Rep. Jim Clyburn announces developments on Charleston port study

Rep. Jim Clyburn announced today that he has received a status update that is very encouraging regarding the Charleston Port.

“The indications that I have received from the Vice President’s office are very positive, and I look forward to having the funding for the Charleston Port study resolved in the coming weeks,” Congressman Clyburn. “I appreciate the support from the White House for our efforts to ensure the Charleston Port remains a vital economic engine for South Carolina well into the future.”

He is hopeful that funding for the Charleston Port study will be included in the Army Corps of Engineers’ operating plan for the remainder of the fiscal year, which is expected to be published in the coming weeks.