Daily editionSunday, October 4th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
Culture
The annual Latin American Festival is held today at Wannamaker County Park from noon to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy music, dancing, art, and authentic food, and tickets cost $15 if bought in advance and $25 at the door.
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Education
Former Charleston County School District Superintendent Don Kennedy (a nearly 10-year veteran) died after battling cancer, district officials announced on Oct. 2.
He led key literacy initiatives and restructured the administration during his tenure.
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Government
CARTA has launched a new webpage today & posts alerts for service disruptions and weather issues to help riders plan their trips.
The page offers real-time updates to improve transit experience.
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Health
Families will gather at Wannamaker Park on Oct. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the Charleston Congenital Heart Walk, a family-friendly event to raise money and awareness for research into congenital heart defects (CHD) that includes music, refreshments, and activities for kids.
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