Good morning, North Charleston.

Quintin Reid, a graduate of Star Gospel Mission's Pathways Program, overcame homelessness and now works as a recovery assistant at Lantana Recovery Rehab, as Executive Director Dr. Marion Platt highlighted on Good Morning Charleston Wednesday.

Charleston County School District officials announced Tuesday they began implementing a corrective action plan in response to a state inspector general report — the plan calls for independent audit of invoices and payments for Next Level Educational Services and Circle of Life Foundation with steps planned for recovering improper payments.

Charleston Southern University broke ground yesterday on a $2.5 million bell tower funded by philanthropic gifts.

The new landmark, a feature of the university’s master plan, will ring its bells during campus events (convocation and graduation) as construction begins.

The Charleston County School District ordered an independent audit and corrective action plan following a State Inspector General report (no further details have been provided).

During one of the hottest summers on record, unhoused residents in the tri-county area have limited refuge from extreme heat, relying on libraries and pools for relief while officials plan solutions for dedicated cooling centers.

Delta Dental is partnering with MUSC to expand dental care access for underserved patients in the area.

The initiative will soon offer more affordable treatment options at community dental clinics (as disclosed by both partners).

Local researchers from Charleston Waterkeeper and the College of Charleston are testing waterways for harmful bacteria ahead of Labor Day weekend; they collect samples every Wednesday at sites like Philbin Creek and Hobcaw Creek — advising locals to avoid waters that test red.

The South Carolina Stingrays have moved their 2026-27 season game, Savannah at South Carolina, from Mar.

28 to Mar. 26, 2027 at 7:05 p.m. ET and will open their season on Oct. 17 at the North Charleston Coliseum against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (presented by MUSC Health).

The Charleston RiverDogs beat the Augusta Greenjackets 8-5 at home on Tuesday as pitcher Aidan Haugh threw six scoreless innings (fanning six hitters) and Cooper Flemming contributed a multi-hit game; the teams will meet again Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.