Cheney Brothers establishing operations in Florence County

  February 23, 2022

$66 million investment to create 280 new jobs Cheney Brothers, a leading broadline food distributor, today announced plans to construct a new distribution center in Florence County. The company’s $66…

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Gov. Henry McMaster names Eden Hendrick as next SCDJJ executive director

  February 22, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster today announced Eden Hendrick as the next executive director of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). Hendrick was named acting director in September of 2021 following the…

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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new Board Chairman

  February 22, 2022

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently named Michael Frits, General Manager of the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront, as its new Board Chairman. Frits succeeds…

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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts retail activity in Charleston

  February 22, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Charleston Retail Market Highlights According to the S.C. Department of Revenue, year-over-year Charleston retail sales in November increased 20.3%. The success…

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Discoveries abound for College of Charleston science faculty

  February 21, 2022

College of Charleston professors are always doing interesting research, which can lead to news-making discoveries like the three below about genetic mutations, “UFOs” and solar flares. Discovery: Not-So-Random Genetic Mutations…

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United States Drug Czar to speak at College of Charleston

  February 21, 2022

Drug overdoses took the lives of more than 100,000 Americans last year – an almost 50% increase over 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That’s more than deaths from…

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Santee Cooper named Top Utility by Business Facilities

  February 21, 2022

Business Facilities magazine named Santee Cooper one of its Top Utilities, noting that the power provider did much more for South Carolina than provide energy. Business Facilities cited a range…

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Noble Ruin of the South

  February 17, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   When man abandoned it, the traffic diverted west, and the forest began to claim it. Today, sycamores, cedars, and oaks console it, and wind and water…

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CCSD announces leadership changes

  February 16, 2022

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces the  following interim leadership changes: Anita Huggins will serve as the Interim Chief  Transformation Officer; Terri Nichols will serve as the Interim Executive Associate …

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Uptown Hospitality Group opens garage doors on Ann Street

  February 16, 2022

Bodega and Share House, the newest ventures from Uptown Hospitality Group, are now open in downtown Charleston, S.C. Set in an 8,000 square-foot former train depot, the group’s newest venture brings big-city-bar…

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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2022 Leadership Discovery Class

  February 16, 2022

Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Spring 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…

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Spoleto Festival USA announces a robust 46th season

  February 16, 2022

International performers return to Charleston for a program exploring themes of faith, migration, intertwining histories, and reclamations of the past Spoleto Festival USA General Director Mena Mark Hanna announced today…

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Mashburn executive leader accepts role on CAGC Board

  February 16, 2022

Richard Kinard, longtime leader of Mashburn Construction’s Coastal Division has accepted a position on the Carolinas Association of General Contractors (CAGC) Board of Directors. The prestigious board is made up…

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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. House leadership propose income tax cut

  February 15, 2022

Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by S.C. House leadership and members of the S.C. House Republican Caucus to announce an income tax cut proposal that accelerates the governor’s previous…

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Bericap SC, LLC expanding operations in Cherokee County

  February 15, 2022

Company investing $19.7 million Bericap SC, LLC, a leading global plastic closure manufacturer, today announced plans to expand operations in Cherokee County. The company is investing $19.7 million into the…

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Marketing Minute Video: Connecting with your Community

  February 14, 2022

  Marketing Minute with Jill Wilks, NP Strategy The best way to connect with your community is by getting involved. This week’s video shares three simple steps to increase your…

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SC technology company launches national collaboration with Ballotpedia

  February 14, 2022

Voterheads.com, a South Carolina technology company, is excited to announce the launch of a local government monitoring collaboration with Ballotpedia.org that will allow visitors to Ballotpedia.org’s city and county web…

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