New roundabout at Main, River, and Chisolm roads to open Monday
October 15, 2026
River Road will close Friday evening as final work is completed over the weekend The new roundabout at Main, River, and Chisolm roads on Johns Island is scheduled to open…
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Peninsula Plan enters final stretch of community engagement
October 15, 2026
The City of Charleston is thanking residents for helping shape the Peninsula Plan by partnering with local businesses to offer special discounts and gifts to engaged residents. Beginning today, anyone…
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City of Charleston modernizes peninsula parking with transition to ParkMobile
October 15, 2026The City of Charleston is modernizing on-street parking on the peninsula, moving to ParkMobile over the next several weeks and gradually phasing out physical parking meters over the next several…
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Annual inflation rises to 3.7% in September, driven by higher energy prices
October 14, 2026
Inflation rose to an annual rate of 3.7% in September, up from 3.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Energy prices were a major driver, climbing…
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City begins drafting ordinance to raise the bar for new developments with stricter traffic review
October 7, 2026
Mayor Cogswell announced at the State of Our City: Johns Island event that the City has begun drafting an ordinance that would expand the traffic analysis required of developers through…
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USDA awards $749,007 Distance Learning Grant to Williamsburg County School District to expand rural learning opportunities
October 7, 2026
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Jacob French announced the agency is awarding $749,007 through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program to Williamsburg…
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2026 statewide General Election & early voting
October 6, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3 The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must have a valid…
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Public Invited to information session about proposed changes to coastal dock regulations
October 5, 2026
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services’s (SCDES) Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) invites the public to attend an information session about proposed changes to coastal dock regulations. As South Carolina’s…
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Hampton County names Jarvis R. Sims as County Administrator
October 4, 2026
Local government leader brings more than 20 years of experience to the role Hampton County announced the hiring of Jarvis R. Sims as its new County Administrator. Sims will begin…
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A new home for the Dorchester County Coroner’s Office
October 1, 2026
Dorchester County celebrated a significant milestone September 22 with the grand opening of its first standalone Coroner’s Office in Summerville. Located on West Fifth North Street, the new facility provides…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to host, broadcast and livestream South Carolina Election 2026 U.S. Senate debate
September 29, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will host, broadcast and livestream a South Carolina Election 2026 U.S. Senate debate on Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. from SCETV studios in Columbia. The…
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Charleston County project team to deliver quarterly update on Fort Johnson Road intersection improvements
September 28, 2026
The Fort Johnson Road intersection improvements project team will deliver a quarterly construction progress update on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at James Island Town…
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Moja Arts Festival to honor Dr. Thaddeus Bell, other community heros at gala
September 23, 2026
The City of Charleston and MOJA Arts will honor Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell and three other community leaders at the MOJA Arts Festival Community Heroes Gala at 7 p.m. Thursday,…
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City of Charleston celebrates the opening of Fort Pemberton Park
September 18, 2026
The City of Charleston celebrated the opening of Fort Pemberton Park with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 17. The park, located at 221 Yates Ave(opens in new tab). in…
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City of Charleston announces Akua Page’s designs as the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival’s official poster
September 17, 2026The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) has announced Akua Page, a Gullah Geechee interdisciplinary artist, cultural educator and naturalist from North Charleston, as the winner of the…
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Join the SCSM Foundation for Moonlight & Milestones, a Black-Tie Gala
September 17, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 6:30 -10 p.m. The South Carolina State Museum Foundation will host Moonlight & Milestones(opens in new tab), a black-tie, red-carpet gala on Saturday, October 17, 6:30-10 p.m.…
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Charleston County, municipal leaders announce final round of public outreach for 2026 Transportation Sales Tax referendum
September 15, 2026
Charleston County officials and local mayors will host a final series of public meetings throughout the county to share information with residents regarding the 2026 Transportation Sales Tax (TST) referendum,…
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As hurricane season peaks, Charleston County encourages residents to sign up for CHSAlerts
September 3, 2026
As the Lowcountry enters the peak of hurricane season, the Charleston County Emergency Management Department (CCEMD) is encouraging residents to sign up for its emergency notification system, now operating under…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2026 Angel Charities
September 3, 2026
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…
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“Birds of a Feather” returns to Caw Caw this Fall
September 3, 2026
Calling all nature enthusiasts and social butterflies: Caw Caw Interpretive Center’s next Birds of a Feather event is set for Saturday, September 26! Enjoy an evening of music, food and…
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Charleston County launches public Transportation Sales Tax dashboard detailing nearly $1 billion in road investments
September 2, 2026
Charleston County Government is making it easier for residents to see how existing Transportation Sales Tax dollars are being invested across the community with the launch of a new public dashboard(opens…
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SC Commerce announces new general counsel
September 2, 2026
Patrick Turner to oversee agency’s legal division The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced that Patrick Turner has joined the agency as general counsel. Turner will oversee…
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City of Charleston acquires Morrison Drive site to advance Project 3500
September 1, 2026
The 2.44-acre purchase will become roughly 190 mixed-income homes, part of the City’s goal of 3,500 affordable and attainable homes by 2032 The City of Charleston has purchased 899 Morrison Drive,…
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FEMA announces more than $52 million for South Carolina recovery
August 31, 2026
FEMA announced more than $52 million in funding for 29 recovery and mitigation projects to help South Carolina communities recover from Hurricane Helene and other disasters. This funding is part…
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Charleston City Council approves agreement to address flooding on the East Side
August 20, 2026
The Eastern side of the Peninsula is set to get some much-needed relief from persistent flooding problems after Charleston City Council approved a Stormwater Pipe License Agreement with the South Carolina State Ports Authority on Aug.…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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State of Our City hits the road this fall — five events across the city
August 18, 2026This fall, the City of Charleston is bringing State of Our City directly to residents with five nights of community events. At each stop, residents will hear directly from the Mayor, their…
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Richland County, M.B. Kahn receive national award for South Carolina renovation project
August 17, 2026
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) has selected the Richland County 911 Center project, delivered by M. B. Kahn Construction, for a 2026 Project Achievement Award in the Government…
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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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