7 Apr 2020

Committed to Students

After two years of anticipation, Dragons moved into their new lair.The new Pierce Terrace Elementary

7 Apr 2020

Working with the State to Protect Beaufort’s Shores

Article and photos by Jackie PennoyerBattered by recent back-to-back coastal storms, several

7 Apr 2020

Army Corps Partners with Southern States to Understand Coastal Risks

By Jackie PennoyerA four-year federal study led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has brought

7 Apr 2020

Repairing the South Jetty

When something hasn’t needed repair in more than 130 years, you know it was built strong.The

17 Mar 2020

The Corps Environment February 2020

This edition highlights partnership and collaboration, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #6. Content includes commentary from Ms. Stacey Brown, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Planning and Policy Division Chief, and highlights a variety of projects and initiatives across the enterprise.

17 Mar 2020

Memo from the Director of Contracting re: COVID-19

For USACE Contractors, As the Director of Contracting for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, I wanted to personally reach out to all of you and let you know that we are actively monitoring the situation in regards to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Attached is the guidance we received on planning for potential Novel Coronavirus Contract Impacts.

27 Nov 2019

Keeping Score

On Saturdays in the fall, 80,000 people funnel toward Williams-Brice Stadium to watch their beloved

27 Nov 2019

Hurricane Hugo: 30 Years Later

As a Sullivan’s Island resident, every weekday I cross the Ben Sawyer Bridge to head to work at the

27 Nov 2019

Using data to determine flooding

“I understand data and the different things we can do with information,” said Jennifer Kist,

27 Nov 2019

Hurricane Dorian Response

Each year, the Lowcountry braces for hurricane season. Extending from June 1st to November 30th and

27 Nov 2019

Charleston District FY19 Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2019 was another banner year for the Charleston District. The District continues to grow

27 Nov 2019

Saving Time and Money

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers permits are necessary for essentially any work, including construction

27 Nov 2019

NHCC Water Intrusion Repairs

The Charleston District has always prided itself on being “one door to the Corps,” meaning that if

27 Nov 2019

Charleston Harbor Third Dredging Contract Awarded

They say it takes two to tango, but sometimes a third is needed. In August, the U.S. Army Corps of

9 Oct 2019

Meet Our: Charlenne Figgins

Explain your job in three sentences.As chief of the contracting office, I am responsible for

9 Oct 2019

Meet Our: Wayne Hiatt

Explain your job in three sentences.I was appointed to this position January 1, 2019. It was a great

9 Oct 2019

Women building up women

The Change of Command ceremony on July 12 brought several firsts for the Charleston District; the

9 Oct 2019

Elements of Pierce Terrace Elementary

The Charleston District is wrapping up the construction of Pierce Terrace Elementary School on Fort

9 Oct 2019

Working on the AIWW

If you’re enjoying your summer boating on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Charleston

16 Jul 2019

Charleston District Change of Command

On July 12, employees and stakeholders witnessed history as Lt. Col. Rachel Honderd assumed command