11 Jul 2025

Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring assumes command as the USACE Charleston District’s 91st District Engineer and commander

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 91st commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mainwaring assumed command from Major Patrick Ripton during a ceremony officiated by Brigadier General Zachary Miller, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE.

9 Jul 2025

Media Advisory: Incoming USACE Charleston District leader assumes command July 11

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District will welcome its incoming commander at a change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, the District’s 91st commander, will assume command from Major Patrick Ripton. The ceremony will be officiated by Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE.

27 Jun 2025

Charleston District and City of Charleston Partner Together on Design and Construction of Stormwater Management Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, and the City of Charleston have partnered together to rehabilitate the city’s historic brick arch stormwater drainage system on the Charleston Peninsula and to support the design of the next phase of the Dupont-Wappoo Watershed Master Plan in West Ashley. This effort, authorized under a federal environmental infrastructure program, aims to improve stormwater management, enhance public safety, and strengthen the reliability of critical drainage systems in two of the city’s most flood-prone areas.

9 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers holding SC-22 Extension Public Meetings

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Charleston District invites the local media to attend a series of public meetings for the proposed South Carolina Highway 22 Extension Project (SC-22 Extension) in Horry County, South Carolina, May 12-15, 2025. Horry County has proposed to develop a new roadway that will provide the region with congestion relief, improved hurricane evacuation, and improved access to needed services east and west of the Waccamaw River.

21 Feb 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District Awarded Army Safety and Occupational Health Star

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District was awarded the prestigious Army Safety and Occupational Health Star at a ceremony in Charleston today for their commitment to ensuring a safe work environment. Safety is at the forefront of everything the District does and protecting their most valuable asset, their people, is a top priority.

10 Jan 2024

Charleston District awards contract to begin Folly Beach renourishment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District recently awarded a contract to renourish Folly Beach due to damages caused by Hurricane Ian.

18 Jul 2023

Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumes command as the USACE Charleston District’s 90th District Engineer and commander

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 90th commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Robert Nahabedian assumed command from Lt. Col. Andrew Johannes.

5 Jun 2023

Charleston District, Horry County Host Public Input Meetings for Waccamaw River Flood Risk Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District and Horry County are hosting three public meetings to solicit public input as they consider flood risk reduction measures for flood impacts along the Waccamaw River and its tributaries.

3 Mar 2023

USACE, Charleston Agreement Signing Begins MUSC Pump Station Upfit

 On March 3, 2023, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District and the city of Charleston

2 Mar 2023

Charleston District Receives Supplemental Funding for Storm Risk Management Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has just been allocated $97 million dollars in supplemental funding from The Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to repair damages to several South Carolina federal beach projects after recent coastal storm events. These projects will be 100% federally funded, with no cost to the sponsor. The funding for these projects will allow for the design and repair of the federal projects at Myrtle Beach, Folly Beach, and Pawleys Island.