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Hospitality

Aug 6, 2025

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.

Aug 5, 2025

Hamlin Beach community park purchased for preservation

Lowcountry Land Trust secured the park, preserving its history, culture and natural habitat.

Aug 1, 2025

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.

Jul 28, 2025

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.

Jul 21, 2025

Charleston laundry company invests $4.4M in operations expansion

The company is boosting its laundry capacity and supporting South Carolina's growing hospitality industry.

Jul 16, 2025

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.

Jul 3, 2025

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.

Jul 3, 2025

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.

Jul 2, 2025

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.

Jun 3, 2025

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.

May 19, 2025

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.

May 12, 2025

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.