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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County
February 27, 2024
Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over…
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City of Charleston and Charleston County Government expands composting program
February 27, 2024
The City of Charleston and Charleston County Government announced the expansion of their composting program, with the opening of six new compost drop-off sites scheduled for Friday, March 1st. These…
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Gerald named Pelion Elementary’s new principal
February 23, 2024
At the Feb. 20, 2024 board meeting, the Lexington County School District One Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Francina Gerald as principal of Pelion Elementary School, effective July…
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The things we take for granted
February 21, 2024
By Jeff Becraft Now, I am someone who actually likes to go grocery shopping. But I am a dangerous grocery shopper. I can go in to get two items…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins the Guardian Research Network
February 21, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. (GRN) announced that the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined its nationwide consortium of healthcare organizations as the first academic medical center…
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ACL Airshop appoints Bernhard Kindelbacher as Chief Executive Officer
February 21, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – ACL Airshop, a global leader in air cargo Unit Load Device (ULD) logistics solutions to over 200 airlines, air cargo carriers, and other transportation clients, announced the…
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New location for The Courage Center
February 20, 2024
On Thursday, February 22nd, The Courage Center, and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services will come together for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new location…
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Toms Creek Family Farm Mobile Food Market launch
February 20, 2024The City of Columbia announced the launch of the Toms Creek Family Farm Mobile Food Market thanks to an allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding from City Council. District…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brice Smith, InvestiNet
February 19, 2024
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…
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Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood plan: public meeting set for Tuesday, Feb. 20
February 19, 2024
The City of Greenville is partnering with the Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Association and community stakeholders to update the 2002 Haynie-Sirrine Neighborhood Master Plan and replace the existing Planned Development (PD) zoning…
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School District Five educator receives national award for environmental education
February 16, 2024
Dutch Fork Elementary Academy of Environmental Sciences resident scientist, Amy Umberger, has been named South Carolina’s Outstanding Earth Science Teacher by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). During a…
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14th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic: Where the Wild Things Are edition
February 15, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announces the 14th annual Teddy Bear Picnic presented by Dominion Energy on March 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved tradition brings families together…
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Mroz Institute will host the Summit on Conflict and World Cooperation
February 15, 2024
The Mroz Global Leadership Institute will host the summit “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” on February 22-23, 2024. The event will…
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Charleston County School District and City of North Charleston announce Joint Commission members committed to enhancing educational outcomes
February 15, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the City of North Charleston announced that the Joint Commission, dedicated to bolstering educational outcomes and support for North Charleston students and their…
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Gallivan White Boyd welcomes attorney Charles S. Verdin IV
February 15, 2024
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Charles S. Verdin IV has joined the firm as a partner in its Greenville office. Charles S. Verdin, IV has been practicing for almost…
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month with $75,000 in grants supporting community and cultural programs in South Carolina
February 15, 2024
Funding will go to enrichment, mentoring and family skills programs in African American communities In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to…
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Avelo Airlines adds new nonstop service to Manchester-Boston and Rochester
February 15, 2024
Avelo Airlines is expanding its footprint at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) with the addition of two new routes. The airline announced today that it will add new nonstop flights to…
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EnerSys intends to grow South Carolina footprint by establishing new operations in Greenville County
February 15, 2024
$500 million investment has the potential to create 500 new jobs EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), a global leader in energy storage systems and solutions, announced it plans to grow the company’s South…
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What message are we sending?
February 14, 2024
By Jeff Becraft One time, I was going to be speaking at a retreat for Black Mountain Home for Children, and our son, Josiah, was also going to be…
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Lexington Chamber to host “LEXPO 2024: Lexington’s Largest Business Expo”
February 13, 2024
LEXPO, the Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center’s annual business trade show, is bringing together more than 90 businesses, of all sizes, and local restaurants to connect with consumers and network.…
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Aldon Knight to assume Executive Director role at Upstate Forever this May
February 13, 2024
Current ED Andrea Cooper will stay engaged with the organization, focusing on strategy, special projects, and donor relations On behalf of local conservation nonprofit Upstate Forever (UF) and its board…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jameka Murphy, 24K Enterprise Consulting
February 13, 2024
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…
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Novant Health’s Jason Bernd to lead efforts to advance care in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Jason Bernd is accustomed to engaging physicians and team members to promote patient satisfaction and advance quality care. But the experienced leader also keeps an eye on the future, delivering…
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CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January; shelter up
February 13, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Clemson program ranked #1 among national online graduate education programs
February 12, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Clemson University College of Education as the #1 online graduate education program in the nation in 2024. Master’s programs across all three departments in the…
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Savannah River National Laboratory, Clemson University expand collaboration with joint appointment
February 12, 2024
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) and Clemson University jointly appointed Sez Atamturktur Russcher, Ph.D., to collaborate in research around modeling and simulation of engineering systems. Russcher, an expert in computer…
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CBSHS receives $1.15 million to implement and evaluate substance use disorder programs in South Carolina
February 12, 2024
The Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) has received $1.15 million in funding from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)…
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Charleston Digital Corridor selects Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly for CDC Diversity Initiative
February 8, 2024The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that two women owned business, Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly, have been selected as recipients of the CDC Diversity Initiative. The two awards further…
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William Means Real Estate agents named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle
February 8, 2024CHICAGO and CHARLESTON, SC – William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that three of its agents…
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My Dad is the greatest man I have ever met
February 7, 2024
By Jeff Becraft And the thing is, I’m not the only one that would say that. And even further, it’s not just family members that would say that. There…
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City of Charleston to host Financial Wellness Workshops in February and March
February 7, 2024
The City of Charleston is pleased to announce a series of Financial Wellness Workshops scheduled to take place in late February and early March. These workshops aim to empower community…
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