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In Charleston, business news means company expansions, leadership changes, commercial market trends and corporate mergers. Reporting tracks the organizations and economic shifts shaping the area.

Philosophia Opens Second Charleston Location

Philosophia Opens Second Charleston Location

The Greek restaurant has opened a new site in the Point Hope neighborhood off Clements Ferry Road.

Live Poll

Would you dine at a new restaurant in a growing neighborhood near you?


Jobs

Live Poll

Is the pace of new housing development in your area generally improving or hurting your community?

Remote Work

Charleston Addresses Daniel Island Growth Challenges

Officials detailed infrastructure plans to manage rapid population growth and traffic in the Charleston area.

Charleston Addresses Daniel Island Growth Challenges

Industry

Live Poll

Do rising local permit fees make building or renovating a home harder for families in your area?

Construction

Charleston to Weigh 50% Residential Permit Fee Hike

Charleston City Council is set to consider raising building permit and engineering fees to recover city review and inspection costs.

Charleston to Weigh 50% Residential Permit Fee Hike

Openings & Closings

Openings & Closings

Dillard's Closes West Ashley Store at Citadel Mall

The department store's Citadel Mall location is closing as the mall's space is converted to a medical hub.


Philanthropy

Live Poll

Should colleges prioritize large fundraising campaigns to expand scholarship opportunities for students?

Philanthropy

College Launches $300M Promise of Charleston Campaign

The College of Charleston kicked off a fundraising drive to strengthen community ties and expand its national influence.

College Launches $300M Promise of Charleston Campaign

People

People

Lowcountry Food Bank Names Tina Postel CEO

Postel, who has more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, will succeed Nick Osborne, who is retiring.

Lowcountry Food Bank Names Tina Postel CEO

More in Business

Coverage takes in regional industry reports, organizational restructuring, store openings and major investment rounds. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Tourism and logistics often dictate the pace of commercial activity and the challenges faced by local enterprises. Seasonal demand and infrastructure projects exert the most consistent pressure on growth and operations.