Daily editionWednesday, October 21st, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of October.
Community
Autumn on the Ashley 5K will take place on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring a scenic trail run along the Ashley River under vibrant fall colors.
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Culture
Lowcountry Nosh festival brings a taste of NYC deli by selling prepackaged pastrami and corned beef from Carnegie Deli, with preorders available for pickup + delivery through Oct. 23.
The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 outside the historic synagogue on Hasell Street.
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Education
North Charleston Police Chief Scott Perry joined W.B. Goodwin Elementary today as principal for a day in the Charleston County School District’s program, attending classes and meetings — helping build stronger community ties.
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North Charleston High School has renamed its athletic stadium Bonds-Wilson Stadium and unveiled Lance Cpl. Issac Sparkman Field to honor historic educators and a local veteran, announced Saturday, Oct. 17.
The new names pay tribute to Bonds-Wilson High—the city’s first Black high school—and recognize lasting community contributions.
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Health
City officials suspect bird flu after recovering dead geese and ducks from Quarterman’s Pond on Buist Avenue; they urged residents on Oct. 19 to avoid contact with sick birds and notify Animal Control if needed.
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Accidents
Drivers were advised to avoid Ashley River Road on Oct. 20 when a structure fire at a nearby apartment led to its temporary closure between Playground Road and Ashley Hall Road; the road reopened roughly an hour later.
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A video shows a section of a major roadway in North Charleston closed today — local officials have not yet confirmed the cause and advise drivers to use alternate routes.
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