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Transportation corridors including Interstate 26 (I-26), Interstate 526 (Mark Clark Expressway), US Highway 17; air access through Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Charleston Executive Airport (JZI); maritime access via Port of Charleston.

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Retail
A regional furniture group is finalizing a lease on 18,000 sq ft at a major Charleston retail center, according to sources close to the deal. The signing is expected by end of month, with a target opening of late Q3.
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Jobs
Joint Base Charleston posted dozens of open positions this week across production, technical, and support roles. Wages and benefits competitive with regional market rates.
4h ago · Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Read more →
Development
Charleston City Council is set to consider a multi-million-dollar streetscape and infrastructure investment for the downtown core, according to recently posted agenda materials.
6h ago · City of Charleston Agenda Read more →
Corporate
A major Charleston-area employer confirmed internally that contract positions in its digital and operations units will shift to full-time employment, following strong recent quarterly performance.
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Manufacturing 48 stories EXPANDING
Technology 88 stories EXPANDING
Real Estate 45 stories EXPANDING
Retail 52 stories EXPANDING
Hospitality 6 stories EXPANDING
Healthcare 20 stories EXPANDING
Logistics 33 stories EXPANDING
Education 25 stories EXPANDING
Monthly & Quarterly
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5.4%
Unemployment Rate
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$284K
Median Home Price
Redfin (Feb 2026)
Charleston County
2.8%
Office Vacancy (CBD)
▼ 31.2% YOY
Colliers · Q3 2025
$3.5B
Active Dev Pipeline
20 projects · 1,024 jobs
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
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Total Employment 0.2K ▼ 0.2% YOY
County Population 381 ▲ +3.0% YOY
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Joint Base Charleston announced a significant expansion at its Charleston County operations this week, with leadership joining state and local officials for the announcement.

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Corporate
Major Charleston Employer Announces Workplace Policy Update Affecting Hundreds of Corporate Staff
April 30, 2026

The company cited internal performance data as the driver behind the decision, which affects several hundred corporate employees in the…

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Real Estate
Charleston County Approves Major Mixed-Use Development Project
April 30, 2026

The project includes residential, Class A office space, and an anchored retail center with multiple national brands confirmed for the…

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Healthcare
Healthcare Expansion Announced for the Lowcountry Region
April 30, 2026

A multi-facility expansion is projected to create hundreds of clinical and support roles across Charleston and surrounding South Carolina communities.

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