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05/03/2026 · Pickens
Charleston's $2B Boom: Magnolia Landing Reshapes Waterfront
A $2 billion mixed-use megaproject along Charleston's Ashley River is igniting a construction frenzy, promising 4,000 homes, offices and parks amid surging demand from remote workers.[1][2][3] Developers broke ground after decades of planning on a former Superfund site, signaling South Carolina's Lowcountry as a hotbed for growth.[5] With phase one underway, the first residents could arrive by 2027.[4]
SC Ports Hits Record Cargo Volumes on Tourism Surge
The South Carolina Ports Authority reported its highest-ever cargo throughput in fiscal year 2025, propelled by booming tourism recovery and robust international trade. Container volumes reached 2.6 million TEUs, while inland rail moves shattered previous marks. This milestone underscores Charleston's pivotal role in the Southeast's economic engine.
05/03/2026
Boeing Pours $1B into North Charleston Expansion, Adds 500 Jobs
Boeing is betting big on South Carolina's aerospace hub, investing $1 billion to upgrade its North Charleston campuses and hire 500 new workers amid surging 787 Dreamliner demand. The move, announced by Gov. Henry McMaster, signals recovery after recent layoffs and aims to ramp production to 10 planes monthly by 2026. Local leaders hail it as a boon for Charleston County's economy.
05/03/2026