Information will be added here before, during, and after a storm.

City Face Covering Ordinance to Go Into Effect at Midnight

The emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public areas throughout the city of Charleston to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19 goes into effect at 12 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Answers to many frequently asked questions regarding the ordinan...

Bees Landing Recreation Center to Temporarily Close as COVID-19 Precaution

Earlier today, the city of Charleston Recreation Department learned of one employee at Bees Landing Recreation Center who has tested positive for COVID-19. While the employee has not been in the workplace since Tuesday of last week, the facility has close...

Hazel Parker Playground to Temporarily Close as COVID-19 Precaution

Earlier today, the city of Charleston Recreation Department learned of one employee at Hazel Parker Playground who has tested positive for COVID-19. While the employee has not been in the workplace since Friday of last week, the facility has closed and wi...

James Island Recreation Complex to Temporarily Close as COVID-19 Precaution

On Thursday, June 25, 2020, the city of Charleston Recreation Department was notified of two employees at the James Island Recreation Complex (JIRC) who had tested positive for COVID-19. These employees have not been in the workplace since Friday of last ...

City Announces COVID-19 Regulations for West Ashley Essentials Market

Due to the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the West Ashley Farmers Market will open as an essentials only market on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ackerman Park, located at 55 Sycamore Avenue.

V...

City of Charleston to Participate in Annual Summer Food Service Program

This year, the city of Charleston is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides children and teens under 18 years of age with free, nutritious lunches during the summer months while schools are not in session.

Beginn...

City of Charleston Waives Building Permit Fees Related to May 30 Damage

At their emergency meeting this morning, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and members of City Council voted to waive all fees for building repairs related to property damage incurred by property and business owners on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in the city o...

No June 6 Curfew Planned in the City of Charleston

With no problems reported overnight, there is no curfew planned in the city of Charleston tonight, Saturday, June 6, 2020. City officials will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day, and are prepared to take additional actions if circumstanc...

Citizens Encouraged to Report Damage

City staff have been actively working to identify and evaluate damage that occurred on Saturday night. Citizens and business owners are encouraged to continue to report damage at: https://gis.charleston-sc.gov/report-damage/

When reporting, please provide ...

City of Charleston Municipal Court to Reopen Monday

The city of Charleston Municipal Court will return to its regular schedule of conducting traffic and criminal bench trials on Monday, June 8, 2020. No jury trial cases are being scheduled at this time.

Due to the social distancing guidelines in place relat...

City Announces Free Parking Options to Assist Local Businesses

In order to support local businesses and safely stimulate economic recovery, effective Monday, June 1, 2020 and for the remainder of the year, metered parking enforcement will cease after 6 p.m. citywide. In conjunction with this change, regular parking m...

City of Charleston Summer Day Camps to Begin June 15

In consultation with area medical professionals, city of Charleston summer day camps provided by the Recreation Department are scheduled to begin on June 15^th and run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Drop-off hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and pick-up wil...

Applications Open for CARES Act CDBG Funding for Homelessness Prevention

The city of Charleston, in partnership with Trident United Way, today announced the availability of $132,099 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and provided by...

City of Charleston May 15 Coronavirus Update

At a press conference this afternoon with local restaurant industry representatives, Mayor Tecklenburg announced the city’s plan to allow temporary outdoor dining on private property and public sidewalks.

The emergency ordinance, passed by City C...

Mayors Tecklenburg and Haynie Announce Cancellation of 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run

Today, Mayors John Tecklenburg and Will Haynie released the following statement announcing that the 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run would not move forward:

“Given the current circumstances related to COVID-19, we feel that it is time to cancel this ...

Most City of Charleston Parks to Reopen for Exercise Activities

Tonight, during an emergency meeting of Charleston City Council, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that most city parks will reopen this weekend to allow for exercise and movement. No group activities--such as picnics or exercise classes--or close contact ...

City of Charleston Coronavirus April 22 Update

This evening, in response to Governor Henry McMaster’s Executive Order reopening some retail businesses previously determined to be non-essential, Charleston City Council passed an emergency ordinance on decreasing the risk of exposure to COVID-...

Mayor Tecklenburg Encourages Public Comment on US Army Corps Preliminary Flood Protection Plan

Today, the United States Army Corps of Engineers released a preliminary flood protection plan for the Charleston peninsula. The plan is the result of an 18-month study of coastal storm impacts on the Charleston peninsula and can be viewed on the Army Corp...

Severe Weather Expected Through Monday Morning

Two episodes of severe weather are being forecast for the Charleston area over the next 24 hours.

First, between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. tonight, scattered to severe thunderstorms are expected across the region. Damaging winds in excess of 70 mph, hail, heavy do...

City of Charleston Releases COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan

At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg elaborated on the city’s COVID-19 response and recovery strategy, which was presented to City Council for their feedback last night.

The plan calls for three steps: first, shutdown to s...

City of Charleston Coronavirus April 9 Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1, while today, at a press conference, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg was joined by Reverend Dr. Krystal Sears, Senior Pastor at Greater St. Luke AME Church, and Imam Bourouis El-Idrissi of the Islamic Council of...

City of Charleston Coronavirus April 7 Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1, while today, at a press conference, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg stressed the importance of complying with Governor Henry McMaster’s “Home or Work” order.

Mayor Tecklenburg said,...

City of Charleston Coronavirus April 6 Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1 and continues to enforce the Stay at Home ordinance citywide. In compliance with the ordinance, citizens are asked to continue to heed the stay at home orders and make only essential trips.

Tonight, Charleston City...

City of Charleston Coronavirus April 3 Update

At a press conference today, Mayor John Tecklenburg and city leaders once again stressed the importance of complying with the city’s Stay at Home ordinance and reviewed the city’s activities with regard to the coronavirus. To recap:

• All...

City of Charleston April 2 Coronavirus Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1 and continues to enforce the Stay at Home ordinance citywide. In compliance with the ordinance, citizens are asked to continue to heed the stay at home orders and make only essential trips.

The 2020 seasons of the ...

Scam alert: Fake letters claim the city of Charleston, MUSC seeking college students for a COVID-19

The city of Charleston learned today that scam letters are being sent to College of Charleston students claiming the City of Charleston Public Service Department and MUSC are seeking healthy students to participate in a vaccine trial for COVID-19...

Charleston City Council Amends ‘Stay at Home’ Ordinance to Add Governor’s Most Recent Orders

Tonight, during an emergency meeting, Charleston City Council amended the city’s “Stay at Home” Ordinance to add Governor Henry McMaster’s most recent orders regarding the closure of “non-essential&rdq...

City of Charleston March 31 Coronavirus Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1 and continues to enforce the Stay at Home ordinance citywide.

Since last Friday, the city’s Livability Department has been working with the Charleston Fire Department to meet with local grocery stores and...

City of Charleston March 30 Coronavirus PM Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 and the city’s Stay at Home ordinance remains in effect with non-essential businesses closed citywide.

In an effort to resume trash service (yard debris and bulk items such as furniture, appl...

City of Charleston March 30 Coronavirus AM Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 and the city’s Stay at Home ordinance remains in effect with non-essential businesses closed citywide.

Over the weekend, Charleston Police Department continued their policy of measured enforc...

City of Charleston March 27 Coronavirus Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 with the stay at home ordinance in effect and non-essential businesses closed citywide.

Earlier today, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Police Chief Luther Reynolds held a press conference to prov...

City of Charleston Releases Statement on AG Office’s Opinion

Today, city of Charleston Corporation Counsel Susan Herdina released the following statement with regard to the SC Attorney General Office’s opinion on home rule and emergency authority:

"The city appreciates the strong support for the princ...

City of Charleston March 26 Coronavirus Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 with the stay at home ordinance in effect and non-essential businesses closed citywide.

The Community Development Committee and Charleston City Council met today and approved an emergency ordinance to ...

City of Charleston releases further guidance on ‘Stay at Home’ ordinance

UPDATE: April 22, 2020:

On April 20th, Governor Henry McMaster issued an Executive Order reopening certain classes of retail businesses. 

Following the Governor’s order, Charleston City Council passed an emergency ordinance on decreasing ...

Mayor Tecklenburg’s Coronavirus Press Conference Remarks, March 24

Today, at a 2:30 p.m. press conference, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg gave the following remarks regarding the city’s continued efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19:

Good afternoon.

For the past several weeks, governments and residents ...

City of Charleston March 23 Coronavirus Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, with city buildings closed to the public and employees transitioning to working from home. Those who are unable to telecommute are now working in alternating A and B teams in order to protect the cit...

Mayor Tecklenburg’s Coronavirus Press Conference Remarks, March 22

Today, at a 4 p.m. press conference with representatives from Charleston County, the City of North Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg gave the following remarks:

With the coronavirus now aggressively spreading acros...

City of Charleston March 20 Coronavirus Update

Effective at 5 p.m. today, the city of Charleston shifted to OPCON-1 and closed all remaining offices and facilities, including recreation centers, to the public. 

Many city staff members will transition to working remotely effective Monday, with ...

Statement from Mayor Tecklenburg on City’s Coronavirus Response

At a press conference today, Mayor John Tecklenburg made the following statement on the city’s efforts related to COVID-19:

Since the threat of the coronavirus first became clear in China and later in Europe, the city of Charleston has taken a nu...

City of Charleston Coronavirus March 19 PM Update

Tonight, at an emergency meeting, Charleston City Council voted to amend the city’s emergency ordinance regarding gatherings to align with Governor Henry McMaster’s guidelines for bars and restaurants and to limit social gatherings to ...

City of Charleston Coronavirus March 18 PM Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 2, with modified operations designed to limit in-person contact.

According to SC DHEC, there are now 60 positive cases of coronavirus in South Carolina, four of which tested positive in Charleston County. For the lat...

City of Charleston Coronavirus March 17 PM Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 2, with modified operations designed to limit in-person contact.

According to SC DHEC, there are now 47 positive cases of coronavirus in South Carolina, three of which tested positive in Charleston County. For the la...

City of Charleston Coronavirus March 16 PM Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 2, indicating a state of modified operations intended to limit person-to-person contact.

Charleston City Council met telephonically this afternoon to receive an update on the city’s response to...

City of Charleston Coronavirus Update March 16, 2020

UPDATED BELOW

At an emergency telephonic City Council meeting at 2 p.m. today, Council will be briefed on city actions to date and consider a State of Emergency declaration. The call in number for the meeting is 1-800-747-5150; access code: 7243729#.

Follow...

City of Charleston March 13, 2020 Coronavirus Update: Most Recent Cancelations and Postponements

The city of Charleston today announced the postponement of the upcoming Trust and Security Community Summit, sponsored by the city and Mayor’s Clergy Advisory Council, which was scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at G...

Frequently Asked Questions About the Coronavirus in Charleston

Updated: April 2, 2020, 4:50 p.m.

What is the coronavirus and where did it come from?

Coronavirus 2019, also called COVID-19, is a virus that first appeared in Asia late last year. It is a contagious disease that is easily passed from person to person, caus...

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sponsors Announce Cancelations Due to Coronavirus

In phone calls with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning, the sponsors of both St. Patrick’s Day parades scheduled to take place in the city of Charleston on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, have agreed to suspend their plans due to the rapidl...

City of Charleston Coronavirus Preparations as of March 10, 2020

City of Charleston Emergency Management Director Shannon Scaff will address Charleston City Council tonight to provide an update on the city’s coronavirus preparations. Among the steps he’ll be discussing are the following:

Joint Federa...

Charleston, SC Coronavirus Fact Sheet - Thursday, March 12, 2020

Charleston, SC Coronavirus Fact Sheet 

Updated: 9:00 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2020

For the latest on City of Charleston Coronavirus Preparations please read, "City of Charleston Coronavirus Preparations as of March 12, 2020" available he...

City of Charleston Takes Precautionary Steps Regarding Coronavirus

To date, no cases of coronavirus have been detected in the state of South Carolina or any of the immediately surrounding states. However, as a precautionary measure, today Mayor John Tecklenburg and city of Charleston leaders consulted with federal, state...

City Offices, Parking Garage at Gaillard Center to Close for Democratic Presidential Primary Debate

The Democratic Presidential Primary Debate will take place at the Charleston Gaillard Center Tuesday, February 25. Due to the heightened security protocols required by this event, the city offices located at 2 George Street will close to the public at 11:...

Repairs to Shade Structures at Waterfront Park Begin

The City of Charleston has contracted with IPW to perform repairs on the three shade structures on the pier at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Waterfront Park. 

The pier will remain open to the public, but the areas underneath the shade structures, which incl...

City of Charleston Prepares for Severe Weather, Cancels Evening Recreation Programs

The National Weather Service Charleston is forecasting a line of strong to severe thunderstorms in the Charleston area late this afternoon into the evening, with the possibility of damaging wind gusts exceeding 58 mph. The most significant threat is expec...

City of Charleston Seeks Public Input Regarding Affordable Housing

­ The city of Charleston’s Department of Housing and Community Development, in partnership with JQUAD Planning Group, LLC, will hold a series of community input meetings regarding the preparation of their five-year Consolidated Plan and ...

City of Charleston Breaks Ground on Municipal Golf Course Renovation

January 16th, Mayor John Tecklenburg, Golf Course Architect Troy Miller, representatives of Friends of the Muni, members of City Council and the Municipal Golf Course Commission, and community leaders broke ground on the Charleston Municipal Golf Course R...

City of Charleston to Host AmeriCorps VISTA Information Session

The city of Charleston will host an Information Session for the 2020 AmeriCorps VISTA Site Selection Process to provide an overview of the AmeriCorps VISTA Program and review related regulations and site requirements. The Information Session will be held ...

City of Charleston, YWCA to Host MLK Day Concert, “Hold Fast to the Dream”

The city of Charleston and YWCA Greater Charleston will sponsor a concert titled “Hold Fast to the Dream” honoring the legacy of The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2020 at First Baptist Church of ...

City Finalizes Preparations for Rain, Winds, Tides Through Tuesday

In consultation with the National Weather Service, City of Charleston emergency management officials have begun finalizing preparations for a significant storm event beginning overnight tonight and continuing through Tuesday evening.  

The worst c...

Potential for Severe Weather, Flooding This Weekend

The National Weather Service Charleston currently forecasts significant weather this weekend beginning Saturday night through Monday, which may cause moderate flooding, especially during the times of high tide.

The worst of the weather is currently expecte...

Single-Use Plastic Regulations to Take Effect January 1, 2020

Beginning January 1, 2020, the grace period will expire and new single-use plastic regulations will take effect in the City of Charleston, Town of James Island, and in the unincorporated areas of Charleston County.

At that time, operations must eliminate u...

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Linda Fantuzzo: Penumbra

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Linda Fantuzzo: Penumbra, a new exhibition by artist Linda Fantuzzo, on view at City Gallery January 18 through March 1, 2020. A reception for the artist will take place on January 17 fro...

Delayed Start to City of Charleston Holiday Parade Due to Weather

In consultation with the National Weather Service, the City of Charleston will delay the start of the Holiday Parade to 3:30 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2019. 

Rain and winds are forecast to move through the area tomorrow and are expected to clear i...

City of Charleston’s Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting to Take Place December 1, 2019

The city of Charleston’s annual Holiday Parade will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m.

The parade will begin near Colonial Lake on Broad Street, will continue east on Broad Street to Meeting Street, where it will turn and...

City of Charleston to Give Away Free Reusable Bags and Straws at Upcoming Workshops for Residents

Residents are encouraged to join one of two free workshops designed to provide tools and resources that will help support a smooth community-wide transition to the City's new single-use plastic regulations that take effect January 1, 2020.

The following w...

City of Charleston, Doha, Qatar enter into Charleston Sister Cities International Partnership

Last week, Charleston City Council unanimously approved a Sister Cities partnership with Doha, Qatar. 

During a Qatari delegation visit to Charleston in October, the Ambassador of Qatar to the United States of America Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Th...

West Ashley Farmers Market to Return for Special Thanksgiving Market

The West Ashley Farmers Market will return for a special Thanksgiving Market on Sunday, November 24^th, 2019 from 12 to 4 p.m. in Ackerman Park (55 Sycamore Avenue, behind CVS and Rogue Motion).

The Farmers Market will feature fresh local produce, prepared ...

Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Police Department Forensic Services Division Building

Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, members of City Council, Police Chief Luther Reynolds and Parks Director Jason Kronsberg broke ground Wednesday on the Charleston Police Department Forensic Services Division Building at 1975 Bees Ferry Road. 

Th...

City of Charleston Accepting Annual Holiday Parade Applications

The city of Charleston is accepting applications for participation in the annual Holiday Parade through 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1st, 2019. The Holiday Parade will take place on Sunday, December 1, 2019, beginning at 3 p.m.

Those interested in applying c...

City of Charleston to host Workshops for Businesses Transitioning from Single-use Plastics

The city of Charleston Sustainability division is hosting two free workshops to provide businesses with tools and resources to help support a smooth transition to the city’s new single-use plastic ordinance, which will go into effect on January ...

City of Charleston Office on Aging to Host 2019 Senior Information Summit

In partnership with the Trident Area Agency on Aging and Louis Waring, Jr. Senior Center, the city of Charleston Mayor’s Office on Aging will host the 2019 Senior Information Summit from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Wari...

The Office of Cultural Affairs presents We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America, on view October 26 through December 22, 2019. In 2010, internationally renowned artist Mary Whyte set out on an inspirational seven-year mission to...

City of Charleston October 4 Hurricane Dorian Debris Update

Since collection began, city crews and contractors have picked up more than 170,000 cubic yards of debris citywide. Today, 41 crews continue moving throughout the city picking up curbside debris.

Contractor crews will begin the final stage of debris pickup...

Preliminary Racial Bias Audit Report of Charleston Police Department Released

Today, the city of Charleston is releasing the preliminary findings of CNA’s Racial Bias Audit of the Charleston Police Department, which will be followed by a 30-day community review and comment period before CNA finalizes its report.

Link: http...

City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian September 12 Recovery Update

As of 5 p.m. today, crews had collected more than a quarter of a million cubic feet of debris from neighborhoods throughout the city of Charleston.

Crews will continue to collect until 7 p.m. tonight and will resume first thing in the morning.

Contractors h...

City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts Continue

Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts continue as crews work to clear debris, remove fallen trees from the public right of way, and restore traffic signals citywide.

Of the more than 100 emergency road closures reported at the height of the storm, 16 remain cl...

City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian Recovery Efforts Underway

The city of Charleston began Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts at first light this morning and will dispatch more than 500 city employees to all areas of the city throughout the day.

City offices and facilities remain closed today as crews focus on recover...

City of Charleston September 5 Hurricane Dorian 12 PM Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1, with the Municipal Emergency Operations Center fully activated, and strongly encourages residents to remain off the roads due to continuing hazardous conditions expected throughout the day today.

Charleston City C...

City of Charleston September 4 Hurricane Dorian 7 PM Update

The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1, with the Municipal Emergency Operations Center fully activated. City officials across various departments continue working in 12-hour shifts to prepare for Hurricane Dorian response and recovery.

During their 1:30...

City of Charleston September 4 Hurricane Dorian 12 PM Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, and the Municipal Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated with city officials working in 12-hour shifts to prepare for Hurricane Dorian response.

Charleston City Council will hold a teleph...

City of Charleston September 3 Hurricane Dorian Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, indicating the highest state of emergency operations, and the Municipal Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated as officials prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian.

Charleston...

City of Charleston September 2 Hurricane Dorian Update

The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 with the Municipal Emergency Operations Center fully activated as officials prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Dorian.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered a mandatory evacuatio...

Three City of Charleston Parking Garages to Open for Free During Hurricane Dorian

At 6:30 p.m. this evening, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered a mandatory evacuation for several areas of the state, including the entirety of Charleston County, beginning at 12 p.m. tomorrow.

In conjunction with this order, city of Charleston ...

September 1 Hurricane Dorian PM Update, Sandbag Distribution Locations Announced

­ The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 as officials monitor Hurricane Dorian’s path and make pre-storm preparations.

Beginning at 8 a.m. tomorrow, the city of Charleston will have a limited supply of free sand and bags a...

City of Charleston Moves to OPCON 2, Officials Continue to Monitor Storm

At 1 p.m. today, the city of Charleston shifted to OPCON 2, in coordination with Charleston County, as city officials continue to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Dorian.

Charleston City Council held a telephonic meeting at 3 p.m. today to discuss prepara...

August 30 Hurricane Dorian, Tidal Flooding Update

The National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Charleston and Berkeley Counties, in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 12 a.m. Saturday morning, and is forecasting moderate to major coastal flooding due to an 8.1-foot h...

City of Charleston Under Coastal Flood Watch, Officials Continue to Monitor Hurricane Dorian

The National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston is forecasting moderate to major coastal flooding due to an 8.1-foot high tide expected at 7:58 p.m. this evening, and has issued a Coastal Flood Watch for Charleston County from 6 p.m. tonight until 12 a.m. F...

City of Charleston Closely Monitoring Hurricane Dorian

City of Charleston officials met today and have begun initial preparations for any potential impacts Hurricane Dorian may have here in the Lowcountry. City Emergency Management is working closely with state and regional officials to monitor the storm&...

Developers Invited to Attend Meeting to Discuss Affordable Housing

The Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing is sponsoring a conversation with developers related to opportunities and challenges in the preservation and development of affordable and workforce housing. Developers with varied ba...

City of Charleston Files Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors

Today, the city of Charleston joined other South Carolina jurisdictions in filing a complaint (attached) in the Court of Common Pleas Ninth Judicial Circuit against manufacturers and distributors of opioids, seeking to end the destructive effects the opio...

City Reports on Progress of Eastside Initiatives

Tonight, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Police Chief Luther Reynolds and other city officials attended a neighborhood meeting organized by the Eastside Community Development Corporation to give an update on city initiatives in the Eastside neighborhoo...

Without Regard to Sex, Race or Color and HBCUs: Creating Power Through Education

Andrew Feiler Food Court - Middleton Towers

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two concurrent exhibits, Without Regard to Sex, Race, or Color by Andrew Feiler and HBCUs: Creating Power Through Education by Synthia SAINT JAMES, on vi...

City of Charleston to Activate PSOC Due to Coastal Flood Watch

Annual Operation Move-out Initiative to Begin July 31

The city of Charleston’s annual “Operation Move-out” initiative will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31 and be conducted through 5 p.m. on Monday, August 5. During this time, tenants are asked to place trash items at the c...

Charleston Police Announce Stepped Up Presence in Response to Recent Incidents

Due to a number of recent incidents, the Charleston Police Department has increased police presence in the Market Street and Waterfront Park areas.

Many of the offenders in these incidents appear to be older teenagers and young adults who initially came to...

Statement on July 19 Horse Carriage Incident

 Today, city of Charleston director of Livability and Tourism Dan Riccio issued the following statement regarding an incident involving a Palmetto Carriage horse that took place this afternoon:

“At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, Palmetto...

City Adds Two Yard Waste Collection Days This Week for James Island, Johns Island, Outer West Ashley

Due to unusually high volume, two additional yard waste collection days will be added this week for James Island, Johns Island, and outer West Ashley, and collection is expected to be completed on Saturday, July 20.

Public Service Director Tom O’...

City of Charleston Kicks Off Annual First Day Festival School Supply Drive

In preparation for the Annual First Day Festival, the city of Charleston is coordinating a school supply drive to ensure that local students have the materials they need to begin the new school year. Donations will be accepted through Wednesday, August 14...

City Council to Vote On International African American Museum Construction Contract

Tonight, Charleston City Council will vote on a construction contract with Turner Construction Company to build the International African American Museum for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $58,457,323.

In addition to the construction contract, the following...

City Crews to Collect Garbage, Trash on Daniel Island Friday

On Monday, a truck operated by Republic Services, the contractor that provides garbage and trash collection on Daniel Island, broke down and could not complete its collection route. Republic Services sent another truck out on Tuesday, but did not complete...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information

Mayor John Tecklenburg and city of Charleston leaders remain in close communication with federal, state and regional officials including representatives of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the South Carolina ...

City Face Covering Ordinance

At their meeting on June 25, 2020, Charleston City Council approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public areas throughout the city of Charleston to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19, effective July 1, 2020. 

The ordinance is...

Resources for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

The City of Charleston Business & Neighborhood Services Division has developed a COVID-19 resource list, located at www.charleston-sc.gov/covid19resourcelist, for the Charleston community to include essential resources, small business support, and rec...

City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The city of Charleston is planning for the future of YOUR parks and recreation opportunities. Join the conversation to help shape the future of our city and ensure that our parks and recreation offerings continue to positively serve our community and meet...

Notice of Changes to the City of Charleston Municipal Court Schedule

Updated: March 18, 2020 2 p.m.

Please be advised of the following notice from the City of Charleston Municipal Court Administration:

The City of Charleston is implementing the following plan:

• All court sessions are postponed indefinitely and will be reschedu...