Emerger Strategies partners with Ecolytics to help fly fishing and outdoor brands achieve credible sustainability data and B Corp readiness
February 4, 2026
Emerger Strategies, a sustainability solutions provider serving fishing and outdoor brands, announced a strategic partnership with Ecolytics, a sustainability data and impact management platform. The partnership expands Emerger Strategies’ capabilities…
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Brown’s Ferry Elementary Beta Club secures state title, advances to nationals
February 3, 2026
Members of the National Beta Club at Brown’s Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Performing Arts are headed to the national stage following a top-tier performance at the South…
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SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
February 3, 2026
Haruki Health and LouLou AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. CAMA Security, Creek Tides Energy and Power, Sentec, and Tada AI were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland said, “We welcome these…
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Getting a pulse on Front Street
February 2, 2026
By Karen Owens, Publisher In recent weeks, there has been a flurry of Georgetown business closures announced on Facebook. As perplexing as it might seem, what might be more interesting…
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ATI Physical Therapy Expands Golden Strip Presence with New Simpsonville Clinic
January 30, 2026
The Golden Strip’s healthcare landscape continues to grow this week as ATI Physical Therapy prepares to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Simpsonville location. The Simpsonville Area Chamber of…
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Original artwork, nostalgic displays highlight arrival of Bugs Bunny and friends at Upcountry History Museum
January 28, 2026
On Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, Bugs Bunny, Road Runner, Tweety Bird, and Sylvester won’t just be cartoons on your television screen, they and fellow Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies…
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Junior Achievement volunteer opportunity: Budget simulator experience at Andrews and Waccamaw High Schools
January 26, 2026
Junior Achievement of South Carolina is seeking volunteers in the Georgetown County area to support its JA Finance Park Mobile program. This initiative is a budgeting simulation designed for high…
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SC Secretary of State launches online trademark registration system
January 22, 2026
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has launched a new online registration system for trademarks, service marks, and livestock brands. “As Secretary of State, I am…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Georgia Mjartan, Central Carolina Community Foundation
January 21, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jess MacCallum, The DAM Leadership Workbook
January 19, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Stage Door Arts Academy opens January 19, bringing dance, theater, and creative confidence to Charleston families
January 19, 2026
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Stage Door Arts Academy officially opens its doors on Monday, January 19, offering a new performing arts home for children and teens throughout the Charleston area.…
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Balazs Events LLC
January 14, 2026
Balazs Events, LLC is a full service wedding planning and design studio based in South Carolina, serving the Midlands and select destinations throughout the Southeast. Founded by award winning planner…
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Balazs Events sets the standard for full-service wedding planning & design in the Midlands
January 14, 2026
Boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the Midlands of South Carolina serves couples statewide and beyond. Balazs Events, a boutique wedding planning and design studio based in the…
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Books on Broad hosts Mayor Vincent Sheheen for author talk and booksigning
January 13, 2026
Books on Broad Hosts Author Talk and Booksigning for Mayor Vincent Sheheen’s The Concise Guide to South Carolina State Government Books on Broad will host Mayor Vincent Sheheen for a…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Vincent Sheheen, Mayor of Camden
January 13, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Charleston Digital announces 18th annual iFiveK race
January 8, 2026
Charleston Digital announces the return of the iFiveK, an annual spring tradition that blends wellness, networking, and community engagement within Charleston’s tech ecosystem. Entering its 18th year, the iFiveK is…
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SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
January 8, 2026
Lucie Medical, Saluda Manufacturing, Topline, CADmore, FeatherPMS, Sharpen, and Thrive Data, received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Atapic and Stabile Industries were accepted as SCRA member…
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Youth organization hosts fashion and talent showcase for non-profits to compete for funds
January 7, 2026
Learn Earn, Earn Learn (L.E.E.L.) will host its Fashion & Talent Showcase: Non-Profits Compete! Fundraiser on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2-5 PM at Burke High School (244 President Street,…
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SC Launch Inc. celebrates investment in Rainwalk Technology
December 16, 2025
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, recently celebrated its $300,000 investment in Rainwalk Technology. The Columbia-based startup offers pet health insurance through an online…
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SCRA to fund SCORE South Carolina
December 11, 2025
The South Carolina Research Authority is partnering with the University of South Carolina Columbia Technology Incubator—soon to be rebranded as The Midlands Innovation X-Change (The MIX)—to provide critical funding for the South Carolina Chapter of…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cody Carver, Greenville Together
December 10, 2025
he Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Christina Lock, Catch Talent
December 10, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Who’s On The Move adds new market, launches publication in Georgetown County
December 9, 2025
Who’s On The Move (WOTM) announces the launch of a new local publication, the Georgetown SC Gazette, a digital news platform built around a twice-weekly email newsletter and a community-focused…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
December 9, 2025
Bellwether Biotech, CADmore, Caridea Therapeutics, Connexus, Chipp, FeatherPMS, Sleep Pods, and Sustainable Materials Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Bellwether Biotech, MyUI.AI, NeuroHope Therapeutics, and ThreatCaptain…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brad Moranz, The Charleston Christmas Special
December 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Early bird pricing for Greenville Convention Center’s Holiday Fair benefitting Rotary Club of Greenville ends soon
December 2, 2025
Ticket Prices Increase by $5 on December 4th Don’t miss your chance to save on tickets for Holiday Fair benefitting the Rotary Club of Greenville, Greenville’s largest winter festival, running…
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Applications open for Charleston Metro Chamber’s 2026 Lowcountry Business Accelerator Cohort
November 20, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2026 Lowcountry Business Accelerator, an eight-month program designed to equip small business owners with the structure, insight and support…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Keonte Jenkins-Davis
November 18, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ashley McLeod, Heritage Landcare
November 17, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in SiteLabs
November 11, 2025
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $300,000 in SiteLabs, Inc. The Clemson-based health technology company is transforming independent pharmacies into neighborhood hubs…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
November 4, 2025
Field Shield, Haruki, Horse Spot, Joules AI, LouLou AI, and X-ION Energy were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority member companies. Atticus Pharma, Carolina Seed Systems, PIVAI, SharpVue, The After…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Annilie Kelley and Pamella Sammons, The Bridal Loft
November 3, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – David Platts, SC Arts Commission
October 27, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Endeavor’s signature Collaborators & Cocktails Event to feature candid entrepreneurs behind Society and City Tavern
October 27, 2025
Endeavor Workspaces continues a food-focused fall with its Collaborators & Cocktails speaker series on November 13th featuring entrepreneurs Chef Chris Rosensteel and his business partner Jeremy Krauze, the masterminds behind…
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Furman creates Entrepreneur in Residence to offer business expertise to students, campus
October 26, 2025In a fast-moving, unpredictable world, Furman University’s students need to be nimble, flexible and resilient – all skills the university’s new entrepreneur in residence has in spades. Shane Grivich is…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Members HQ
October 23, 2025
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested $300,000 in Members HQ. The Charleston-based company has developed a software platform that enables health plan…
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Cayce Mayor selected as SC Hunt State Policy Fellow
October 22, 2025
Eighteen local elected leaders, including Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, from across South Carolina been selected for the inaugural South Carolina Hunt State Policy Fellows program, a bipartisan initiative designed to…
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Cobblestone Land Co. launches to redefine land development services across the Southeast
October 20, 2025
Cobblestone Land Co., a full-service landscape and hardscape development company, formerly Bridgewater Land Services, announced its official launch, bringing a new level of clarity, accountability and craftsmanship to the land…
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Columbia celebrates grand opening of Lips by U Lab
October 20, 2025
Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, and representatives from the City of Columbia Economic Development joined local entrepreneur Tasha Feaster Jones Monday for the grand opening of Lips by…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Abdel El Farissi, U.S. Morocco Tours
October 14, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Garrett Stern, Center for Innovative Leadership at Furman University
October 13, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Lander alumnus races to success with suitcase full of courage
October 10, 2025
Cameron Dorn doesn’t just talk about pushing limits. He lives it. Some might call the South Carolina native a business daredevil, but the founder of Suitcase of Courage strategically channels…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
October 7, 2025
Graided and SimXity AERO were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita Technologies, Blotting Innovations, Lucie Medical, and Tiersphere received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Wes Lyles, Studio 2LR
October 6, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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SeamonWhiteside founder Stuart Whiteside retires after four decades of shaping the Carolinas
September 30, 2025
Firm celebrates its founder as he transitions into a mentorship and advisory role SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas today announced the retirement of one…
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Nash expands to Charleston, South Carolina, with a new East Coast office
September 23, 2025
 Charleston Digital today announced that Nash, a San Francisco–based artificial intelligence (AI) logistics company redefining last-mile delivery through reliability, flexibility, and data-driven solutions, has selected Charleston for its first East…
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Entrepreneur Minute – T.D. McMurry, T.D. McMurry’s Men’s Clothing
September 21, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Matt Rosa, Alita
September 18, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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The City of Columbia, in partnership with 7Sunday, launches BizArts — a new, dynamic series that highlights community, culture, and creativity
September 11, 2025The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities and 7Sunday The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities, in partnership with 7Sunday, announces its return with a new series, BizArts,…
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Charleston couple opens Serotonin centers
September 10, 2025
Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers (Serotonin), the fast-growing anti-aging/longevity franchise, has opened its first South Carolina location at 1145 Savannah Highway Suite 220. The new location will host a grand opening ribbon-cutting…
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