Daily editionTuesday, August 25th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
Education
Charleston County schools are launching a mobile Head Start classroom today to bring early learning support to local families—making stops in North Charleston and neighboring areas.
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Government
An investigation shows 146 hydrants in the Charleston system are out of service due to damage, and officials said repairs will be scheduled based on proximity to working units (to ensure fire safety) as crews perform regular checks.
WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more
Palmetto Railways — a division of the S.C. Department of Commerce — announced Tarek “T” Ravenel as president and CEO; he will assume his role on Sept. 8 as he leverages over 20 years of transportation leadership to drive growth and infrastructure projects statewide.
Charleston Business MagazineRead more