29 Dec 2025

New Senior Civilian Takes the Helm at the Charleston District

For more than a decade, the Charleston District benefited from the steady leadership of a respected mentor, advocate, and champion. Under the guidance of Lisa Metheny, who served as the District’s Senior Civilian since 2014 and retired in July 2025, Charleston delivered some of the nation’s most important projects while building a culture recognized across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

8 Dec 2025

Paging Nurse Emily

The crisp, early morning air slices through the fog and whips fiercely against the banks of the Cooper River Rediversion Project Dam. As relentless waves crash against the rocks, veterans perched on the Dam banks participate in the annual Wounded Warrior Fishing Day. A fisherman stands tall with rod in hand while his worn boots slip on the slick stones and sends him into a tumble, as he crashes down the steep hill with a thud.