Posts by Isabelle Cooper
Maritime partners challenge community to fill shipping container with toys
November 28, 2022
SC Ports, ILA and Coalition 18 partnering on Holiday Toy Drive South Carolina Ports, the International Longshoremen’s Association and Coalition 18 are teaming up to fill an entire 40-foot container…
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Cougar Night Lights returns for holiday season
November 28, 2022
A College of Charleston holiday tradition returns this month to mark the start of the season. The sixth annual Cougar Night Lights holiday light show kicks off in historic Cistern…
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Charleston Conservancy: 300 pounds of produce to good use
November 28, 2022
All year long our parks and community gardens bloom with beautiful flowers and delicious produce, programs and events foster a healthy and happy community, and we continue to connect people…
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Charleston Conservancy: $200,000 raised from Party for the Parks
November 28, 2022
It was the most spectacular, eye-popping, celebration of love and parks at this year’s Party for the Parks presented by First National Bank! Because of our amazing event sponsors, generous artists,…
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Nikki Huber named to Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2022 Forty Under 40 list
November 28, 2022
Greenville Chamber legislative director receives national recognition The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) named Nikki Huber, Greenville Chamber Legislative Director, to its 2022 Forty Under 40 list. ACCE’s…
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City Releases draft redistricting map for public review
November 28, 2022
The City of Greenville has released a draft redistricting map, ahead of four scheduled drop-in meetings in November and December to receive public comment on a proposed City redistricting plan. Guided…
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Well Walkers dates announced for December: Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise
November 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced December dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking outside is a great way to stay…
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Richland Two Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday, November 29, 2022
November 28, 2022
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. The board meeting will be called to order at 5:30 p.m.…
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Burton earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Southern Historical Association
November 28, 2022
The Southern Historical Association has presented the 2022 John Hope Franklin Award for Lifetime Achievement in Southern History to Vernon Burton, Clemson University’s Judge Matthew J. Perry Distinguished Professor of…
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Clemson lecturer uses toys to teach students about viruses
November 28, 2022
First, there was Ebola and Zika. Then COVID-19 and monkeypox. Now, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common respiratory infection that can cause serious illness in older adults…
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Developing a new source of clean energy with the universe’s most abundant element
November 28, 2022
Green energy is taking a step forward at Clemson University with new research that could help hasten the development of turbines that are fueled by hydrogen, the universe’s most abundant…
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Jackson Creek Elementary principal wins two more awards
November 28, 2022
The South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA) has announced it will honor and recognize the work of Jackson Creek Elementary School principal Dr. Sabina Mosso-Taylor at its annual conference. Dr.…
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Twenty GSSM seniors recognized as semi-finalists by National Merit Scholarship Program
November 28, 2022
Twenty members of the class of 2023 from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) were recognized as National Merit Semi-Finalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship…
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CCSD announces leadership changes
February 16, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces the following interim leadership changes: Anita Huggins will serve as the Interim Chief Transformation Officer; Terri Nichols will serve as the Interim Executive Associate …
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Sixteen William Means Real Estate agents awarded prestigious distinctions
February 16, 2022
William Means Real Estate announced that 16 of its agents have received recognition from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for the year 2021. The REALTORS®…
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The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research appoints Raymond N. DuBois as Executive Chairman; announces founder Alex Knaster’s $500 Million new funding commitment
February 16, 2022
Internationally renowned oncology expert assumes leadership role funding cutting-edge cancer research. The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research today announced that Raymond N. (Ray) DuBois, MD, PhD, will join the organization…
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Kameelah Martin makes history as College of Charleston’s first Black female academic dean
February 16, 2022
Kameelah Martin didn’t set out to be a first, but she certainly always intended to follow her ambitions and carve a path aimed at shedding light on African American studies and…
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Sullivan’s Island Town Council takes action to save maritime forest
February 16, 2022
Town Council votes 5-1 to hire attorney to overturn controversial mediation settlement After months of deliberation and discussion, the Sullivan’s Island Town Council took a major step forward toward saving…
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Berkeley County using proper due process to rezone property in Cordesville
February 16, 2022
Engaging property owners to help remedy past zoning application procedure Berkeley County is working to rezone specific parcels in the Cordesville community to remedy possible procedural errors from the late…
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Uptown Hospitality Group opens garage doors on Ann Street
February 16, 2022
Bodega and Share House, the newest ventures from Uptown Hospitality Group, are now open in downtown Charleston, S.C. Set in an 8,000 square-foot former train depot, the group’s newest venture brings big-city-bar…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2022 Leadership Discovery Class
February 16, 2022
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Spring 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces a robust 46th season
February 16, 2022
International performers return to Charleston for a program exploring themes of faith, migration, intertwining histories, and reclamations of the past Spoleto Festival USA General Director Mena Mark Hanna announced today…
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Giti Tire’s Blake Eaddy elected to the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association Board
February 16, 2022
Blake Eaddy, general counsel and secretary for Giti Tire (USA), is one of four tire executives recently elected to serve on the board of directors for the U.S. Tire Manufacturers…
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Chief Student Services Officer Jeff Caldwell announces retirement
February 16, 2022
Lexington County School District One Superintendent Greg Little, Ed.D., announces that Jeffrey F. Caldwell, the district’s chief student services officer, plans to retire effective July 1, 2022. Of his retirement…
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Changes coming for employers seeking to enforce arbitration clauses covering sexual assault and harassment claims
February 16, 2022
On Feb. 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. This bipartisan measure, which President Biden is expected to sign into…
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Internet Connection: A Clemson Love Story
February 14, 2022
Clemson University has no shortage of romantic meeting spots. President’s Park, the ’55 Exchange, Bowman Field and the Botanical Gardens have all given love a chance to take root and…
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Anne Frank exhibit coming to Westwood High School
February 14, 2022
The Anne Frank Traveling Exhibit will soon be on display at Westwood High School, which is located at 180 Turkey Farm Road in Blythewood. Westwood is the second high school…
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21 teachers earn most respected professional certification in K-12 education
February 14, 2022
Three teachers in Richland Two showed their deep commitment to students and the teaching profession by earning National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification, which is recognized as the…
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South Carolina Governors School for Science and Mathematics hosting INSIDE GSSM open house event
February 14, 2022
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will host its fifth annual interactive INSIDE GSSM day on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the School’s Hartsville campus. People…
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Congaree Vista Guild installs new sculpture
February 14, 2022
The Congaree Vista Guild has announced the installation of Motherhood, a new sculpture by Nora Valdez, on the corner of Lady and Gadsden Streets in the heart of the Congaree…
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Rev. Samuel Green, Jr. to be honored on National Donor Day 2022
February 14, 2022
Seventh Episcopal District of the AME Church Rev. Green celebrated for his advocacy work in the multicultural community While Valentine’s Day celebrates matters of the heart, it also coincides with…
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State leads the nation as top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles
February 14, 2022
S.C. export sales topped $29.7 billion in 2021 Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports Authority today announced that the state’s 2021 export sales totaled…
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Recognize Library Lovers Month this February
February 14, 2022
Richland Library shares five reasons to love your library With 13 bustling locations across Richland County, Richland Library gives residents plenty of reasons to love their local library. This February,…
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Innovative partnership helps educators recognize and address the impact of pandemic trauma
February 14, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and Children’s Trust of South Carolina today announced a partnership to help schools recognize and address the impacts of the pandemic on the…
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Study estimates domestic violence in South Carolina cost $358.4 million in 2020
February 14, 2022
University of South Carolina Economist to present findings in press conference A new study estimates that domestic violence in South Carolina cost $358.4 million in 2020. A press conference releasing…
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Furman celebrates award recipients at the 2022 Bell Tower Ball
February 14, 2022
Furman University presented a number of major awards at its annual Bell Tower Ball Saturday, Feb. 12. The event, which took place at the Greenville Convention Center, celebrated the accomplishments…
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County employees put stamp on environmental education
November 10, 2021
A leadership change for the board of the Environmental Education Association of South Carolina (EEASC) also marks a passing of the torch from one Richland County employee to another. EEASC…
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SC Philharmonic appoints new president and members to the 2021/2022 Board of Directors
November 10, 2021
The South Carolina Philharmonic is delighted to appoint a new President of the Board of Directors, and welcome four members to the 2021/2022 Board of Directors. David Turner, currently the…
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XPRIZE and Musk Foundation select BJU team as 1 of 5 winners in MRV competition
November 10, 2021
XPRIZE, the global leader in designing and implementing innovative competition models to solve the world’s grandest challenges, today announced a team from Bob Jones University is one of 23 student-led teams to…
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Prisma Health and City of Columbia collaborate to improve and connect three riverfront greenways
November 10, 2021
The City of Columbia and Prisma Health are working together to improve and connect three of Columbia’s greenways to encourage the public in healthy outdoor activities. Prisma Health is providing…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
November 10, 2021
To prevent coronavirus cases from rising, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering with…
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Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park
November 10, 2021
Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…
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Gamma ray discovery could advance understanding of UFOs’ role in the evolution of galaxies
November 10, 2021
Using data gathered by the Large Area Telescope onboard NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope and a stacking technique combining signals too weak to be observed on their own, researchers detected gamma rays…
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Land Use Boards & Commissions change monthly meeting dates for 2022
November 10, 2021
The City of Columbia Planning & Development Services Department will be moving their regularly scheduled monthly meeting dates for their Land Use Boards & Commissions in 2022. The Planning Commission, which…
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USA Today/10Best Nominates Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles as one of America’s “Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights” displays
November 10, 2021
Nationwide Vote Will Determine Winner Of Online Contest Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles, long regarded as South Carolina’s premier Christmas attraction, has been nominated as one of 20…
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Camp Hall closes Campus 1 sale with Magnus Development Partners
November 10, 2021
South Carolina-based real estate developer Magnus Development Partners completed the purchase of 10+ acres on Camp Hall’s Campus 1, where they plan to break ground before the end of this…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests investigation into obscene materials in public school libraries
November 10, 2021
Requests State Law Enforcement Division Evaluation Governor Henry McMaster has requested that S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman immediately begin a comprehensive investigation into the presence of obscene and pornographic…
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Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette to visit Greer Relief for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 10, 2021
South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor, Pamela Evette, is to visit Greer Relief on Tuesday, November 16th. During Lt. Governor Evette’s visit, she will receive a tour of Greer Relief, learn about…
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Pinckney’s legacy continues to grow with National 4-H Hall of Fame induction
November 9, 2021
The Rev. Clementa Pinckney began his 4-H career at 9 years old with a focus on projects in public speaking and debating. Nearly four decades later, as his daughter Eliana…
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Clemson University recognizes outstanding leadership in conservation during annual awards, lecture series
November 9, 2021
Each year, the Clemson University Institute for Parks honors outstanding figures in the field of environmental conservation during the George B. Hartzog Jr. Awards and Lecture Series. Recently, leaders in park and…
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