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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Coastal Community Foundation launches Culture of Care pilot program
May 26, 2022
To support mental health needs of nonprofit grantees throughout nine-county service area Together with the Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation and Waccamaw Community Foundation, Coastal Community Foundation is launching the Culture…
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Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience opens July 19 at the Charleston Area Convention Center
May 25, 2022
Tickets on sale now at VANGOGHCHARLESTON.COM Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, an internationally-acclaimed Vincent Van Gogh multimedia exhibit, will feature a limited-run, special show in Charleston, SC from July…
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Tennis lessons and competitive play provided to several CCSD schools
May 25, 2022
Students at three Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools recently completed an eight-week tennis program designed in conjunction with the Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association (LYTA) to provide free tennis to…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting Leadership Charleston applications
May 25, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for the Leadership Charleston Class of 2023 until July 16. This year-long program engages participants in experiences that help them become better community leaders. Through community immersion and…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes seven new lawyers to Charlotte office
May 25, 2022
Nexsen Pruet announces the addition of seven new lawyers to its office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This team comes from Charlotte-based firm Erwin, Capitano & Moss, PA. Sarah Ashley…
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Tax tips for newlyweds in South Carolina
May 25, 2022
In 2021, South Carolina hosted more than 29,000 weddings, according to The Wedding Report, a national wedding research firm, and those numbers are expected to increase this year. If you are…
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WingIts establishing operations in Georgetown County
May 25, 2022
$7.4 million investment to create more than 40 new jobs WingIts®, a specialty designer and manufacturer of bathroom accessories, fastening systems and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant products, today announced plans…
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Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta announces new location at Trailblazer Park
May 25, 2022
Hold that taco! The hallmark Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta will have a new location at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest on June 5. The event was slated for the Judson…
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Colliers promotes Cate Smolinsky to Senior Marketing Coordinator in its Charleston office
May 25, 2022
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Cate Smolinsky has been promoted to Senior Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Charleston office. Smolinsky joined Colliers in 2019 as a Marketing Coordinator to…
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30th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive brings in 27,000 pounds of food for Lowcountry Food Bank
May 25, 2022
The 30th annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place nationally and in Charleston on Saturday, May 14. This event is the largest one-day food…
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International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
May 25, 2022
TD Bank’s donation of $250,000 to the International African American Museum builds on the TD Charitable Foundation’s 2016 donation of $250,000 The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a…
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SC Thrive Encourages South Carolinians to Utilize Free Benefit Resource Service
May 25, 2022
SC Thrive, a statewide nonprofit organization that helps South Carolinians navigate the complex systems of available quality of life benefits, encourages residents across the state to utilize their free services…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins forces with Butterfly Network to transform patient care, health education, and medical research
May 24, 2022
Butterfly Blueprint to enable MUSC clinicians, students, and researchers to redefine how AI-powered, handheld ultrasound can be used in innovative ways to benefit patients at the point-of-care Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE:…
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rūmbo advertising agency expands services and team in Charleston
May 24, 2022
rūmbo, veteran-owned advertising agency based in Tampa, FL, announced they have hired Taylor Ion to join co-owner Mike Compton in their satellite office in Charleston as the agency experiences growth…
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International African American Museum receives second donation from TD Bank
May 24, 2022
TD Bank’s donation of $250,000 to the International African American Museum builds on the TD Charitable Foundation’s 2016 donation of $250,000 The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a…
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Berkeley County awarded at state level for employing people with disabilities
May 24, 2022
Partnership Among County, School District & SC Vocational Rehabilitation Berkeley County Government has received two top awards in connection to its unique programs that employ people with disabilities. The Governor’s…
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Scout project benefits W.B. Goodwin
May 24, 2022
William Johnson, son of Melanie Johnson, the school librarian at W.B. Goodwin Elementary School, completed his Eagle Scout badge by building a Gaga Ball pit (similar to dodgeball) as well…
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Hilton Head Island Town Council approves ordinance for short-term rentals
May 24, 2022
The Hilton Head Island Town Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance regulating how short-term rentals will operate on Hilton Head Island. The ordinance applies to privately owned residential properties rented…
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Union Green named title sponsor of Myrtle Beach’s Social Scramble
May 24, 2022
Union Green, a brand dedicated to uniting golfers of all skill levels and backgrounds, has been named title sponsor of the first annual Social Scramble, an event that will be hosted…
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Congressman Clyburn announces over $700,000 in funding for Lowcountry Local First’s Good Growth initiative
May 24, 2022
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that Lowcountry Local First’s Good Growth initiative will receive $789,724 from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). This funding will help…
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Raines adds fourth third-party managed property to growing portfolio of hotels
May 24, 2022Raines, a fully integrated development, management, and investment company, has added the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charleston North/Ashley Phosphate in North Charleston, SC to its growing portfolio of…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation on COVID-19 boosters for ages 5-11
May 23, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday, May 19 it is recommending COVID-19 booster shots for ages 5-11 at least five months after their initial vaccine series.…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects
May 23, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Tamie Betsill of Wando High School as Educator of the Month
May 20, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Tamie Betsill of Charleston County School District’s Wando High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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Colliers Report: Smaller footprints are driving Charleston restaurant transactions
May 20, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Charleston Retail Market Highlights A rise in fast-casual restaurant concepts allotting for less indoor dining space are leading restaurant tenants to…
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Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host hospitality and tourism hiring event
May 20, 2022
Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) are pleased to announce a hospitality and tourism job fair taking place Tuesday, June 14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston…
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LS3P’s Charleston office recognizes outstanding team members
May 20, 2022
LS3P congratulates five Charleston team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. These recognitions were announced at LS3P’s annual meeting on May 5, held each year in May to…
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Trident United Way honors two community leaders
May 20, 2022
The African American Leadership Council (AALC) Member Celebration highlights award winners and the seven years of impact through book drive At a recent event, people from across the Tri-County got…
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Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina
May 20, 2022
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg, David Diana to announce 10th Annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
May 19, 2022
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Lowcountry Mental Health Conference Director David Diana for a press conference announcing the 10th Annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, at 12 p.m. on Friday,…
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SC SBDC hires David Dougherty as Community Navigator Program Business Consultant
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the hiring of Community…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure
May 19, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…
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Hana Engineers hydrogeologist selected for environmental conference
May 19, 2022
Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLCs Senior Hydrogeologist Wanfang Zhou, Ph.D., P.G., will be presenting a poster at the Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds in Palm…
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Life Cycle Engineering’s Rick Wheeler to present at Connected Plant Conference 2022
May 19, 2022
Rick Wheeler, Executive Director of Asset Management at Life Cycle Engineering, will present a session at the sixth annual Connected Plant Conference in Atlanta, GA. The session, titled “Building the…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance
May 18, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…
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Good Growth Capital announces the largest venture fund in South Carolina history
May 18, 2022
Early Stage VC with Three Unicorns in First Fund Announces Over-subscribed Third Fund Growth Capital has announced the successful raise of its over-subscribed third fund at over $100M. This new…
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CARTA announces return of seasonal shuttle to Isle of Palms
May 18, 2022
Beach Reach Shuttle will run Memorial through Labor Day weekends The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) today announced that the Beach Reach Shuttle, a free seasonal park-and-ride shuttle providing…
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MAU Workforce Solutions celebrates new location in Charleston
May 18, 2022
MAU Workforce Solutions celebrated the opening of its new location in Charleston on May 8. MAU employees were joined by local clients, businesses and economic development partners to recognize MAU’s…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Logisticus Group receives a a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
May 18, 2022
Logisticus Group, a transportation logistics company, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46…
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
May 18, 2022
By Tom Poland “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…
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S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day
May 18, 2022
Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg announces free concert, fireworks
May 17, 2022
This morning, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the details of the city of Charleston’s upcoming free celebration in honor of Independence Day weekend. The free community event will take place at…
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South Carolina Public Radio wins “Best of Charleston”
May 17, 2022
Station named Best Talk/News Radio Station South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) has been named the “Best of Charleston” by the Charleston City Paper in the Best Talk/News Radio…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022
Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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David Caughran named a Roper St. Francis Foundation Fellow
May 17, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that David Caughran, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, has graduated from the Roper St. Francis Foundation Fellows Program. Through the…
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