CARTA’s Land Battle at Fairgrounds | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Charleston’s transit future hangs in the balance as CARTA fights to seize a key piece of fairgrounds land for its Lowcountry Rapid Transit Project—only to face stiff resistance from the Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds, who say no formal agreement exists for Lot 1A. While CARTA insists this site is optimal and switching would cost millions and delay progress, the Exchange Club argues it’s vital for parking big events and offers an alternative. With county council set to vote on eminent domain, tensions rise over whether to force the land or push for compromise—and whether Charleston can afford to…