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North Charleston investing in livability assets this year
By Barry Waldman Contributing Writer Now entering its 50th year, the state’s third largest city with 111,000 residents, North Charleston is running a tight fiscal ship and focusing on growth, said Keith Summey said, who has served as mayor for 27 of those years. With a nearly 10 percent spike in real estate taxes offs[...]
Charleston’s mayor outlines initiatives, challenges
By Barry Waldman Contributing Writer In his sixth State of the City address as mayor of Charleston, John Tecklenburg laid out his priorities for 2022 while appealing to what he called the common-sense majority of the city. He identified as the key issues facing the city this year: addressing the existential challenge of flooding, fighting […]
City records nearly 100% vaccination as mandate deadline ends
Charleston is proving its vaccine mandate works to get people inoculated against COVID-19. As of yesterday’s deadline for compliance with the city’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, 90% of city employees have been vaccinated, and 9.7% have received medical or religious exemptions, the city said in a news release. Non-compliant city employees, which include one full-time and four part-time individuals, wi[...]
Condolences pour in after Sen. Leatherman dies at age 90
Sen. Hugh Leatherman, a business owner and South Carolina’s oldest-serving lawmaker, passed away Nov. 12 at the age of 90. For decades, Leatherman has been a forceful proponent for the state’s economy, playing key roles in the advancement of the aerospace and logistics industries. The Republican, who lived in Fl[...]
Charleston County increases staff minimum wage to $13.50
After years of conversation, Charleston County is bumping its employees up to $15 an hour. The increase will happen in increments, with minimum wage increasing to $13.50 as of October, and then to $15 starting in July when the new fiscal year budget will go into effect, Chairman of Charleston County Council Teddie Pryor said. “The […]
SC attorney general pushes back against president’s vaccine mandate
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined an effort warning President Joe Biden that the implementation of a proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate, or required testing, on private sector employees could lead to litigation. Wilson joined 23 other attorneys general, who sent a letter to Biden, Wilson’s office said in a news release. The coalition of AGs […]
Mount Pleasant mayor honors business community
Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie declared September Business Appreciation Month at the monthly town council meeting Sept. 14. The town will spend the month promoting its business-focused programs and celebrating the success of Mount Pleasant businesses over the decades, all leading up to the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo on Sept. 23, […]
North Charleston mandates vaccines for employees
The city of North Charleston is now mandating vaccinations for all city employees. Mayor Keith Summey made the announcement yesterday in an online video shared on the city’s Facebook page. He said the decision wasn’t easy, but he maintains it has become a necessary step to curb the spread of the coronavirus[...]
Charleston tops 2020 census list as largest in SC
The results are in. Charleston is still the state’s largest city. Growing 20% since 2010, the Holy City’s population has now reached more than 150,000 residents, making it the most populated city, and one of the fastest-growing, in South Carolina, according to the 2020 Census data. Columbia, ousted as the largest city back in 2017, […]
Charleston tightens COVID protocols, schedules special meeting
Charleston has moved the city back to Phase III on its matrix of COVID measures, tightening protocols based on a rise in cases from the coronavirus pandemic. A special council meeting to discuss the change and answer questions about the city’s plans going forward, particularly with schools opening next week, is scheduled for today at 5 […]
Charleston Housing Authority CEO announces retirement
After nearly 47 years of public service, Donald Cameron is stepping down as president and CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston. He will retire in December and serve in an advisory capacity through 2022, according to a news release. COO Arthur Milligan will succeed Cameron as CEO after receiving unanimous board […]
Matchmaking program connects S.C. suppliers with Tier 1 companies
Small and medium-sized suppliers dream of getting in front of Tier 1 companies and original equipment manufacturers like Boeing, BMW and Volvo. But how does a small business stand a chance for face time when up against the big dogs? Six years ago, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C. Automotive Council joined forces […]
