Daily editionWednesday, October 7th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Community
Parents in North Central urge city leaders to improve pedestrian safety near James Simons Montessori and Charleston Charter School for Math and Science after a student was hit by a car Friday (with mild injuries).
Councilman Aaron Polkey said better signage and a traffic light are planned.
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Business
Mason Automotive Group acquired Marchant Chevrolet in Ravenel on Oct. 5 and renamed it Ravenel Chevrolet to expand its automotive business into the Charleston market.
The dealership will continue its Chevrolet sales, service & parts operations at 5700 Savannah Highway.
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Culture
Two African American heritage events are scheduled for October at local venues to celebrate community history (one featuring art exhibits and another offering live music).
Details about times and locations will be announced soon.
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Economy
South Carolina leaders are celebrating Manufacturing Month in October to show local job opportunities with the ‘More to be Made’ campaign.
Technical colleges and local plants are connecting students and workers to manufacturing careers that could add 23,000 jobs by 2034.
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Education
Teacher Kayla Richman launched a DonorsChoose campaign at Charleston Progressive Academy to fill the art center with supplies that help students build fine motor skills and boost creativity.
The effort supports many students attending for the first time by providing essential art materials like playdough and brushes.
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Real Estate
A proposal to build 332 apartments at the former Pepsi plant site on Meeting Street is under review, and local officials expect to finalize details soon.
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Sports
Football fans enjoy college games every Saturday with $4 Fireball shots and bucket specials and NFL games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday with beer pitchers and $1 wings (six-wing minimum) at Next Round Social on Dorchester Road in North Charleston.
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