Good morning, North Charleston.

Atlantic Coast Electric Supply earned five tED magazine 'Best of the Best' Awards at the NAED Marketing Summit in Indianapolis on Aug.

4. The Summerville-based company was recognized for creative marketing in digital campaigns + event promotions and tools.

Jackrabbit Filly, a popular Chinese-American restaurant on E.

Montague Ave., filmed a segment for America’s Test Kitchen on Aug. 19 for a Netflix show. Co-owner Corrie Wang said the filming went well and noted that off-camera areas were designated for privacy.

The S.C. Ports Authority reported a 4.6% drop in cargo calls for fiscal 2026 ending June 30, prompting the agency to slow near-dock rail yard construction + focus on projects with revenue growth; it also announced new COO Patrick McCrory + who will lead its 500-person operations team.

About 400 students have been absent since the start of school on Tuesday, with many from North Charleston, as the district works to keep every child in class.

Officials offer help with enrollment, supplies & transportation to overcome barriers.

MUSC names Terri L. Warholak, Ph.D., as the new dean of its College of Pharmacy effective Oct.

1; the nationally recognized pharmacist will lead efforts to innovate the curriculum and build partnerships ahead of the Helix+ launch in fall.

CCSD took over the North Charleston charter school today, setting a new course aimed at ensuring paychecks and diplomas as it transitions the school to public management.

Local businesses, schools, and sports teams are adjusting their schedules and safety measures today as extreme heat warnings remain until Aug.

20; workers at St. Patrick Catholic Church, for example, are taking frequent water breaks (while sports teams reschedule practices) to beat near-record temperatures.

Charleston County will soon start work on new pedestrian improvements along Folly Road to enhance safe access for residents, according to a recent video update.

The project is scheduled to begin shortly.

Sheriff Richardson will host six town halls over the next three months to engage residents & local officials in open dialogue, starting Thursday, Sept.

10 at Knightsville Elementary School in Summerville and ending Dec. 10 at Dorchester County Council Chambers.

Charleston researchers are tracking Vibrio vulnificus in local harbor waters, and doctors caution locals to avoid water contact if they have open wounds.

The ongoing tests aim to provide early warnings and protect community health.