Local news from Greater Charleston

Around the Lowcountry

The Port Report: Six Stories in Three Weeks

SC Ports had an unusually busy August. Here is what happened and what it means for businesses that never touch a shipping container.

Now Open

Recently opened

Quick look at recently opened businesses.

Around the Lowcountry

Summerville Just Made Its Downtown a Lot More Walkable

Town Council approved an outdoor entertainment district in August. Here is exactly how it works and who it helps.

Around the Lowcountry

Charleston International Is Spending $448 Million

A new concourse, a 7,200-space garage, and international arrival capability, all landing in 2027.

Coming Soon

What's Opening Around Charleston This Fall

A running list of confirmed new restaurants and shops, with addresses, from downtown out to Moncks Corner.

New & Noteworthy

Good Things That Happened to Local Businesses in August

Awards, anniversaries and one barbershop doing something worth copying.

Around the Lowcountry

The Charleston Metro Chamber launched a tri-county business poll

Lowcountry Pulse is a 40 question annual survey of tri-county residents, and it is free data most small businesses could never fund themselves.

Coming Soon

Eggs Up Grill is bringing a fifth Lowcountry location to Goose Creek

Owner Marc Cotone is opening on South Goose Creek Boulevard later this year with about 30 hires, while renovating the ten-year-old Cane Bay original.

Coming Soon

Palmetto Moon is opening a King Street store this fall

The Lowcountry brand that started as a Citadel Mall kiosk in 2002 is taking a downtown Charleston storefront, with a target of late fall.

Community Business Spotlight

Grand Opening - S&S Discount Flooring

Local Guide

3 Things To Do Around Charleston This Weekend: August 14–16

Festivals, markets, live music and more across the Lowcountry, August 14–16.

Community Business Spotlight

Mozzo to open 4th location in December!

Mozzo coming to Brighton Park Boulevard in Nexton!