Around Charleston
1 - 51-Day Cruise from Charleston to Alaska - American Cruise Lines is embarking on a 46-port adventure starting in Charleston in April 2026. SEE DETAILS
2 - 1st Ever Charleston Tech Week - Dozens of events and speakers around the city starting April 23rd and ending with the DIG South Tech Summit on May 1 & 2. MORE INFO
3 - 24/7 Neighborhood Work Club - Switchyards is getting ready to open their flagship coworking space on Rutledge Ave. featuring a variety of spaces, both quiet and social, as well as free coffee. CHECK IT OUT
Historic Home of the Week
34 Smith Street - C.1855 property is currently configured with the main and second floors for the owners and 9 rental units on a .59 acre property with 14 parking spots in Harleston Village.
13 Bed | 11.5 Bath | 12,500 sqft | $7,500,000
New Hollings Cancer Hospital at MUSC
Why a New Cancer Hospital?
To rival the nation's best cancer centers.
Aims to ensure South Carolinians don't need to leave the state for advanced care.
Essential for advancing cancer care, research, and prevention in SC.
Key Goals and Impact
Crucial for the Hollings Cancer Center to achieve NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation.
This is the highest level of excellence in cancer research.
Will allow Hollings to increase the "depth and breadth" of its cancer research.
Services and Features
Will offer one-stop integrated inpatient and outpatient services.
Includes expanded clinics and an outpatient surgery center.
Features dedicated services like cancer imaging (CT, MRI, PET), pathology, lab, chemo, radiation therapy, and Phase 1 clinical trials.
Location, Location, Location
To be built in Charleston on the footprint of the current Rutledge Tower annex, energy plant, and parking area.
The location borders Ashley Avenue and Sabin Street, extending to Rutledge Avenue.
This site is better as it's closer to MUSC's main hospital for patients needing critical care.
Timeline and Funding
Planning and development began immediately.
The medical office building at 334 Calhoun St. is expected to open by 2028.
The new cancer hospital is expected to be completed in five years (2030).
The state has allocated a total of $15 million to support the project.
Michelin Guide - American South
Michelin Heads South!
The Michelin Guide American South is launching.
It's their first regional guide in North America since 2005.
Where Will They Eat?
Covering Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, NC, SC, TN.
Also includes the existing Atlanta Michelin Guide.
Why This Region?
To highlight the South's unique food culture.
Recognizing the talent and diverse influences.
A partnership with Travel South USA supports it.
Michelin Basics:
A prestigious dining guide with star ratings.
Inspectors assess based on five universal criteria.
They also award Bib Gourmands for value.
When Will We Know More?
The full restaurant selection will be revealed later this year.
Anonymous inspectors are already dining in the South.
They visit restaurants multiple times throughout the year.
This is big news for the culinary scene of Charleston and the American South. Stay tuned for the inaugural selection!
1303 Teal St, Charleston, SC 29412
3 beds | 2 baths | 1800 sqft
$675,000
Tucked away on a quiet street in one of James Island's most beloved pockets, this classic brick ranch offers the perfect blend of timeless character and modern updates - just 10 minutes to downtown Charleston, 10 minutes to Folly Beach, and 7 minutes to James Island County Park. Set on a ½-acre lot with three bedrooms plus a potential mother-in-law suite, guest space, or fourth bedroom, the property feels like a private Lowcountry retreat with four grand oaks, magnolias, camellias, azaleas, jasmine, gardenias, and more. Around the corner from a second park with tidal creek views and bordered by an un-developable lot next door, it's peaceful, private, and almost too good to be true. Inside, you'll find original hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and two[…]
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Tech Week and The Charleston Tech Industry
Earlier, I mentioned Charleston Tech Week; what I didn’t mention is that I will be in attendance for their influencer lounge to assist attendees with their social media presence. So I wanted to take a moment and break down the tech industry’s impact on Charleston.
The Charleston area is home to over 1600 tech companies that make up 12.1% of the regional economy, with projections suggesting 35,000 new tech jobs by 2028, with an average annual salary of $123k. The tech industry has grown 9000% in the region in the past 20 years and is projected to be the fastest-growing sector over the next 5 years.
This is a massive impact that will continue to grow. I have always been a fan of new tech and continue to use tech innovations in my daily life and work, so I’m extremely excited to be a part of Tech Week this year! Check out the DIG South Tech Summit schedule HERE.
-Bill
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