Two at Parker Law Group honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 21, 2026
Two attorneys at Parker Law Group are highlighted in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch in America. Attorney Austin…
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Dr. Troy Hall recognized as a Visionary Entrepreneur by MSN.com for transforming workplace culture
August 20, 2026Dr. Troy, founder and creator of the Cohesion Culture™ framework, has been recognized as one of the “Top Visionary Entrepreneurs Shaping the Future in 2026” by MSN.com. The national recognition…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 20, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 19 attorneys in the Charleston office for inclusion in The 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including one…
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Beach Commercial expands sales division with new hire
August 20, 2026
Beach Commercial, LLC, Charleston’s leading commercial brokerage firm specializing in leasing and investment sales, announced the latest addition to the firm’s growing sales team. Robert Swanson joins Beach Commercial as…
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New $250K federal grant expands wargaming at The Citadel
August 20, 2026The Citadel has received a $250,000 federal grant to establish the Intelligence Futures and Judgment Lab, expanding the college’s use of wargaming and simulated national security exercises. The grant from…
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Charleston City Council approves agreement to address flooding on the East Side
August 20, 2026
The Eastern side of the Peninsula is set to get some much-needed relief from persistent flooding problems after Charleston City Council approved a Stormwater Pipe License Agreement with the South Carolina State Ports Authority on Aug.…
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Four CCSD high schools named among South Carolina’s Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report
August 20, 2026
U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High Schools rankings this week, and Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that four CCSD high schools rank among the Top…
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Smith Robinson honored in 2027 “Best Lawyers in America”
August 20, 2026
Thirteen attorneys at SMITH | ROBINSON are honored in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America® and its companion publication, earning recognition for their work across a dozen different…
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The rock against the storm
August 20, 2026Shannon Bobertz helping guide one of America’s most complex conservation agencies By Thomas S. Mullikin Every agency needs a rock who is not always the loudest voice in the…
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McMaster clears the way for $150 million Scout Motors payout in final budget vetoes
August 19, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster struck 14 items from the state’s $15 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Monday, including a legislative hold on money owed for cost overruns…
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A Chain-Smoking Cat Saved My Life
August 19, 2026
By Tom Poland Maybe I Saved Hers Too Summer 2022, St. Simons Island, I’m sitting around the pool when my niece, Harper, and her friend, Stella, ask me to…
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Blink Book Review: “The Irish Goodbye” by Beth Ann Fennelly
August 19, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell My summer reading challenge continues with another book about writing. But this one doesn’t include a single tip, hint or rule to make my writing better.…
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North Charleston POPS! announces new Executive Director and 2026–2027 Board of Directors
August 18, 2026
The North Charleston POPS! announced the appointment of Frank Duvall as its new Executive Director, along with its 2026–2027 Board of Directors. The new leadership team will guide the organization…
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College of Charleston among South Carolina schools awarded $10M NSF grant
August 18, 2026
The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) earlier this month awarded $10 million to launch the South Carolina Collaborative Academic Pathways in STEM (SC-CAPS), a statewide initiative to…
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Charleston County School District creates resource hub for community as work continues on Generative AI
August 18, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently created a Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) Resource Hub on its website to provide students, families, educators, staff, and community members with a central location…
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The College of Charleston is featured in the latest edition of The Princeton Review’s Annual College Guide
August 18, 2026
The College of Charleston is earning praise as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate students by The Princeton Review. This is CofC’s 25th consecutive year being featured as a Best…
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State of Our City hits the road this fall — five events across the city
August 18, 2026This fall, the City of Charleston is bringing State of Our City directly to residents with five nights of community events. At each stop, residents will hear directly from the Mayor, their…
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SC Ports taps McCrory as Chief Operating Officer
August 18, 2026
South Carolina Ports named Patrick McCrory its new chief operating officer, a move aimed at strengthening the port’s reliability and speed for customers moving goods through the Southeast. McCrory will…
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Spoleto Festival USA asks community to share memorabilia ahead of 50th Anniversary Festival
August 18, 2026
What was the first Spoleto performance you ever saw? Do you still have the ticket? A photograph? A program tucked away in a drawer? Maybe a VHS recording, a Festival T-shirt, or a story…
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Betty’s Beach Chairs launches on Folly Beach
August 18, 2026
Bringing Effortless Beach Days to the Sand There’s a new girl on Folly, and she’s making beach days a whole lot easier. Betty’s Beach Chairs, a new beach chair and…
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Kamya Brooks joins Ivey Palmer PR as Project & Operations Coordinator
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Kamya Brooks as Project & Operations Coordinator, where she will support project coordination, internal operations and client service as the agency continues to expand. Brooks…
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Jazlyn Gallishaw joins Ivey Palmer PR as Digital Content Strategist
August 18, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR has welcomed Jazlyn Gallishaw as Digital Content Strategist. In this role, Gallishaw will lead digital communications, content development and social media strategy for the agency and its…
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Richland County, M.B. Kahn receive national award for South Carolina renovation project
August 17, 2026
The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) has selected the Richland County 911 Center project, delivered by M. B. Kahn Construction, for a 2026 Project Achievement Award in the Government…
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Mashburn Construction expands Coastal Divisions with new team members
August 17, 2026
Mashburn Construction announced the addition of several new team members across its Charleston and Myrtle Beach offices, further strengthening the company’s growing coastal presence. Edwin Rivera has been hired as Project…
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SeamonWhiteside expands into Western North Carolina with new Asheville office
August 17, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the opening of its newest office in downtown Asheville. Located at 60 Biltmore Ave, the new office…
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SCDNR Director hosts ‘Into the Wild’ on SCETV
August 17, 2026
Global Expedition Leader now hosting South Carolina Public Radio program By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), is now hosting…
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Richard Dukes re-elected to FDCC Board and named Co-Chair of AI and Technology Committee
August 14, 2026
Turner Padget announced that Charleston shareholder Richard S. Dukes has been re-elected to serve as a director of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) for the 2026-2027 term…
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Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation appoints three new board members ahead of Emanuel Nine Memorial opening
August 13, 2026Chris Singleton, Joe Campbell and Kevin Sack join the Foundation as it prepares to open the Memorial this fall The Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation has appointed Chris Singleton, Joe…
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New statewide infrastructure data to be unveiled at August 18 event
August 13, 2026
New data examining the economic impact of infrastructure investment across South Carolina will be unveiled Tuesday, Aug. 18, at a Columbia luncheon open to the state’s business community. Hosted by…
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Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired SC receives $20,000 grant from Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment
August 13, 2026
Funding supports vision rehabilitation services for adults with vision loss in the Tri-County The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) has been awarded a $20,000 grant…
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Coastal Suds celebrates grand opening of first location in Ladson
August 13, 2026
New Ladson facility brings Coastal Suds’ customer-focused laundromat concept to life through a collaborative design and construction effort Coastal Suds celebrated the grand opening of its first location Aug. 9…
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First time offering brings exceptional waterfront residence to market in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village
August 13, 2026Offered for the first time, 370 Schweers Lane is a waterfront residence overlooking Charleston Harbor in Mount Pleasant’s Old Village, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire one of the neighborhood’s…
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South Carolina nonprofits rank as state’s 5th-largest employment sector, new report finds
August 12, 2026
2026 South Carolina State of the Nonprofit Sector Report finds nonprofits employ nearly 195,000 South Carolinians, account for 8.1% of statewide employment and generate more than $34 billion in annual…
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Custom Charleston waterfront home designed around biophilic principles hits the market
August 12, 2026
Rather than drawing inspiration from Charleston’s historic architecture or a traditional Lowcountry aesthetic, 4017 Kaolin Street, a custom home overlooking the Ashley River in The Settlement at Ashley Hall, was…
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IQ Fiber acquires Orangeburg Fiber, expands South Carolina footprint
August 12, 2026
Company brings upgraded 100% fiber-optic connectivity, creates local jobs, and connects Orangeburg to IQ Fiber’s growing Lowcountry fiber network IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, Florida-based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet service,…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation fall grant cycle now open
August 12, 2026
Grants support human needs, environmental stewardship, education and community vitality Nonprofit organizations within Dominion Energy’s service areas are invited to apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Grants…
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A Disastrous Revolutionary War Battle
August 12, 2026
By Tom Poland Old battlefields seem more like parks. Trying to imagine cannon and cries of the wounded? Difficult, but not always. Farmers’ plows unearthed so many Minié balls…
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Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina launches $100 million housing initiative serving Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties
August 12, 2026
In response to one of the most urgent challenges facing Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) launched the Tri-County Housing Futures Fund (THFF), a…
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USC expands faculty pipeline to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce
August 12, 2026
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
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Routine eye exam leads to life-saving cancer diagnosis for West Columbia Doctor of Optometry
August 12, 2026
What began as a routine eye examination for a Midlands man ultimately led to a life-saving cancer diagnosis after a South Carolina optometrist identified a small abnormality in the back…
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Miss South Carolina’s Teen launches national youth volunteer initiative
August 12, 2026
Miss South Carolina’s Teen 2026 Logan Wells is celebrating the launch of The Serve Spot by Fresh Friends, a national online database designed to connect students with volunteer opportunities, as…
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CCSD partners with Palmetto Excel to expand pathways to high school diplomas for adult learners
August 12, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is partnering with Palmetto Excel to expand opportunities for adult learners to earn a high school diploma and prepare for their next steps in college,…
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Annual inflation rate eases to 3.4% in July
August 12, 2026
The nation’s annual inflation rate eased slightly in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% over the past 12 months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price…
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Santee Cooper Board approves $615.3 million bond sale
August 11, 2026
Continuing its focus on strategic financial management to control costs for customers, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors unanimously approved the sale of approximately $615.3 million in bonds that will…
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BCDCOG – honored with 2026 Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
August 11, 2026
In partnership with ULI South Carolina, convened Reality Check 2.0 to envision how the region can accommodate growth through 2045 The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has recently been recognized…
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Summerville Destination Market introduces a new curated outdoor boutique experience for the Lowcountry
August 11, 2026
RYP Unlimited L.L.C. announced the return and official rebrand of the former Summerville Artisan & Flea Market, now newly named the Summerville Destination Market (SDM). Redefined as a Curated Outdoor…
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IEB Americas selects Charleston County for first major North American production operation
August 11, 2026
IEB Americas Inc., a producer of battery charging and power supply solutions, has selected Charleston County for its first major production operation in North America. The company is investing $1.5…
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Meta launches $1 billion community investment fund as investments grow in South Carolina
August 11, 2026
Meta is expanding its commitment to the communities where it operates with the launch of a new $1 billion fund aimed at supporting schools, first responders, infrastructure and other locally…
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Blink Book Review: “This Dog Will Change Your Life” by Elias Weiss Friedman
August 11, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Dog people know exactly how this happens. You pick up a book thinking it will be about dogs, and halfway through you’re smiling (or maybe crying)…
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Senior Resource Specialists launches eight-week “Support Local” campaign to spotlight Lowcountry small businesses
August 10, 2026
“Local Families Supporting Local Families” initiative has already directed campaign spending toward 180 locally purchased products in its first three weeks Senior Resource Specialists (SRS), a Charleston-area family-owned senior resource…
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