Apollon Wealth Management names Eric Sterner as Chief Investment Officer
July 5, 2022
Sterner joins the firm with 25 years of financial services experience, building and scaling innovative investing offerings CHARLESTON, SC – Apollon Wealth Management, a fast-growing registered investment advisor (RIA),…
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Full slate of patriotic events planned for July 4 on the Hammock Coast
July 3, 2022
South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® has a full slate of Independence Day activities for locals and tourists alike as Americans celebrate the freedoms they enjoy. Whether people are in search of…
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The Riviera announces upcoming concerts coming to downtown theater
July 3, 2022
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concerts this August with Chris Isaak on Saturday, August 13th at 8:30 pm, and Christopher Cross on…
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Charleston-born Palmetto Moon marks 20 years of growth
July 2, 2022
Southern Lifestyle Retailer Invites Hometown Shoppers to “Rediscover Palmetto Moon” With In-Store Celebrations of New Brands, Local Makers Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer born in Charleston, is proud to…
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SOUTH CAROLINA 7 Kickoff in the UPSTATE
July 2, 2022Expedition began at Oconee State Park By Alex Junes-Ward DR. TOM MULLIKIN, S.C. SENATOR THOMAS ALEXANDER, S.C. REP. BILL SANDIFER, and other dignitaries and outdoor adventure enthusiasts kicked off the…
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Majority Whip Clyburn statement on the swearing in of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
June 30, 2022
U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn issued the following statement on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s swearing in as the first African American woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:“The…
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The Riviera announces upcoming concerts coming to downtown theater
June 30, 2022
Popular musical talent coming to King Street throughout August The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concerts this August with Chris Isaak on Saturday,…
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Cait Maloney, award-winning graphic designer and artist, joins Flock and Rally as Senior Art Director
June 30, 2022
Flock and Rally announced that award-winning graphic designer and artist Cait Maloney has joined the agency’s team as senior art director. Serving as an agency contractor since 2014, Maloney has…
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Construction begins on Lakeland Commerce Center @ County Line
June 30, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on Lakeland Commerce Center @ County Line in Lakeland, Fla.…
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Jim Sonefeld releases new book with EP to follow
June 30, 2022
A book that encapsulates a band still beloved by legions of fans, Swimming with the Blowfish is much more—an unpretentious, emotional story of one man’s spiritual path to a more fruitful life.…
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Blink Book Review #4: Going There by Katie Couric
June 30, 2022
Katie Couric’s memoir, “Going There,” gives readers a delightful and amazingly honest narrative about not only her personal life but also many of the national and international news stories from…
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The Brandon Agency wins at the 2022 National Addys
June 30, 2022
The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded marketing agency in the Southeast, took home a National ADDY sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). Considered one of the toughest awards…
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Following Sens. Scott, Ossoff successful push, FEMA distributes $350 million in disaster relief to heirs property owners
June 30, 2022
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)’s successful push to reform FEMA policies that discriminated against Black homeowners has helped tens of thousands of people get the help…
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Gov. McMaster holds ceremonial bill signing for the Workforce Enhancement and Military Recognition Act
June 30, 2022
South Carolina veterans’ military pay is now exempt from all state income taxes Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Secretary William Grimsley, members of…
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McElveen named to First Reliance Bank Board
June 29, 2022
William Jack McElveen, Jr. has been named to the First Reliance Bank Board of Directors. Before his retirement, McElveen served as the bank’s Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer.…
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Quality affordable housing options expand as NHE development team brings Parkside at Butler to life
June 29, 2022
In further proof of efforts to address the Upstate’s well-documented deficit in affordable housing, a 72-unit apartment community is taking shape in Mauldin, as a dedicated group of developers, community…
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William Means Real Estate announces record sale on Sullivan’s Island
June 29, 2022
William Means Real Estate announced the sale of 1773 Atlantic Avenue to a buyer who also purchased the adjacent third of an acre, beachfront parcel at a combined record sales…
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SeamonWhiteside projected to design and/or build over 29 million square feet of industrial buildings in 2022
June 29, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is projected to design and build nearly 30 million square feet of industrial buildings this year alone. The…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives an additional $20,000 grant from Bank of America to continue fight against hunger in Coastal South Carolina
June 29, 2022
Latest Grant Funding and Volunteer Efforts are Part of Bank of America’s Longstanding Partnership and Commitment to Lowcountry Food Bank Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today it has received a…
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LS3P and The Beach Company honored in National Association of Home Builders’ 2021 Best in American Living Awards
June 29, 2022LS3P, a multi-disciplinary firm based in Charleston, S.C. offering architecture, interiors and planning services, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a 2021 Best in American Living Award…
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Multiple agents from The Cassina Group recognized as the best in the nation
June 29, 2022
Multiple real estate agents from The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, were recently recognized as some of the best in the nation by Real Trends. Three individuals and…
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FieldBin raises $1.2 million to help Field Service Trade professionals grow their businesses
June 28, 2022
Pre-Seed Round Backed by 7833 Capital Partners, Company Offering Free Six-Month Trials FieldBin, a field service management (FSM) solution provider, announced today the closing of a $1.2 million pre-seed round…
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The Noble Law expands its Southeast footprint with the hiring of Victoria Kepes
June 28, 2022
CHARLESTON, SC – The Noble Law, a leading national plaintiff employment law firm with offices in New York, Raleigh and Charlotte has announced the hiring of Partner Victoria Kepes to…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Will Stephenson in Charleston
June 28, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that William T. “Will” Stephenson has joined the firm’s Charleston office as an associate and will be working with our real estate…
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Kennedy named Charleston County School District Superintendent
June 28, 2022
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees voted Monday, June 28, 2022, to make Donald R. Kennedy, Sr. the Superintendent of Schools until a permanent replacement is found.…
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City of Charleston hosting Mayor’s Roundtable on Brain Health
June 27, 2022
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, the city of Charleston Mayor’s Office on Aging and the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association on Monday, June 27, 2022, from 1…
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Carolina OB/GYN to distribute free baby formula
June 27, 2022
Carolina OB/GYN will distribute free baby formula on Thursday, June 30 from 9:00 am to 12 Noon at its offices in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown. “We understand the shortage of formula…
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Dorchester County holds groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate new North Charleston Library
June 27, 2022
Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Charleston Library Branch on Monday, June 27. Community leaders and honored guests came together to celebrate the future 15,000…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center shares guidance on maintaining communication with your child about safe internet usage
June 27, 2022
Nonprofit highlights importance of communication, monitoring and reacting during National Internet Safety Month Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families. Each…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina offers tips for managing energy usage during the summer
June 27, 2022
As the arrival of summer brings higher temperatures and higher energy usage, Dominion Energy offers tips to help conserve energy while keeping your home as cool as possible. “When dealing…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation appoints four additional board members
June 27, 2022
New Board Members Bring Deeper Philanthropic, Development, and Non-Profit Expertise to Foundation The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today the appointment of four new board members to the Lowcountry Food Bank…
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SC Ports’ Melvin receives prestigious ‘Women of Courage’ Award
June 27, 2022
South Carolina Ports’ incoming president and CEO Barbara Melvin has been honored with the prestigious Women of Courage Award. The College of Charleston School of Business and Women for Women…
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Registration open for 23rd Annual 5K Fun Run to benefit local families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
June 27, 2022
The ARK of South Carolina Alzheimer’s family support services, announces that its 23rd Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is planned for August 27, 2022 and will take place in historic downtown…
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Santee Cooper Board names Rahul Dembla as Chief Planning Officer
June 27, 2022
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Rahul Dembla as Santee Cooper’s Chief Planning Officer. Dembla has been with Santee Cooper since 2016 and, prior to his appointment, served as…
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EO Charleston welcomes three new members
June 27, 2022
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 14,000 entrepreneurs from 61 countries, welcomes three new members. The new members include Ryan Hamilton, founder…
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Experience Columbia SC announces new vice president
June 27, 2022
Experience Columbia SC (ECSC) has named a new vice president to its executive team. Danna Lilly will serve as the vice president of the Convention and Visitors Bureau (DBA Experience…
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The Original Six Foundation names Kara Gormley Meador Executive Director
June 27, 2022
The Original Six Foundation (06) announced that communications professional and former journalist, Kara Gormley Meador will serve as executive director. Gormley Meador has more than 25 years of communications experience.…
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Wando picks Craft as head basketball coach for boys’ program
June 26, 2022
Wando High School is excited to announce Calvin Craft as the new head coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team. Craft has been a member of the Wando faculty and…
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District 9 Community Meeting to discuss new elementary school
June 26, 2022
Charleston County School District staff members will present information and a possible plan of action about the new elementary school set to be built on Johns Island on Thursday, June 30,…
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Morrison Yard to open first phase of multi-family community and workspace in September 2022
June 26, 2022
Morrison Yard, the 4.6-acre, mixed-use community located in Charleston’s Upper Peninsula, is on track to complete its first apartment residences this summer and will welcome its first residents in September.…
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Aldo’s Bench
June 24, 2022
By Tom Poland The bench you see overlooks an estuarine creek. That creek snakes its way into a wider creek, Pine Creek, I believe, that snakes its way into…
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The Beach Company announces three new hires
June 23, 2022Today, The Beach Company announces three new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston and Kiawah River on Johns Island. Samantha Costello has been hired as an investor…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition names John Powell new President and CEO
June 22, 2022
Longtime SEWE Executive Director John Powell will step into new role as President and CEO of the nonprofit wildlife art and sporting event on July 1 The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition…
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IMPH releases guide for local policymakers in use of opioid settlement funds
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), hosted a press conference regarding…
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The Citadel’s summer Executive Leadership Academy to offer two professional development opportunities
June 22, 2022
Limited seating available for in-person professional development sessions July For almost 200 years, The Citadel has trained and developed principled leaders for all walks of life. Now, in cooperation with…
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SC Ports CEO Jim Newsome receives Order of the Palmetto
June 22, 2022Governor Henry McMaster honored South Carolina Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome with the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor in South…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches Community Horticulture Fellowship Program
June 22, 2022
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has launched an initiative to recruit and train a new generation of horticulture professionals from traditionally underrepresented communities. The Conservancy is kicking off a $2.5 million…
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South Carolina ETV digital series “Carolina Snaps” returns with new episodes June 21
June 22, 2022
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced the premiere of a new season of its digital series, Carolina Snaps. Voiced by members of SCETV staff, each one-minute episode gives viewers a…
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South Carolina has the 9th highest Gen Z homeownership rate in the U.S.
June 22, 2022
Unprecedented growth in home prices over the last two years and recent increases in mortgage interest rates are pricing many would-be buyers out of the residential real estate market. One…
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