City Council passes hotel regulations overhaul

After months of discussion between lawmakers and stakeholders, Charleston City Council has passed a new accommodations ordinance for the Holy City. The ordinance, the product of an 11-member task force established in April, aims to curb hotel proliferation in the city and protect residential, office and retail space downtown.

DOT approves rapid transit project for development

The U.S. Department of Transportation has given approval for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit project to move into the project development phase, marking a major milestone for the public transportation project.

Charleston boat dealer under new ownership

Steven Lefebvre and Celeste Lefebvre of Mount Pleasant plan to add a new boat line to the company, add 10 jobs and open a second location in North Charleston. The couple formerly owned Handyman Connection of Charleston.

Business Journal names Health Care Heroes

The Charleston Regional Business Journal has unveiled the names and organizations for the 2019 Health Care Heroes Awards. The honorees will be recognized in a special dinner and awards ceremony in December.

Helping Out

LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air selected four organizations to be recipients of the LimRic Give Back Grant over the summer. The grant program, which was begun in 2016, gives $500 to nonprofit organizations every month.