Flowertown Festival Boosts Small Businesses in Summerville
The Flowertown Festival drew nearly 200,000 visitors to Summerville, giving small businesses one of their highest-stakes retail weekends of the year.
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Charleston's Port and Defense Industries Are Watching the Greenland Palladium Story. A Fresh NASDAQ Deal Just Raised the Stakes.
Greenland Mines Corp. acquisition by NASDAQ-listed Klotho closes March 4, bringing a $68 billion palladium asset into focus for South Carolina's defense supply chain.
Port Growth Fuels Industrial Real Estate Rush Inland
Record container volumes at the Port of Charleston are driving warehouse and logistics demand from the Neck area to Summerville, Ladson, and Goose Creek.
Sawmill Center's $49M mixed-use project nears completion
The $49M Sawmill Center on Johns Island will complete construction this year, anchored by Roper St. Francis Healthcare and featuring retail space and a hotel.
Huntington Bank Plants Flag in Charleston Banking Market
Ohio-based Huntington Bank opens 55 branches across the Carolinas as regional banking competition heats up in Charleston's growing market.
Georgetown County Development Rules Could Impact Charleston Growth
Georgetown County's first unified development ordinance could reshape regional growth patterns and influence Charleston's housing and business markets.
Mount Pleasant Deploys AI Assistant to Cut Municipal Costs
Town partners with Charleston tech firm Citibot to launch 24/7 virtual assistant, aiming to reduce staffing costs while improving resident service access.
Beach Company Bets on Ultra-Luxury Rental Market
The Charleston-based developer's newest project tests whether demand exists for $23,000-a-month rentals in a city where median rent hovers around $1,800.
Steel Manufacturer Brings 20 Jobs to Hampton County
Kentucky-based Ironline Metals announces $6.5 million expansion in Yemassee, adding steel framing production capacity as construction demand outpaces supply across the Southeast.
The Business Stories That Shaped Charleston in 2025
From Google's $9 billion commitment to Boeing's billion-dollar expansion, the year brought transformational investment alongside a cooling real estate market.
Post-Christmas Shoppers Pack King Street for Exchanges and Deals
The day after Christmas brings its annual rush as shoppers return gifts and hunt markdowns along Charleston's main retail corridor.
Small Business Group Pushes for AI Regulation as Legislative Session Nears
The South Carolina Small Business Chamber argues AI poses unique risks to local companies competing against tech-enabled corporations.
Boeing Breaks Ground on $1 Billion Expansion, Adding 1,000 Jobs
The 787 Dreamliner program rebounds with its second-best order year on record as the aerospace giant commits to North Charleston's future.
Google Plans $9 Billion Expansion at Berkeley County Data Center
The tech giant's massive investment will make the Lowcountry campus one of the largest data center operations on the East Coast.