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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DHEC releases annual report on healthcare-associated infections in healthcare settings
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recently published the 2020 Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Annual Report, which shares data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) acquired in health-care…
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Dorchester County invites residents to Building Safer Communities event
June 22, 2022
Join Dorchester County Public Safety Departments on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Dorchester County Fire Rescue Givhans Station 12 (1475 Highway 61, Ridgeville,…
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South Carolina Aquarium to host the 7th Annual Turtle Trek 5K Sunset Beach Run
June 22, 2022
Proceeds Support the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ The South Carolina Aquarium invites you to “run for the turtles” on October 15 at Isle of Palms County Park…
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Frampton Construction brings Andrew Myers on board as project executive
June 21, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has named Andrew Myers as project executive. Myers has been in the construction…
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SC Chamber & Salary.com announce partnership
June 21, 2022
The South Carolina Chamber announced a new partnership with Salary.com as a way to provide solutions to the ever-changing needs of SC businesses, especially in the post-pandemic world. Businesses are…
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Blink Book Review #3: Educated by Tara Westover
June 21, 2022
This is the second in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell When “Educated” first came out in 2018, I remember seeing the book in…
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Tax tips about working remotely
June 21, 2022
The relief offered to out-of-state employers from South Carolina’s requirements to withhold taxes from wages for employees who temporarily work in the state due to COVID-19 will end on June…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career welcomes new team members
June 21, 2022
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) is proud to welcome 3 new staff members. Akua Page has joined the team as the Digital Inclusion Project Manager, Vanessa Lambright as the Organizational Effectiveness and…
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YWCA Greater Charleston opens nominations for 2022 #WhatWomenBring awards
June 21, 2022
Nominations for YWCA Greater Charleston’s #WhatWomenBring awards are now open. The annual celebration honors South Carolina women leaders in business, community, and culture. Award recipients will be recognized on stage…
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AMHS valedictorian will forever be an ambassador for his alma mater
June 20, 2022
Charleston, SC – It is a huge honor to be named valedictorian at any high school in Charleston County School District (CCSD) but an outstanding accomplishment when you’re the top…
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CCSD schools recognized by Project Lead The Way for 2021-2022 school year
June 20, 2022
For the fifth year in a row, multiple schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) were named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a Gateway School…
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Gary T. Pope Jr. and C.D. Rhodes selected by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2022 “Rising Stars” list in government law
June 20, 2022
Gary T. Pope Jr. (pictured left) and C.D. Rhodes, attorneys concentrating in public finance and government law with Pope Flynn, have been named to the “Rising Stars” list in Government…
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Primary runoff for Berkeley County Council District 6 set for Tuesday, June 28
June 20, 2022
Early Voting Period for Runoff Election: June 22-24 Berkeley County will hold a primary runoff election for the County Council District 6 race on Tuesday, June 28. Polls will be open…
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DHEC, SCDNR urge residents not to keep wild animals as pets
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) urge South Carolinians not to keep wild animals as pets. To protect people…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 20, 2022
Charlotte, Columbia, and Charleston Top Three Metros There are several constants with summer in the south, from humidity to heavy rain and the annual arrival of pesky mosquitoes. In recognition…
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DHEC observes World Sickle Cell Day by encouraging proper treatment, blood donations
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is observing World Sickle Cell Day by encouraging access to treatment and asking more residents to make life-saving blood donations.…
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Bank of the Lowcountry selects chair, vice chair of board
June 20, 2022
Following the recent annual meeting of shareholders, the board of directors for Bank of the Lowcountry elected Peden Brown Mcleod Jr. chairman of the board and Pamela J. Robertson vice…
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CRANSTON forms strategic growth partnership with The HFW Companies
June 20, 2022
CRANSTON, an engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and surveying firm that has been serving Southeast communities for more than half a century, has formed a strategic growth partnership with The HFW…
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NHE named to manage six additional South Carolina communities
June 16, 2022
NHE, Inc. has announced the addition of six South Carolina communities into its growing association management portfolio, company officials have announced. NHE is one of the Southeast’s leading association and…
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Susie Jackson Freedom Memorial Garden to open June 17
June 16, 2022
The Susie Jackson Freedom Memorial Garden will open to the public June 17, 2022, on the seventh anniversary of the tragedy at Mother Emanuel AME Church. The memorial garden is…
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Kontakt.io opens new office in Charleston
June 16, 2022
Kontakt.io, the industry leader in smart building IoT, has announced the opening of a new national sales office in Charleston, South Carolina to support the company’s growth in healthcare and…
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Blink Book Review #2: South of Heaven by Patti Frye Meredith
June 16, 2022
This is the second in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell For anyone who is southern by birth or has moved to the south,…
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Carolina Precision Foods, LLC establishing operations in Florence County
June 16, 2022$10 million investment to create 402 new jobs Carolina Precision Foods, LLC – a joint venture of Carolina Fresh Foods and owners of Lake Foods – today announced plans to…
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Through Broken Glass
June 16, 2022
By Tom Poland The old church just wanted to be left alone, but that didn’t happen. Someone shot out her windows. Some kid’s BBs shattered panes, leaving sharp jagged…
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Great Southern Homes, Inc. and FBC Mortgage, LLC announce joint venture to form Homeowners Mortgage, LLC
June 15, 2022
Great Southern Homes, the nation’s 45th largest homebuilder headquartered in Irmo, SC, and FBC Mortgage, LLC of Orlando, Florida, one of the largest mortgage providers for the new home industry,…
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City of Charleston’s ‘Bank On Charleston Youth’ summer virtual financial empowerment series starts Friday
June 15, 2022
This summer, the city of Charleston will host a virtual financial empowerment series for those in high school and college. This is the first time the program – ‘Bank On…
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ENGESER USA Corp. establishing first North American manufacturing operation in Dorchester County
June 15, 2022
$1.5 million investment to create 26 new jobs ENGESER USA Corp., a world leading cable specialist, today announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $1.5 million investment…
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NAMIWalks Your Way Charleston Area (SC) brings community together to support mental health
June 15, 2022It’s a new day for mental health in America. More people are speaking openly about their mental health conditions than ever before, and the need for mental health services is…
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Gehl Foods, LLC establishing operations in Colleton County
June 15, 2022
$46 million investment will create 106 new jobs Gehl Foods, LLC (Gehl Food & Beverage Companies), a leading food and beverage manufacturing company, today announced it has established operations in Colleton County.…
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Frampton Construction starts on Sunlake Business Center in Tampa
June 15, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has started work on Sunlake Business Center, a two-building industrial development in Tampa,…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves top rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
June 14, 2022
MUSC SJCH only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins…
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Robertson Allen recognized as No. 1 agent In South Carolina
June 13, 2022
Realtor Robertson Allen was recognized as the No. 1 agent in South Carolina by Real Trends as part of its 2022 list of top producers. Allen was named to its…
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Greystar hires Cope Willis as Managing Director, Sustainability
June 13, 2022
Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC announced that Cope Willis has joined the company as Managing Director of Sustainability to support Greystar’s sustainability and broader Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts.…
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Part 3 – Making Strategic Alliances Work: Clear Governance Rules
June 13, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. [Part 1 – Making Strategic Alliances Work: What is a Strategic Alliance?] [Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure]…
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Berkeley County hosting inaugural Family Emergency Preparedness Day
June 13, 2022
Saturday, July 9 at Cypress Gardens Berkeley County Emergency Management will host its inaugural Family Emergency Preparedness Day on Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Cypress Gardens, located at…
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Berkeley County holding public hearing on amended FY 2022 Annual Action Plan
June 11, 2022
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 5 p.m. Berkeley County has proposed a substantial amendment to its FY2022 Annual Action Plan and 2022-2025 Consolidated Plan—both of which address local housing and…
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Live To Play Tennis announces Michael Sell as new leader of Professional Development Program
June 11, 2022
Accomplished tennis professional and coach joins Live To Play Tennis team as the new leader of LTP Professional Development Program Live To Play (LTP) Tennis, an esteemed tennis facility that…
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DHEC urges vaccinations and masking amid COVID-19 community levels spike
June 11, 2022
As COVID-19 community levels increase across South Carolina and the rest of the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to track community…
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SC Chamber statement on budget agreement
June 11, 2022
In response to the South Carolina Budget Conference Committee’s agreement announced this morning, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Morgan released the following statement: “The South Carolina business community…
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IAAM adds PR and community relations manager
June 10, 2022
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has added Keisha Kirkland as the public and community relations manager. In this role, Kirkland will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive…
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CPI for all items rises 1.0% in May; shelter, gasoline, food indexes rise
June 10, 2022
In May, the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers rose 1.0 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 8.6 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for…
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PCT LTD signs memorandum of understanding with international energy company providing cash infusion
June 10, 2022
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD (OTC Pink: PCTL). Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LeadGreen Energy Services Limited. LeadGreen Energy…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced poster image for 2022
June 9, 2022
Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced that Michael Hunt’s Fleur De Lis Jazz, has been chosen as the image to adorn this year’s Festival materials. “We simply…
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SC Ports graduates 26 Port Ambassadors
June 9, 2022
South Carolina Ports celebrates the graduation of its 2021-2022 Port Ambassador Class, with each delegate having gained a deep understanding of how SC Ports connects to South Carolina’s economy. The…
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City of Charleston contracts with Trident Waste to augment collection efforts in response to unusually large trash volumes
June 9, 2022
In order to ensure timely collection, the city has contracted with Trident Waste to augment city trash pickup efforts through the end of next week, as trash volumes continue to…
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Eastside Celebration to feature Mayor Tecklenburg, Eastside community leaders and Piccolo Spoleto pop up performance Friday evening
June 9, 2022
Please join Mayor John Tecklenburg, City Councilmember Robert Mitchell, Police Chief Luther T. Reynolds, Philip Simmons Foundation Project Administrator Rossie Colter and Eastside Community Development Corporation President Shelia Fields at…
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SC Ports maintains fluidity during record May
June 9, 2022
South Carolina Ports achieved another record month for containers handled at the Port of Charleston while maintaining fluidity for customers. May marked the 15th consecutive month of cargo records at…
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Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR expanding operations in Charleston County
June 9, 2022
Expansion to create 32 new jobs Golfbreaks by PGA TOUR (Golfbreaks), a leading, worldwide golf vacation specialist, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s expansion will create…
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Explore Charleston launches second year of program for minority college students
June 9, 2022
Explore Charleston welcomes the second class of its Intern Cultural Enrichment Program (ICEP), an initiative that connects underrepresented minority students, most from historically-black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with world-class internship…
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