Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
The Holiday Festival of Lights opens Nov. 13 at James Island County Park and runs nightly 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, offering over 750 light displays, family activities, and special Santa visits on select evenings.
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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 6:33 a.m. Tuesday carrying over 6,300 pounds of cargo for the space station — Lowcountry residents watched the bright launch show.
The Dragon spacecraft will reach the station at 11 a.m. Thursday.
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A local volunteer group is training to watch Lowcountry bridges (a key step in crisis intervention) for residents in distress.
The initiative aims to provide timely aid and improve community support during emergencies.
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Over 25 community partners gathered at Michael Brown Community Wellness Center to provide seniors with energy-saving tips, legal help, safety advice, and health screenings.
Palmetto Community Action Agency will offer utility bill assistance on Oct. 29 at Royal Missionary Church.
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On Oct. 17, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens will host a free Sensory-Friendly Hour for individuals with sensory sensitivities and one companion from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The event offers early entry, a quiet train ride, and wildlife encounters with a pause in mowing for calm garden walks.
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Business
Breeze Airways announced a nonstop flight route from Charleston International Airport to Buffalo starting July 2, 2027 for $69 one way.
Flights run on Mondays and Fridays, expanding travel options in our region.
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Culture
Charleston resident Bill Murray and golf writer Tom Coyne are launching a six-part documentary series, A Course Called Ireland, that will premiere Oct. 25 on Paramount+ and feature guests Jason Kelce, Chris O’Dowd, and Murray's brothers.
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Economy
A new video shows how local families work hard but face rising expenses + fall short of covering basic needs.
The report features firsthand accounts from community residents who say the cost of living is pushing them to their limits.
Live 5 NewsRead more
Education
Drayton Hall Elementary teacher Adriana Jarrard is seeking funds through DonorsChoose for hands-on learning to boost English skills and support her multilingual classroom.
The campaign will support a weekly Multicultural Minute that celebrates students' cultural traditions (Jarrard said the activities are designed to engage every learner).
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