Daily editionSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Community
Renee Harvey located and marked Moonshine's burial site (the police horse killed in 1994) in Hampton Park after years of research and support from Charleston PD.
The effort honors his legacy as the mounted patrol unit regains momentum.
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Culture
North Charleston residents celebrated Hispanic Heritage to showcase cultural traditions and community connection.
The event featured music, dance, and local vendors (offering cultural crafts and food samples) in a festive, family-friendly setting.
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Local artist Alexandria Taylor is showcasing her exhibit, 'The Birth of a Mother,' at the Drummond Art Gallery on Line Street today.
Her paintings and sculpture, which include mothers' stories & personal reflections on motherhood, invite conversation on both challenging and joyful aspects of the journey.
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Education
College of Charleston students stepped out of the classroom today to mentor young sailors with autism in a hands-on session by the water.
The event provided an opportunity for skill-building and community engagement.
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MUSC College of Health Professions students and professors traveled to Uganda this year to donate about 100 bamboo wheelchairs to children through the Uganda Wheelchair Project.
The chairs, built with a long wheelbase for rough terrain, cost ($500 each) and help kids get to water, school, and market.
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