The Select is closing
The restaurant will close down 16 months after it opened inside Greystar's corporate headquarters at 465 Meeting St. The Select specialized in modern American food with a French and Latin accent.
Daniel Island Publix to reopen in December
Publix announced that it will open its store on Dec. 3 — almost a year after closing for renovations.
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Edmund's Oast Brewing is re-opening its courtyard this Friday. The brewery announced construction work in July.
Stuckey Furniture in Mount Pleasant is closing
Center Oak Plaza, the shopping center on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard that includes Stuckey Furniture, has been sold for $11M to an affiliate of Woodlock Capital. With the acquisition, Stuckey, the anchor tenant, will wind down operations and sell remaining inventory. [Post and Courier]
Mayor Haynie wins
Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie will serve a third term after beating Curt Thomas. According to the unofficial results, Haynie received 60% of the votes.
Fuji on King Street closes
After 7 years, Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill at 585 King Street has permanently closed following lease issues. The restaurant is exploring opportunities to relocate and bring Fuji back to downtown the Charleston area in the future. The restaurant has 4 other locations in Mount Pleasant, Nexton, and Kiawah Island.
Mazal is opening tomorrow
The Israeli restaurant located at 1901 Ashley River Road will open its doors at 11 AM on Monday November 3rd. Some of the menu items include falafel, hummus, and shawarma.
Mi Xao @ Munkle
Charleston brewery Munkle Brewing Company announced a partnership with Mount Pleasant restaurant Mi Xao. After doing several pop-ups, brewery guests will now be able to enjoy Vietnamese food Tuesday through Saturday every week.
Joshua Hunt keeps on trucking
Born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania, Joshua Hunt now calls Mount Pleasant home, and after two decades of hard work, he’s finally stepping into the career he’s always wanted. Continue reading. [...]
Odd Duck Market is coming to Summerville
After sharing plans for a second location in downtown Charleston, the cafe and retail market based in Park Circle is announcing a third location at 117 S Cedar Street inside an 1873 Victorian home.
From protecting a nation to preserving family memories
After two decades serving his country, Geoff Weber, a Daniel Island resident, is helping families safeguard their legacies through Heirloom Cloud Corporation. Continue reading. [...]
Barnyard Chicken is closing
The North Charleston chicken spot is closing a little more than a year after opening. The last day of operation will be Nov. 1.
Shokudô to open on Oct. 30
The Japanese restaurant from the hospitality group behind O-Ku, Oak Steakhouse and Indaco, will open to the public next Thursday. The restaurant is located at 479 King Street.
The journey of Dustin Hooks
Dustin Hooks never thought he'd be an artist, but a series of unexpected events led him to launch Coastal Marsh Creations. Continue reading his story. [...]
New Indian restaurant coming soon
The owners of Taste of India in West Ashley are opening Curry Palace in the recently closed La Bonne Franquette space at 652 St Andrews Blvd. The owners hope to open the new spot at the end of next month.
The legacy of Elver Daza
Hernan Melo, who moved to the Palmetto State earlier this year, is the the owner of MeloFarmX, a U.S.-registered business shipping Colombian coffee nationwide. His story goes beyond coffee. Continue reading. [...]
New in town: Katie Breard
After years in the fast lane between New York and Boston, Katie Breard and her family were ready for a slower pace—and the Lowcountry kept calling. Now in Mount Pleasant, she’s growing her fitness business and enjoying life by the water. [...]
Papi’s Taqueria is closing
After 8 years at Isle of Palms, Papi’s Taqueria featuring Cachitas Kitchen announced it will be closing its doors. The last day of operation will be Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Google continues to invest in South Carolina
Google announced a new $9 billion investment in South Carolina through 2027. The funding will expand the company's Berkeley County data center campus and support the continued construction of two new sites in Dorchester County, strengthening the state's role as a critical hub for American infrastructure.
The company has invested more than $4.5B in the state since it built its Berkeley County data center in 2007.
New logo: LUMOS A Candle Company
Company: LUMOS A Candle Company
Founded: 2024
Founder: Amber Derome
Founder’s hometown: Lexington, KY
Founder’s current location: Charleston, SC
Business: Locally made natural non-toxic candles.
Origin: I have always loved candles and plants. After discovering just how bad the ingredients in most mainstream candle brands are, I decided to start making my own and have some fun with them!
Reason for new logo: After I opened my business and started to really develop my product and gain traction, I decided I wanted my brand/logo to stand out just as much as my candles do!
Favorite scents: So many! I would say I am a citrus, fruit, with a hint of musk kinda girl.
Best scented food: Anything baking in the oven. Pastries, scones, bread, banana bread, pumpkin rolls, pies, etc. YUM!
Logo designer: On Brand Designs.
