🌱 Arrest In Sexual Abuse Investigation + Free Summer Feeding Program

Charleston SC

27 May, 2022

4:42 PM

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Good morning, Charleston! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 70. Here are the top three stories today in Charleston: The Charleston County Sherriff's Office has arrested a Charleston man for possessing sexual abuse material. Jay Cook, 59, was charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Cook was arrested due to an investigation that was conducted after investigators received a CyberTipline report issued by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. (Live 5 News WCSC) Children ages 18 and under will be able to receive free meals through the Charleston Recreation Department this summer. The Summer Feeding Program will begin on Monday, Jun. 6, and continue until Friday, Aug. 5. Click the link for a full link of locations distributing the meals. (WCBD News 2) Audubon South Carolina is asking summer beachgoers to be respectful of birds in the area. The organization is asking the community to avoid posted nesting areas. To avoid disrupting the bird population, please keep pets leashed and away from the nesting or roped-off areas. (The Sumter Item) This weekend in Charleston: Charleston Farmers Market At 329 Meeting Street (May 28, 8:00 AM)Sunday Brunch Farmers Market At The Charleston Pour House (May 29, 11:00 AM)Reggae Memorial Night Party At 787 Bar & Grill (May 29, 9:00 PM)Get more Memorial Day Weekend activities in Lowcountry here. From my notebook: The Charleston Fire Department congratulates Captain George Gardiner on his retirement. Gardiner has been with the department for more than 32 years. (Facebook) The City of Charleston Police Department congratulates its Citizens Academy class on graduation. This organization spends 8 weeks learning about the day-to-day operations of the department. (Facebook) US National Weather Service Charleston SC notifies the community that a slow-moving cold front has hit the region. Severe storms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes may be experienced. Click for the full weather report. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Gigs & services: PAID 60-Minute Online Research Discussion Participant - Minimum $75 (Details) Add your gig or service Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you Tuesday for 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.