Local Updates
Local Updates for Charleston
Short summaries of local news and official data that can affect homes in the Charleston area.
Quick answerThis page lists short updates on local news and official data that can affect homes in the Charleston area. Each post is written in our own words and links to its sources. We only write about events we can check on an official or news page. Posts are general information, not inspections or engineering advice.
Latest Local Updates
James Island Drainage Project Heads Toward Construction
Posted October 9, 2026.
A $4.5 million drainage contract for the Central Park basin on James Island, what the work covers, and what to check at your place.
Flash Flooding Closes Downtown Charleston Streets
Posted October 8, 2026.
What was reported about the October 4 flash flooding, how much rain fell, and what to check around your place.
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