🌱Three Arrested In West Ashley + Holiday Lights In Charleston

Morning, Charleston! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Cooler with plenty of sun. High: 62 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Charleston:

1. Three people are facing charges after a lengthy investigation into a suspected narcotics and prostitution operation out of a West Ashley home. Yesterday, Charleston Police announced three arrests following a months-long investigation into 445 Blue Dragonfly Drive. 33-year-old Nicolas MacArthur, 35-year-old Lauren Sheely, and 34-year-old Mandy Gilbert were all arrested and are being held at the Al Cannon Detention Center. (ABC 4 News)
2. Local organizations and businesses in Charleston are working to provide Thanksgiving meals to people in need this season. East Cooper Community Outreach says the need for food assistance is higher during the holidays, especially during the pandemic. According to Feeding America, over 555,630 people including over 160,000 children are food insecure in South Carolina. ECCO is providing 500 meals to their clients ahead of Thanksgiving. (WCBD News 2)
3. A Charleston tech company, Micfo, LLC, and its CEO, Amir Golestan, have pleaded guilty to twenty counts of wire fraud. (ABC 4 News)
4. From drive-through light displays to tree lighting ceremonies, here's where to find holiday lights in Charleston this season. (CHStoday)
5. Check out the list of Charleston restaurants that will be open this Thanksgiving Day. (WCBD News 2)

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Today in Charleston:

• Palmetto CAP Drive Up Event - Charleston County Human Services (8:30 AM)
• Turkey Giveaway : Holly Hill (1:00 PM)
• Free Turkey (1:00 PM)
• Kids Night Out ( Daniel Island Recreation Center ) (5:00 PM)
• Kids Night Out ( James Island Recreation Center ) (5:00 PM)
• Teens Night Out ( Bees Landing Recreation Center ) (5:00 PM)
• Smash City Burgers Pop-Up! (5:00 PM)

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— 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.