Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Community
Nonprofit Wings on Water hosted a sail on Thursday, Oct. 15 in Charleston’s waterways to offer barrier-free sailing for people with disabilities.
The 58-foot catamaran (The Impossible Dream) is fully accessible, giving participants a chance to rediscover the joy of sailing.
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Business
City Paper ran an AI test by comparing a report created with local software expert Mike Astle’s input (from CharlestonHacks) against two AI-generated versions to see if machines can replace human writers; Astle warned that while AI works fast, careful editing remains key for trustworthy news.
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Culture
Disney on Ice returns to North Charleston Coliseum from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25 offering seven shows including two matinees on Oct. 24 (10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.) and a performance on Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. The event features Mickey, Minnie, and characters from Frozen and Encanto for a magical family skating adventure.
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On Oct. 10, Calvary Episcopal Church blessed a new work of art called Icon/Altarpiece that honors the community’s past + hopes for unity.
A talk with the artist and project leader is set for Thursday, Oct. 19 at 106 Line St.
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Education
The College of Charleston will hold its 11th Strategic Investment Symposium today at Gaillard Center — featuring discussions on Fed policy, national debt, and AI from experts at JP Morgan and Principal Asset Management.
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Government
Voters will decide new school board leaders and county officials on Nov. 3 when endorsements support candidates like Char Fitzwater, Joseph Bennett, Libby Tisdale, Joy Brown, and Carol Tempel for transparent education governance, while probate judge Tamara Curry and Register of Deeds Karen Lesser Hollings also receive backing.
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Real Estate
Franklin Street brokers announced the $9.15 million sale of Brentwood Plaza, a 79,000 sqft shopping center at 4400 Dorchester Road anchored by Food Lion in North Charleston; the fully occupied property attracted more than 15 offers as buyers expected rising rents.
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Sports
The Stingrays will debut new concessions, including BBQ Brisket Grilled Cheese, loaded mac & cheese bowls, a DryFastNow Chill Zone and $5 Fridays at North Charleston Coliseum.
Opening Night is set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:05 p.m. with digital parking passes available.
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South Carolina Stingrays announced their 2026-27 season opening roster with 25 players ahead of Friday night's game in Jacksonville and will return home for Opening Night at the Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 6:05 p.m.
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