Deion Jamison of Legacy Early College named 2023 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2022State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Deion Jamison, an English teacher at Legacy Early College with the South…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers announce 2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
May 5, 2022
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14 for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp…
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BID Group expanding operations in Dorchester County
May 5, 2022
BID Group, a leader in the wood processing industry, announced plans to expand operations in Dorchester County. The company’s $10.6 million investment will create 25 new jobs. With locations throughout…
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South Carolina Federal announces 2022 scholarship winners
May 4, 2022
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of its 12th annual scholarship program. Nine students who are attending a technical or traditional college in South Carolina…
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Chakadasovavan Or named a Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 4, 2022
Chakadasovavan Or is first-generation American born and his family has been his biggest cheerleader in encouraging him to accomplish other firsts. He was the first in his family to graduate…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers announce 2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
May 4, 2022
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 14 for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp…
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Biden Administration awards nearly $77 million to expand internet access for dozens of tribes
May 4, 2022
Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that it has awarded 19 grants as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. Andy Berke, NTIA’s Special…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson secures over $2 million for consumers deceived by TurboTax
May 4, 2022
AG Wilson Joins All 50 States in Agreement with TurboTax Owner Intuit for Deceiving Low-Income Americans into Paying for Free Tax Services Attorney General Alan Wilson today secured over $2…
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Frampton puts a lid on last facility at Charleston Trade Center
May 4, 2022
Brings Charleston Trade Center to completion at 2.5M fully leased sq ft Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has…
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Natasha Akery named a Top Five Teacher of the Year finalist
May 3, 2022
Teaching is a second career for Natasha Akery; she joined the profession in 2017 through an alternative certification process. She has filled the roles of English instructor and Diversity Coach…
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William Means Real Estate no. 1 boutique firm in Mt. Pleasant and records nearly $104 million in Q1 sales
May 3, 2022
In the first quarter of this year, William Means Real Estate recorded nearly $104 million in company sales with a $1.3 million average sales price, solidifying their standing as a…
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Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College join forces to build diversity in lineworker training
May 3, 2022
Santee Cooper and Denmark Technical College collaborated on a new electrical lineworkers program at the Historically Black, two-year technical college located in Bamberg County, South Carolina. Together, the organizations created…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s strong demand driving rental rates higher
May 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Demand for industrial space in Charleston follows the demand trends for industrial space across the United States.…
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Berkeley County to pave seven dirt-to-pave roads in rural communities
May 2, 2022Berkeley County will soon be starting work on its next dirt-to-pave roads package, “7 Roads Project,” in rural communities. This project includes seven roads totaling approximately two miles. Banks Construction…
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CARTA announces “No Pay May” initiative
May 2, 2022Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) leaders announced a new “No Pay May” initiative, which aims to encourage new ridership by offering all CARTA services at no cost for the month of May.…
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NHE again named as one of the Top 5 Workplaces in South Carolina
May 2, 2022
NHE has been honored as one of the top five large employers for the second straight year according to South Carolina’s Top Workplaces of 2022. The honor was awarded to…
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Utilizing the 0% Tax Rate on Long-Term Capital Gains
May 1, 2022
By Carolyn Stewart Even if the holidays have passed, it’s never too early or too late to start thinking about what gifts you can give to your loved ones. While…
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Should iBuyers Be Part of Your Investment Strategy?
May 1, 2022
By Robert Parsley Real estate investment trends show that more and more people are turning to iBuyers to expedite the home selling process because this is a faster, simpler method…
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Two Wando students earn corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships
May 1, 2022The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the first group of recipients in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program today, and two students from Wando High School received corporate-sponsored…
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Norfolk Southern to protect sensitive wetlands in South Carolina
May 1, 2022
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it will permanently protect 1,105 acres of ecologically significant land in South Carolina’s coastal plain through a conservation easement. The protected land is home…
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CARTA announces ‘No Pay May’ initiative
May 1, 2022
For the month of May, CARTA services will be offered for free During a press conference this morning, Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) leaders announced a new “No Pay…
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Department of Commerce applauds historic signing of Declaration for the Future of Internet
May 1, 2022
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Biden-Harris Administration joined 60 global partners in launching The Declaration for the Future of the Internet, recommitting to the vision of the global…
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Treasury announces plans to deploy $300 million in technical assistance through the State Small Business Credit Initiative
May 1, 2022
The $300 million of technical assistance includes $100 million for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency to provide technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs seeking greater access to…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys selected to 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Eight attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2022 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Nineteen Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2022 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that nineteen attorneys have been listed in the 2022 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®, including seven attorneys who were named as “Rising Stars.” HSB…
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Workforce gaming apps company Skillsgapp adds Montgomery as People Engagement & Experience Manager
April 29, 2022
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp has hired Jennie Montgomery as its People Engagement & Experience Manager. The new position acts as a liaison to help youth (middle-…
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First Reliance Bank promotes Melinda Blake to Branch Manager
April 29, 2022
First Reliance Bank announces the promotion of Melinda Blake to Branch Manager of the Mt. Pleasant branch, replacing Weston Peters, who has moved to the bank’s commercial banking division. Melinda…
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Private investment firm donates $150,000 to support the growth of golf programs for kids and teens
April 27, 2022First Tee – Greater Charleston, a local nonprofit committed to empowering kids and teens through the game of golf, announced the organization received a $150,000 donation from Ryan Hanks and…
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Academic Magnet ranked #2 in the nation for third consecutive year
April 27, 2022
Academic Magnet High School continues to stay near the top of the U.S. News & World Report national rankings for the Best High Schools in the country. The national publication named Academic Magnet…
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Social Venture Partners Charleston announces nonprofit funding cycle
April 27, 2022
Social Venture Partners Charleston, which invests financial resources and professional expertise in promising nonprofit organizations to increase their capacity, is opening the first phase of the 2022 funding cycle on…
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Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg responds to news of increased costs for completion of I-526
April 27, 2022
In response to today’s news regarding the increased cost estimate for the completion of I-526, Mayor John Tecklenburg released the following statement and will be bringing the attached resolution to…
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Cotton Pickin’ Memories
April 27, 2022
By Tom Poland My jaunts around the South take me past old haunts, a cotton gin now and then. I’ve seen gins in Salters, Bishopville, and other rural places.…
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The Riviera announces upcoming concert with Colbie Caillat
April 27, 2022
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert with Colbie Caillat on Friday, June 17th. The multi-platinum two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is bringing her…
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A Conversation with Dr. Tonya Matthews, The International African American Museum (IAAM)
April 27, 2022
The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…
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3 Charleston firms recognized at 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards gala
April 27, 2022
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized the most innovative engineering projects of the past year at its 37th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) gala. The…
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UofSC celebrates newest crop of graduating students
April 27, 2022
The University of South Carolina will welcome thousands of new alumni from across the system in a series of commencement ceremonies, which conclude with three Columbia campus events at the…
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Historic Charleston Foundation 75th Anniversary Flag and Charter Day, April 28
April 27, 2022
We’re celebrating in style with hundreds of flags around the Charleston’s historic neighborhoods. In celebration of the Foundation’s 75th anniversary, commemorative flags are going up on historic houses and businesses around…
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A consortium to create the next-generation of innovation and talent for the electric vehicle industry
April 27, 2022
The unprecedented need to develop a workforce that can build and service electric and autonomous vehicles and develop the cybersecurity to protect them is the driving force behind a new…
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SCDOT awards contract to build the final phase of the Berlin G. Myers Parkway
April 27, 2022
Long-awaited traffic congestion relief is coming to Summerville After more than 18 years of planning, permitting and engineering work, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received bids and…
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Sustain SC launches pilot study to address SDG ranking
April 27, 2022
South Carolina among lowest ranked states in the U.S. Sustainable Development Report South Carolina is ranked 37th out of 50 states in the 2021 United States Sustainable Development Report. Today Sustain…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center shares guidelines to help youth and families after episodes of gun violence
April 26, 2022
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, shares guidelines to help families and children after experiencing exposure to a shooting…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art awarded prestigious grants from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and the Art Bridges Foundation
April 26, 2022
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, has been awarded three grants, one from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation and two from the Art Bridges Foundation, that…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2022
April 26, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. “The first quarter represents the…
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On Earth Day, USDA invests over $106.3 million in infrastructure to combat climate change across rural South Carolina
April 25, 2022
In honor of Earth Day 2022, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing nearly $800 million in climate-smart infrastructure in 40 states, Puerto Rico…
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Clark Academy principal to serve permanently
April 25, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Carolyn Anderson as principal at Septima P. Clark Academy. Anderson has served as the school’s interim principal since the beginning of…
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Liberty Hill principal to serve permanently
April 25, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Corey Shaw as principal at Liberty Hill Academy (LHA). Shaw served as the school’s interim principal during the 2021-2022 school year.…
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City of Charleston and Charleston County to host first ‘Electric Lawn Equipment Expo’ at Lowe’s in West Ashley
April 25, 2022
The City of Charleston and Charleston County are hosting their first “Electric Lawn Equipment Expo” on April 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lowe’s Home Improvement…
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Army Corps’ Regulatory Division refines process to emphasize core mission, efficient permit application review
April 25, 2022
The Regulatory Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District is refining its process to emphasize review of Department of the Army (DA) permit applications and requests associated…
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International African American Museum sponsors Fireside Chat event on International Museum Day
April 25, 2022
#1 New York Times best-selling author Clint Smith to discuss slavery across America The International African American Museum will sponsor a virtual Fireside Chat event with author Clint Smith in honor of International…
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PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com to host first “Social Scramble”
April 25, 2022
Bringing Paige Spiranac And Golf’s Leading Influencers To The Grand Strand PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com will be hosting the inaugural “Social Scramble,” a three-day event that will bring some of golf’s leading social…
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