Folly Beach Plans AI Surf Camera Installation
Folly Beach to Install AI Surf Cameras Folly Beach has contracted with Surfline Coastal Intelligence, a California-based company, for the installation of new surf cameras. The city agreed to pay $76,500 for the cameras, which are designed to monitor beach health, according to Folly Beach Mayor Chris Bizzell. The cameras do not perform personal identification
Temporary Library Location to Open on Morrison Drive
Charleston County Public Library Opens Temporary Location The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is set to open a temporary location, Main at Morrison, on Oct. 5. This new facility, located at 1142 Morrison Drive, formerly the ILA Union hall, will serve the community while the main branch at 68 Calhoun Street undergoes renovations. The Main
Blankies 4 My Buddies Hosts 9/11 Day of Service
A youth-led nonprofit, Blankies 4 My Buddies, returned to North Charleston on Sunday, September 20, to host its Wrapped in Hope 9/11 Day of Service. This event honored the late Navy veteran Ronald J. Wright and is rooted in a Charleston family’s personal experience of loss and love. The organization’s efforts highlight the spirit of
First Tee to build youth golf course, campus
Charleston will soon be home to a unique golf facility designed exclusively for young people, as First Tee Greater Charleston recently announced plans for a youth-only golf course and leadership campus in West Ashley. This development, unveiled on September 19, marks a significant investment in youth sports and character development within the community. The distinguishing
SC Schools Adapt to New Tech for Diabetes Monitoring
Charleston area schools, like others across South Carolina, are currently evaluating their role in monitoring students with diabetes as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) become more prevalent. This ongoing discussion, highlighted by recent reports, focuses on how school districts can best support students with Type 1 diabetes while integrating evolving medical technology. The increasing use of
Charleston to Host Public Meetings on Public Art
The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs is scheduled to host two public visioning sessions this month to gather community input for a new public art initiative. These meetings represent a key step in shaping the future of public art across Charleston, including murals and other artistic installations. The first session is set for
Charleston-Based Greystar Discloses Data Breach
Charleston, South Carolina-based Greystar Real Estate Partners LLC disclosed a data breach that occurred in May 2026, impacting 333 Washington residents.
Charleston Fire Department Appoints Emergency Manager
The Charleston Fire Department has selected Jon Stewart to serve as the city’s emergency manager, overseeing emergency preparedness and response efforts.
Charleston gas prices top $4 as tax relief stalls
Drivers in Charleston County watched gas prices jump 15 cents in a single day this week, part of a statewide climb that has the governor’s office fielding calls to suspend South Carolina’s gas tax even as it rules out doing so anytime soon. The average price at the pump in Charleston County reached $4.08 a […]
Lowcountry marks 25 years of 9/11 with climbs, ceremonies
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, Lowcountry ceremonies stretch from Mount Pleasant to Summerville on Friday, pairing stair climbs at two Charleston-area stadiums with wreaths, bell tolls and moments of silence. At Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, the historic aircraft carrier USS Yorktown sounds its horn six times through the morning — at 8:46,