Sandlapper Journal

  • A distance view of several large homes with double porches as viewed from near a large live oak tree surrounded by shrubs.

    Real Estate Market Report

    2024 marked a year of stabilization and recalibration for Charleston’s real estate market. We witnessed a cooling from the pandemic-driven…

  • Stamps and Coins

    The postage stamps, ranging from the Charleston Sesquicentennial in 1930 to the Poinsettia Day stamp in 2013, vividly depict significant…
  • Large homes positioned close together along the seawall of The Battery with palmetto trees and other greenery around them. The view is from the small beach in front of The Battery with a small bit of water that is lightly reflecting the homes above it.

    Homes on The Battery

    Explore homes on the Battery in Charleston – including historic residences along East Battery Street, Murray Boulevard, and South Battery…
  • An upward view of one tower of the Ravenel Bridge with lights shining on the tower and cables against a dark blue sky.

    Bridges of Charleston County

    Charleston's bridges do more than move traffic from one peninsula or island to another – they shape commuting patterns, development…
  • A wooden fence with the signage "West Ashley Greenway" with wild green shrubbery in the background.

    West Ashley Greenway

    The West Ashley Greenway accommodates walkers, joggers, cyclists, and naturalists through more than ten miles of linear park, connecting a…
  • An artist's rendering of the proposed Gateway Walk Park and Liberty Center, a bricked walkway with outdoor cafe and people walking among many native plantings and trees

    Liberty Center

    A proposed a plan to revamp the street level at 151 Meeting Street by activating its covered walkway flanked by…

  • A Walkable Goose Creek

  • A photo of astronaut Dr. Ron McNair standing next to a model of the Space Shuttle with an American flag behind him

    Astronaut Ron McNair

    McNair's story is a testament to the transformative power of education, a beacon of hope for young minds across South…
  • FEMA flood zone map showing X, AE, and VE on Sullivan's Island.

    New Flood Zone Maps

    Updated flood zone maps for Charleston County will take effect in January 20211. The maps are based on more accurate…
  • A dish of shrimp & grits

    Shrimp & Grits

    Indulge in the flavors of Charleston's iconic shrimp and grits, a delightful Southern fusion that showcases the city's rich culinary…

  • Rethinking Coleman Boulevard

    Coleman Boulevard is the main street of Mount Pleasant, SC. It evolved from a colonial road to a suburban highway,…
  • The lavender-blue flowers of American wisteria.

    Invasive Plants in the Lowcountry

    Non-native invasive plants have taken up residence across our landscape and have proven to be very difficult to control in…
  • A rendering of The Montford Building in Charleston

    A New Flatiron Building

    The proposed Montford Building will feature ground floor amenities, a rooftop restaurant and pool lounge, and 191 rooms, contributing to…
  • Satellite image of Hurricane Hugo making landfall at Charleston in September 1989

    After Hugo: A Stronger Charleston

    Charleston became stronger after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 by improving its building codes, ecosystems, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and economic diversity.…
  • Christophe Chocolatier in Charleston

    French Cuisine of the Lowcountry

    Our current experience of Lowcountry French presents somewhere on the spectrum of French rustic/Gullah traditional Parisian patisserie/East Bay café.
  • People enjoying Second Sunday on King Street

    Second Sunday on King Street

    Would it be feasible and beneficial to extend the pedestrian-first concept of Second Sunday to every day?
  • A flooded street in downtown Charleston with stormwater flowing into a drain, with the steeple of St. Philips Church in the background

    A Check on Tidal Street Flooding

    Charleston combats tidal flooding by installing check valves in stormwater drains, effectively reducing street flooding during high tides. Early results…
  • An aerial fisheye lens view of Riverfront Park in Charleston, with the park area and concert stage in the center, surrounded by coastal water views of the surrounding river along the bottom

    Charleston Music Festivals

    Charleston's musical heartbeat isn't confined to clubs. A dynamic festival scene explodes throughout the year, offering experiences as diverse as…