SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida on Tuesday morning to resupply the International Space Station; the mission will be visible from South Carolina if weather permits. Forecasters predict a powerful El Niño system will bring rainy and wet weather to the state this winter, potentially providing relief to drought-stricken areas. A new conveyor belt sushi restaurant has opened in Mount Pleasant and is drawing long lines with its Japanese kaiten-style dining experience.
We’re going to catch you up on these and other top stories from The Post and Courier for Monday, Oct. 12.
SpaceX launch Tuesday morning will be visible in SC. Here’s when you can wake up to see it.
SpaceX is launching a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 6:33 a.m. on Oct. 13 to send supplies to the International Space Station. The rocket will be visible from South Carolina after launch; the International Space Station will also be visible for seven minutes starting at 6:33 a.m. Visibility depends on weather and launch direction, with views along the coast and over waterways offering the best vantage points.
Forecasters call for a rainy and wet winter in SC. It might bring some much-needed relief.
A powerful El Niño system is expected to funnel rainy and wet weather over South Carolina this winter into early spring, according to AccuWeather forecasts. The wetter weather could bring needed relief to the drought-stricken region, as much of the state is under moderate or severe drought following the state’s driest fall-spring period in 131 years. Strong coastal storms during late winter could also increase the risk of coastal flooding and erosion.
Conveyor belt sushi restaurant opens in Mount Pleasant. Here’s what to expect.
Revolving Sushi Kingdom, which made its debut in September at Mount Pleasant Towne Center, features a conveyor belt carrying nigiri, sushi rolls, dumplings and other items through its dining room in a 15-minute loop. Patrons can grab plates priced at $4.95 or order from iPads at their tables. Owner Anna Chen and chef Hang Li source high-quality fish from Japan, including whole bluefin tunas broken down in-house to maintain freshness.
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Charleston board OKs request to remove 25 trees in West Ashley for affordable housing
Charleston’s board of zoning appeals unanimously approved a request to remove 25 grand trees for an affordable housing project near Ashley River Road and Dogwood Road. The development by Palmetto Homes will include approximately 100 for-sale housing units, with 75 percent designated as affordable housing. The board approved the request with conditions including installing protective fencing, implementing a protection plan and planting replacement trees.
Former Herd Provisions chef lands a new Charleston cooking gig. It’s not at a traditional restaurant.
Jeanne Oleksiak, the longtime executive chef at Herd Provisions before its November 2025 closure, is now serving as executive chef at Marsh & Meadow, a restaurant inside Tidewater, a members-only club. She has been able to continue her seasonal, local-first approach at the new venue and hosts multi-course supper clubs for members. Those without membership can access her cooking through Marsh & Meadow at Home, a meal delivery and pick-up service available through shop.tidewaterchs.com.
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