Daily editionThursday, October 15th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Community
America250 celebrations have boosted visitor numbers at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon as the site displays enlarged copies of the Declaration of Independence on its front doors and has improved its exterior woodwork.
The site will update its aging elevator before March 1 to improve accessibility during off-peak months.
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Nearly 130,000 tri-county households struggle to afford everyday essentials, as Trident United Way reported at its State of Our Families address on Oct. 13.
The nonprofit urged business and community leaders to boost support for families facing rising housing, transportation, and food costs.
The Post and CourierRead more
Culture
The 2027 High Water Festival will take place from April 17 to April 18 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, featuring over 20 acts including headliners Mt. Joy and Jack Johnson (presale tickets are available today from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a public sale to follow).
Charleston City PaperRead more
Education
MUSC opened CHP-D, a six-story College of Health Professions building for health education and rehabilitation research in Charleston today — the facility features flexible learning areas and a 24,000 sqft research center while honoring a $10 million donation.
SC Biz NewsRead more
Trident Technical College will host its Fall Career Expo and Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Thornley Campus Student Lounge (Bldg.
410 at 7000 Rivers Ave.) where TTC students, graduates and the public can network with employers and submit resumes.
Charleston Business MagazineRead more
Lifestyle
Families in Charleston adjust their home routines as seasonal weather drives activity indoors during summer and outdoors in cooler months.
The guide by Team Chucktown offers practical tips on planning room use and storage that match the Lowcountry calendar.
Charleston.comRead more
Real Estate
The historic A.B. McConnell General Store property at 2726 N. Highway 17 sold for $1.27 million after drawing strong interest from buyers.
Current plans call for restoring the nearly 2,400 sqft building on a 0.79-acre lot.
The Post and CourierRead more
Sports
The South Carolina Stingrays traded forward Adam Hall to the Idaho Steelheads for cash considerations.
The team will open its season Friday against the Jacksonville Icemen and return to the North Charleston Coliseum for Opening Night Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:05 p.m.
StingraysHockey.comRead more
The Stingrays traded forward Luka Burzan to the New Mexico Goatheads for cash considerations as the team gears up for Opening Night at North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:05 p.m. (presented by MUSC Health).
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