Willbrook Plantation celebrates 220 years
January 17, 2018Willbrook Plantation was created 220 years ago on land that was once a thriving rice plantation. In 1988, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club was built on that land, but not until…
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Elite Airways unveils three new nonstop routes to/from Myrtle Beach
January 17, 2018
White Plains and Albany NY, and Newport News VA As the first of several new destinations to be introduced this year, Elite Airways LLC unveiled three new nonstop routes…
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Willbrook Plantation celebrates 220 years
January 17, 2018
Willbrook Plantation was created 220 years ago on land that was once a thriving rice plantation. In 1988, Willbrook Plantation Golf Club was built on that land, but not until…
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Magnolia accepting applications for internships to Parisian garden
January 15, 2018Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is accepting applications for two eight-week horticulture internships at Bagatelle Park in Paris. To be eligible, a student must be an American citizen enrolled in an accredited…
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Entrepreneur Carolyn Hunter pledges $500,000 to International African American Museum
December 21, 2017
Carolyn Hunter’s $500,000 leadership investment in the International African American Museum (IAAM) is one of the largest pledges from an individual to date, moving the museum closer to reaching its…
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International African American Museum receives $250,000 pledge from BB&T
December 13, 2017
One of the primary goals of the International African American Museum (IAAM) is to illuminate African American history, and in the process, elevate diversity and inclusion, a mission shared by…
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41st Annual Cooper River Bridge Run announces Harris Teeter as the 2018 Presenting Sponsor
December 6, 2017
The Cooper River Bridge Run, the annual 10k race over the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge which connects Mount Pleasant, SC to the Charleston peninsula, has announced that Harris Teeter will…
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National and international foundation support fortifies International African American Museum
December 6, 2017
Together, Foundations add $1 Million to Founders Fund The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received overwhelming support from some of the country’s most prominent and esteemed foundations, including the…
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$500,000 from Gilder Foundation propels International African American Museum toward goal
November 20, 2017The Gilder Foundation, the charitable arm of Richard Gilder and his wife Lois Chiles, has generously pledged $500,000 to the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Founders Fund. This leadership…
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Cambria Hotels breaks ground on Charleston riverfront
November 20, 2017(PRNewsfoto/Choice Hotels International, In) Choice Hotels International, Inc., along with RREAF Holdings and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, broke ground on the Cambria Hotel in Charleston, S.C. The Cambria Charleston Riverview, a 126-room hotel…
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PNC Foundation, South Carolina Aquarium announce ‘Kids Coast’
November 20, 2017PNC Foundation grant of $150,000 enhances South Carolina Aquarium’s Early Learning Initiative The South Carolina Aquarium announced an initiative with the PNC Foundation in support of the Aquarium’s early learning…
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MEX 1 Coastal Cantina Beverage Director wins Souls + Saints: Dia de los Muertos Cocktail Competition
November 7, 2017MEX 1 Coastal Cantina’s Beverage Director, Morgan Hurley, was named the winner of 2018 CHS W+F Official Cocktail Competition, held as part of the Souls + Saints: Dia de los Muertos…
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Shawn Jenkins and Mason Holland pledge $500,000 to International African American Museum
November 2, 2017
Benefitfocus Co-Founders and Their Families Support Local Community Longtime Charleston leaders and co-founders of Benefitfocus, Shawn Jenkins and Mason Holland, and their families have generously pledged $500,000 to the International…
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Taste of Hutson Alley returns this November
October 25, 2017Featuring six chef-attended stations, a bourbon bar and live music Holy City Hospitality, one of Charleston’s largest locally-owned hospitality groups, announced the fall installment of the Taste of Hutson Alley…
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Fort Sumter Tours unveils new mobile app to enhance visitor experience
October 18, 2017Visitors to Fort Sumter National Monument may now experience an 1800s historical site using state-of-the-art technology. Fort Sumter Tours – family owned and operated since 1961 – has launched a…
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International African American Museum launches charter membership program
October 17, 2017
Memberships for Individuals, Families and Organizations Will Range From $25-$25,000 Today, the International African American Museum (IAAM) formally launched its inaugural membership program. Charter Memberships for individuals begin at $25…
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Lilly Endowment Inc. grants $10 million to International African American Museum
October 5, 2017
Transformative Leadership Investment Supports Founders Fund, Endowment and Religious Programs The International African American Museum (IAAM) announced a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. The most substantial investment from a…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar brings back “Breast Friends Thursdays”
October 2, 2017
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant, Summerville and Downtown Charleston is bringing back “Breast Friends Thursdays,” a weekly happy hour event that benefits MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for Breast Cancer Research. Every…
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Wasabi goes pink by introducing new monthly sushi spotlight benefiting Susan G. Komen
October 2, 2017This October, Wasabi is rolling with the cure to help support the fight against breast cancer. Throughout the month, Wasabi will spotlight “The Pink Dragon” sushi special which features tempura…
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Wasabi goes pink by introducing new monthly sushi spotlight benefiting Susan G. Komen
October 2, 2017This October, Wasabi is rolling with the cure to help support the fight against breast cancer. Throughout the month, Wasabi will spotlight “The Pink Dragon” sushi special which features tempura…
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Morgan Creek Grill promotes Karnan Devlin to Executive Chef
October 2, 2017Morgan Creek Grill, a waterfront retreat on Isle of Palms, announced that Karnan Devlin has been promoted to Executive Chef. A New Hampshire native with more than 10 years of…
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King Charles Inn continues pop-up series with five local purveyors
October 2, 2017
Featuring Charleston Tea Plantation, Jack Rudy Cocktail Company and more King Charles Inn, a boutique hotel pairing English heritage with Southern hospitality, announced the continuation of its pop-up series through…
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Morgan Creek Grill promotes Karnan Devlin to Executive Chef
October 2, 2017
Morgan Creek Grill, a waterfront retreat on Isle of Palms, announced that Karnan Devlin has been promoted to Executive Chef. A New Hampshire native with more than 10 years of…
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Vanity Salon styles pageant contestants for Miss America 2018
September 26, 2017
On Monday, September 4, stylists of the Vanity Salon team headed to Atlantic City for the Miss America 2018 Pageant. Vanity Salon owner Kim Coleman, along with staff members Haley…
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Young horticulturist breaks new ground at Magnolia Gardens
September 26, 2017
Seth Allen, who showed early signs as a plant enthusiast as a boy in Loxley, Ala., was destined to become the first curator of collections at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.…
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West Ashley Farmers Market 2017 season extended
September 24, 2017
The West Ashley Farmers Market’s (WAFM) 2017 season, originally set to conclude on Wednesday, October 4, will be extended through Sunday, November 19. Beginning on Sunday, October 15, the WAFM will be…
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More than 1 Million traveled in South Carolina to view the eclipse
September 20, 2017
Roughly 1.6 million people traveled to or within South Carolina to view the total solar eclipse last month, according to research released today by the South Carolina Department of Parks,…
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Bulldog Tours kicks off newest ‘Taste of Charleston’ tour on Sept. 21
September 12, 2017
Charleston’s award-winning Bulldog Tours is adding to its culinary tour offerings with a new option that includes a cooking demonstration and tasting. Bulldog Tours is partnering with the Culinary Institute…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy expands programming mission with new hire, additional public events
September 1, 2017
With the addition of more public programming, the Charleston Parks Conservancy is furthering its mission of connecting people to their parks in a way that inspires engagement and involvement in…
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The Charleston Ale Trail delivers a free, comprehensive guide to the Charleston Area beer and brewery scene
August 28, 2017
Ale Trails of America is excited to announce the launch of its latest endeavor: The Charleston Ale Trail: A Field Guide to Breweries in the Charleston Area. The Charleston Ale Trail…
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Capital Resorts announces affiliation agreement with The Links Golf & Racquet Club
August 27, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Capital Resorts Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Hospitality Group, is a leading vacation ownership company headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the addition of The…
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Capital Resorts announces affiliation agreement with The Links Golf & Racquet Club
August 27, 2017
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Capital Resorts Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Hospitality Group, is a leading vacation ownership company headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, announces the addition of The…
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Sixth Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Golf Classic announced for April 23 in Charleston
August 22, 2017
Bear Rinehart of award-winning South Carolina rock band NEEDTOBREATHE and OneWorld Health Executive Director Michael O’Neal appeared this morning on NBC Golf Channel’s Morning Drive, Quick 9, and Golf Channel Podcast to announce the date of…
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Cambria Hotels breaks ground in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
August 21, 2017
Choice Hotels International, Inc along with developers SpringBridge Development, LLC and Landmark Enterprises announced the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant. Located at 1472 Highway 17 North, the 112-room property…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Grand Opening for Freedom Boat Club
August 16, 2017
On Tuesday, August 22, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., The Freedom Boat Club will celebrate their second location in Beaufort County at the Port Royal Landing Marina. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
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Charleston County Public Library announces additional branch closures for day of solar eclipse
August 16, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will close all but three of its branches on the day of the solar eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21. The three branches that will remain open are all located…
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Myrtle Beach woman receives national recognition with crab cake recipe
August 16, 2017
Susan White, Founder & CEO of Classic Homebuilding and Classic Interiors of Myrtle Beach is a woman of many talents. She is an accomplished homebuilder and a prominent figure in…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017
On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau announces new leadership
August 8, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) has appointed new leadership in Industry Workforce & Programs Director Jill Maynard and Director of Education & Training Suzanne Wallace.…
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Scot Goldfarb named general manager of Morgan Creek Grill
August 2, 2017Morgan Creek Grill announced the hiring of Scot Goldfarb as general manager. Arriving with 32 years of restaurant management experience, Goldfarb brings a set of solution-oriented skills and an outstanding…
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Scot Goldfarb named general manager of Morgan Creek Grill
August 2, 2017Morgan Creek Grill announced the hiring of Scot Goldfarb as general manager. Arriving with 32 years of restaurant management experience, Goldfarb brings a set of solution-oriented skills and an outstanding…
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Blake Management Group brings fine dining to Columbia senior living community
August 1, 2017
Senior living communities are rarely lauded for their dining programs but with a resident-focused, chef-driven approach to dining, thoughtfully planned menus and a hospitality-minded vision led by Chef Damien Cavicchi,…
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Edisto plans for shift to fall with return of popular seasonal events
July 28, 2017
As summer stretches into fall, the Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities continue to lure visitors and residents to this quiet coastal destination in the South Carolina Lowcountry with the…
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Ladybugs flying free at Magnolia Gardens
July 19, 2017
Lowcountry families will gather at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Saturday, July 22, for the release of 150,000 ladybugs during the area’s largest event that celebrates the environmentally friendly insect. The Fourth…
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Atlantic Marina Holdings purchases Tierra Verde Marina Resort
July 17, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC in the purchase of Tierra Verde Marina Resort in Tierra Verde, Florida. Tierra Verde Marina is a…
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Atlantic Marina Holdings purchases Tierra Verde Marina Resort
July 17, 2017Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Atlantic Marina Holdings, LLC in the purchase of Tierra Verde Marina Resort in Tierra Verde, Florida. Tierra Verde Marina is a…
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Wasabi introduces new monthly sushi spotlight, The Hotate Maki
July 10, 2017This July, Wasabi is spotlighting the Hotate Maki with blue crab, green onion and avocado, topped with panko fried scallop and cilantro garlic aioli sauce. The special is available for just $12 throughout…
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Charleston County Public Library offers free solar eclipse programs and safety glasses
July 10, 2017
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will provide numerous opportunities in August for residents of all ages to learn about the upcoming solar eclipse and pick up a pair of free safety…
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New signage to appear on Charleston horse carriages
July 5, 2017
Like many large trucks now on our highways, horse carriages in the city of Charleston will soon carry signage reminding drivers to keep a safe distance between their vehicle…
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