A project considered critical to the state's economy is getting help from the White House.
President Trump's budget, released this week, calls for 138 million dollars for the Port of Charleston dredging project. The project calls for deepening the port to 52 feet to accommodate larger cargo ships.
Senator Lindsey Graham, yesterday, Tweeted he's very pleased with funding, and he urged Congress to make sure the project stays on track to be finished by 2021.