Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource
April 26, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble – an online tool for the state’s innovation community. Providing individuals and businesses a platform to access…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
April 26, 2019
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on offshore drilling
April 26, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operations: “Today’s announcement is great news.…
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U.S. economy shows resilience, grows 3.2% in first quarter of 2019
April 26, 2019
Dr. Chad Moutray, NAM Chief Economist Despite a multitude of challenges—slowing global growth, the partial government shutdown, trade policy uncertainties, a strong U.S. dollar—the U.S. economy showed its resilience in…
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Mellon Foundation awards $1.5 million grant to IAAM
April 18, 2019
The New York-based Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the International African American Museum (IAAM) a $1.5 million grant: $1 million to support the museum’s creation and construction and $500,000…
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Finalists named in UofSC’s presidential search
April 17, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s presidential search committee announced the names of four finalists Wednesday (April 17) to serve as the 29th leader of the state’s flagship university system. The…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Graham honors Senator Hollings
April 11, 2019U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham spoke on the Senate floor to honor Senator Ernest “Fritz” Hollings. Along with Senator Tim Scott, the South Carolina Senator authored a Senate Resolution (S.Res.155), which…
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Statewide SC Codes initiative officially launches
April 10, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation and Build Carolina partner on free coding program The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in collaboration with Build Carolina, officially launched…
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The Muffin Mam, Inc. launching new Laurens County operations
April 10, 2019
Wholesale bakery and supplier to create approximately 114 new jobs The Muffin Mam, Inc. is launching new production operations in Laurens County. The company’s $18.8 million investment is projected to…
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TCCC releases fifth annual Regional Education Report
April 9, 2019
“Disruption” report identifies actions needed to support success Tri-County Cradle to CareerCollaborative (TCCC) released its fifth annual Regional Education Report during the organization’s Community Leadership Council breakfast at Charleston Southern University.…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg on the passing of Fritz Hollings
April 6, 2019
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement, on the passing of former SC governor and U.S. Senator Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings: Fritz Hollings was truly a man in…
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British Airways begins non-stop flights between Charleston and London
April 5, 2019
“Welcome aboard British Airways Flight 221 with nonstop service to Charleston, South Carolina.” That announcement becomes a reality for passengers departing London’s Heathrow Airport on the inaugural nonstop flight between…
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SC Ports handles record March container volume
April 5, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) announced the strongest March in its history and more than 11 percent fiscal year-over-year growth. SCPA moved 214,123 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month,…
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World Energy launching new Hampton County operations
April 4, 2019
Biodiesel supplier bringing $5.4 million investment World Energy, one of America’s largest suppliers of biodiesel, announced plans to locate its new production facility in Hampton County. The company’s $5.4 million…
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DHL Supply Chain constructing new $100 million distribution center in Dorchester County
April 3, 2019
Global Logistics Provider Expected to Create Approximately 450 New Jobs DHL Supply Chain announced plans to construct a new distribution and warehousing park in Dorchester County that will open in…
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Charleston Metro Chamber relocating to centralized office
March 25, 2019The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has announced a relocation from its current facility at 4500 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston to a new building in GARCo Mill Three,…
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SC Ports Authority reports record February volume
March 25, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported the strongest February container volume in its history and nearly 12 percent fiscal year-over-year growth SCPA moved 178,131 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEU) during the…
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Joint Resolution on establishing process for the sale of Santee Cooper gets first reading
March 21, 2019
The South Carolina House gave first reading to a Joint Resolution to authorize the Public Service Authority Evaluation and Recommendation Committee to receive and approve offers to purchase state-owned utility…
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Citadel’s Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business to induct new Hall of Fame honorees
March 15, 2019
The Tommy & Victoria Baker School of Business at The Citadel holds its Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Thursday, April 4. Honorees include: Niall Gannon, Citadel alumnus and lead…
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Spartanburg’s Susu and George Dean Johnson, Jr. donate $1 million to IAAM
March 12, 2019The International African American Museum (IAAM) received a significant leadership investment last month, when Susu and George Dean Johnson, Jr., of Spartanburg, donated $1 million to support the institution’s…
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MUSC Health welcomes four community hospitals to system
March 3, 2019
Acquisition accelerates transformation and growth for health care delivery, research, education The Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority (MUSC Health) has completed the purchase of four South Carolina hospitals…
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South Street Partners announces acquisition of The Cliffs
March 1, 2019
Leading investment firm purchases The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven private clubs and six private luxury real estate communities in the remarkable western Carolina mountains. South Street Partners announced…
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Spoleto Festival USA 2019 poster features work by Los Angeles–based painter Laura Owens
March 1, 2019
Festival General Director Nigel Redden revealed the 2019 Spoleto Festival USA poster, featuring the work of acclaimed painter Laura Owens. The poster is available for purchase online at spoletousa.org or by calling…
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MUSC to construct, own and operate $50M replacement hospital in Lake City/Williamsburg
March 1, 2019
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a letter of intent with Lake City Community Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital that authorizes…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates 2 million dollars to the International African American Museum
February 28, 2019
At the 9th annual RootsTech family history and technology conference, Elder David A. Bednar of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented Michael Boulware Moore, president and CEO…
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2019 Economic Forecast predicts strong growth
February 27, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2019 Economic Forecast at their 28th Annual Economic Outlook Conference. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Business…
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SCRA & SC Launch celebrate $1 billion in follow-on funding for SC-based companies
February 21, 2019
SCRA, a public, non-profit corporation that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy, celebrated a milestone of $1 billion of follow-on capital secured by Client Companies in the SC Launch Program. SC Launch, SCRA’s…
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Charleston Distilling expanding operations in Charleston County
February 21, 2019
$4.2 million investment will include new distillation capabilities and more Charleston Distilling announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create an additional…
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LS3P congratulates Brian Wurst, FAIA on elevation to Fellowship in the AIA
February 19, 2019LS3P congratulates Vice President and Principal Brian Wurst, FAIA, on his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization’s highest member honor which recognizes exemplary contributions…
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LS3P congratulates Brian Wurst, FAIA on elevation to Fellowship in the AIA
February 19, 2019
LS3P congratulates Vice President and Principal Brian Wurst, FAIA, on his elevation to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the organization’s highest member honor which recognizes exemplary contributions…
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Tourism in South Carolina breaks records
February 18, 2019
Tourism is now a $22.6 billion industry in South Carolina, representing a $1.4 billion increase over the previous year and a 50 percent increase since 2010, according to estimates released…
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Google’s investment in South Carolina exceeds $2 billion
February 17, 2019
State and Local Leaders Gathered at Data Center to Celebrate Company’s 10 Years in Berkeley County and Ongoing Investments Governor Henry McMaster joined state and local officials both to celebrate…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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BB&T and SunTrust to combine in merger of equals
February 7, 2019
Combination of two franchises creates sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company with 275 years of combined history and culture serving clients and communities in high-growth markets Estimated net cost synergies of…
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SC Ports Authority handles record January container volume
February 6, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest January on record and 12.5 percent fiscal year-over-year growth of container volume. SCPA handled 205,689 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month. Since…
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SC Ports Authority celebrates headquarters dedication
January 29, 2019SCPA’s new 80,000-square-foot headquarters is a modern, open building housing approximately 160 employees at the Wando Welch Terminal. The South Carolina Ports Authority celebrated the dedication of a new…
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State of the State Address – January 2019
January 24, 2019
As Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 23, 2019 The State House, Columbia Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for being here tonight, those in this magnificent building as well…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces South Carolina’s next Adjutant General
January 18, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Major General R. Van McCarty will be South Carolina’s next Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. McCarty will become the first Adjutant General appointed by a governor…
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Citadel bands with four other universities to tackle ocean health/climate change issues
January 17, 2019
Oceans, human health; climate change focus of unique new $5.7 million alliance The first multi-academic institution center in South Carolina to study the effects of ocean health-related illness and the…
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Gov. McMaster, Senate President Peeler, House Speaker Lucas request state agency to develop new education funding formula
January 17, 2019Governor Henry McMaster, Senate President Harvey Peeler, and House Speaker Jay Lucas penned a letter to Frank Rainwater, Executive Director of the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA)…
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Lumos Networks and Spirit Communications rebrand as SEGRA
January 14, 2019
New name marks launch of combined company dedicated to customers and employees Lumos Networks Corp. and Spirit Communications announced that the two companies have been rebranded as SEGRASM. In announcing…
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Ken May to retire from S.C. Arts Commission after 33 years
January 14, 2019
Ken May will retire from leading the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2019 after 33 years working to improve equity in and access to the state’s arts, culture, and traditions.…
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Dr. Sally Selden to serve as The Citadel provost and dean of the college
January 10, 2019
Strategic plan development and human resource management among Selden’s specialties The president of The Citadel has selected his new second in command. Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR, will take over as…
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Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
January 9, 2019
United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…
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Vizbii Technologies receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
January 8, 2019
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Charleston-based Vizbii Technologies. The $200,000 investment is the first for the company that was accepted into SC Launch, SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, in…
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TCCC CEO stepping down in mid-2019
January 7, 2019
John C. Read, CEO of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, intends to step down from the position later this year. When Read was offered the position, he indicated a willingness to…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence
January 3, 2019
$8.2 million investment to house new business line in Goose Creek, S.C. VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle…
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