Daily editionFriday, September 18th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Community
A Mount Pleasant resident launched a survey last week to record how longer commutes have delayed work, school pickups + emergency access in the Lowcountry.
With over 150 responses so far, she said the results will help local leaders as residents weigh a transportation tax on the November ballot.
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Business
South Carolina’s first Shake Shack will open soon in North Charleston, giving local residents a new spot for fast food (opening details are pending).
Live 5 NewsRead more
Culture
Saint Philip’s Church Cemetery in Charleston was ranked ninth most beautiful in the nation by National Parks Guide — the 166-year-old site features notable burials including John C. Calhoun and Charles Pinckney and remains a cherished link to local history.
The Post and CourierRead more
Charleston Symphony launches its 2026-27 season at the Gaillard Center on Sept. 25 with 'A Charleston Carnival,' led by assistant conductor Ryo Hasegawa in his Masterworks debut.
The season will feature Lang Lang on Sept. 28 & later programs include Holiday Pops with Cheyenne Jackson and a Ranky Tanky concert on March 15.
Charleston City PaperRead more
Local artist Akua Page won the MOJA Arts Festival poster contest as announced on Thursday.
Her artwork, featuring a girl with pigtails for four cultures (Jamaica, Barbados, Sierra Leone and Gullah Geechee), will be on sale Sept. 24 at Cannon Arts Center and during the Oct. 1 finale.
My TV CharlestonRead more
Economy
A man won $150,000 after buying a winning lottery ticket at Raceway #936 on Rivers Ave — the gas station earned a $1,500 commission as he chose to remain anonymous.
WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more
Education
Trident Technical College named Marshall Connor as its new vice president of Economic Development, effective Sept. 1.
He will lead efforts in workforce training, business partnerships and community engagement for the region (bringing nearly 20 years of experience at TTC).
Charleston Business MagazineRead more
Government
Project planners are shaping a transit-oriented plan along the 21-mile Lowcountry Rapid Transit line to boost economic growth and guide affordable housing and corridor upgrades in local neighborhoods.
Residents gave input at meetings Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 to ensure the plans reflect community priorities for the coming decade.
The Post and CourierRead more
Health
After confirmed West Nile virus cases, Charleston County increased nighttime mosquito spraying to run between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. (residents should also remove standing water around their homes) to help reduce mosquito breeding sites.
The Post and CourierRead more
Sports
Emmy-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser debuted in professional wrestling with Major League Wrestling on Sept. 12 when he defeated Cody Fluffman in Charleston.
He said his passion for the sport could bring new local fans to the growing promotion.
The Post and CourierRead more