| The Ryder Hotel prepares to open in Charleston With COVID-19 inoculations increasing and Gov. Henry McMaster lifting the ban on large gatherings and nightly alcohol restrictions, The Ryder Hotel's general manager said the timing is right to open successfully. Coastal wetlands projects receive $5 million in grants Projects in five S.C. counties each received $1 million from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to increase protection for coastal habitats, some of which are home to threatened species and others which help provide clean drinking water. | 
Allegiance Flag Supply, the North Charleston company that produces high-quality flags using all American labor and manufacturers, was interviewed on Fox News recently. At left, co-founders Wes and Katie Lyon with their newborn, Buddy.
