Charleston, SC

It’s that time of year for nesting seabirds to congregate and begin nesting on the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Seabird Sanctuaries, Deveaux Bank, Bird Key Stono and Crab Bank. The nesting areas are managed by the DNR to help protect species such as brown pelicans, least terns, royal terns, sandwich terns, black skimmers, great…Read More

Charleston County is full of amazing individuals who make our community a better place every day, and since 1966, Community Pride, inc. has recognized those individuals, groups, businesses, schools, agencies, municipalities for their efforts. This Friday, May 17, the Community Pride Board will present the 2013 winners with their awards along with the help of…Read More

Following the recent approval of state and federal permits to begin reconstruction, the Folly Beach County Park Shore Stabilization Project is now in progress. While the park remains closed to the public at this time, the goal of the stabilization project is to replenish the beach and provide beach access for public use in the…Read More

Charleston County Government and Ashley Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium have partnered to offer Ivy rain barrels to residents at a discounted price this month. The normal retail is $119 but through the special partnership, they are only $63 in an effort to encourage residents to conserve water resources and protect water quality. Water collected by…Read More

Charleston County Government will recognize International Compost Awareness Week, May 6-12, an initiative by the compost industry throughout the U.S. to promote the environmental benefits of composting. During awareness week and any other time the facility is open, compost is available for purchase at the County’s Bees Ferry Compost Facility for $2 per bag (1.5…Read More