Posts by acooper1961
Beauty out of ashes
December 19, 2025
By Jeff Becraft The Christmas season brings a variety of responses from various people. Some people are filled with joy and gladness… and others feel discouraged and depressed. We…
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Core Spaces breaks ground on ōLiv Columbia, 2,352-bed mixed-use development on Main Street
December 19, 2025Core Spaces (“Core”), a leading real estate developer, operator and investment manager, announced that it has closed on construction financing for ōLiv Columbia and officially broken ground on the 2,352-bed…
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MUSC Health acquires portions of Citadel Mall property to expand education, research and clinical care
December 19, 2025
MUSC Health has finalized the purchase of five parcels of the Citadel Mall property and surrounding land in West Ashley. This strategic purchase will enable MUSC to expand research facilities,…
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Michelle Cumbie joins Signature Wealth’s Pawleys Island team
December 18, 2025
Signature Wealth Group announced that Michelle Cumbie has joined its growing Pawleys Island office as a Senior Wealth Advisor, adding another experienced planner to the firm’s coastal team. Cumbie brings…
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Three City Council members sworn in
December 16, 2025
Two council members return, while one newcomer joins Two returning members and one newcomer were sworn in on the Greenville City Council at the Dec. 8 meeting. Incumbents Lillian Brock-Flemming…
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New health and wellness tenant Evolve opens at The Commons
December 16, 2025
Creates space for personal transformation, hands-on healing, and modern wellness at the heart of Unity Park The Commons announced the opening of Evolve, a new wellness studio dedicated to personal…
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The importance of remembering
December 11, 2025
By Jeff Becraft I have two favorite golf gloves. Now I don’t play golf very often. In fact, I’ve only played golf twice this year. But one of those…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cody Carver, Greenville Together
December 10, 2025
he Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christina Lock, Catch Talent
December 10, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Clemson University President James P. Clements announces retirement
December 10, 2025
Following 12 years of transformational leadership and service, Clemson University President James P. Clements has announced his decision to retire as president, effective December 31. He shared this news with…
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Gather COLA’s grand opening celebration in Columbia’s BullStreet District
December 9, 2025
Gather COLA, an open-air food hall built for community connection, celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting this past weekend, officially opening its doors on Friday, December 5, 2025. Located…
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SODECIA AAPICO JV announces new $120 million manufacturing facility in Orangeburg
December 9, 2025
State-of-the-art ladder frame plant will create nearly 400 new jobs; groundbreaking ceremony set for December 8, 2025 …
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Who’s On The Move adds new market, launches publication in Georgetown County
December 9, 2025
Who’s On The Move (WOTM) announces the launch of a new local publication, the Georgetown SC Gazette, a digital news platform built around a twice-weekly email newsletter and a community-focused…
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Eastover Chips, Inc. establishing operations in Richland County
December 9, 2025
Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, announced it is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs. The Price Companies…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brad Moranz, The Charleston Christmas Special
December 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 2026 MLK Tribute theme and event schedule
December 4, 2025
Beginning January 15, 2026, South Carolinians will gather to celebrate the 54th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute, one of the longest-running tributes to Dr. King in the nation. Organized by YWCA…
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1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC acquires Mottes Mechanical, LLC
December 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC announced the acquisition of Motte’s Mechanical, LLC, a move that significantly enhances 1st Choice’s service capabilities and operational scope.…
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The College of Charleston launches fitness and community health testing for anyone seeking to optimize their health
December 4, 2025
The College of Charleston’s School of Health Sciences is debuting a state-of-the-art testing program that will have students, faculty and staff working directly with campus and community members wishing to better understand various measures of fitness and how these impact their health. The Fitness and…
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The medicine of laughter
December 4, 2025
By Jeff Becraft One of the things that we do at Our Place of Hope is… we laugh. It is a very important dynamic. Now, Our Place of Hope…
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Amazon announces Best Books of 2025
December 3, 2025
Each year, I like to publish Amazon’s Best Books of the Year and buy my wife the No. 1 book as a Christmas present. Looks like Buckeye, by Patrick Ryan,…
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Dominion Engineering, Inc. strengthens leadership team with former VC Summer engineer
December 2, 2025
Dominion Engineering, Inc. an Allied Power business and leading provider of nuclear engineering, maintenance, and technical services, announced the addition of South Carolina native Craig Stover as Senior Director. Stover…
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Love involves sacrifice
November 25, 2025
By Jeff Becraft My best pair of jeans have a hole in each knee. Lest you think I am that hip, they are not skinny jeans. And I did…
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Johnny
November 20, 2025
By Jeff Becraft We recently moved Hannah from Maryland down to Charlotte. As Hannah and I were heading to Charlotte, I said, “We need to get some help unloading…
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Days of Caring volunteers helping Tri-County nonprofits from Nov. 19-21
November 18, 2025
Trident United Way is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Days of Caring with three days of community volunteerism. This year, more than 1,500 people representing more than 60 businesses will…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Keonte Jenkins-Davis
November 18, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley McLeod, Heritage Landcare
November 17, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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First Solar, Inc. establishing new Cherokee County facility
November 17, 2025
Solar panel production facility to commence operations in 2026, expecting to invest $330 million and creating over 600 new jobs First Solar, Inc., (First Solar) a leading American photovoltaic (PV) solar…
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County Council approves Transportation Sales Tax funding for 10 new Greenbelt projects
November 14, 2025Charleston County Council approved nearly $5 million in Transportation Sales Tax funding for Greenbelt projects that will protect more than 1,781 acres throughout the county. The 10 approved projects, part of the FY26 Summer…
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The significance of the moment
November 12, 2025
There was no email on Friday because last Friday was Grandparents Day… and this was our first Grandparents Day for any of our grandkids at their school. So, we were…
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The joy of “ageless”
November 12, 2025
By Reba Hull Campbell photo credit: Shell Suber I celebrated my 65th birthday this week secure in the fact I’m not yet “old.” That’s because I continue failing to…
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DartPoints expands Greenville data center to 12.5 MW to support enterprise and edge growth
November 12, 2025
$125 million expansion adds 88,000 square feet of high-density capacity for AI and critical IT power needs DartPoints, a leading regional provider of colocation, cloud and interconnection solutions, announced a…
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Mayor Knox White awarded the Order of the Palmetto
November 12, 2025
Celebrating three decades of transformative leadership, Gov. Henry McMaster awarded Mayor Knox White the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The recognition came during the dedication ceremony…
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Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 site expansion
November 11, 2025Boeing marked the groundbreaking of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) site expansion. Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes…
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Horry-Georgetown Tech College veterans advance in Mechatronics training with support from SC Student Loan’s Persistence Fund
November 11, 2025Dennis Hahn, HGTC Mechatronics Student; Persistence Fund recipient Free tools from the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation’s philanthropy remove financial barriers for two Horry-Georgetown Technical College students Two Mechatronics students…
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What’s the opposite of bravery?
November 11, 2025
By Alan Cooper Publisher I was at the tennis courts last week playing doubles, and during a break, we started talking about Veterans Day. I mentioned the importance of what…
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Jabber & Isaac, PA celebrates 24 years of legal excellence with community drop-in
November 10, 2025Featuring office renovations, networking, and a toast to 24 years of service in probate, real estate, personal injury and more Jabber and Isaac, PA proudly celebrated their 24th Anniversary with a…
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CADP celebrates the opening of CORNERSTONE – the premier training facility to power the workforce of the Midlands region
November 6, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster and other partners tour the new state-of-the-art, 41,000-square-foot regional training facility The CORNERSTONE: Economic Development & Workforce Training Center has officially opened its doors, marking a major…
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Keep the Midlands Beautiful and Arbor Day Foundation partner to provide over 400 free trees in Batesburg-Leesville
November 5, 2025
Keep the Midlands Beautiful has been awarded grant funding through the Arbor Day Foundation to distribute more than 400 free trees in Batesburg-Leesville. Residents and business owners who attend a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Annilie Kelley and Pamella Sammons, The Bridal Loft
November 3, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Celebrating 60 of South Carolina’s most influential military leaders
November 2, 2025By MidlandsBiz South Carolina is a military state: Home to Fort Jackson, the largest U.S. Army basic training facility in the nation; Parris Island, one of only two Marine Corps…
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Living out of vision
October 30, 2025
By Jeff Becraft As I mentioned last time, Adam and I at Our Place of Hope were working on the flowers (getting rid of the good to make room…
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Georgetown County Earns Honorable Mention for Outdoor Trails Initiative
October 29, 2025
The South Carolina Association of Counties has recognized Georgetown County with an honorable mention in the 2025 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award competition for its Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails project.…
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Martha Armstrong joins The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina
October 29, 2025
The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina announced the addition of Martha Armstrong to its philanthropy team. As senior associate director of philanthropy, Armstrong will work closely with supporters in the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission
October 27, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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From crew member to foreman: Pyramid celebrates Derius Robinson’s promotion
October 24, 2025
Pyramid Contracting has announced the promotion of Derius Robinson to foreman. In his new role, Robinson will oversee project teams, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to Pyramid’s standards of…
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Santee Cooper selects Brookfield Asset Management to proceed with nuclear project
October 24, 2025After a thorough, expert-driven review of proposals from global leaders in the nuclear power industry, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a letter of intent with Brookfield Asset…
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Lake Murray Dam dedicated as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
October 23, 2025
American Society of Civil Engineers recognizes historic significance, unveils new plaque at dam Dominion Energy and the American Society of Civil Engineers on Wednesday dedicated the Dreher Shoals Dam – also known…
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266-acre Knight Tract protected forever
October 23, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the acquisition of the 266-acre Knight Tract in Dorchester County. This project represents a significant step toward achieving a long-held conservation goal: connecting the 13,000+ acres…
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College of Charleston to receive major gift from Beemok
October 22, 2025A transformational gift from Beemok, the family office of Ben and Kelly Navarro, will allow the College of Charleston to expand its School of Business in one of Charleston’s most…
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William Kirkland named SCRA’s interim president and CEO
October 21, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority’s board of trustees has named William “Bill” Kirkland as its interim president and CEO. Mr. Kirkland has extensive experience in economic development and in the private…
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