🌱 Stabbing Suspect Arrested + North Charleston Schools Meeting

Charleston SC

15 February, 2022

4:35 PM

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 65 Low: 59. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: Authorities have arrested a Charleston man for possessing child sexual abuse material. Christian Ainsley Jellico, 23, has been charged with two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The attorney general's office reports that Jellico was in possession of files that contained child sexual abuse after being tipped off by the CyberTipline. (Live 5 News WCSC)The Charleston Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to the stabbing of a man on Folly Road. Police reported to Folly Road on Dec. 11 in response to reports alleging that a man had been stabbed in the head. Jayson Lee, 33, has been identified as the individual who allegedly stabbed the victim and is being held on $125,000 bail. (fox28media.com)The North Charleston mayor met with the Charleston County School District to discuss issues facing the district. The meeting was a result of a letter that Mayor Keith Summey sent to the district two weeks ago that outlined concerns about the low-performing schools within North Charleston. Friction between the two entities has been increasing since the Coastal Community Foundation called for a "Reimagining" of the schools within North Charleston. (Live 5 News WCSC) From our sponsor: Today's Charleston Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Charleston: Commission on Women At The City of Charleston (2:00 PM) From my notebook: The Charleston Fire Department shared a drawing it received from Kelsie depicting the crew and Station 19. Click to take a look at the drawing. (Facebook) US National Weather Service Charleston SC reports that high temperatures will return throughout the rest of the week with a cold front on Friday being possible. Click for a detailed weather report. (Facebook) Looking to improve your resume? Visit the SC Works Career Coach at the Charleston Public Library. The mobile unit will next be stopping at the St. Paul's Hollywood Library branch on Feb. 23. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: C.W. Electrical Construction Service — Add your business here Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event 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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.