Good morning, North Charleston.

Local contractor Kevin Washington advises homeowners to check licensing records and online reviews before hiring a contractor, suggesting they search for complaints and scam reports as recommended by the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.

These steps can help avoid unreliable services.

MUSC reached a major construction milestone on Friday with the topping-out of its new (186,000 sqft) College of Medicine building downtown; the facility will consolidate seven separate locations for students and is set to open in late 2027.

MUSC celebrated topping out of its new College of Medicine building in North Charleston, the first dedicated facility in over 100 years.

Officials said the milestone will support better medical training and research in the future.

Megan Desrosiers, a conservation leader with 10 years at a local nonprofit, will head the S.C.

Coastal Conservation League in January. She plans to secure more funding, push for stronger conservation laws, and work with grassroots groups (including efforts to protect wildlife and coastal areas).

A new transit hub will replace the CARTA SuperStop on Rivers Avenue between the library and social services building.

Construction will start this fall with completion expected by early 2028 as the center lets riders transfer to the future Lowcountry Rapid Transit line.

Experts warn Charleston homeowners to avoid exterior remodeling mistakes by choosing materials that handle coastal weather+ ensuring the entire system from roof to gutter is up to standard.

They stress that proper planning and contractor selection are key to preventing costly future repairs.