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North Charleston, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers North Charleston! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Know this suspect? How to safely share tips with North Charleston police
  • How a North Charleston program is reshaping local teens’ futures
  • Which blockbuster Broadway hits are headed to North Charleston next season?

Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy and warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police searching for suspect involved in North Charleston hit and run (abcnews4.com) — North Charleston police are asking for the public’s help finding a 34-year-old man wanted in connection with a local hit-and-run that caused property damage. Officers say the suspect, described in detail by NCPD, should not be approached, and residents are urged to share tips through the department’s CRIMEWATCH app or contact law enforcement directly.
   

2. Lowcountry students connect through leadership, career opportunities (live5news.com) — North Charleston teens from R.B. Stall High School are spending this school year in the Student Dreamers Alliance, meeting mentors and exploring careers through local trips like a recent visit to Lowcountry Harley-Davidson. The Hispanic Alliance-led program connects Lowcountry students with community leaders, encourages civic engagement, and helps them envision college and career paths beyond graduation.
   

3. MRS. DOUBTFIRE, HAMILTON and More Lead North Charleston's Best Of Broadway 2026–2027 Season (broadwayworld.com) — Broadway is coming in a big way to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, with a 2026–2027 Best of Broadway season featuring shows like Mrs. Doubtfire, Hamilton, The Notebook, and Hell’s Kitchen. Locals can lock in seats now with season ticket packages, enjoy free parking and early access to other Coliseum & PAC events, and even organize group outings for schools, companies, or community groups.
   

4. MUSC breaks ground on Nexton medical pavilion to expand specialty care access (live5news.com) — Many North Charleston residents now travel to other parts of the Lowcountry for specialty medical care, but a new MUSC medical pavilion in Nexton aims to shorten those drives. The facility will offer neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s health, neurology, and breast health services, with construction underway and opening planned for fall 2027 to ease both family schedules and regional traffic.
   

5. Clemson University works with partners to turn waste heat into electricity (clemson.edu) — A new Clemson energy-research project will soon bring a one‑megawatt waste‑heat recovery system to the university’s Restoration Institute campus in North Charleston for testing and validation. Researchers and industry partners hope the prototype will prove it can turn industrial waste heat into usable electricity, potentially improving efficiency at data centers and other facilities while easing strain on the power grid.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lilibet my cat is still missing after a fire destroyed our home on Mendelwood Drive in Forest Hills on Easter Monday.
    We have put out flyers in the neighborhood. Should you see her please put her in a safe place and you can call me at 843-999-7134. Thank you (Nextdoor Forest Hills)
  • Food for thought 🤔
    If you were on a three lane interstate and the sign says right lane ends 1/2 mile and you have cars to continue in the right lane until it ends and… (Nextdoor Windsor Hill)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Porter (Cleaning Crew/Housekeeping Associate) in North Charleston. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in North Charleston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Charleston here.

Ok North Charleston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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