Good morning, North Charleston.

Rising rents and higher living costs are reshaping Park Circle as longtime residents and local restaurant owners manage increased expenses and a changing neighborhood.

Provisions Kitchen now hosts events to boost revenue while community members urge growth plans that keep affordable living in view.

A local business Born United (with locations in North Charleston, Summerville, and Myrtle Beach) has been ordered to halt sales of unauthorized clothing featuring Buc-ee's trademark beaver logo and to pay $850K in damages (both sides waived the right to appeal).

Charleston resident Kyara Rice released her debut novel With You, Charleston in July, telling a romance-suspense tale of high school sweethearts reuniting at a wedding.

The book shows her storytelling skills and connection to the local arts scene.

Charleston Waterkeeper and the College of Charleston are testing 20 local sites for bacteria each Wednesday starting in May (testing expected until October) to let locals know if inland creeks like Shem Creek are safe, as results show lower levels this year due to drought.

MUSC released a video today that shows how new treatment methods aim to transform cancer care at its local facility, with details on innovative approaches to patient support (a major step for local patients).

Ken Carrington, a long-time public address announcer for the RiverDogs, is retiring after 25 years at Joseph P.

Riley Jr. Park; he will continue announcing at the College of Charleston.

The Charleston RiverDogs clinched a 9-8 win over the Hickory Crawdads Tuesday night at LP Frans Stadium to take a 1-0 series lead, moving the team one win away from the Carolina League Championship Round.

Game Two is set for Thursday at 7:05 p.m. in Charleston.