Daily editionFriday, October 23rd, 2026
Good morning, North Charleston.
The 5AM North Charleston Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of October.
Community
North Charleston resident Ken Battle was elected president of the Exchange Club this summer and now plans to raise funds for the Philip Simmons House Museum, which suffered roof damage when a tree limb fell last September.
The historic museum (recently added to the National Register) needs under $15K in repairs and may launch a fundraiser in spring.
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Animal welfare advocates say using breeder puppies worsens shelter overcrowding when local rescues already struggle to house healthy animals.
To help ease the crisis, Charleston Animal Society is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats one year and older (through a partnership with Jeff Cook Real Estate).
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On Thursday, Oct. 22, Meta partnered with the Palmetto Council of the Blind to give free Ray-Ban Meta glasses to legally blind veterans in North Charleston at the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation office on Dorchester Road from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Culture
This Halloween, Charleston hosts a series of cultural events with live jazz, ghost tours and outdoor films from tonight through Oct. 31 — from Halloween Hijinx at Fox Music House to Hocus Pocus at American Gardens.
Attendees can also explore neighborhood displays and gothic theater shows.
Charleston City PaperRead more
Environment
SCDNR is investigating a string of bird deaths near Charleston (including at Quarterman Pond in North Charleston).
Officials suspect avian influenza may be causing the die-off and urge residents to avoid handling sick birds.
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Government
Gov. McMaster issued Executive Order 2026-24 on Oct. 22 to establish the Governor’s Conservation Commission, which will advise on conservation efforts and coordinate state agencies, local governments, and private groups to protect natural resources and historic sites.
The commission includes state officials and up to 26 private or academic appointees.
Charleston Business MagazineRead more
College of Charleston political science students trained with polling equipment and led a voter registration drive as part of their POLI 339 class this week (funded by a Charleston County grant) and will work at local polling places on Nov. 3.
My TV CharlestonRead more
Health
North Charleston gynecologist Dr. Paula Orr is sharing menopause facts during awareness month and will host a seminar on MENOPAUSE, MEN and Mid-Life Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. to help local women understand symptoms and treatment options.
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