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Daily editionThursday, October 22nd, 2026

Good morning, North Charleston.

The 5AM North Charleston Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.

Community

  1. North Charleston Police Department will host a free baby shower titled A Baby Changes Everything this Saturday at City Hall from noon to 2 p.m., offering educational workshops, resources and support for new and expectant mothers.

    ABC News 4Read more

  2. The South Carolina Stingrays and Charleston International Airport donated $3,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry on October 15 using proceeds from an auction of game-worn jerseys from the concluded season — reinforcing their commitment to local youth mentoring.

    StingraysHockey.comRead more

Education

  1. Former College of Charleston president Alexander M. Sanders Jr. died Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 88 after serving from 1992 to 2001 and significantly growing local education (he also served as a state senator and chief judge).

    My TV CharlestonRead more

Environment

  1. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is exploring whether to keep backing the National Estuarine Research Reserve at ACE Basin (covering over 120,000 acres of coastal land) as its management plan heads to public review every five years.

    WCSC Live 5 NewsRead more

Government

  1. Charleston Water System began a major project to replace lead service lines in downtown Charleston and North Charleston today — the work will change nearly 1,000 lead pipes to copper and is free for eligible homeowners who sign up soon.

    My TV CharlestonRead more

Health

  1. Officials in Mount Pleasant have been investigating reports of dead and sick birds found around town and at North Charleston’s Quarterman’s Pond over the past week; tests are underway to check for avian flu (further results pending).

    The Post and CourierRead more

  2. Following a minor rear-end collision on I-26 or the Crosstown, drivers are advised to monitor for neck stiffness, headaches, or numbness (symptoms may appear later despite feeling fine immediately).

    Health professionals urge a prompt evaluation if severe pain or confusion develops.

    Charleston.comRead more