Charleston Police Begin 2026-28 Strategic-Planning Cycle
Charleston has published a 2026-28 police strategic plan as the city’s adopted 2026 budget adds $7.76 million to Police Department funding.
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Charleston police release 2025 report and new accountability tools
The Charleston Police Department released its 2025 annual report, a 2026-2028 strategic plan and a new dashboard for internal-affairs activity.
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College of Charleston Housing Proposal on Hold Over Possible Burial Ground
A proposed College of Charleston student-housing project is on hold as city review continues over the site’s historic significance and possible burial ground.
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Charleston’s Peninsula Plan moves into August public sessions
Charleston’s Peninsula Plan enters an August public-review series on street safety, ecology, public art, transit and future zoning.
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Charleston seeks provider for Highflyers credible-messenger pilot
Charleston is seeking proposals for credible-messenger services serving up to 10 students at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School. Responses are due by noon August 13, with no award or contract amount decided.
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Charleston’s ACE Basin bridge dispute moves toward another permit fight
A July appeal and stay request keep the proposed Bay Light Bridge near Meggett in court while DES’s permit review remains active unless a stay is granted.
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Charleston Opens Bidding for James Island Central Park Drainage Project
Charleston moved the Central Park Drainage Improvements Project toward construction, with bids due Aug. 14 and requirements for Riley Road access, festival coordination and a post-award public meeting.
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Charleston advances flood-resilience planning as city and Army Corps projects target chronic flooding
Charleston officials are weighing zoning and infrastructure measures as city records show nuisance flooding remained frequent from 2020 through 2024.
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MOJA Arts Festival opens juried exhibition submissions ahead of September Charleston event
Artists have until Aug. 11, 2026, to submit work for the 2026 MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition, ahead of the festival’s Sept. 24-Oct. 1 Charleston schedule.
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Charleston Design Review Board lists regular, initial-presentation agendas for Aug. 3
Charleston’s Design Review Board has two agenda documents listed for Aug. 3, 2026: a regular agenda and an initial-presentation agenda. Available records do not identify the individual projects or outcomes.
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South Carolina special GOP Senate primary set for Aug. 11 as Charleston County voters prepare
The Republican filing period has closed for South Carolina’s Aug. 11 special U.S. Senate primary, while Charleston County election officials direct voters to local election resources.
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SCDOT announces replacement of Toogoodoo Road bridge over Swinton Creek
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced May 29, 2026, that it will replace the Toogoodoo Road bridge over Swinton Creek in Charleston County. The announcement did not include a construction schedule, cost, bridge design or traffic plan.
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Charleston launches public tools and ReLeaf effort amid Dominion Energy tree work near power lines
Charleston and Dominion Energy launched a June 22 public-information campaign with an activity map, a six-week social-media series and details on the city’s ReLeaf tree-canopy initiative.
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Charleston police investigate ninth fatal traffic collision of 2026
Charleston police are investigating a fatal July 22 collision at State Highway 41 and Halfway Creek Road. No charges had been filed when the department issued its July 23 update.
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Charleston County lists Aug. 11 special primary election
Charleston County’s Board of Voter Registration and Elections lists a special primary election for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. The available county record does not identify the office, contest or candidates on the ballot.
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Charleston Metro Gas Falls to $3.673; Diesel Rises to $5.271
AAA’s Aug. 1 Charleston-North Charleston metro check shows regular gas easing while diesel rises above $5, creating different pressures for drivers and fleets.
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Charleston County voters will decide on a half-penny transportation tax in November
Charleston County Council approved a proposed half-penny transportation tax for the Nov. 3 ballot, with projected funding for roads, transit and greenbelt preservation.
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Charleston Daily Brief: Housing Moves, Icy Delays, and February Culture
Charleston, SC — February 6, 2026 — City housing plans advance on the east side, icy weather disrupts schedules, and February arts events continue downtown.
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Charleston, SC News Brief – February 5, 2026
Charleston, SC — February 5, 2026 — A tragic wrong-way crash on I-26 claims two lives, the Port of Charleston welcomes record-breaking vessel, and local events highlight Black H…
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Charleston, SC — February 3, 2026 — Local News Update
Charleston, SC — February 3, 2026 — Recent developments in Charleston include winter weather preparations, upcoming events, and local sports updates.
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Charleston, SC Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:09 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Charleston, SC: 21°F (Light Snow) · Feels like 10°F · Humidity 68% · Wind 11 mph
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Charleston’s Newest Bagel Shop and Hotel Transformation
Charleston, SC — January 31, 2026 — Utopia Bagels opens on Mary Street, and a downtown hotel reopens as a Marriott after a major investment.