Last Grocery Store Closes in Food Desert | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

The South End just lost its last full-service grocery store, leaving a glaring food desert gap between Rivers Avenue and Remount Road — a tough spot for residents without cars to access fresh, affordable produce. Owner Shannon McPherson, who lives in the neighborhood, fought hard to keep it open amid pandemic-driven costs and razor-thin margins, but ultimately had to close to consolidate operations. While dollar stores remain, they can’t replace the variety and accessibility of a proper grocery. But there’s hope: community leaders are pushing for a new small neighborhood store on Reynolds…