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Daily editionTuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Good morning, North Charleston.

The 5AM North Charleston Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.

Community

  1. The North Charleston Exchange Club relaunched its programs today to better serve youth and veterans (shown in a video) at its local facility.

    Club leaders said the update will boost community support and engagement.

    Live 5 NewsRead more

Culture

  1. Bestselling author Jodi Picoult will appear at Charleston Music Hall on Sept. 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of her new novel Hollow Bones.

    Tickets include a signed copy plus a professional photo with the author.

    ABC News 4Read more

Economy

  1. Following a Sept. 1 policy change that increased imported beef, Cordray Farms in South Carolina has seen more customers choosing locally raised, grass-fed beef.

    Some shoppers remain careful about imported labels and prefer local American meat.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

Government

  1. Charleston County leaders are considering designating the Gullah Geechee settlement of Snowden as an official historic district to protect its character and historic sites amid growing development — a public hearing is set for today at 6:30 p.m. at 4045 Bridge View Drive.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

  2. Charleston City Council will change its Lime bike-share agreement from month-to-month to a one-year contract as it meets at 5 p.m. today to address equipment and staging issues — a move intended to boost rider safety and service reliability.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more