Around the Lowcountry
Local stories worth knowing.
Business spotlights, new openings, what is coming soon and guides to getting the most out of Greater Charleston.
Around the LowcountryTwo Closings That Say Something About This MarketSilver Dollar lasted 26 years. Easton Barbecue lasted two. Both closed in the same week, and the reasons are worth sitting with.September 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Community Business SpotlightFive Lowcountry Owners Worth KnowingLocal reporters spent August profiling the people behind small businesses out in Berkeley and Dorchester counties. These five are worth your time.September 6, 2026 · 3 min readAround the LowcountryThe Port Report: Six Stories in Three WeeksSC Ports had an unusually busy August. Here is what happened and what it means for businesses that never touch a shipping container.September 6, 2026 · 3 min readNew & NoteworthyAvondale is getting two restaurants in one roomRestaurateur Howard Greenstone is putting two concepts into 835 Savannah Hwy. in Avondale, the former Ruby Sunshine space.September 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Local GuideYour Charleston Fall Calendar: 25 Events Between Now and New Year'sEvery date below is confirmed on an official source. If you run a business anywhere near one of these, these are the days your neighborhood fills up.September 4, 2026 · 5 min readAround the LowcountryAfter 12 Years on Ashley River Road, The Mason Jar by Fatboys Will Close September 27Owners Laura Black and Charles Lee are closing the West Ashley comfort food spot to spend more time with family.September 4, 2026 · 1 min readNow OpenRecently openedQuick look at recently opened businesses. September 4, 2026 · 2 min readAround the LowcountrySummerville Just Made Its Downtown a Lot More WalkableTown Council approved an outdoor entertainment district in August. Here is exactly how it works and who it helps.September 4, 2026 · 2 min readAround the LowcountryCharleston International Is Spending $448 MillionA new concourse, a 7,200-space garage, and international arrival capability, all landing in 2027.September 4, 2026 · 2 min readComing SoonWhat's Opening Around Charleston This FallA running list of confirmed new restaurants and shops, with addresses, from downtown out to Moncks Corner.September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
New & NoteworthyGood Things That Happened to Local Businesses in AugustAwards, anniversaries and one barbershop doing something worth copying.September 4, 2026 · 3 min readAround the LowcountryThe Charleston Metro Chamber launched a tri-county business pollLowcountry Pulse is a 40 question annual survey of tri-county residents, and it is free data most small businesses could never fund themselves.September 4, 2026 · 1 min read