Funding was under threat from tax law, so SC tech innovation group turned to business partners The arm of state government that invests in early-stage technology businesses had to change... read more →
What local experts had to say about the future of Charleston’s economy For the last 10 years, Charleston’s economy has been growing. Where can the region grow from here, and... read more →
Historic African American communities to combat gentrification with $400K grant As century-old African American communities become more threatened by the region’s rapid growth, state leaders are taking steps to preserve... read more →
Affordable housing, congestion a drag on Charleston’s economic growth, study shows A new scorecard measuring economic and quality of life standards gives the Charleston region mostly average or below grades... read more →
Champions of Nature Beneath bald cypress towering over the Francis Beidler Forest, a great horned owl swoops by on fierce, silent wings, so stealth the only clue is a whoosh... read more →
International African American Museum Breaks Ground Amid Fanfare The International African American Museum (IAAM) held its groundbreaking ceremony Friday, October 25th at 10 a.m. The overflow crowd included friends and... read more →
SCPA CEO Jim Newsome gives 11th State of the Port Address South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) president and CEO Jim Newsome has always had a vision for S.C. Ports, ensuring... read more →
Doha and Charleston, SC Become Sister Cities On 24 October 2019, the Ambassador of Qatar to the United States, Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg signed... read more →
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative names next CEO Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has selected Phyllis Martin as its next CEO. She will replace John C. Read, who was the organization’s... read more →
Charleston airport’s passenger count soars nearly 10% during first 7 months of 2019 Charleston International Airport continues to be popular with travelers as passenger levels rose nearly 10 percent during... read more →