Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Community
Jenkins Youth and Family Village is working to save the Dash Hall remnant— the last piece of a historic Black-owned jazz venue at 148 Smith St—from demolition by submitting a relocation plan by Oct. 30; the group has completed a clean-out and is partnering with local preservation experts.
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Business
The Nickel Hotel in Charleston earned a Michelin Key in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 selection and was named Charleston’s CoStar Impact Award winner, Capital Square said.
The hotel, with a façade inspired by Wes Anderson and Victorian interiors featuring French doors and ornate iron balconies, stands out in Cannonborough.
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Culture
St. Michael’s Church celebrates 275 years today (it is the oldest church building on the peninsula) with monthly exhibits, self-guided audio tours and weekday docent-led tours.
A 10 a.m. press conference at the Four Corners of Law will discuss the church’s past and future plans.
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Education
The Charleston County School District will hold its annual State of the Schools address today at 10:00 a.m. at the Charleston Music Hall to showcase improvements in literacy, math, and graduation rates while crediting community support.
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Environment
Charleston and the U.S. Army Corps have launched a study to find long-term solutions for rising flood risks; the partnership will explore both engineered and natural measures (including levees and wetlands restoration) to guide future protection efforts.
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Sports
Hunter Bishop has re-joined the South Carolina Stingrays as Player Development Coach, returning to the role he held from 2022 to 2024.
The team will kick off the season with Opening Night at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:05 p.m.
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