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05/02/2026 · Longs
Horry County OKs $150M Myrtle Beach Resort Amid Dune Backlash
Horry County Council has approved a massive $150 million oceanfront resort in Myrtle Beach, promising 400 luxury units and economic boom. But environmentalists warn of irreversible damage to fragile coastal dunes and wildlife habitats. The vote splits the community between jobs and nature.
Charleston Rides Wave of Record Cruise Passengers in 2026
Charleston is capitalizing on a booming national cruise trend that has Americans setting sail in record numbers. The Port of Charleston is positioned to benefit from AAA's projection of 21.7 million American cruise passengers in 2026, the fourth consecutive year of record volume for the industry.
05/02/2026
Boeing Breaks Ground on $1B Expansion, 1,000 Jobs for North Charleston
Boeing's North Charleston campus marked a milestone Friday with a groundbreaking for a $1 billion expansion aimed at ramping up 787 Dreamliner production to 10 planes monthly by 2026. The project promises over 1,000 new jobs in the Lowcountry and 2,500 construction positions, bolstering South Carolina's aerospace dominance. State leaders hailed the move as a win for advanced manufacturing in the Palmetto State.
05/02/2026