Military-focused rental site Crewdogs based in Charleston grows nationwide
Charleston-based Crewdogs offers discounted short-term rentals for military members, veterans and families across all 50 states.
Hamlin Beach community park purchased for preservation
Lowcountry Land Trust secured the park, preserving its history, culture and natural habitat.
Actress Reese Witherspoon to attend annual Charleston Literary Festival
Some of the top celebrity writers at the festival will be Reese Witherspoon, Harlan Coben, Joyce Carol Oates, Max Boot and Pulitzer Prize-winning Michael Cunningham.
Charleston plans new rec centers for West Ashley, Johns Island
Charleston will build modern rec centers in West Ashley and Johns Island with pools, playgrounds, gyms and more, starting construction in summer 2026.
Charleston laundry company invests $4.4M in operations expansion
The company is boosting its laundry capacity and supporting South Carolina's growing hospitality industry.
Charleston marketing brand merges with Colorado video producer
Charleston-based Buffalo Groupe has merged with Oswego Creative to expand branded storytelling, video production and creative services across industries.
Charleston area restaurants accused of shrimp mislabeling
Charleston restaurants face backlash after study finds many serve imported shrimp while advertising or implying it’s locally sourced, sparking legal action.
Charleston Ronald McDonald House construction to triple capacity
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston begins work on a 42,500-square-foot expansion to triple capacity and eliminate its family waitlist by 2027.
Beech Hill to become next South Carolina state forest
Open Space Institute acquires 1,644-acre Beech Hill site in Dorchester County to become South Carolina's next state forest, open to the public by 2026.
Charleston natives launch AI hospitality assistant startup
Charleston entrepreneurs launch a smart voice assistant for restaurants, hotels and spas to ease staffing and improve customer service.
Charleston tourism hits record $14B, drives South Carolina’s economy
Charleston generated $14B in tourism impact in 2024, leading SC. Record visitors, hotel stays, and STRs fueled job growth and local economic gains.
Bittermilk grows Charleston cocktail mixer empire
Charleston-based Bittermilk is redefining cocktail mixers with bold flavors, local roots and a growing national presence driven by a husband-wife team.











