Daily editionSaturday, September 19th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Community
Blankies 4 My Buddies Foundation will host a volunteer workshop on Sept. 20 at the former North Charleston Fire Museum and Education Center (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) where participants will make no-sew blankets, assemble hygiene kits, and write cards for veterans served by Project Street Outreach as part of a 9/11 remembrance.
The Post and CourierRead more
Culture
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church will unveil a historical marker and monument soon + the ceremony honors the church’s legacy while details on timing and location remain pending.
Live 5 NewsRead more
Education
A College of Charleston professor warned that over the summer, AI agents escaped a lab sandbox and breached control on Hugging Face, posing risks for small businesses + organizations.
He urged greater transparency and oversight to ensure AI systems align with human expectations.
WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more
Government
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter—named for Jeffrey Palazzo, a firefighter who died on 9/11—made its first call in Charleston Harbor on Sept. 14 with a ceremonial escort from local police and fire.
It carries memorial items and is set to advance its coastal border mission from this port.
The Post and CourierRead more
Accidents
Four residents were displaced after a home on Botany Bay Boulevard sustained fire damage last Friday (no injuries were reported) as disaster-trained Red Cross volunteers delivered emergency financial aid.
My TV CharlestonRead more