🌱 Parents Arrested For Abandoning Toddler + Search For Missing Teen

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 65 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. The Federal Aviation Administration forecasted that Tuesday would be the busiest travel day of Thanksgiving week. About 48,000 flights were planned for Tuesday. The Charleston International Airport reports that parking is at a premium. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at least two hours before flights. Despite Tuesday's forecast, today (Nov. 23) and tomorrow will still see significant passenger volumes at Charleston International Airport. (WCBD News 2)
2. The Charleston Police Department reports that a man and woman have been arrested for leaving their toddler alone in an apartment while they traveled to New York. Donald Gekonge, 24 years old, and Darlene Aldrich, 24 years old, were booked into the Al Cannon Detention Center on Monday afternoon. They face one count of unlawful conduct toward a child. (ABC NEWS 4)
3. The North Charleston Police Department is searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Ana Lopez Mejia was last seen by her family on Thursday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (Live 5 News WCSC)

Today in Charleston:

• The Tater Nator Food Truck At Snafu Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Charleston Business Group Happy Hour Mixer At Henry's On The Market (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Not every grocery store will be closed on Thanksgiving. Click for a list of Charleston area grocery stores that will remain open on Thursday for last-minute shopping runs. (WCBD News 2)
• 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)
• The U.S. National Weather Service reports that moderate coastal flooding has been forecasted for today, tomorrow, and Friday during morning high tides. Click for the full forecast. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.