Around Charleston
1 - Park Circle’s First Hotel - Circulo, a boutique hotel and rooftop, is opening on Spruill Avenue. LEARN MORE
2 - Bees Ferry Bagels - Jeff’s Bagel Run has opened another location in the area, this time in West Ashley with more to come! FRESH BAGELS
3 - Put Down That Phone! - New South Carolina hands free driving law to take effect in Sept. LEARN MORE
Historic Home of the Week
24 Chalmers - This renovated home on the cobblestones of Chalmers Street in the French Quarter features a roof top deck AND separate ground floor apartment
5 Bed | 6.5 Bath | 5300 sqft | $6,190,000
@the.bill.olson Cobblestone streets and historic homes, THIS is Charleston, SC. Listing Courtesy of Sarah Beardsley of Carriage Properties #charleston #Ch... See more
Airport Expansion Breaks Ground!
📍 What’s Happening?
Charleston International Airport (CHS) officially broke ground on the West Gates Expansion on July 14.
The $105 million project is one of the airport’s most significant investments in years.
🏗️ Project Highlights
Adds 40,000+ sq. ft. of passenger space.
Includes 4 new gates with large hold room areas.
Builds nearly 4,000 sq. ft. of new food, beverage, and retail space.
Adds 23,000 sq. ft. of operational space for airport functions.
Integrates international arrival capabilities connected directly to the federal inspection station.
🌍 Why It Matters
Gate capacity will increase by 15% once the project is complete.
Enables international flights to be processed more efficiently.
Supports the region’s growing travel demand—both domestic and international.
🗓️ Timeline
Construction is underway now.
Substantial completion expected by the end of 2026.
Minimal disruption to current airport operations during construction.
🗣️ From Airport Leadership
“The West Gates Expansion is about more than additional gates. It’s about strengthening economic growth, expanding connectivity and ensuring CHS continues to deliver the level of service and experience our community and visitors expect.”
— Elliott Summey, CEO, Charleston International Airport
“We are building the infrastructure today that ensures we’re ready to meet the needs of tomorrow’s travelers, both domestic and international, with comfort, efficiency and Charleston’s signature hospitality.”
— Helen Hill, Chair, Charleston Regional Aviation Authority Board
144 Camelot Dr, Goose Creek, SC 29445
3 beds | 2.5 baths | 2061 sqft
$405,000
Welcome to your new address! 144 Camelot Drive is a charming brick ranch tucked away on a quiet street in Goose Creek. This single-story, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on a spacious .27-acre lot with no HOA and a fully fenced backyard, perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or gardening. Inside, you'll be greeted with an abundance of natural light and a functional floor plan. With two flex/bonus spaces throughout, this home offers endless potential - whether you need a home office, guest room, playroom, or creative studio, this layout can easily adapt to your needs. Located just 25 minutes from Downtown Charleston and close to local shops, dining, and essentials, this home blends comfort, charm, and convenience - ready for you to make it your own.
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Ahoy from the high seas! 🏴☠️
Not much to end with this week, finishing the newsletter from the crappy Wi-Fi on a cruise ship somewhere in the Caribbean with some frozen fruity rum drink in my hand! Back to reality Sunday, but until then…CHEERS! 🍹
-Bill Olson
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