Charleston County Government is wrapping up its annual Summer Youth Employment program and, in this episode, we hear from three of this year’s participants. They’ll discuss the work they performed in each department, lessons learned, and why this program can help shape a career.

Program Information: https://www.charlestoncounty.gov/syip/

Recent rainfall is good for your lawn, garden, and flowers but also means an increase in the mosquito population. Our staff in Mosquito Control breakdown how we Fight the Bite by ground and air. Plus, a few tips to make your outdoor time more enjoyable.

Mosquito Control Request: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ecc5ff92daaa44509482a38cfff9e249?portalUrl=https://chascogis.maps.arcgis.com

Department info: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/public-works/mosquito-about.php

Community Representative LaMonica Smalls details our free Earth Day event for Charleston County residents on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Recycling Center located at 8099 Palmetto Commerce Parkway.

The event will be held rain or shine and is for residents only, not commercial businesses.

LaMonica is available to speak with school groups or local organizations about how to Recycle Right. Give her a call at 843-720-7111 or e-mail at LRSmalls@charlestoncounty.org

Episode 23 – Are you thinking of adding on to your home, maybe removing a tree or adding a shed in the backyard? There’s a good chance you’ll need a permit before work can begin. In this episode, we chat with Spencer Antos with the Zoning and Planning department. He explains what issues they deal with daily and what it can cost you if you skip a step.

Permitting and Code Enforcement Information: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/zoning-planning/files/avoid-getting-a-fine.pdf?244

Charleston County Zoning and Planning: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/zoning-planning/index.php

If anyone is uncertain if they need a permit to remove a tree or for any activity on their parcel, they can always call 843-202-7200 to speak with staff. We’re happy to help.

Episode 22 - Palmetto Commerce Interchange, a featured project from the 2016 Transportation Sales Tax, recently completed a key piece of the construction process. Project Engineer Mackenzie Kelley breaks down the latest, what’s next, and how this project provides relief to the traveling public. Plus, the all-important completion timeline.

Project website: https://www.palmettocommerceinterchange.com/

Charleston County Transportation Home: https://roads.charlestoncounty.org/index.php

Episode 21 – The Charleston County Coroner’s Office recently earned the 2024 Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award presented by the South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC). The award recognizes the importance of regional partnerships by honoring two or more local governments that collaborated on an innovative project to better serve their communities. Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal discusses the partnership between the Charleston and Beaufort County Coroners’ Offices, establishing a framework for sharing resources and investigative tools to improve data standardization and communication between the counties.

SCAC Award Announcement: https://www.sccounties.org/news/collaboration-between-coroners-beaufort-charleston-counties-earns-2024-barrett-lawrimore

Episode 20 – Citizen engagement and communication is at the top of Charleston County’s priorities. New platforms are making it easier to have your opinion heard on a multitude of county issues. Niki Grimball, Project Officer with Zoning & Planning, details the new Public Input platform - Engage Charleston County. Citizens can now weigh in on a number of zoning topics anywhere, anytime.

Engage Charleston County: https://publicinput.com/Portal/s3577

Episode 19 – Emergency supply kits, family plans, evacuation zones, shelters and so much more to consider as we move through the 2024 hurricane season. If you are new to the area or have been here for decades, now is the time to prepare. Interim Emergency Management Director Ben Webster breaks down what is new this year and a few simple tips to help reduce the stress during storm season.

Charleston County Hurricane Guide: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/index.php