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Hospitality

The Lowline Hotel, a reimagined hospitality destination in downtown Charleston, opens this summer at the former Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District property. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jun 2, 2026

Highline Hospitality Partners to open second King Street hotel

The Lowline Hotel opens in downtown Charleston with 197 rooms, a new restaurant, event space and amenities at the former Hyatt Place site.

Berkeley County opened six public boat ramps and expanded trailer parking at Atkins Landing ahead of the waterfront park’s full opening this summer. (Photo/Berkeley County)
May 20, 2026

Berkeley County opens portion of $10.5M waterfront park

Berkeley County opened six boat ramps and 180 parking spaces at Atkins Landing ahead of the full waterfront park opening in June.

Michelin-star chef Johnny Curiel and his wife Kasie are expanding their acclaimed Mexican restaurant Alteño from Denver to Charleston. The new location will open this summer at The Charlee on Cannon, bringing cuisine inspired by Mexico’s Jaliscan Highlands and highlighting Charleston’s local coastal ingredients. (Photo/Alteño)
May 4, 2026

Michelin-star chef brings Denver restaurant to Charleston

Michelin-star chef Johnny Curiel is bringing his Mexican cuisine from Denver to Charleston with a new Alteño location opening this summer in The Charlee on Cannon.

Barry Thompson has been promoted to East Region president at Breakthru Beverage, expanding his leadership across several key markets. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
May 1, 2026

Breakthru Beverage promotes South Carolina leader to region president

Breakthru Beverage promotes Barry Thompson to East Region president, expanding his leadership across South Carolina and key East Coast markets

The Cooper hotel has opened along Charleston’s waterfront, offering luxury accommodations, dining and amenities with views of the Cooper River. (Photo/Jovani Demetrie)
Apr 7, 2026

The Cooper opens doors as Charleston’s first luxury waterfront hotel

The Cooper hotel opens in downtown Charleston with 191 rooms, luxury amenities, water-front views and dining, marking a major hospitality debut.

South Island Market on Johns Island is designed to reflect the island’s character, incorporating walkable spaces, preserved open land and a mix of commercial and residential uses. (Rendering/Pickney Partners)
Mar 19, 2026

South Island Market breaks ground in Johns Island

South Island Market breaks ground on Johns Island with Roper St. Francis and Sotheby’s as tenants in a mixed-use development serving island communities.

A new president and CEO will take over leadership at the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association in April. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 17, 2026

Mark Newman named SCRLA president and CEO

Mark Newman has been named president and CEO of the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, bringing tourism and public media leadership experience.

Chef Nick Dugan will lead The Crossing, a Mediterranean-inspired waterfront restaurant opening March 30 at The Cooper hotel in Charleston. (Rendering/The Crossing)
Mar 13, 2026

The Cooper hotel Mediterranean restaurant sets opening date

The Crossing, a Mediterranean-inspired waterfront restaurant led by Chef Nick Dugan, will open March 30 at The Cooper hotel in Charleston.

An MPS rendering of United Community was on display at the announcement. The bank has committed to moving into the proposed new development. (Photo/Stephanie Kalina-Metzger)
Mar 13, 2026

Falls Park Conference District gains partners in Greenville

Major partners including Auro Hotels, United Community and Hines are advancing Greenville’s Falls Park Conference District mixed-use development.

Salthouse Commissary Kitchen in Charleston offers 14,000 square feet of commercial kitchen space next to Salthouse Catering. (Photo/Salthouse Catering)
Feb 16, 2026

Salthouse opens 14,000-square-foot Charleston commissary

Salthouse Catering opens a 14,000-square-foot commissary kitchen in Charleston, offering flexible leases and commercial space for food trucks, caterers and CPG brands.

A rendering shows the pool lounge at Live Oak Charleston, which will feature a saltwater pool, patio rooms and a poolside bar when the downtown hotel opens in April. (Rendering/ Tribute Portfolio)
Feb 5, 2026

Tribute Portfolio opens first hotel in the Lowcountry

Live Oak Charleston, a new downtown hotel, plans to open in April with 120 rooms, a salt-water pool and a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

Iron Rose is located at The Mills Houseat 115 Meeting St. in Charleston. (Photo/The Mills House)
Feb 4, 2026

Carolina-native joins Iron Rose as executive chef

Charleston’s Iron Rose restaurant at The Mills House appoints Suzy Castelloe as chef, bringing experience from Charleston Grill and Coda Del Pesce.