaurant is helping make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season. Hyman's Seafood, the longtime local favorite, is offering homeless people across the peninsula a free hot meal. They've been assembling hot meals and giving them out during lunchtime to help feed locals during the holidays. Hyman's Seafood has been distributing meals outside their restaurant in Marion Square, as well as other locations around the Charleston area. (WCBD News 2)
2. Since Thursday, flights have been canceled en masse at the Charleston International Airport. Over 16 flights have already been canceled, and officials are expecting even more. The delays are due in large part to the winter storms across the country. People can expect massive delays for most locations. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. The Holiday Festival has been a Charleston staple for over 20 years, and this year looks to be better than ever! The stunning holiday displays feature roughly two million bulbs. The attraction is a drive-thru and runs every night from 5:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. You can see this famous sight until Dec. 31. (Charleston Post Courier)

Today in Charleston:

• Fireside S’mores With Frannie at Frannie & The Fox (4:00 PM)
• Emily Curtis at Hotel Bennett (5:30 PM)
• Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Ashley River Baptist Church (6:00 PM)
• Booze N' Brush Next To Naked at Ann Street (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to help the kids at the Charleston County Juvenile Detention Center get excited about reading? The Charleston County Public Library is hosting a book drive via this Amazon Wish List. (Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)
• On Jan. 5 and Jan. 7, you can see the Charleston Symphony in a Masterworks Concert. You won't want to miss these performances! (Charleston Scene via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around. Happy holidays!

— 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.