Government

Cities must use data the way companies do and produce greater value in developments, according to urban planning expert Joe Minicozzi of Urban3. Minicozzi shared several data points at the Business Journal's Power Breakfast this morning. … Read More

The eye of Hurricane Irma whirled more than 200 miles away, but the storm still created a tidal surge in the Charleston area rivaling that of Hurricane Hugo. Heavy rains, powerful winds, high tides and storm surges caused major flooding. … Read More

Charleston Harbor’s high tides caused by Irma, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm, have already surpassed Hurricane Matthew levels last year, and as of 2 p.m., they are the third-highest level recorded. … Read More

While Hurricane Irma is now projected to head west across Florida and Georgia, South Carolina’s governor said residents should still prepare themselves for significant impacts from the massive storm. … Read More

Barrier islands in Colleton, Beaufort and Jasper counties are under mandatory evacuation as of Saturday at 10 a.m., Gov. Henry McMaster said tonight. … Read More