🌱 Global Shipping Company Expansion + Peeping Tom Arrested

Charleston SC

10 February, 2022

5:54 PM

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Hello, people of Charleston! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with a fresh edition of the Charleston Daily. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 64 Low: 46. Here are the top three stories in Charleston today: The International African American Museum in Charleston has been granted $1 million by the Yawkey Foundation. The new funding will be allocated for the development of the Gullah Geechee exhibition gallery. The recent funding is part of a wave of funding that is going towards the museum's inaugural year of operating. (WTMA)A global shipping company is looking to expand its operations in Charleston County. The MSC USA division of the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced a $13.7 million investment into the Charleston area that would add roughly 125 new jobs. The company is currently located at 700 Watermark Boulevard and operates across 155 different countries. (Live 5 News WCSC)A Charleston man has been arrested for taking photos of people inside the dressing rooms of a local Target. Nakul Parag Thakore, age 31, used his Apple iPhone to snap inappropriate photos over the doors of a dressing room. Thakore has admitted to taking the pictures and is facing four charges of Peeping Tom/Eavesdropping/Voyeurism. (WCBD News 2) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Charleston: International African American Museum Board of Directors Meeting At The City of Charleston (1:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston Police Department publicly recognized those within the department who broke barriers and paved the way during Black History Month. (Twitter)The Charleston Fire Department announced that it is currently hiring experienced firefighters. COVID vaccinations are a requirement within the department. (Twitter)The City of Charleston urges the community to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here Loving the Charleston Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around! — 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.