Daily editionSaturday, September 12th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Community
Lowcountry volunteers packed meals at Gilliard Center — honoring 9/11 victims in a community service event that showcased local solidarity.
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Culture
Former FDNY paramedic Chevalo Wilsondebriano, now a Charleston entrepreneur, shared his 9/11 experiences in his memoir—What You Couldn’t See—which was released Friday, Sept. 11, marking 25 years since the attacks.
He detailed his response at Ground Zero and the lasting health effects from that day.
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Government
Charleston International Airport officials have told TSA they are interested in joining the new Gateside program that will let TSA PreCheck members without boarding passes apply one to three days before a flight to accompany loved ones through security — though approval may be limited during peak travel times.
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City officials are addressing illegal dumping on vacant lots by using video surveillance to track down responsible parties and enforcing fines (up to 1087 dollars) when junk piles persist.
Residents are urged to follow curbside pickup rules while the city plans a new convenience center on Scott Street next year.
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Joint Base Lindsey Graham held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday at the Air Base Fire Department Training Grounds to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost and recognize military officials, first responders, and a Pentagon survivor.
The event marked 25 years since the attacks.
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Health
A raccoon near Starfish Drive and River Road on Johns Island tested positive for rabies on Sept. 10, and two dogs exposed are in quarantine (no people were affected) per DPH guidelines.
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Sports
Friday night high school football games brought local rivalry to the field with Oceanside (14-7) beating Ashley Ridge and various schools competing across local matchups.
The games showcased talented athletes and community pride.
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Week 4 high school football scores will be updated later tonight as matchups with teams like Atlantic Collegiate, Northwood Academy, and Latta finish their games.
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