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What residents are talking about in Charleston public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

25 topics (filtered)12 news items
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Demolition by Neglect and Historic Preservation at 52 Cooper Street

3 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 22, 2026
Development

Peninsula and West Ashley Architectural Surveys

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Development

Development & housing

2 supportive8 opposed2 concerned
15 commentsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Development

Demolition and Preservation of Dash Hall (148 Smith Street)

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 20, 2026
Development

Approval of Language for DeCosta House Marker

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development

Update on the SC250 Plaque placed at St. Philip’s Church

1 commentLast discussed Aug 5, 2026
Development

969 Harbor view Rd.

3 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Development

1614 Grimball Rd (at Folly Rd)

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Development

Riverland Oaks

15 opposed
15 commentsLast discussed Jul 15, 2026
Development

Housing

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Development

Grand Oaks Multi-Family Community and Canopy Preservation

3 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Development

Construction and Preservation Protocols for Burial Sites

3 supportive2 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Jun 25, 2026
Development

657 King Street Mediated Settlement

1 supportive1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 23, 2026
Development

Project 3500 and Monuments

1 commentLast discussed Apr 14, 2026
Development

1450 Meeting St. Mixed-Use

1 commentLast discussed Apr 6, 2026
Development

80 Aiken Street

1 supportive3 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Mar 25, 2026
Development

Affordable housing

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 24, 2026
Development

Budget

2 commentsLast discussed Feb 24, 2026
Development

1444 Joy Avenue Zoning

2 opposed1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Feb 18, 2026
Development

Historic preservation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 10, 2026
Development

Project 3500

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 5, 2026
Development

CarMax Expansion

1 supportive2 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jan 27, 2026
Development

Grimball Folly Assemblage

3 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Jan 21, 2026
Development

350 Grand Oaks Blvd. multi-family development

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Jan 5, 2026
Development

2275 Henry Tecklenburg Dr. youth learning center

1 commentLast discussed Jan 5, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Charleston from local and regional media.

Charleston City Papergreenbelt land acquisition

Charleston County to spend $10M on largest greenbelt project yet

Charleston County will spend $10 million in a partnership with the State Conservation Bank to buy the 2,364 acres near Adams Run for a state forest and public park. The post Charleston County to spend $10M on largest greenbelt project yet appeared fi...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City Paperlocal arts scene funding and support

Cultural icons share thanks for local arts scene

Even in a city renowned for its embrace of the arts, it’s true that Charleston’s artists and practitioners confront plenty of challenges – insufficient funding, scarce studio space and even ideologues who meddle in their artistic expression. The post...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City Paperbike-pedestrian bridge construction

New bike-ped bridge on track for summer 2027 completion

Ashley River Crossing, the long-awaited bike-pedestrian bridge spanning the Ashley River between downtown Charleston’s hospital district and West Ashley, is getting closer to completion, with elements starting to appear over the water. The post New b...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City PaperFlock surveillance camera privacy concerns

CP Video — Royally Flocked: 11/13/26

The Nov. 13, 2026, issue of the Charleston City Paper outlines concerns about Flock cameras regarding privacy and more. Herb Frazier tells the story of an inmate in prison 31 years over two armed thefts worth $923. The post CP Video — Royally Flocke...

Nov 13, 2026
Charleston City Papersurveillance camera policy debate

Royally Flocked: South Carolinians debate future of surveillance cameras

Perhaps the surest sign of success for any company is when its name becomes synonymous with the product it sells. Think Band Aids. Or Kleenex. Or, more controversially, Flock, whose cameras have become the latest flashpoint in America’s — and South C...

Nov 13, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)Dominion-NextEra utility merger public hearing

Proposed $67B Dominion-NextEra merger prompts North Charleston customers to weigh in

Dominion customers packed a North Charleston meeting to challenge the proposed $67B merger with NextEra, questioning fairness and bill impacts. Critics cite smaller SC credits than VA and demand stronger protections.

Nov 13, 2026
Live 5 News (WCSC)Union Pier redevelopment and downtown connectivity

Charleston planners to show ways to connect Union Pier to downtown

The city and community partners are meeting Thursday to discuss connecting the 65-acre Union Pier site to the City of Charleston.

Nov 12, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)school district town hall

Charleston County School District to hold McClellanville town hall Thursday

Parents, students and community members will have a chance to speak directly with Charleston County School District leaders during a town hall meeting in McClellanville.The district is holding the meeting at Saint

Nov 12, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)parking fine increases

Charleston leaders consider higher parking fines for violations

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Charleston drivers who overstay at parking meters, linger too long in residential districts or park illegally in disabled spaces could soon face higher fines as city leaders weigh whet...

Nov 11, 2026
ABC News 4 (WCIV)homeless services transition

Star Gospel Mission to take over Charleston Hope Center, expand services

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Star Gospel Mission will take over the work of Charleston’s Hope Center and plans to expand services for people experiencing homelessness, the organizations and the city announced.The ...

Nov 11, 2026
GovTechcity technology leadership appointment

Charleston, S.C., Names a New Chief Information Officer

Charleston, S.C., Names a New Chief Information Officer GovTech

Nov 11, 2026
Live 5 News (WCSC)Broad Street bluestone sidewalk repair contract

Charleston City Council to vote on $495,000 bluestone sidewalk contract

The Charleston City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a $495,000 contract for the first phase of repairs to bluestone sidewalks on Broad Street.

Nov 10, 2026