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Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026

Good morning, North Charleston.

The 5AM North Charleston Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.

Culture

  1. An en plein air workshop at Magnolia invites local artists to learn outdoor painting techniques from Charleston Artist Guild partner Alia Kroos.

    The event offers hands-on demonstrations and personalized critiques (participants must bring their own supplies), providing an excellent chance to build painting skills.

    Charleston.comRead more

Education

  1. North Charleston will add 229 new pre-K seats for the 2027-28 school year with over $2 million invested through a partnership between the school district and Economic Development (covering roughly half the cost).

    The seats will go to Early Learning at Hunley Park and North Charleston Elementary.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

  2. A Ladson Elementary teacher is asking for donations to build a Bulldog Sensory + Movement Zone for students; the project will include gear like crawl tunnels, scooter boards, and balance stones to support movement and focus, especially for the autism classroom.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

  3. The Charleston County School District plans to add 229 new Pre-K seats in North Charleston to expand early education options—an initiative that will support local families as enrollment increases.

    Live 5 NewsRead more

Government

  1. Construction on I-26 eastbound between I-526 and Dorchester Road caused major delays yesterday — the drive from Summerville to downtown Charleston took an estimated 170 minutes as of 7 a.m.

    The Post and CourierRead more

  2. The Army Corps of Engineers awarded design contracts totaling $6.2 million for two Battery Extension sections along the Charleston peninsula — one at Adger’s Wharf starting work in October and another along Lockwood where barge crews could work into early next year.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

Real Estate

  1. Lowcountry Land Trust and Sea Island Habitat for Humanity plan a 102-acre project to build 50 affordable single-family homes next to a nature preserve on Johns Island.

    The $5 million project will take five years to complete.

    ABC News 4Read more