Posts by acooper1961
Entrepreneur Minute – Kristina Loughery, Diversified Medical Healthcare
February 7, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: entrepreneurship, health-care, on-the-move, podcast
Santee Cooper names Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel
February 6, 2023
Santee Cooper has named Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel, effective Jan. 23, 2023. In her new position, Gillians will serve to enhance the utility’s efforts in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, law, on-the-move
Bank of the Lowcountry welcomes Graham Holcombe
February 6, 2023
Bank of the Lowcountry announced Graham Holcombe as the company’s new Senior Vice President and City Executive responsible for leading the Bank’s growth in Beaufort, SC. “Graham is a true…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: banking-and-finance, on-the-move
The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 6, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
State grant funding to expand internet access across Berkeley County
February 6, 2023
SC Broadband Office Announces $132.8M Investment for 56 Projects Statewide Berkeley County is one of 33 counties across South Carolina expected to receive funding from the South Carolina Broadband Office…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
New $17k Christian studies scholarship available to 25 recipients this fall
February 6, 2023
The College of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University has a new scholarship opportunity for prospective students interested in Christian ministry degrees. The Call to Ministry Scholarship is an annual…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Increased parking enforcement measures to begin February 9 as part of Charleston Police Department’s King Street public safety plan
February 2, 2023
As part of the Charleston Police Department’s King Street safety plan – which includes stepped-up police patrols, better lighting, and changes in the street’s traffic pattern – the city of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
College of Charleston establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
February 2, 2023
The College of Charleston announces the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication. The center will be housed within the Department of Communication in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, marketing-and-communications, on-the-move
Tractor Supply company expanding to Dorchester Road location
February 2, 2023NAI Charleston announced that veteran broker Will Sherrod, CCIM facilitated the sale of approximately 7.25 acres of land located along Dorchester Road at Shady Lane in Summerville, SC. The property…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Upstate Continuum of Care celebrates over 300 veterans housed in 2022
February 2, 2023The Upstate Continuum of Care (CoC) and Columbia VA Healthcare System successfully reached their 2022 goal to house 323 veterans in the Upstate and Midlands. Established in 2016, this multi-agency…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: military, non-profit, on-the-move
SC Launch Inc. invests in Heron Farms
February 1, 2023South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Heron Farms Inc. The $250,000 investment will help the Charleston-based startup grow its vertical farming operations that require no naturally…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: agriculture, entrepreneurship, on-the-move
Berkeley County Education Capital Improvement Tax to start March 1
February 1, 2023
The Sales & Use Tax rate in Berkeley County changes on March 1, 2023. Berkeley County taxpayers will begin paying a new 1% Education Capital Improvement Tax following voters’ approval last fall. Because…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
CSU one of two SC colleges to provide self-diagnostic kiosk on campus
February 1, 2023
Charleston Southern University has installed a free self-diagnostic medical kiosk in the Student Center that provides the campus population fast and safe 24/7/365 access to self-diagnostic COVID tests. Through a…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, health-care, on-the-move
Two thought-provoking questions by Governor McMaster
January 31, 2023
By Alan Cooper Publisher [I spoke about this topic on the South Carolina Business Review on Monday, January 30 – listen here] During the State of the State address, Governor…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, op-ed
College of Charleston Strategic Investment Symposium returns for ninth year
January 31, 2023
The College of Charleston School of Business Investment Program will host its ninth annual Strategic Investment Symposium on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Over the past…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
NAI Columbia’s Development Team Brokers the Sale of ±57.37 Acres in Lexington County, South Carolina
January 31, 2023
NAI Columbia’s Ben Kelly, CCIM, and Patrick Chambers successfully brokered the sale of three land parcels last month in the Red Bank region of Lexington, South Carolina. The parcels are…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Pacolet Milliken completes first renewable natural gas investment
January 31, 2023
Pacolet Milliken, LLC (“Pacolet”), a sustainability-focused, family-owned investment firm, announced the consummation of a joint venture investment with Evensol LLC (“Evensol”), a leading developer of renewable biogas assets, on January 18,…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC announces new Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy
January 31, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) has announced the promotion of Meredith Mathews to Senior Director of Grantmaking and Strategy. In her new role, Meredith will lead…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs
January 31, 2023
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Clemson University College of Education as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2023. Master’s programs across all three departments in the…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Clemson University forms new school as globe switches to electric vehicles
January 31, 2023
The South’s fast rise as a leader in the building of electric vehicles and the batteries to power them is helping drive Clemson University’s decision to form a new school…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: education, energy, on-the-move
Santee Cooper announces EVolve Grant recipients
January 31, 2023
Funds Will Help Provide EV Infrastructure, More Santee Cooper has awarded $95,978 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by the City of Conway, Coastal Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: energy, on-the-move
Condado Tacos to open first South Carolina location in Magnolia Park
January 30, 2023
Columbus, Ohio-based dining concept extends southward with Greenville location Condado Tacos – the award-winning taco joint specializing in unique tacos, margaritas and tequilas in a colorful and energetic atmosphere, all…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, restaurant
Life, Dogs, Work, Adventure: Love the Process
January 30, 2023
By Sarah Hey “I’m not sure what that is,” I called back to my flanker as we stumbled through the woods around midnight. “Maybe a log? A pile of…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: life, on-the-move
Great Southern Homes announces two important new hires
January 27, 2023
Great Southern Homes announced two new important additions to their executive staff. Greg Howell, Midlands Division Manager Greg Howell has joined Great Southern Homes as the Midlands Division Manager. In…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
Entrepreneur Minute – Amber Dube, Palmetto Moon
January 26, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: on-the-move, podcast, retail
Prisma Health announces Matt Elsey as new CFO
January 26, 2023
Matt Elsey, CPA, has been appointed to Prisma Health’s corporate leadership team as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Elsey, a native of Michigan, brings more than 25 years…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: headlines, health-care, on-the-move
Columbia SC’s culinary scene recognized in three James Beard Award semifinalist categories
January 26, 2023
Three Columbia culinary powerhouses, including a restaurant group, restaurant and chef, have been named 2023 James Beard Awards® semifinalists. The three have been nominated in different award categories: Outstanding Restaurateur:…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: food, on-the-move
2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, headlines, on-the-move
Charleston Metro Chamber unveils art installation to commemorate 250 years
January 26, 2023This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Charleston Metro Chamber. The Chamber has been convening businesses, governments, civic organizations and citizens to collectively respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, and most…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: chamber, on-the-move, the-arts
Text of Mayor John J. Tecklenburg’s State of the City Address
January 26, 2023
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Sakran, members of City Council,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, headlines, on-the-move
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 Board of Directors
January 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced the 2023 Board of Directors. Board members, who lead the Chamber, represent corporations and businesses of all sizes from every business sector. Each Director serves…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: churches, on-the-move
The person next door
January 26, 2023
By Jeff Becraft As I have probably mentioned before, my Dad now has to live at a skilled nursing facility that gives more acute care. It is in a…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, on-the-move
Wendy Methvin named SEL4SC Executive Director
January 26, 2023
The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) announced that it has appointed Wendy Methvin as its executive director. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: headlines, non-profit, on-the-move
MGC Long Run returns to Columbia on February 4
January 25, 2023
The MGC Long Run returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, February 4 for its eighth year. Net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina, an organization whose mission is…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: law, on-the-move
Two upper King Street buildings purchased for $12 million
January 24, 2023
NAI Charleston announced that Thomas Boulware, SIOR, CCIM represented the purchaser in the acquisition of 585 & 587 King Street. These buildings, which comprise ±13,700 SF, are occupied by Fuji…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: commercial-real-estate, on-the-move
Dorchester County receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
January 24, 2023
Dorchester County was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The County was recognized for its Annual Comprehensive Financial…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Greenville Jewish Film Festival reveals 2023 lineup
January 24, 2023
The Greenville Jewish Film Festival announces its lineup of films for its 3rd annual SpringFest event – March 9, 11 and 12 – at the Greenville ONE Center in downtown Greenville.…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, the-arts
Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) expands again
January 24, 2023CBE President and Owner, John Eckstrom with Mark Myers from Sharp Electronics and Representative Jay Kilmartin On Monday, January 23, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) hosted a ribbon cutting for the…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: business-services, on-the-move
New Distinguished Endowed Lecture series at School of Medicine Greenville
January 24, 2023
The inaugural David A. Wilson, M.D. Innovations in Medicine Distinguished Endowed Lecture will be held Feb. 23 at USC School of Medicine Greenville. This endowed lectureship is a new, annual…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: health-care, on-the-move
City of Charleston to begin replacement of Long Creek Bridge on West Ashley Greenway
January 23, 2023Contractors for the city of Charleston will begin a two-month bridge replacement project on the West Ashley Greenway Monday afternoon. The existing wooden bridge over Long Creek will be replaced…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: government, on-the-move, transportation
Income Tax season opens today
January 23, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the IRS begin accepting Individual Income Tax returns today, January 23, 2023. The filing deadline for both state and federal returns is Tuesday,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: government, on-the-move
Avery Research Center awarded $2 million grant from Mellon Foundation
January 23, 2023
The Mellon Foundation has awarded the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture a $2 million grant to support the collection and preservation of the South Carolina…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Midlands Literacy Council wins $4,500 grant from national group
January 23, 2023
Turning Pages SC, a literacy council serving adults in Richland and Lexington Counties, has won a $4,500 unrestricted grant from a New York based foundation. This past fall, under new…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Job creation, investment produces strong 2022 for Greenville County Economic Development
January 19, 2023
Despite record inflation, unsettled supply chains, a strengthening US dollar and workforce challenges the world over, Mark Farris knows this for certain. Greenville is blessed with a vibrant community and…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: economic-development, on-the-move
SC Ports handles nearly 3 million TEUs in 2022
January 19, 2023
South Carolina Ports had a record 2022 with the most containers ever handled at the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved nearly 2.8 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2022,…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: on-the-move, transportation
How to show appreciation
January 19, 2023
By Jerry Bellune All of us feel good about being appreciated for what we do at work, home or anywhere else. Jacob Coite knows this. He is an appreciator. He…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: advice, on-the-move
Two old dogs in the dark
January 19, 2023
By Jeff Becraft Last Friday, I got home from work and my wife, Brenda, was packing and getting ready to head out of town to go to a conference…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: life, on-the-move
Camp Rise Above hosts inaugural Glamping Gala fundraiser
January 19, 2023
Camp Rise Above, the local nonprofit founded in Mt. Pleasant more than twelve years ago, is hosting its first ever Glamping Gala fundraiser on March 10, 2023 at the beautiful…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Darlene Roberson appointed SCSBA Region 2 Director
January 16, 2023
Darlene Roberson, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, was appointed Region 2 Director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors on January 6, 2023.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: education, on-the-move
Northeast Columbia home sells for $2 million
January 16, 2023
The home is the highest price resale in Woodcreek Farms since 2010. An “ultra-luxury” home in Woodcreek Farms in northeast Columbia has sold for nearly $2 million. The 9,000-square-foot home…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz Category: on-the-move, residential-real-estate
