A pumpkin patch fundraiser sees low turnout, risking its financial goals.

A pumpkin patch fundraiser for nonprofits is seeing lower-than-expected attendance, threatening its ability to meet financial goals during a critical fundraising period. The decline in visitors raises concerns about the sustainability of seasonal community events. Meanwhile, Charleston’s historic Bennett Rice Mill façade has been fully restored after a $1.6 million project, becoming a new landmark in the city’s waterfront redevelopment. In Ravenel, St. Paul’s Fire District opened a new 11,000-square-foot fire station to support growing emergency service demands. These developments are part of broader regional efforts, including cultural exhibitions, healthcare expansions, and educational initiatives across South Carolina.