🌱 Indecent Exposure At School Bus Stop + New Candidate For Mayor

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Partly sunny and cooler. High: 67 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. As of Monday evening, Charleston Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing man. Andrew Hyams was reported missing yesterday, Oct. 17. Hyams was last seen on James Island. Anyone with information about the missing man is asked to contact the department. (ABC NEWS 4)
2. The North Charleston Police Department has arrested and charged a man with exposing himself at a school bus stop. Joshua Coaxum has been charged with indecent exposure and has been booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center. The bus stop is used by elementary, middle, and high school students. There were students present during the incident. (Live 5 News WCSC)
3. State Representative William Cogswell has announced his campaign for Mayor of Charleston. According to Cogswell, his top priorities as mayor would be addressing crime, flooding, infrastructure, and affordable housing. He has been endorsed by State Representative Wendell Gilliard and former House Representative Peter McCoy. (Holy City Sinner)

Today in Charleston:

• Tai Chi At Daniel Island Library (10:00 AM)
• Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar’s Fresh & Raw Tour Together With Truist At Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Charleston Police Department will be hosting its annual Halloween Howl on Oct. 20 at its Headquarters on Lockwood Blvd. The event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (City of Charleston Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Charleston area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Patch)
• The Charleston County Public Library's After-School Journalism Camp runs through Thursday, Oct. 20.(Charleston County Public Library via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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.