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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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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