Annual inflation rate eases to 3.4% in July
August 12, 2026
The nation’s annual inflation rate eased slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price…
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City of Charleston announces first-ever Resident Academy: applications open
August 6, 2026
The City of Charleston is now accepting applications for its first-ever Resident Academy, a four-session, in-person program that gives residents a structured, behind-the-scenes introduction to how city government works. Each…
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U.S. unemployment rate holds steady at 4.4% in June
July 30, 2026
The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% in June, unchanged from a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the nation’s 387 metropolitan areas, unemployment…
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Waterparks go to the dogs for annual Dog Day Afternoon events! Sign up now
July 30, 2026
Four-legged swimmers are invited to make a splash after waterpark season ends The dogs are getting the waterparks all to themselves once again! Charleston County Parks’ annual Dog Day Afternoon…
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City of Charleston launches survey to gather community input on tourism management
July 30, 2026
This week, the City of Charleston launched a community survey as part of its ongoing overhaul of the City’s Tourism Management Plan, last comprehensively updated in 2015. The survey will…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project and Charleston County Public Library join forces to unify reading support
July 30, 2026
The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) and the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) have partnered in a strategic alliance to support young readers across Charleston County. The partnership establishes a unified…
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Moja Arts Festival returns Sept. 24-Oct. 1, issues open call for an artist to design official festival poster
July 30, 2026
MOJA Arts and the Office of Cultural Affairs are issuing an open call for an artist to design the official poster for the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival, returning September 24-October…
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South Carolina secures “first-in-the-nation” spot for 2028 Democratic Primary
July 27, 2026
In a major political victory for the Palmetto State, South Carolina has been officially chosen to host the first-in-the-nation primary for the Democratic Party’s 2028 presidential nomination calendar. The decision…
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Charleston County Council approves third and final reading of 2026 Transportation Sales Tax ordinance
July 23, 2026
Proposed Transportation Sales Tax referendum will go before voters on November 3, 2026. Charleston County Council voted on July 21 to approve the third and final reading of the 2026…
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Fort Pemberton Park opens, bringing centuries of history back to the public
July 23, 2026Charleston County Parks has opened Fort Pemberton Park, an 8.7-acre waterfront park on James Island that transforms a site with centuries of history into a new public recreation destination…
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City of Charleston partners with The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab on flood mitigation forum with USACE
July 21, 2026
The City of Charleston is partnering with The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab to host a community forum on flood mitigation efforts shaping Charleston’s future, with participation from the…
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MOJA Arts Festival returns Sept. 24–Oct. 1, celebrating 50 years of iconic music
July 21, 2026
New nonprofit MOJA Arts takes over planning of 42nd annual festival, honoring Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Jamaica and Sierra Leone The 42nd annual MOJA Arts Festival will run Sept. 24 through…
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Application period reopened for State Accommodations Tax funding
July 16, 2026
Charleston County has reopened the application period for its State Accommodations Tax Funding Program and will accept applications from non-profit 501(c) organizations seeking funding through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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City Gallery presents Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse
July 9, 2026An Exhibition of Work by Katelyn Chapman, Ashleigh Coleman, and Patrick Owens, July 17 – August 30, 2026 Charleston City Gallery presenting Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse, a three-person exhibition…
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City of Charleston launches school supply drive
July 9, 2026Invites businesses to host their own ahead of First Day Festival The City of Charleston is kicking off its annual School Supply Drive on Monday, July 13, ahead of the…
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SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Charleston County Parks opens Old Towne Creek County Park in West Ashley
July 2, 2026
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) officially opened Old Towne Creek County Park with a celebration on June 30. Located at 1400 Old Towne Road in West Ashley,…
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Celebrate Independence Day safely: Conversations before the fireworks
June 30, 2026
As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) encourages parents and caregivers to…
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State Forestry Commission and partners celebrate opening of Dorchester County’s first State Forest
June 30, 2026New State Forest is the largest funded project from Dorchester County’s Greenbelt Program On June 25, 2026, leaders from the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC), Open Space Institute (OSI), Dorchester…
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City of Charleston launches new public engagement phase of The Charleston Peninsula Plan
June 25, 2026
Weekly “Open Studio” sessions begin July 9 at the Civic Design Center, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the future of the Peninsula The City of Charleston is…
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Berkeley County Council passes county budget for FY 2026-2027
June 25, 2026
No tax increase; millage rate remains lowest in SC During its meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, Berkeley County Council passed its budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins…
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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission acquires 94-acre property south of Awendaw
June 24, 2026
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) recently acquired a nearly 94-acre property south of Awendaw for future development as a public park. The purchase of this property was…
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FREE webinar helps residents learn budgeting, debt management, and credit basics – June 24
June 23, 2026
WHAT: The City of Charleston and the Charleston Bank On Coalition will host the first webinar in the Summer of Savings financial wellness series, designed to help residents build financial…
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FEMA makes $50 million available for mitigation projects in Southeastern States
June 22, 2026
FEMA announced that more than $50 million in federal funding for 25 hazard mitigation projects is available to seven Southeastern states. Congress authorized these named projects through the Fiscal Year 2026…
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SCDES now accepting grant applications for watershed projects that improve water quality
June 15, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting applications for grant-funded projects that help improve water quality by reducing nonpoint source pollution. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, 2026. Nonpoint source pollution occurs when rainfall or irrigation water moves…
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Proposed changes to city-designated vendor spaces on the peninsula
June 15, 2026
The City of Charleston is holding a special Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting today to discuss proposed changes to vendor locations and future permitting opportunities for mobile food and street…
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Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park opening June 29
June 15, 2026
Lions Beach at Berkeley County Waterfront Park will open to the public on Monday, June 29 at 10 a.m. Berkeley County Waterfront Park is located along Lake Moultrie at 933 Broughton…
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Reminder: Public Hearing on proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax set for June 11
June 11, 2026
Residents invited to provide feedback during 6:30 p.m. County Council meeting Charleston County Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax referendum during its Thursday,…
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series kicks off June 21 at James Island County Park
June 11, 2026
The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series returns this summer to James Island County Park for its 36th year! The 2026 races will be held on June 21, July 12, and July…
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The City hosts ribbon-cutting for Dale T. Morris Ecological Park
June 10, 2026
The City of Charleston celebrated the opening of the Dale T. Morris Ecological Park on Johns Island on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city officials, state resilience leaders…
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Town of Hilton Head Island Town Council appoints new town attorney
June 10, 2026
The Town of Hilton Head Island Town Council announced the appointment of Brittany Ward, of Finger, Melnick, Brooks & LaBruce P.A., as its next Town Attorney. Ms. Ward’s appointment follows…
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Dorchester County Fire Rescue launches new special ops trailer to support swift water and critical incident responses
June 10, 2026
Local Community Partners Support Outfitting New Trailer Dorchester County Fire Rescue Special Operations has placed a new Special Ops trailer, STR-1, into service, significantly enhancing the County’s ability to respond…
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Berkeley County EMS recognized for cardiac care and pediatric trauma care
June 10, 2026
Berkeley County EMS has once again received the Mission LifeLine® Gold Plus Award, which is the highest level of recognition handed out by the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS…
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Consumer prices up 4.2% over the past year
June 10, 2026
Inflation picked up in May, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 4.2% over the past 12 months, according to new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
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BCDCOG hosting public information meeting for US 17A corridor & congestion management plan on Tuesday, June 9
June 8, 2026
The public is invited to review, provide feedback, and share ideas for addressing issues Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is hosting a public information meeting for the US 17A Corridor…
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South Carolina ranks 38th in 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Children’s Trust continues to urge investments that support children and families
June 8, 2026
State score increase is largest in the nation; despite showing progress over time, South Carolina continues to be behind the majority of states in child well-being Critical child and family well-being measures show…
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June is Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina
June 3, 2026
June marks Zero Tolerance for Litter Month in South Carolina, a statewide initiative led by PalmettoPride and the South Carolina Litter Control Association aimed at reducing litter, illegal dumping, and…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host public meetings on long-term maintenance and environmental planning for Charleston Harbor
June 2, 2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, will host one in-person and two virtual public meetings to discuss the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Charleston…
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James Island County Park hosts annual youth triathlon on July 25
June 2, 2026
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will host its annual Youth Triathlon on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at James Island County Park. Designed for young athletes ages 7-15,…
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Charleston to honor Piccolo founder Ellen Dressler Moryl with annual cello concert
June 2, 2026
Mayor William Cogswell and City Director of Cultural Affairs Rochelle Riley announced the first Ellen Dressler Moryl Cello Concert, which will be held each year to honor the founding director…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy opens Ashleyville-Maryville Food Forest in historic West Ashley neighborhood
June 2, 2026The Charleston Parks Conservancy celebrated the opening of the Ashleyville-Maryville Food Forest with a May 16 ribbon-cutting, revitalizing a historic West Ashley green space with roots in agriculture and community…
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City of Charleston’s Juneteenth celebration to feature Michael Jackson tribute
June 2, 2026
Star producer seeks young singer and local horn players to join the concert ensemble for the City’s annual block party. The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs is hosting its annual Juneteenth Celebration from…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National 529 Day with $529 grants for newborns
May 28, 2026
South Carolina’s tiniest residents could score a big head start on their future thanks to the return of the PalmettoBaby Grant Program. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that every…
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Charleston County Council passes first reading of 2026 transportation sales tax ordinance
May 28, 2026
Public Hearing set for Thursday, June 11 Charleston County Council has approved the first of three readings of the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax (TST) referendum, advancing the measure to…
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City of Charleston seeks nominations for newly established Commission on the Arts
May 28, 2026
Mayor William Cogswell and the Charleston City Council are seeking nominations for three arts organization representatives and two at-large members of the newly established Commission on the Arts. Purpose and Power…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond heralds amendments to SC Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as win for donors and nonprofits
May 28, 2026
Today Secretary of State Mark Hammond recognized recent amendments to the South Carolina Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act as a win for both donors and nonprofits. “I am happy that…
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