Charleston County Government

10/26/2026

It's the final week of early voting! Charleston County voters have until Saturday, October 31, to cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election.

📅 Monday, October 26–Saturday, October 31
🕣 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

View the 7 early voting locations and learn more at chsvotes.gov.

10/21/2026

REMINDER: Please be patient on your recycling day as our drivers are often out on their routes until late evening. If you ever suspect you've been missed, please leave the cart and the curb and notify us the morning following the missed service. You can call our office at 843-720-7111, LiveChat with us at recycle.charlestoncounty.gov, email us at [email protected], send us a message here on Facebook, or text 'HELLO' to CitiBot at 843-800-4121.

Please share this post on your neighborhood groups or wherever your community shares information.

10/19/2026

Early voting is now underway! Charleston County voters can cast their ballots early for the November 3 General Election at any of seven locations across the county.

📅 October 19–31 (Monday–Saturday only)
🕣 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Find early voting locations and more information at chsvotes.gov.

10/17/2026

Small changes at an intersection can make a big difference. 🚦

Improvements like turn lanes, traffic signal upgrades, dedicated left-turn phases, and better pedestrian crossings can help reduce delays, improve safety, and keep traffic moving. And, because they're targeted improvements, they can often be completed more quickly than major road projects.

The proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax includes $115 million over 25 years for intersection safety, supporting improvements at intersections across the county.

View the Project Map at CharlestonTransportation.com to learn more about the proposed intersection improvements.

10/16/2026

REMINDER: River Road will close tonight at 7 PM for a final weekend push to get the new roundabout at Main, River, and Chisolm roads ready for traffic. During the closure, drivers who typically use River Road to access the Limehouse Bridge should detour via Old Pond Road to Main Road.

Crews will be working through the weekend, with the new roundabout scheduled to open Monday morning at 6 AM.

Thanks for your patience as we work to bring this major improvement to the Main Road corridor!

10/15/2026

Join us tonight for the final (virtual!) TST information session before early voting begins Monday.

Visit CharlestonTransportation.com to access the Zoom link. 

Charleston County officials will host a final public information session on the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax this Thursday evening, giving residents one last opportunity to hear about the road, transit, and greenspace investments in the proposed program and ask questions ahead of the November 3 referendum.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 15
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
💻 Countywide virtual meeting via Zoom

The link to join the virtual meeting is available at CharlestonTransportation.com.

10/15/2026

🚧 The new roundabout at Main, River, and Chisolm roads on Johns Island is scheduled to open Monday, October 19, at 6 AM!

To prepare for the opening, River Road will close beginning Friday, October 16, at 7 p.m., while crews work through the weekend to complete stormwater pipe installation, paving, and other final preparations. The road will reopen by Monday morning.

During the closure, drivers who typically use River Road to access the Limehouse Bridge should detour via Old Pond Road to Main Road.

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through the construction area.

10/15/2026

The proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax includes $25 million over 25 years for traffic signal optimization and related technology improvements.

So, what does that mean? Traffic signal optimization helps traffic lights work smarter together. Engineers use traffic data to adjust signal timing and coordinate lights along busy corridors so traffic can move more smoothly.

That can mean fewer unnecessary stops, more efficient travel on existing roads, and a transportation network that better adapts to changing traffic conditions throughout the day. 🚦

10/13/2026

Since 2004, the Transportation Sales Tax has helped fund 895 miles of resurfacing and local road paving across Charleston County. 🚗

The proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax includes $390 million over 25 years for pavement management, and would use road condition data to help determine when a road needs preservation, rehabilitation, or reconstruction.

By addressing roads while they’re still in good to fair condition, pavement management can help extend the life of existing roads and reduce the need for more costly reconstruction later on.

Learn more at CharlestonTransportation.com.

10/12/2026

Charleston County officials will host a final public information session on the proposed 2026 Transportation Sales Tax this Thursday evening, giving residents one last opportunity to hear about the road, transit, and greenspace investments in the proposed program and ask questions ahead of the November 3 referendum.

📅 Thursday, Oct. 15
⏰ 6:30 p.m.
💻 Countywide virtual meeting via Zoom

The link to join the virtual meeting is available at CharlestonTransportation.com.