Lowcountry Roundup: October 2025

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All updates are drawn from official municipal sources or trusted local news outlets.

Charleston County Beaches See Erosion After Recent Storms
Recent coastal storms have caused significant erosion along key Charleston County beaches, prompting renewed calls for long-term resilience funding and shoreline management strategies.
FEMA Funding Helps Charleston Advance Storm Recovery Projects
Charleston has received millions in federal FEMA funding to support infrastructure recovery and flood mitigation after this season’s storm events.
10 Charleston-Area Hotels Earn National Recognition in 2025 Awards
From downtown boutiques to beachfront resorts, ten local hotels earned spots on national “Best of 2025” lists for hospitality and guest experience.
City Launches New Homeownership Initiative with $250K Price Target on Peninsula
A new initiative aims to create attainable homeownership opportunities within city limits, offering select units around the $250,000 range—well below typical peninsula prices.
Golf Tournament Tees Up Support for Affordable Housing in Charleston
Local business and civic leaders joined forces on the green to raise funds for affordable housing programs benefiting Charleston-area residents.

Officials Break Ground on New Affordable Housing Project in Mount Pleasant
Construction has begun on a long-planned affordable housing development, part of the town’s growing effort to balance rapid growth with attainable housing.
Mount Pleasant Renews Opposition to Highway 41 ‘Compromise’ Plan
Town leaders have reopened debate over Charleston County’s “Road to Compromise” plan for Highway 41, arguing that the proposed parkway through Laurel Hill County Park would harm wetlands and burden nearby neighborhoods. County officials maintain the route is essential to manage traffic growth and intend to proceed despite Mount Pleasant’s objections.

Historic Charleston Hotel Completes $4M Makeover After Ownership Changes
After multiple ownership transfers in just two years, a major downtown hotel has reopened following a $4 million renovation designed to reintroduce modern luxury with classic charm.
Global Aerospace Manufacturer Expanding in Charleston County
Power manufacturing company Eaton Aerospace is expanding its North Charleston facility. The $46 million expansion is adding an extra facility adjacent to the current building along Cross Country Road.
Liberty Hill Residents Push Back Against Zoning Changes
Community members in the historic Liberty Hill neighborhood voiced opposition to proposed rezoning plans that they say could threaten affordable housing and local heritage.

SCORE Charleston – Free Business Mentorship
SCORE Charleston continues to offer free, expert business guidance, workshops, and tools to support entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.
Charleston – Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC): The City of Charleston’s ERC is a co-working and incubator space offering private offices, semi-private offices, conference rooms, a computer lab, support, training, and business resource access.
Mount Pleasant – Harbor Entrepreneur Center: The Harbor EC in Mount Pleasant supports startups and small businesses with shared workspace, accelerator programs, mentoring, and just recently expanded its footprint by 20,000 sq ft.
North Charleston – The Opportunity Center / Business Success Center: The Opportunity Center in North Charleston offers a business incubator, coworking spaces, and support programs (via its Business Success Center) to help entrepreneurs establish, grow, and sustain their ventures.
North Charleston – Office of Business Opportunities: This city department helps businesses with certification, vendor onboarding, workshops, and connections to municipal contracting opportunities.