Lowcountry Food Bank receives $75,000 from Morgan Stanley Foundation to increase food choices for families
June 9, 2022
Donation Will Help Children and Families Facing Hunger in Hampton, Colleton, Jasper, Williamsburg, and Georgetown counties Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it received a $75,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley…
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A Creek Runs Through It
June 9, 2022
By Tom Poland Writers title works and often they fail to come up with a good one. Half Asleep In Frog Pajamas comes to mind. Sometimes a gem of…
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Stantec expands Community Development team in South Carolina
June 8, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Community Development practices in Charleston. Caleb Calsing has joined Stantec’s Charleston office as a Landscape…
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Nature Adventures participates in EPA roundtable on the importance of clean water protections in the Southeast
June 8, 2022
Matt Gamble, a Nature Adventures manager and guide, participated in a June 7 virtual roundtable hosted jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Cahaba Brewing Co. on the importance…
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Arts Grow SC to expand, first executive director named
June 8, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education announce the expansion of Arts Grow SC as a permanent fixture in the state’s arts learning landscape. An…
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$42 million historic Archer School renovation to bring new life to Charleston’s East Side
June 8, 2022
Thanks to a collaboration with the Humanities Foundation, a $42 million rehabilitation of the former and long-vacant Archer School on Nassau Street will be redeveloped into 89 affordable housing units…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases local & regional priorities
June 8, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the release of its Local & Regional Priorities, which highlights their positions on regional policies and the guiding principles that help them navigate what and…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
June 8, 2022
Glycopath was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Company. Prewrite received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network,…
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21 heroic dogs selected to compete for America’s highest canine honor
June 8, 2022
Public Voting Opens to Choose 7 Finalists for the 2022 American Humane Hero Dog Awards More than 400,000 votes from animal lovers across the country have decided the top 21 semifinalists from…
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Coming July 1: A final increase of the Motor Fuel User Fee
June 8, 2022
​For the sixth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee—which helps support road, bridge, and infrastructure construction—increases at the pump starting July 1. Users will pay $0.02 more per…
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Finalists for the 2022 South Carolina Young Filmmakers Project include high school students from across the state
June 8, 2022
A special screening and awards event will be hosted in Columbia on June 11 After a record number of entries and an exhaustive judging process, the 2022 South Carolina Young…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces recovery of almost $125,000 in Medicaid fraud
June 8, 2022
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announces that his Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit has recently recovered just under $125,000 in fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits from two recipients. One recipient is…
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Colliers Report: New retail is necessary throughout South Carolina to meet demand
June 8, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina housing permits rose 27% from February 2022 to March 2022 indicating new residents are…
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Rosen Hagood attorney, Elizabeth Nicholson receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell
June 7, 2022
Rosen Hagood is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Nicholson has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is the highest possible…
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FishBait Solutions signs The Brandr Group to client roster
June 7, 2022
Sports Marketing Agency Unites Brands with Universities & Student Athletes for Emerging Name-Image-Likeness Opportunities CHARLESTON, SC – FishBait Solutions has added The Brandr Group to its growing roster of collegiate…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces SC maintains high credit ratings
June 7, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina continues to receive an excellent response from the three major credit rating agencies. In preparation for a general obligation bond issuance, Moody’s…
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Montessori Community wins district’s annual wellness award
June 6, 2022
Charleston, SC – The MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) in partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD), celebrated schools and their wellness efforts last month. During the 2021-2022…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Diversity Leaders Certificate program
June 6, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce their new Diversity Leaders Certificate program. This informative program is designed to equip business leaders with the necessary tools and resources to…
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Berkeley County Water & Sanitation welcomes water leak detection dog
June 6, 2022
Trained to Identify Leaks in Service Lines & Water Mains Berkeley County is proud to introduce the newest four-legged member of its Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Department: Agua, a…
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James Simons Montessori interim principal named for 2022-23 school year
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Elizabeth Dillenkoffer as interim principal at James Simons Montessori School. Dillenkoffer has served as assistant principal at James Simons…
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Chicora principal appointed to position permanently
June 6, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Monica Smalls as principal at Chicora Elementary School. Smalls served as assistant principal at Chicora from 2018 to 2021 before becoming…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center offers strategies for parents and caregivers to support children when they speak up about abuse
June 6, 2022
Nonprofit offers advice on how to be supportive in responding to a disclosure of abuse Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and…
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U.S. Chamber endorses Rep. Nancy Mace for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District
June 6, 2022
Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Representative Nancy Mace (R) to represent South Carolina’s First Congressional District. The Chamber endorses pro-business candidates for federal office who…
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Charleston Heritage Federation announces new events and activities for summer 2022
June 6, 2022
Charleston’s historic sites, museums and cultural organizations that make up the Charleston Heritage Federation (CHF) are pleased to announce a number of exciting activities and events for summer that bring…
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REI Co-op to open store in Mount Pleasant in fall 2022
June 6, 2022
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a new store in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in fall 2022. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear and expertise for camping, cycling, running,…
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YWCA Greater Charleston augments gender and racial equity training programs with new hire
June 6, 2022
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Shamara White as its training and logistics coordinator. In this newly created position, White manages the behind-the-scenes details that make YWCA Greater Charleston’s gender and…
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Medical supply manufacturer establishes major nitrile glove operation in Greenville
June 6, 2022
A packed house applauded the announcement Monday by Health Supply US, a leading government contracting and medical supply company, to establish manufacturing operations in Greenville County at the Greenville Area…
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Charleston Heritage Federation announces new events and activities for summer 2022
June 6, 2022
Charleston’s historic sites, museums and cultural organizations that make up the Charleston Heritage Federation (CHF) announced a number of exciting activities and events for summer that bring the history of…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 20 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 6, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is pleased to recognize the third cohort of 20 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January 2020,…
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Marketing Minute: Grassroots and Grasstops Advocacy
June 6, 2022
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Who do you need in your advocacy corner? This week’s video shares how to get started when identifying your unique grasstops and…
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Founders Group International offers perks, including free golf, to entice new employees
June 6, 2022
Founders Group International, one of the premier golf course ownership groups in the Southeast, is offering a litany of perks, in addition to competitive pay, to attract new employees. FGI…
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Where Home Prices Are Headed in 2022
June 6, 2022
By Robert Parsley Lima One Capital If you’ve bought a home (or tried to) in the last couple of years, you know that the market has been scalding hot,…
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Fetter extends care to Adams Run, SC with the James E. Clyburn Wiltown Community Center partnership
June 6, 2022
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced its partnership with the James E. Clyburn Wiltown Community Center to extend health care services to the Adams Run, SC community. Fetter will begin…
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Terminix shares eight travel tips to protect against bed bugs this summer
June 5, 2022
Following two years of decreased travel, experts are predicting a significant bounce-back this summer. With increased travel comes a greater risk of bed bug encounters, and Terminix Service, Inc., the…
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Boy Scout statue stolen over Memorial Day weekend from Scout Office
June 2, 2022
Bronze statue make by famous bronze sculptor R. Tait McKenzie stolen After returning to the office to the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America, staff discovered that…
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Berkeley County publishes inaugural Hurricane Guide for 2022 Storm Season
June 2, 2022
Available in English and Spanish; Portuguese by 2023 Berkeley County has published its inaugural Hurricane Guide for the 2022 Storm Season. Available in both English and Spanish, the Hurricane Guide…
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Dorchester County’s 2022 Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
June 2, 2022
Join the Dorchester County Emergency Management Department on Saturday, June 4, 2022, from 10am to 1pm for the 9th Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. The event will be held at the…
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MUSC junior researcher earns state recognition for excellence in scientific research
June 2, 2022
Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., awarded 2022 SC Governor’s Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research  Gov. Henry McMaster recognized Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., for her extraordinary scientific contributions to psychiatry and…
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Origin SCÂ to host First Annual Spring Fundraiser Event
June 2, 2022
Origin SC to host First Annual Spring Fundraiser Event to Raise Funds for Victims of Crime at Freehouse Brewery Origin is hosting a Spring raffle fundraiser at Freehouse Brewery on Saturday, June 4th…
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Experience Columbia launches Digital Pimento Cheese Passport
June 2, 2022
Today, two days prior to National Cheese Day on June 4, Experience Columbia SC will be re-launching it’s highly-successful Pimento Cheese Passport. The refreshed passport features 17 dishes highlighting the…
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Santee Cooper now accepting applications for its EVolve Electric Vehicle Grant Program
June 2, 2022
Santee Cooper is now accepting applications for its new EVolve Electric Vehicle Commercial Grant Program. The program is available to Santee Cooper commercial customers and will offer grants of up…
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New office development coming soon to Blue House Road
June 2, 2022
NAI Charleston facilitated the sale of a ±1.92 AC site on Blue House Road just off I-26 and part of the Ingleside Development in North Charleston. The lot was sold…
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IMPH releases recommendations for S.C.’s Direct Care Workforce in long-term care settings
June 1, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) has released a new report that surveys the challenges associated with direct care worker recruitment and retention throughout South Carolina.…
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International African American Museum announces opening date
June 1, 2022
Charleston, S.C. – After over 20 years of planning, the International African American Museum (IAAM) has announced that the museum will be welcoming visitors for opening the weekend of January 21,…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation grant allows for purchase of vital hurricane preparedness items
June 1, 2022
The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Waccamaw region’s leading philanthropic organization, has granted funds for blue disaster relief tarps and microporous breathable suits to Habitat for Humanity in Horry and Georgetown…
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Makeready appoints Tim Morton as Executive Chef of their newest experience, The Ryder Hotel
May 31, 2022
Executive Chef, Tim Morton Will Direct all Creative Culinary for both The Ryder Hotel and Emeline Makeready, the hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates a diverse collection of brands,…
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Purple Haze: A Conservation Film screening at Charleston Terrace Theatre
May 31, 2022Zach Steinhauser will be partnering with the Charleston Audubon Society for a screening of Purple Haze: A Conservation Film, his documentary on one of the many wonders of South Carolina,…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers receive global recognition from Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for top industrial transactions in 2021
May 31, 2022
Greenville-Spartanburg, Charleston, SC – Colliers brokers in Greenville-Spartanburg and Charleston, SC were recently honored by the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) for top industrial transactions in 2021.…
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South Carolina Bar recognizes 2022 Annual Award recipients
May 31, 2022
Five South Carolina attorneys and one law firm were recently recognized by the South Carolina Bar for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in South Carolina. The recognitions took…
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U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites receives Order of the Palmetto Award
May 31, 2022
On May 19, 2022, United States Bankruptcy Judge John E. Waites, District of South Carolina, received from Henry Dargan McMaster, the Governor of South Carolina, the highest award given to…
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