Goose Creek breaks ground on pedestrian path project
The City of Goose Creek began construction this week on a $180,000 pedestrian path along Highway 52 near Old Mount Holly Road, with completion expected Jan. 6.
Today’s Brief
As sand mines fuel Charleston's growth, rural Dorchester is saddled with the side effects
Rural Dorchester County residents near sand mines complain about noise, after-hours operations and dump truck traffic damaging narrow roads serving Charleston-area construction.
Nearly 130,000 tri-county households struggle to afford basic needs. A nonprofit calls for action.
Trident United Way's annual report finds nearly 130,000 tri-county households struggle to afford basic needs, prompting the nonprofit to call for action and raise $2 million through its Give A Way campaign.
H & R Sweet Shop, a fixture in Mount Pleasant's Old Village, closes after 81 years
Anthony Major confirmed that H & R Sweet Shop, a burger joint in Mount Pleasant's Old Village, will close after 81 years, serving its last customer on Oct. 14.
Gardening with wildlife in mind takes root during SC Native Plant Week
Landscape architect Preston Montague will present at the Beneath the Oaks Symposium Oct. 15 at the Charleston Museum, ahead of South Carolina Native Plant Week, discussing wildlife-friendly gardening adapted to the region's drought and flooding.
Can zoning boards protect trees threatened by development in the Charleston area?
The Charleston Post and Courier reports that the city's board of zoning appeals has approved requests to remove numerous grand and protected trees at West Ashley developments, prompting resident frustration over tree loss to development.
Schools
6Classroom Champions: Charleston teacher seeks resources for multilingual students
A Drayton Hall Elementary teacher in Charleston is raising funds through DonorsChoose to buy hands-on learning materials for multilingual students.
City & County
6Nearly 130,000 tri-county households struggle to afford basic needs. A nonprofit calls for action.
Trident United Way's annual report finds nearly 130,000 tri-county households struggle to afford basic needs, prompting the nonprofit to call for action and raise $2 million through its Give A Way campaign.
Can zoning boards protect trees threatened by development in the Charleston area?
The Charleston Post and Courier reports that the city's board of zoning appeals has approved requests to remove numerous grand and protected trees at West Ashley developments, prompting resident frustration over tree loss to development.
Summerville considers new zoning rules for restaurants, convenience stores
Summerville town council passed the first reading of proposed zoning rules that would restrict convenience stores and impose limits on restaurant alcohol sales, work hours and music near residential areas, with a final vote scheduled for November.
Mount Pleasant Council approves Republic Tract settlement
Mount Pleasant council approved a $28.5 million settlement to buy 129 acres of marshland along Highway 41, limiting development and preserving waterfront access.
Business
2Mount Pleasant finalizes 2-year data center development pause
Mount Pleasant officials adopted a two-year ban on large data centers to study zoning rules and environmental impacts before permitting future construction.
Around the Lowcountry
14 of 19Goose Creek breaks ground on pedestrian path project
The City of Goose Creek began construction this week on a $180,000 pedestrian path along Highway 52 near Old Mount Holly Road, with completion expected Jan. 6.
As sand mines fuel Charleston's growth, rural Dorchester is saddled with the side effects
Rural Dorchester County residents near sand mines complain about noise, after-hours operations and dump truck traffic damaging narrow roads serving Charleston-area construction.
H & R Sweet Shop, a fixture in Mount Pleasant's Old Village, closes after 81 years
Anthony Major confirmed that H & R Sweet Shop, a burger joint in Mount Pleasant's Old Village, will close after 81 years, serving its last customer on Oct. 14.
Gardening with wildlife in mind takes root during SC Native Plant Week
Landscape architect Preston Montague will present at the Beneath the Oaks Symposium Oct. 15 at the Charleston Museum, ahead of South Carolina Native Plant Week, discussing wildlife-friendly gardening adapted to the region's drought and flooding.
Isle of Palms takes next step toward potential erosion-control project at Breach Inlet
Isle of Palms officials advanced plans for a Breach Inlet erosion-control structure, requesting detailed engineering proposals for a terminal groin and sand shoal management.
South Carolina
6 of 18AnMed center to expand Upstate nursing education
AnMed Medical Center in Anderson is building a 30,000-square-foot education center to help Tri-County Technical College expand its nursing program amid a regional nurse shortage.
Possible changes to South Carolina dock regulations on the horizon
State coastal managers met Charleston residents Tuesday to discuss proposed dock regulation changes and plan to cancel a public hearing to re-engage communities.
National
6 of 55Residents raise concerns over USC medical school power line plan
Booker Washington Heights residents met Tuesday with USC officials to oppose moving power lines from campus into their neighborhood, citing concerns about magnetic fields, while the city and university cite cost.
FIRST ALERT: Record warmth possible the next few days
A South Carolina weather station warns that record high temperatures near 90 degrees are possible Thursday and Friday, with a cold front bringing cooler air into the weekend.