Charleston Local Pulse

Charleston County Council voted 5-3 to authorize CARTA eminent domain on 6 acres of Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds for a Lowcountry Rapid Transit...

Charleston’s food and hotel sectors show steady demand across roles, from part-time baristas and dishwashers to full-time cooks and managers.

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Dolly Parton's family ties and charity shaped lasting community impact across South Carolina.

• Imagination Library delivered books to 60,000 children...

Maintenance dredging of Charleston Harbor's 19-mile channel and turning basins begins in August to keep the port safe, reliable, and fully...

Expect a family picnic vibe at the MOJA Arts Festival opening Sept. 24 in Marion Square, with food, music and local performances starting at 11 a.m.
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Charleston's housing affordability crisis demands a multi-pronged regional response, and the new Tri-County Housing Futures Fund aims to raise $100...

Charleston rapper Trim is building a real career after viral hits, with a voice rooted in her Gullah Geechee accent and local upbringing.

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What is known about the North Charleston shooting and road closure?

• Westbound Dorchester Road near Leeds Avenue has reopened after the incident.
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Charleston County's peer-to-peer collaborative connects Lowcountry governments to coordinate flood resilience efforts.

• Shared risk database informs...

Charleston’s biggest culinary weekend returns November 13–15 with over 40 demos, four Grand Tastings, and talent including Carla Hall, Eric Ripert,...

Charleston native Elliot Cusher brings his experience from local institutions like S.N.O.B. and Charleston Grill plus international kitchens back home...

The 3rd annual Charleston Tea Garden Show in 2027 gives plant shoppers and Lowcountry enthusiasts direct access to flowers from local vendors plus practical tips from master gardeners.

After waiting since 2017, Charleston County is finalizing a $6.3 million Folly Road redesign from Ellis Creek Bridge to Wilton Street.

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Palmetto Moon's first downtown Charleston store at 360 King Street, opening November 7, 2026, signals strong demand for authentic local brands on the...

Charleston offers a packed lineup of markets, festivals, concerts, and theater this weekend.

• Farmers Market returns to Marion Square Saturday...

The All-Transactions House Price Index for Charleston-North Charleston, SC (MSA) estimates local home values from sales prices and appraisal data. This FHFA series, available via FRED, frames long-term movement in the region.

National fall fashion is landing locally through a Boden shopping event in Charleston.

• Tiger print and animal motifs dominate, from Alaia flats to...

Deeper access to North Charleston Terminal would let all SC Ports terminals handle the largest ships at any tide, completing the harbor's 52-foot...

Advanced Manufacturing, Global Logistics, and Innovation drive Charleston County’s economic engine, supported by infrastructure, world-class talent,...

Charleston County Mosquito Control will conduct aerial spraying for adult mosquitoes on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in Charleston and West Ashley from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. A backup date is set for September 6 if needed.