Roper St. Francis Healthcare selects Joseph DeLeon to serve as president and CEO
June 26, 2024
Texas healthcare leader brings more than 29 years of experience, served as captain in United States Air Force Medical Service Corps Joseph DeLeon, an accomplished healthcare leader from Texas, will…
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SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez appointed S.C. Commission on Higher Education president and executive director
June 19, 2024
The Board of Commissioners of the S. C. Commission on Higher Education (CHE) has selected SCICU President and CEO Jeff Perez as its next president and executive director. “Dr. Perez…
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Expandable, LLC selects Greenville County to establish first North American operation
May 29, 2024
$3 million investment will create 10 new jobs Expandable, LLC (Expandable) selects Greenville County to establish the company’s first North American operation. The company’s $3 million investment will create 10…
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Allegiance Flag Supply expands Charleston County operations
May 22, 2024
Allegiance Flag Supply, a producer of American flags, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company’s $6.3 million investment will create 84 new jobs. “We are beyond…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024
TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024
Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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Tradd Advisory Company expands operations in Charleston County
April 25, 2024
Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100 new jobs in the next…
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Master Steel, LLC expanding Jasper County operations
April 18, 2024
Master Steel, LLC (Master Steel), a structural steel fabrication and erection company, announced it is expanding its operations in Jasper County. The company’s $10 million investment will create 14 new…
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Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort selects Dye Designs Group for multi-million dollar Ocean Point Golf Course renovation
April 10, 2024
Plans include modernizing the layout with new design elements, a refreshed Clubhouse Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort today announced plans to implement a multi-million dollar renovation initiative for its Ocean…
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Tri County Cradle to Career Collaborative announces CEO
April 2, 2024
Tri County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) introduced Mr. Aaron Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over three decades of experience in strategic, operational, and fiscal management, Aaron…
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James A. “Chip” Bruorton IV, Esq. named co-managing member of Rosen Hagood, LLC
April 1, 2024
James A. “Chip” Bruorton IV, Esq. has been named co-managing member of Rosen Hagood, LLC. Mr. Bruorton assumes the role previously held by H. Brewton Hagood, Esq. Mr. Hagood will…
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SC Ports to buy WestRock site to expand port capacity at North Charleston Terminal
March 21, 2024
SC Ports to master plan infrastructure with SCDOT, Palmetto Railways With support from the state and unanimous approval from the SC Ports Board of Directors, SC Ports plans to purchase…
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Gnosis Freight expands operations in Charleston County
February 27, 2024
Gnosis Freight, a leading provider of supply chain and logistics software, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $438,500 investment will create 51 new jobs over…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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JE Dunn Construction in Charleston celebrates Centennial
February 7, 2024
JE Dunn Construction, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in its 26 offices nationwide throughout 2024. Local employees will engage in a year-long campaign that recognizes its legacy and demonstrates gratitude…
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State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver Shares Budget Priorities for 2024
February 5, 2024
Last Tuesday, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the South Carolina Department of Education’s comprehensive budget priorities during a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. Tuesday’s budget hearing is…
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Novant Health celebrates long-term investment in South Carolina, welcomes 3 new hospitals
February 1, 2024
Acquisition of hospitals in Charleston, Hardeeville and Hilton Head extends Novant Health’s presence into South Carolina Novant Health is building upon its commitment to patients in South Carolina through its completed acquisition of three coastal hospitals…
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2024 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 25, 2024
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address successes, challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior…
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SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation
January 18, 2024
At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…
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EV leader Tesla to open state-of-the-art logistics operations in Greenville County, SC
January 18, 2024
Electric car maker selects Fountain Inn for first major presence in Palmetto State; Fox Hill Business Park to host state-of-the-art distribution facility to support Tesla growth in Southeast Tesla will open…
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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement
January 17, 2024
After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…
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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022
January 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…
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Colliers elects David M. Feild as its President; John W. Folsom continues as CEO and Chairman
January 11, 2024
Colliers International South Carolina, Inc. Board of Directors recently announced leadership changes as it elected David M. Feild, CCIM, as its President. John W. Folsom, who has led the company…
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AESC expanding Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory
December 14, 2023
AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company, announced the expansion of its battery cell facility in Florence County. The $810 million investment will create 450 new jobs. Expected to…
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Kognitos opens East Coast hub in Charleston
December 5, 2023
The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Kognitos, a San Jose, CA-headquartered company, has selected Charleston, South Carolina, for their East Coast hub. The company will commence operations at the Charleston…
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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies
November 28, 2023The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
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Transformational gift to The Citadel will establish new Krause School of Leadership and Ethics
November 20, 2023A new gift from Mr. and Mrs. L. William Krause, ’63, will significantly enhance the couple’s long-standing legacy of promoting the education of principled leaders at The Citadel. Gay and…
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City of Charleston holds groundbreaking for the Ashley River Crossing
October 31, 2023On Monday, October 30, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and federal, state, county and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ashley River Crossing. When completed, this bridge will provide…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg announces selection of Chito Walker as next Chief of Police
October 5, 2023
During a 1 p.m. press conference in Washington Square, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the selection of Chito Walker as the city of Charleston’s next Chief of Police. The announcement…
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Spoleto Festival announces new artistic leadership
September 12, 2023
Spoleto Festival USA’s General Director & CEO Mena Mark Hanna announced the appointment of conductor Timothy Myers as music director of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra, one of the world’s…
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SCRA celebrates 40 years
September 12, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority continues celebrating 40 years of fueling South Carolina’s innovation economy. Our celebratory 40th Anniversary video showcases our organization’s history, innovative founders, our dedicated team, and…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2023 Alumni Award recipients
September 7, 2023
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the recipients of the university’s 2023 Alumni Awards. David Beasley, ’79, ’83 has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan…
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Lowcountry Food Bank celebrates 40 years of fighting hunger in coastal South Carolina
August 8, 2023Food Bank staff, leadership, volunteers, donors and guests held anniversary celebrations to reflect on service to Lowcountry and look to the future Celebration continues with 3rd Annual Walk to Fight…
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Veteran healthcare leaders aim to bridge medical care gaps with new company
August 1, 2023For the past three years, a group of skilled former medical care leaders have heard almost weekly stories from friends, neighbors and former co-workers about their dissatisfaction with the state…
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Mission 46 aspires to transform South Carolina through scholarships
July 31, 2023Groundbreaking program intends to expand college access in all 46 South Carolina counties An ambitious initiative aims to eliminate the financial barrier to college for bright, under-resourced South Carolina students,…
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Introducing Charleston Southern University’s 4th president
July 27, 2023
The Charleston Southern University Board of Trustees unanimously approved and announced the appointment of B. Keith Faulkner, JD, LLM, MBA, as CSU’s fourth president. Faulkner, a 1998 Charleston Southern alumnus, will…
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Wenker growing South Carolina presence with US headquarters in Greenville County
July 11, 2023
Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, has announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $3.1 million investment…
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SC Launch Inc. elects new board chair
June 27, 2023
SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, announced that Andrea H. Marshall, J.D., has been elected chairperson and elected to serve on the SCRA’s board…
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Sage Parts establishing new global headquarters, expanding team with facility in Greenville County
June 15, 2023
World market leader in replacement parts for aviation ground support equipment to invest $1.7 million and create 73 new jobs at new headquarters, distribution facility Sage Parts Plus, Inc. (Sage…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors elects new chair
June 13, 2023The Citadel Board of Visitors elected a new chair during the board meeting on Friday, June 9. Col. F. G. “Greg” Delleney Jr., ’74, was elected chair, and Col. Peter…
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SCETV announces Adrienne Fairwell as President and CEO
June 12, 2023
Fairwell returns to SCETV after serving as General Manager for Arizona PBS Adrienne Fairwell has been named the new President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV)…
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Burnie Maybank – former S.C. Revenue Director and veteran tax attorney – joins Adams and Reese IBG Practice
May 25, 2023
Burnie Maybank III, a former two-time director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue and a prominent state and local tax law and economic development attorney, has joined Adams and…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces Executive Director and CEO
May 19, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy Board of Directors has named Darlene Heater as the organization’s new Executive Director and CEO after an extensive national search. Heater will further the Conservancy’s work…
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Former CSU golden gal’s legacy lives on with $1.5 million gift
May 15, 2023
A gift from the estate of a longtime Charleston Southern University employee will bless students for years to come. The gift of nearly $1.5 million from the late Barbara “Binky”…
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City of Charleston awarded $10 million grant for King/Huger Pump Station
May 2, 2023The City of Charleston has been awarded $10 million in funding from the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund for the “King Street Pump Station” project, the second and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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ABC Carolinas names Kristen Powell as President and CEO
April 17, 2023
The Board of Directors for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announced that Kristen Powell has been named the chapter’s new President and Chief Executive Officer…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet officially merge to become Maynard Nexsen
April 3, 2023
On April 1, 2023, Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet officially merged to become one national law firm: Maynard Nexsen. The firm’s more than 550 professionals operate…
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