Charleston Business News
BUSINESS NEWS
Charleston Real Estate Market Sees Mixed Trends
Charleston, October 27, 2025 News Summary The Charleston real estate market is experiencing significant fluctuations with median home prices in West Ashley at $550,000 and a 14% increase in home sales...
Historic Bennett Rice Mill Restoration Completed in Charleston
Charleston, October 24, 2025 News Summary The historic Bennett Rice Mill at the Port of Charleston’s Union Pier Terminal has been successfully restored, marking a notable achievement in the city’s preservation...
Eighth-Grade Teacher Receives $57,250 Bonus for Student Success
North Charleston, S.C., October 24, 2025 News Summary Sydney Carroll, an eighth-grade English teacher at Meeting Street Brentwood in North Charleston, has been awarded a $57,250 bonus as part of the...
Charleston: A City of Preservation and Modernization
Charleston SC, October 22, 2025 News Summary Charleston, South Carolina, exemplifies a unique blend of preservation and modernization, as highlighted by designer Alecia Stevens. Known for its walkable streets, stunning architecture,...
Charleston Proposes Establishment of Maritime Academy
Charleston, South Carolina, October 22, 2025 News Summary Charleston, South Carolina, is proposing the establishment of a Maritime Academy to fulfill the rising demand for skilled maritime professionals. State Rep. Tom...
Sergio Hudson Collaborates with Volvo for Limited-Edition Collection
Charleston, South Carolina, October 21, 2025 News Summary Fashion designer Sergio Hudson has teamed up with Volvo to introduce a unique collection inspired by his South Carolina heritage, emphasizing sustainability. The...
Navy Yard Charleston Unveils New Design District Plans
Charleston, South Carolina, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Navy Yard Charleston has announced its plans for a new Charleston Design District as part of the ongoing redevelopment efforts at the...
Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop Gains National Recognition
Charleston, October 14, 2025 News Summary Welton’s Tiny Bakeshop in Charleston has received national attention after being mentioned on the USA Network show ‘The Rainmaker.’ The scene featuring character Deck Shifflet...
Summerville, S.C. Welcomes New Luxury Apartment Community
Summerville, SC, October 9, 2025 News Summary Orange Capital Advisors has opened Evado Nova Pax, a 309-unit luxury apartment community in Summerville, South Carolina. The grand opening was celebrated on September...
FINANCE
New Global Entry Enrollment Center Opens in Charleston
Charleston, September 26, 2025 News Summary The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has launched its first Global Entry Enrollment Center in South Carolina at Charleston International Airport. This center aims to...
Level Financial Group Relocates to New Office in Summerville
News Summary Level Financial Group has moved to a new office condo in downtown Summerville, expanding its operations to better serve clients in the Charleston area. The 1,209 square foot...
LorCo Capital Celebrates Three Years of Impressive Returns
News Summary LorCo Capital, a multistrategy hedge fund based in Charleston, has reported a remarkable 211.51% return since its inception. Founded by Bobby Bentz in 2022, the firm leverages AI-driven...
Fourthline Capital Acquires 200 Meeting Street in Charleston
News Summary Fourthline Capital Management LLC has completed the acquisition of 200 Meeting Street, a Class A office and retail property in downtown Charleston. This marks the firm’s first property...
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage Leases Office Space in Charleston
News Summary Berkadia Commercial Mortgage has finalized a lease for 2,625 square feet at 121 Calhoun Street, achieving full occupancy for the property. This prime location is expected to boost...
The Southern Bank Appoints Ryan Benton as EVP
News Summary The Southern Bank in Charleston has appointed Ryan Benton as the new Executive Vice President. This leadership change follows M.J. Huggins III becoming CEO, marking a new era...
Charleston County Advances Affordable Housing Initiative
News Summary Charleston County has initiated a Local Housing Trust Fund with an $8 million budget to address the affordable housing crisis in the region. This revolving loan program will...
Pensievision Selected for Prestigious Luminate NY Accelerator
News Summary Pensievision, a Charleston-based startup, has been selected to join the Luminate NY accelerator, being one of only 10 firms chosen globally. This program will bolster their innovative work...
BELAY Acquires Accountfully to Expand Outsourced Accounting in Charleston
News Summary BELAY, an Atlanta-based staffing company, has acquired local accounting firm Accountfully, enhancing outsourced accounting services for small and mid-sized businesses in Charleston. Founded in 2012, Accountfully is known...
CONSTRUCTION
Historic Bennett Rice Mill Restoration Completed in Charleston
Charleston, October 24, 2025 News Summary The historic Bennett Rice Mill at the Port of Charleston’s Union Pier Terminal has been successfully restored, marking a notable achievement in the city’s preservation...
Charleston: A City of Preservation and Modernization
Charleston SC, October 22, 2025 News Summary Charleston, South Carolina, exemplifies a unique blend of preservation and modernization, as highlighted by designer Alecia Stevens. Known for its walkable streets, stunning architecture,...
Navy Yard Charleston Unveils New Design District Plans
Charleston, South Carolina, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Navy Yard Charleston has announced its plans for a new Charleston Design District as part of the ongoing redevelopment efforts at the...
Summerville, S.C. Welcomes New Luxury Apartment Community
Summerville, SC, October 9, 2025 News Summary Orange Capital Advisors has opened Evado Nova Pax, a 309-unit luxury apartment community in Summerville, South Carolina. The grand opening was celebrated on September...
New Businesses Opening in Navy Yard Charleston’s Design District
Charleston, October 5, 2025 News Summary Charleston is undergoing a transformation with the launch of Navy Yard Charleston’s Design District, a creative hub expected to host over a dozen new businesses....
Charleston Community Opposes Demolition of Historic Building
Charleston, October 5, 2025 News Summary Charleston faces significant backlash as the owner of a century-old building at 280 Meeting St. seeks to demolish it. Despite its poor condition, the building...
Launch of SCBIZ Unifies South Carolina Business Media
News Summary South Carolina’s business media is set to be transformed with the launch of SCBIZ, a unified platform aimed at consolidating business news and insights across the state. Evolving...
Charleston City Council to Vote on Flood Protection Expansion
Charleston, September 28, 2025 News Summary The Charleston City Council is set to vote on a $13 million expansion project aimed at enhancing flood protection around the historic Battery. This initiative...
Georgia Ranked Top State for Business for Twelfth Year
News Summary Georgia has been recognized as the top state for business for the twelfth consecutive year, as reported by Area Development magazine. Key factors contributing to this achievement include...
MARKETING
Pyxl Acquires HOOK to Enhance Creative Services
Charleston SC, August 6, 2025 News Summary Pyxl, a digital agency in Charleston, SC, has announced its acquisition of HOOK, an award-winning creative agency with a two-decade history. This strategic move,...
Buffalo Groupe LLC Merges with Oswego Creative
News Summary Buffalo Groupe LLC, a Charleston-based marketing agency, has merged with Oswego Creative, a video production studio in Colorado. This collaboration enhances their content production capabilities, particularly in branded...
REAL ESTATE
Charleston Real Estate Market Sees Mixed Trends
Charleston, October 27, 2025 News Summary The Charleston real estate market is experiencing significant fluctuations with median home prices in West Ashley at $550,000 and a 14% increase in home sales...
Historic Bennett Rice Mill Restoration Completed in Charleston
Charleston, October 24, 2025 News Summary The historic Bennett Rice Mill at the Port of Charleston’s Union Pier Terminal has been successfully restored, marking a notable achievement in the city’s preservation...
Navy Yard Charleston Unveils New Design District Plans
Charleston, South Carolina, October 14, 2025 News Summary The Navy Yard Charleston has announced its plans for a new Charleston Design District as part of the ongoing redevelopment efforts at the...
Summerville, S.C. Welcomes New Luxury Apartment Community
Summerville, SC, October 9, 2025 News Summary Orange Capital Advisors has opened Evado Nova Pax, a 309-unit luxury apartment community in Summerville, South Carolina. The grand opening was celebrated on September...
New Businesses Opening in Navy Yard Charleston’s Design District
Charleston, October 5, 2025 News Summary Charleston is undergoing a transformation with the launch of Navy Yard Charleston’s Design District, a creative hub expected to host over a dozen new businesses....
Charleston Community Opposes Demolition of Historic Building
Charleston, October 5, 2025 News Summary Charleston faces significant backlash as the owner of a century-old building at 280 Meeting St. seeks to demolish it. Despite its poor condition, the building...
Launch of SCBIZ Unifies South Carolina Business Media
News Summary South Carolina’s business media is set to be transformed with the launch of SCBIZ, a unified platform aimed at consolidating business news and insights across the state. Evolving...
Georgia Ranked Top State for Business for Twelfth Year
News Summary Georgia has been recognized as the top state for business for the twelfth consecutive year, as reported by Area Development magazine. Key factors contributing to this achievement include...
The Evolution of the Commercial Club in Charleston
Charleston, September 23, 2025 News Summary The Commercial Club in Charleston, established in the early 1900s, aimed to promote economic growth but faced challenges leading to its conversion into the Timrod...