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 SC 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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South Carolinians can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays, starting on May 30th, warns travel expert
May 31, 2022Memorial Day Mayhem: South Carolina travelers can expect a ‘flightmare’ of airport delays starting on May 30th, warns travel expert. With Memorial Day quickly approaching, so is the unofficial start of…
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ElevatED4SC video podcast challenges business leaders to see education differently
May 31, 2022
The final episode of the ElevatED4SC video podcast’s first season looks at real-life solutions reflecting hope for South Carolina education through the eyes of a successful business leader. This episode…
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International artists to visit Jazz Combo Camp
May 31, 2022
Jazz Combo Camp Charleston Jazz Academy June 6-10, 2022 | June 13-17, 2022 9AM-3PM Grades 7-12 $210 Register: CharlestonJazz.com The award-winning Charleston Jazz Academy is offering youth grades 7-12 the…
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Women-led early stage VC fund Good Growth Capital announces over-subscribed third fund
May 31, 2022
Good Growth Capital will deploy pre-seed through Series B funding to companies disrupting health tech, green tech and other sectors. Good Growth Capital has announced the successful raise of its…
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Seasoned journalist joins NP Strategy
May 31, 2022
Expands Charleston, SC Office and Supports 30-Person Team NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, has grown the dynamic team with the addition of Abigail…
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SeamonWhiteside offers actionable strategies to recruit top talent and build a strong workforce
May 31, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, offers hiring strategies for companies to build a strong workforce successfully. These actionable tips aim to create an efficient and…
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Recovery auditing firm launches new branding initiative
May 31, 2022
A leading global recovery auditing firm is launching a revitalized brand to better communicate the company’s broad range of services and enhanced business intelligence solutions. The new name is Illumis.…
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National Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 31, 2022
During National Dam Safety Awareness Day, DHEC Spotlights the Essential Work of its Dams & Reservoirs Safety Program to Help Protect Lives, Property and the Environment In South Carolina, the S.C.…
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SC Works Trident to host Back to Work Training Program
May 31, 2022
SC Works Trident today announced its upcoming multi-week Back to Work Soft Skills and Job Search Training Program, which aims to help job seekers throughout the region develop the skills…
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Northwestern Mutual receives fifth consecutive Top Workplaces in South Carolina accolade
May 31, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. With offices in Greenville, Charleston and…
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Workforce gaming apps company Skillsgapp appoints John Zwolinski as Chief Experience Officer
May 31, 2022
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app company skillsgapp has hired John Zwolinski as its Chief Experience Officer. The new position is responsible for the development and performance of skillsgapp’s internal…
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The Cassina Group’s Jimmy Dye sells historic Sullivan’s Island property
May 31, 2022
Founding partner and broker-in-charge of The Cassina Group, Jimmy Dye, participated in the sale of 1714 Middle St., a historic property perfectly positioned between the lighthouse and Fort Moultrie on…
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Northwestern Mutual receives fifth consecutive Top Workplaces in South Carolina accolade
May 31, 2022
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fifth consecutive year. With offices in Greenville, Charleston and…
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Flock and Rally Marketing & Communications celebrates three staff promotions
May 27, 2022
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announces the promotion of Rachel Carter to director of administration, Hailey Covell to director of…
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Berkeley County awards CDBG funds to local nonprofits & municipalities
May 26, 2022
$1.2 Million Awarded for Public Facility Improvements, Other Community Projects Berkeley County has awarded approximately $1.2 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) to seven different local nonprofits and municipalities.…
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