City of Charleston holiday farmers market schedule
November 18, 2021With the holidays approaching, the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has announced the details of the upcoming holiday farmers markets. The markets include a Thanksgiving Market in West…
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Walmart selects Spartanburg County for new, high-tech grocery distribution centerÂ
October 19, 2021
$450 million investment will create more than 400 new jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a new, high-tech distribution center for fresh and frozen groceries in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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Retail imports drive record September at SC Ports
October 13, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record September for containers as the Port of Charleston continues to efficiently handle the boom in retail imports. SC Ports moved 205,008 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…
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Non Disclosure Apparel donates a portion of its sales in October to local nonprofit
October 5, 2021
Mount Pleasant-based bra company Non Disclosure Apparel will donate a portion of all bra sales in October to local nonprofit, Share Our Suzy. Many women love the comfort and style…
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The Home Depot expands supply chain operations across South Carolina
September 27, 2021
Combined expansion will create nearly 100 new jobs The Home Depot, Inc., a world-leading home improvement retailer, announced plans to expand operations throughout South Carolina. The company is growing its…
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Eleven81 partners with SOS Lowcountry to benefit local breast cancer patients
September 23, 2021
Now through October 31st, Eleven81 in the Market at Oakland in Mount Pleasant has partnered with SOS Lowcountry to raise money through the restaurant’s Kitchen Karma program. SOS Lowcountry is a local nonprofit organization that aims…
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New York Butcher Shoppe opens at Nexton Square
September 20, 2021
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of the New York Butcher Shoppe at Nexton. A world-class, full-service butcher shop and convenience store,…
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Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood
September 17, 2021Buffalo Wild Wings opened a new location today in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood at 117 N Creek Drive in Summerville. Considered the largest sports bar brand in the U.S., Buffalo…
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Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic
September 16, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Scott Newitt, Firefly Distillery
September 15, 2021
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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Lowcountry Kettle announces Rough House Pictures partnership and expanded retail offerings
September 15, 2021
Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Southern-inspired kettle chips, is pleased to announce a partnership with Rough House Pictures, the Charleston-based production company from Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill.…
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Charleston Commercial handles sale of 438 King St. to Miami restaurant
September 7, 2021Charleston Commercial, a key player in the local commercial real estate market, has brokered several deals on King Street this summer, including the sale of 438 King St. to a…
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Husband and wife launch The Balanced Bra Company
August 26, 2021
Christopher and Heather St. John, Myrtle Beach locals, announced the launch of The Balanced Bra Company (The Balanced Bra Co.), an intimate fashion line created out of the need for…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Monique Wilsondebriano, Charleston Gourmet Burger
August 9, 2021
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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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
 JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Beech Restaurant is branching out to James Island, S.C.
June 14, 2021
Beech Restaurant is excited to announce that a third location is now open in the James Island Shopping Center located at 1739 Maybank Highway. This new spot joins their established…
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Charleston-based Palmetto Moon enters sixth southern state, Alabama
May 4, 2021
Two additional stores planned for 2021 CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Moon, a Charleston, SC based southern lifestyle specialty retailer, announced the company will enter its sixth state on May 1,…
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Stella Nova Salon and Spa named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY magazine
April 21, 2021
Charleston’s Stella Nova Salon and Spa has been named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY, the leading business media for salon and spa owners. The 2021 honorees were…
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MJM Yachts expands MarineMax dealer territory into Charleston
February 25, 2021
Previously released in several Florida locations, MJM Yachts welcomes MarineMax as the official dealer for several new stores including MarineMax Jacksonville, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, Lake of the Ozarks, Savannah, Charleston, and Wrightsville Beach. Chuck Cashman, MarineMax Chief…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Cynthia Feldman, Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding
February 24, 2021
Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding is a locally owned and operated compounding pharmacy. They are located at the Shoppes at Seaside Farms in Mt. Pleasant and offer customized prescriptions for the…
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Island Brands USA names Chad Webb COO
February 4, 2021
Island Brands USA, producers of clean, better for you, super premium beer, announced its biggest hire since its 2017 founding, naming beverage industry veteran Chad Webb as Chief Operating Officer.…
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Spinx celebrates store #341 opening in Charleston
January 5, 2021
New store featuring tunnel car wash and full kitchen opens on Highway 41at Clements Ferry Rd. The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80…
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Piggly Wiggly® independent store owners purchase two stores from Southeastern Grocers
December 21, 2020
Two Independent Piggly Wiggly®  store owners, with the support of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG) to acquire one BI-LO…
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Halls Chophouse pouring “once in a lifetime” bourbon to benefit local charity
December 15, 2020
The Hall family of restaurants will send a historic bottle of bourbon on a journey across the state starting today. A bottle of 25-year Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon will…
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Lander University, College of Charleston publish results of COVID-19 restaurant survey in top tier academic journal
December 14, 2020
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this year, many of our state’s scientists, government officials and businesses came together to search for answers to how day-to-day life should…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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City announces COVID-19 regulations for West Ashley Holiday Market
November 19, 2020The city of Charleston today announced plans for the West Ashley Holiday Market in Ackerman Park, which will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 3…
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Nexton named Best Master Planned Community in South Carolina
November 17, 2020
Demonstrating excellence in forward-thinking design and sustainable land planning, Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, was awarded the 2020 Pinnacle Award for Best Community by the Home Builders…
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Baker Motor Company to open first stand-alone Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van dealership in Summerville
November 9, 2020In December 2020, Baker Motor Company will be opening a brand new Mercedes-Benz facility in the heart of Summerville. It will be the first-ever standalone Sprinter Van dealership of its kind. The…
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The Salvation Army & Trident United Way ask you to Round Up at Harris Teeter
November 3, 2020
The Tri-County’s two most-respected names in service to community are teaming with Harris Teeter for the Round Up Campaign, which invites shoppers to round up purchases to the nearest dollar.…
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Local artist Julia Deckman opens studio and retail space
November 2, 2020Local artist Julia Deckman has opened a studio and retail shop in the Riverland Terrace neighborhood. In this unique space, Julia will create her art, teach workshops, and host collaborative…
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A Conversation with Dan and Conor Sullivan, Bumpa’s Restaurant
October 20, 2020
There is a new restaurant in downtown Charleston. Bumpa’s is in a great location at 5 Cumberland Street in the heart of the French Quarter. Brothers Dan and Conor Sullivan…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide Â
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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John Harris Body Shops donating car to local charity at grand opening of James Island location
September 24, 2020
John Harris Body Shops is partnering with GEICO and the National Auto Body Council to give away a vehicle on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at their grand opening in James…
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Hermosa Jewelry partners with I Love That For You to release first men’s jewelry line
September 17, 2020
Local business Hermosa Jewelry partners with Charleston’s first and only LGBTQ+ influencers, I Love That For You, to launch its first men’s jewelry line with the release of the I…
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New Charleston restaurant Tempest announces grand opening
August 13, 2020
The 5th Street Group announced that its newest restaurant concept, Tempest, will host its grand opening this Friday, August 14. Located on historic Market Street next to the group’s 5Church…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up coming to Charleston
June 30, 2020
Ten leading Afghan rug producers will be offering their hand-knotted rugs direct to the public in a special pop-up sale in Charleston this week. The Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up will…
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New stores at Freshfields Village
June 19, 2020
Freshfields Village has several new store additions. Doin’ The Charleston, located on Gardeners Circle near Ladles and Village Dentistry, specializes in gourmet foods, gifts, entertaining accessories and more. Indigo Health,…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Palmetto Goodwill wins SourceAmerica national Achievement Award
June 15, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill announced that it has been selected as the 2020 SourceAmerica national Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award winner. The Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award was given for…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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SCDOR temporarily allowing curbside beer and wine pickup
March 24, 2020
South Carolina Regulation 7-702.51Â has been temporarily suspended, allowing current holders of a valid On or Off-Premises Beer/Wine Permit who meet certain requirements to sell sealed containers of beer and wine…
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SCDOR extends Income Tax deadline to align with IRS and temporarily allows curbside sale of beer and wine by restaurants
March 23, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Lowcountry Panera Bread locations for to-go, drive-thru, delivery and rapid pick-up
March 19, 2020
All 6 Panera Bread locations open for breakfast, lunch and dinner All 6 Charleston area Panera Bread bakery-cafes are open for carry-out. This means customers are still able to visit…
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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief
February 23, 2020
Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…
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Continental Realty Corporation purchases Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in South Carolina for $147 million
February 18, 2020Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a 510,000 square foot open-air regional shopping venue situated in Mt. Pleasant,…
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Southern artist Harrison Blackford launches latest collection of individually hand-painted throw pillows
December 11, 2019
Harrison Blackford, a Charleston, S.C. based abstract and impressionist artist, is launching her latest throw pillow collection: HARRISON HOME COLLECTION. The collection launched on Tuesday, December 10th on her website at 11:00 a.m. EST. Harrison’s studio is located at…
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Hank’s Seafood restaurant opens new event space in historic downtown Charleston
November 19, 2019
Hank’s Seafood Restaurant is opening Hank’s Social Hall, an elevated venue space for private events in Charleston’s Historic District, this December. Both managed by hotel, restaurant and retail operator, Makeready, Hank’s…
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