Posts by Erik Crawford
Martin Center Madness: spotlighting competition, community and mentorship
March 12, 2026
On Friday, March 13, the College of Charleston’s Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce come together to host Martin Center Madness, a dynamic event…
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Black Food Truck Festival named top 10 in the U.S.
March 12, 2026
The Black Food Truck Festival announced its official ranking as the #6 Best Cultural Festival in the country by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. After weeks of nationwide…
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Charleston County to host mandatory forums for nonprofits seeking community investment, accommodations tax funding
March 12, 2026
With applications opening soon, Charleston County will host two public information forums for nonprofit, 501(c) organizations interested in applying for funding through the County Contributions Program, which includes Community Investment,…
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Governor McMaster signs joint resolution extending alcohol server training deadline
March 12, 2026
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) applauds Governor Henry McMaster for signing H. 5261, a joint resolution that extends the deadline for mandatory alcohol server training to May…
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USC, Prisma Health partner to improve neurological care in South Carolina
March 12, 2026The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health are partnering to offer state-of-the-art care and diagnostics to patients with complex neurological conditions at the new Brain Health Center in Columbia.…
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Cheney Brothers expands Florence County operations
March 12, 2026
$42.5 million investment will create 85 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced it is expanding its Florence County operations with an additional $42.5 million investment…
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CCSD Board approves Peninsula attendance line adjustments as part of the Peninsula Promise
March 12, 2026
During a Special Called Meeting on March 9, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Option 5, establishing new attendance lines for elementary schools on the…
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Carolina Handling celebrates 60 years of innovation and service
March 12, 2026
The company marks 60 years of growth from a small equipment dealership to a leading integrated material handling solutions provider with more than 900 associates. Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond…
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Santee Cooper announces rewards for smart thermostat customers
March 12, 2026
Santee Cooper is offering bill credits to customers who enroll their smart thermostat in the new Santee Cooper Rewards demand response program. Customers earn $75 when they enroll their smart…
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Addison Pointe Apartment grand opening
March 12, 2026
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Peter Brown, City of Columbia Economic Development, and Connelly Development What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Peter Brown, the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Department and Connelly Development…
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Manufacturing Madness narrows field to eight finalists
March 12, 2026
Voting for the Top 8 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the eight products advancing in the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness, a contest…
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South Carolina Governor’s Schools host “Endless Opportunities” information sessions across the state
March 12, 2026
The Governor’s School for Agriculture at John de la Howe (JDLH), the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH), and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science…
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City of Columbia hosts one-day donation drive to support individuals experiencing homelessness
March 10, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Homeless Services and City of Columbia Community Development What: The City of Columbia Homeless Services department and the City of Columbia Community Development department are partnering for a…
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Berkeley County, SC Works Trident hosting Workforce Career Fair March 20
March 10, 2026
Berkeley County Economic Development, in partnership with SC Works Trident, is hosting a Workforce Career Fair on Friday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at…
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State Museum to host Flock Fest on Saturday, March 21st
March 10, 2026
The day-long event will feature gallery tours, birding opportunities and programs presented in partnership with organizations from across the state. The South Carolina State Museum will host Flock Fest, a day-long celebration of…
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One Columbia for Arts and Culture names Larry Hembree as 2026 Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award recipient
March 10, 2026One Columbia for Arts and Culture announced Larry Andrew Hembree as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Stephen G. Morrison Visionary Award. This honor recognizes Hembree’s exceptional leadership, creativity, and…
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City of Greenville Council update
March 10, 2026
City Council Approves Land Purchase for Proposed Falls Park Conference District City Council approved four land purchase agreements totaling six acres along Falls Street for a proposed transformational, mixed-use development.…
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Dancing on the Cooper returns to the Mount Pleasant Pier April 24
March 10, 2026
On select Fridays this spring and summer Charleston County Parks’ live music series on the Mount Pleasant Pier, Dancing on the Cooper, is back on select Friday evenings! The season’s…
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Project 3500 Design Charrette opens March 16, public invited to kickoff, open house, and work in progress presentation
March 10, 2026
The City of Charleston, in partnership with the Charleston Housing Authority, the WestEdge Foundation, and Charleston County, will host a weeklong design charrette focused on mixed-income, mixed-use affordable and workforce housing opportunities on…
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Clemson English professor’s book earns international award from The Milton Society of America
March 10, 2026
Alumni Distinguished Professor Lee Morrissey’s most recent book won the James Holly Hanford Book Award. With a prestigious list of previous awardees, the recognition shows the depth of humanities scholarship…
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ReWa begins $37.5M Conestee Pump Station project
March 10, 2026
$10M SCIIP grant provides support Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is celebrating the beginning of its $37.5 million Conestee Pump Station project to enhance wastewater capacity management while reinforcing its commitment…
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City of Columbia Pedestrian and Bicyclist Counts: Help Make Sure We All Count
March 10, 2026
The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers to help conduct our routine Pedestrian & Bicyclist Counts throughout Columbia. By counting pedestrians and bicyclists, volunteers help to ensure that all of…
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Actors’ Theater of South Carolina Historians to discuss Captain Henry Felder as a Founding Son of America in Orangeburg
March 10, 2026
On Saturday, March 21st, the SC250 Commission is funding a taping of historians in a panel at the Orangeburg County Library on the qualifications of martyred hero, Captain Henry Felder,…
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Posttraumatic Growth Day celebration concert returns to Lexington
March 10, 2026
The Big Red Barn Retreat will host their 2nd annual Heroes Summer Songfest Concert, presented by Nucor Building Systems on Friday, June 12 from 7-10pm at the Icehouse Amphitheater. This concert will celebrate…
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Dominion Energy to Begin Performing Tree Trimming Activities as Scheduled for 2026
March 10, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming: …
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Publix Super Markets executes lease on a new location in Blythewood, SC
March 10, 2026
Publix Super Markets has executed a lease on a new store location on the Northwest corner of Highway 21 and Turkey Farm Rd. in Blythewood, SC. “We’re excited to bring…
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City of Columbia to host annual City Manager’s Go Red Heart Walk
March 5, 2026
Who: City Manager Teresa Wilson, City of Columbia Representatives, the Columbia Police Department, the American Heart Association, Prisma Health, and Connor Shaw, Founder of HRTHDL What: The City of Columbia would like…
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Historic 1954 deepwater bluff estate in Riverland Terrace hits market for first time in 70 years
March 5, 2026
The bluff-top home at 111 Riverland Drive in Riverland Terrace has entered the public market for the first time since its construction in 1954 by the Halsey family, longtime owners of…
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Finalists announced for the 2026 Spark + American Advertising Awards
March 5, 2026
The Charleston Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) alongside the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Charleston Chapter announce the finalists for its Spark + American Advertising Awards to recognize the…
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Credit One Charleston Open releases preliminary player field featuring 10 top 25 players and 11 Americans
March 5, 2026
Charleston field includes defending champion Jessica Pegula and two-time 2025 Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova, as well as 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys and local standout Emma Navarro The Credit…
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Richland One opens second round of applications for 2026–2027 magnet choice programs
March 5, 2026
The second round of the application cycle for Richland One’s magnet choice programs will open March 2 and close March 31. Applications will be accepted only for magnet choice programs…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points announces 2026 parade grand marshal Elizabeth as Taylor
March 5, 2026
St. Pat’s in Five Points announced that Elizabeth as Taylor, an internationally touring Taylor Swift tribute performer and 2025 festival performer, will serve as the Grand Marshal of this year’s…
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State Museum to celebrate individuals with disabilities on Saturday, March 14
March 5, 2026
Disability Celebration Day features fun activities, including a community art project, sensory-friendly shows, a silent disco and more The South Carolina State Museum announced the return of its Disability Celebration…
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Win big & get fit in Mt Pleasant this March
March 5, 2026
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant celebrate the fifth annual “Get Fit Where You Live” campaign. This month long initiative invites residents to…
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United Way seeking projects for annual ‘Hands On Greenville Day’ on Saturday, May 2
March 5, 2026
United Way of Greenville County’s Hands On Greenville (HOG) Day, the Upstate’s largest day of service, returns on Saturday, May 2, uniting thousands of volunteers to make a tangible impact across Greenville County. United Way is now calling on local…
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Junior League of Columbia presents “Round Up for a Cause” – a western-themed fundraiser to support community impact
March 5, 2026
The Junior League of Columbia, Inc. announced Round Up for a Cause, a lively western themed fundraiser raising vital support for the League’s mission to strengthen the Midlands community. The event…
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Irmo leaders invest in youth success at Youngs Chapel AME
March 5, 2026
In a demonstration of community partnership, Mayor Bill Danielson and Councilwoman Phyllis Coleman visited Youngs Chapel AME Church recently to present a $6,250 donation on behalf of the Mayor’s Uplift Initiative. The contribution is earmarked for the…
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Richland One’s Summer SOAR program named top 10 finalist for WhatWorksSC award
March 5, 2026
Richland One’s Summer SOAR program has been named a top 10 finalist for the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, presented by The Riley Institution at Furman University. The…
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RBHS principal Jacob Smith announces retirement
March 5, 2026
After more than two decades in public education, River Bluff High School Principal Jacob Smith has announced plans to retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year. His career…
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The SC Sweep returns March 21–29, rallying South Carolinians to clean up their communities
March 5, 2026
PalmettoPride is launching the 2026 SC Sweep, a 10-day statewide campaign inviting South Carolinians to take action against litter and help keep their communities beautiful. Taking place during the first 10…
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South Carolina export sales reach $38.5 billion in 2025, marking seven-year high
March 3, 2026
South Carolina’s manufacturing industries support economic growth Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%,…
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Google launches new AI certificate and free training for every small business in the U.S.
March 3, 2026
Google launched the Google AI Professional Certificate to equip people with the AI skills that are most in-demand by today’s employers. The program is based on labor market research from…
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Lexington County open house meetings for transportation improvement plan
March 3, 2026
The Lexington County Department of Public Works invites residents, businesses, and stakeholders to attend a series of Open House public meetings as part of the development of the Lexington County Transportation Improvement Plan. What…
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CCSD announces $984,910 investment to strengthen student mental health through THRIVE
March 3, 2026
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces a significant investment to expand school-based mental health and behavioral supports for students across Charleston County. At the center of this effort is…
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Sixteen finalists battle for title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…
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Collaborative concert features consortium premiere inspired by Van Gogh and a reimagining of “Pictures at an Exhibition”
March 3, 2026
The Clemson University Symphonic Band, under the leadership of Director of Bands Mark Spede, will join Clemson Cantorei, led by Director of Choirs and Vocal Studies Anthony Bernarducci, for a…
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Moving research from lab to market to maximize impact
March 3, 2026
Clemson innovations with broad applications in health care, manufacturing, smart mobility and workforce training have joined the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps entrepreneurial program. From a smartphone app that supports mental…
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Clemson University School of Nursing receives $3.75 million to deliver specialized training in rural health care and bolster nursing workforce
March 3, 2026
The Clemson University School of Nursing has received a $3.75 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to deliver specialized training in rural health care and address…
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MUSC Health acquires Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
March 3, 2026
At a special meeting of the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held March 2, the board voted unanimously to have MUHA, part of MUSC Health, purchase all…
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South Carolina women kick off support for women’s suffrage monument in Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2026
Three well-known business leaders in South Carolina are joining a national movement to fill a void on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.- a monument honoring women who led the…
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