Charleston County, SC Community Loan Fund officials announce creation of Local Housing Trust Fund
March 28, 2025
Charleston County and SC Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) leaders announced the establishment of the Local Housing Trust Fund, a new revolving loan fund that will provide long-term support for the…
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Governor Henry McMaster appoints Tony Catone as Next Director of the S.C. Department of Social Services
March 28, 2025
On Tuesday, March 18th Governor Henry McMaster appointed Anthony “Tony” Catone as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS). Catone, who was named the agency’s…
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New report highlights factors influencing the health of South Carolinians
March 25, 2025
New data explores the population health of South Carolinians and the impact of physical, mental, and social well-being on life expectancy, among other factors. The annual report released by County…
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Britt Blackwell sworn in to SCDOT Commission
March 20, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of Dr. James “Britt” Blackwell to its Commission. Blackwell, of Rock Hill, was appointed by Governor McMaster in December…
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Apply to serve on Dorchester County boards and commissions
March 18, 2025
Registered Dorchester County voters are encouraged to get involved in their local government and apply to serve on boards and commissions. Applications are currently being accepted for the following boards…
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SC Housing helps public servants achieve homeownership with the ‘25 Palmetto Heroes Program
March 17, 2025
SC Housing is turning homeownership dreams into reality for South Carolina’s public service heroes through the 2025 Palmetto Heroes Program, which provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance alongside low,…
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Refuel becomes first business to open in Camp Hall’s Avian Commons
March 12, 2025
Camp Hall officially welcomes its first business at Avian Commons with the opening of Refuel Operating Co. LLC, bringing fuel, food and everyday essentials to the area. Founded in 2008,…
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Construction begins on $5.8M Barberry Woods flooding solution in Johns Island
March 12, 2025The South Carolina Office of Resilience and the City of Charleston are pleased to announce that construction of the Barberry Woods Restoration Project in Johns Island, SC has begun. The…
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City of Charleston announces 2025 Small Business Opportunity Expo
March 11, 2025
The City of Charleston announced the highly anticipated Small Business Opportunity Expo is returning this year. This year’s event promises to unite industry leaders, innovators, and creatives from across the…
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Dorchester County partners host first Critical Infrastructure Summit for the county
March 7, 2025
Dorchester County Emergency Management and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office hosted the first-ever Critical Infrastructure Summit in the county. The summit brought together key public and private sector stakeholders to…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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Keep Berkeley Beautiful announces upcoming Great American Clean-up effort
March 3, 2025
Receives $10K PalmettoPride Grant Berkeley County’s Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) chapter is hosting its annual Great American Clean-up event in Cross 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Participants may meet at the Cross Community…
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South Carolina export sales total $38 billion in 2024, the highest volume since 2019
February 25, 2025
Automotive continues to be dominant industry for the state’s exports Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that…
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City of Charleston advances revitalization of West Ashley through demolition of abandoned Ryan’s Steakhouse
February 25, 2025The City of Charleston reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing West Ashley, now with the demolition of the long-abandoned Ryan’s Steakhouse on St. Andrews Blvd. The demolition is the result of…
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The City of Charleston announces new Johns Island Recreation and Aquatics Facility
February 20, 2025
The City of Charleston announce a brand-new Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility, set to be built in the heart of Johns Island. This multi-million-dollar investment will provide a state-of-the-art facility…
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Conservative voters continue strong support for conservation
February 18, 2025
In a state-wide poll, Republican primary voters express significant support for conservation and resilience efforts across South Carolina. A new state-wide poll of 1,200 GOP voters conducted by Sustain SC…
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City of Charleston launching mini grant applications in Ardmore Sherwood Forest
February 17, 2025
Charleston was selected to receive neighborhood improvement mini-grant funding, technical assistance, embedded staff, an AmeriCorps VISTA, and support from innovation experts. The City of Charleston is spreading the love this…
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Camp out at Johns Island County Park during Family Camp Jam in March!
February 11, 2025
Families are invited to bring their tents to Johns Island County Park for the second Family Camp Jam! This good old-fashioned campout will take place on March 15-16, 2025. The…
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Governor Henry McMaster, Together SC, United Way Association of SC and AmeriCorps SC announce 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Award recipientsÂ
February 4, 2025Honoring the State’s Most Dedicated Volunteers at the SC Nonprofit Summit Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina, Together SC, United Way Association of SC, and AmeriCorps SC are proud to…
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Berkeley County opens application period for Accommodations Fee funding
February 3, 2025
Apply February 1-28, 2025 Berkeley County has opened its application period for Accommodations Fee funding starting Saturday, February 1, 2025. Organizations in Berkeley County meeting the criteria of the Accommodations Fee…
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Katrina Shealy honored for legislative leadership
January 30, 2025Senator Katrina Shealy, who served in the S.C. Senate from 2012-2024, was honored as the 2025 Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative Leadership Award winner for her commitment to some of the most…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates National Unclaimed Property Day
January 30, 2025
In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 800,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…
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Charleston City Council votes to approve funding for Phase 1 of the Lowline
January 30, 2025
At the City Council meeting, funding for Phase 1 of the Lowline was officially approved. With this vote, the Lowline is now officially moving forward, signaling a commitment to a…
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Dorchester County invites Seniors to apply for Tax Work-Off Program
January 30, 2025
Dorchester County is now accepting applications for the Senior Citizens Tax Work-Off Program until February 18, 2025. The Senior Citizen Tax Work-Off Program permits senior citizens the opportunity to trade…
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Governor Outlines Bold Vision for South Carolina in State of the State Address
January 29, 2025
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Henry McMaster reflected on South Carolina’s successes in 2024, acknowledged challenges ahead, and laid out an ambitious vision for the future.…
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Pope Flynn governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman receives certification as South Carolina State Court Mediator
January 29, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman, a governmental law attorney with Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, has been certified as a South Carolina Court…
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S.C. Commerce announces 2025 Relentless Challenge, StimulateSC grant awards
January 28, 2025
13 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2025 Relentless Challenge and StimulateSC grants,…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project transit oriented development (TOD) study virtual public meeting is online until February 17
January 28, 2025
Visit //lowcountryrapidtransit.com/TOD to view and comment on study results. The Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is hosting a virtual meeting to present the Phase II Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study…
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Graham Statement on new Army Corps funding for South Carolina Water infrastructure projects
January 27, 2025
North Myrtle Beach, City of Charleston, Orangeburg County to Receive Millions in Funding U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced…
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Federal Government awards million-dollar grant to fund land acquisition of Barry Tract
January 21, 2025
Project to Further Conserve Green Space, Protect the Environment, and Provide New Public Park On January 8, 2025, the final piece of funding was awarded for acquisition of the 67-acre…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) hosting second round of public open houses for rural Transportation Plan update
January 21, 2025
Public input is invited to identify and address rural highway, transit, bike, and pedestrian needs. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the…
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Berkeley County’s HOME Program seeking applications for funding
January 21, 2025
Grant Assistance for Developers Constructing Affordable Housing Projects Berkeley County is now taking applications for its new Homeownership Development Program. Developers interested in applying for funding for affordable housing construction projects…
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Berkeley County issues update on Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project
January 16, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date of Spring 2025 Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for Advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 15, 2025On January 14, 2025, Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored…
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2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South Carolina as 2025 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Ashley River Crossing Pedestrian and Bike Bridge
January 9, 2025
A major step forward in Charleston’s infrastructure was marked on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as city officials and community leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of the Ashley River Crossing. This…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ruth Jordan, Entrepreneur Resource Center
January 8, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Berkeley County hosting Community Development Block Grant Workshop
January 6, 2025
Registration Period Opening December 30, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting a special Application Workshop on its Community Development Block Grant Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Assembly…
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Lowcountry Council of Governments receives Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Grant to empower Workforce Development
January 6, 2025
The Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) announced that it has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) to support Workforce Development Program, “Training…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn
December 27, 2024
Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…
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Berkeley County Greenbelt Program accepting applications for funding in 2025
December 19, 2024
Application Period: January 2 – April 30, 2025 The Berkeley County Greenbelt Program will begin accepting applications to fund Greenbelt Preservation projects starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. Eligible projects must support Greenbelt…
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Berkeley County Council approves 200-plus resurfacing projects
December 18, 2024
City, County and State Roadways Around the County Berkeley County Council has approved resurfacing work for 227 city, county and state roads located around Berkeley County. Council approved these items at…
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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission maintains National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
December 17, 2024
Distinction recognizes quality of operation, management and service to the community The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was recently recognized for its re-accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes
December 12, 2024Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…
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Start Planning Now: Top Tips to Prepare for the 2025 Tax Season and Protect Against Fraud
December 11, 2024
With the new year just three weeks away, start planning now for the 2025 tax season! Getting organized before tax season begins can save you time and money when you’re…
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SCDOT receives a “Clean Audit” of Agency’s Finances for seventh consecutive year
December 5, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation was presented with an unmodified, or “clean audit” for the fiscal year 2023-2024. This report marks the seventh consecutive year the agency’s financial operations…
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Jeffrey Netzinger promoted to Engineering & Projects Director for the Town of Hilton Head Island
December 4, 2024
Jeffrey Netzinger, an experienced engineer with the Town of Hilton Head Island, has been promoted to Engineering & Projects Director. In his expanded role, Jeff will oversee the Public Projects,…
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