27 Aug 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Lower Charleston Harbor maintenance dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, will soon begin maintenance dredging in the lower Charleston Harbor to ensure the federal navigation channel remains safe, reliable, and fully operational for commercial and military vessels. Dredging operations are scheduled to commence this month, with estimated completion by next fall.

19 Aug 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Georgetown Harbor Dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, announced today, Aug. 19, the completion of the Georgetown Harbor maintenance dredging project, restoring safe and reliable depth to the area's vital federal navigation channels in Georgetown, South Carolina.

18 Aug 2026

Charleston District completes $72 million Grand Strand renourishment project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, completed its Grand Strand Renourishment project along the South Carolina coast Aug. 15. This $72 million project strengthens coastal storm protection for the region and helps preserve the infrastructure and $12.5 billion tourism-driven economy.

10 Aug 2026

USACE awards $24.5 million contract for Fort Jackson child development center

CHARLESTON, S.C.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, awarded a $24.5 million contract to Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company, of Atlanta, to construct a new Child Development Center at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Aug. 3.

6 Jul 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins Surfside Beach, Garden City beach renourishment project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, started the final phase of its Grand Strand Renourishment project in the South Carolina coast area on July 3. The critical coastal protection work in Surfside Beach and Garden City, South Carolina, is estimated to be complete by the end of August.

30 Jun 2026

USACE provides Myrtle Beach dredging updates ahead of holiday weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, is advising the public on specific beach access and construction activities in Myrtle Beach for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. While active sand placement should finish by Friday, additional activities will continue and require a section of the beach to remain closed.

24 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgetown County and City of Georgetown to Host Public Meeting on Harbor Dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, partner Georgetown County and the City of Georgetown will host a public meeting June 30, 2026, to discuss upcoming maintenance dredging in Georgetown Harbor.

28 May 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Host Public Meetings on Long-Term Maintenance and Environmental Planning for Charleston Harbor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Charleston District, will host one in-person and two virtual public meetings to discuss the development of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Charleston Harbor. The recently published Notice of Intent can be found here: https://www.sac.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Charleston-Harbor-O-M-Dredging-EIS/.

15 May 2026

Charleston mayor hosts a senior U.S. Army Engineer during Peninsula site visit

The City of Charleston and Mayor William Cogswell host a senior U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) general during a visit to the city’s Battery, May 15. Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, USACE deputy commanding general for civil and emergency operations, reiterated the federal government's commitment to Lowcountry resilience during the meeting with city officials and Charleston District staff.

15 May 2026

High-Level Army Engineer Visits Horry County to Assess Waccamaw River Flood Risk Study Progress

Senior leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), visit Horry County on May 15 to review key areas of the ongoing Waccamaw River Flood Risk Management Study as it nears completion. Maj. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, and Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring, Charleston District commander, met with Horry County officials, who are the non-federal cost-share partners, to review areas where infrastructure currently restricts natural water flow—one of the primary drivers of flooding impacts the study identifies.