Daily editionSaturday, October 10th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Culture
The Coastal Carolina Fair will run from Thursday, Oct. 29 to Sunday, Nov. 8 on 180 acres and will offer over 65 carnival rides, exhibits, live music, and unique foods, with special events for seniors on Nov. 4 & military and first responders on Nov. 6.
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A Charleston museum marks 500 years since the first documented U.S. slave revolt by presenting a video that explains the milestone.
The exhibit is available for viewing at the museum today.
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Education
MUSC opened its new College of Health Professions building downtown today.
The facility will boost healthcare education and training for local students and community members.
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Environment
Charleston County partners with the South Carolina Native Plant Society and Edisto Island Open Land Trust to host a free Botany Bay tour.
The guided walk is Sunday, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. to noon at Botany Bay Plantation Preserve and Wildlife Management Area — register early as parking is limited.
Charleston Business MagazineRead more
College of Charleston graduate students are studying Charleston Harbor health with scientific methods to assess water quality and ecosystem changes today, and their research will inform future conservation efforts.
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State officials announced red snapper season returns today with new regulations for sustainable fishing.
Anglers must follow updated catch limits + gear rules along local coastal waters.
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Sports
Today at 10:15 a.m. the South Carolina Stingrays begin their 2026 training camp at North Charleston Coliseum with 28 players under Coach Jesse Kallechy, presented by Ethos Athletic Club.
The team will open the season on Saturday, Oct. 17 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
StingraysHockey.comRead more
Cane Bay and Goose Creek will face off Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Friday Night Rivals high school football game; the livestream will be available on News 4’s YouTube, Facebook & Watch tab.
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