SouthLand Properties, Greenville-based residential rental company, launches new website
February 7, 2022
SouthLand Properties of South Carolina, LLC, a Greenville-based company that specializes in owning, managing, and leasing condominiums and duplexes in quiet, older Greenville neighborhoods, has launched a new website at…
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Kids Teeth urges good dental hygiene as the best way to avoid tooth decay in kids
February 4, 2022
Despite colorful toothbrushes, catchy songs and flavored toothpaste, tooth decay remains a serious issue among children. According to the “State of Little Teeth Report” published by the American Academy of…
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Flock and Rally wins four 2021 IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
February 3, 2022
Flock and Rally, an integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with four 2021 Palmetto Awards for social media, corporate social responsibility, audio/visual work, and…
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Senator Scott introduces bill to expand access to capital for community banks
February 3, 2022
This week, U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced a bill to improve the ability of smaller community banks to meet the credit needs of the local…
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College of Charleston graduate-assistant to lead World Ocean Day efforts in S.C. and beyond
February 3, 2022
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Cheyenne Cunningham, a graduate assistant at the College of Charleston, is directing Global Eco Adventures (GEA) efforts to “clean up” four designated beaches around the…
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International African American Museum receives third grant from FordFoundation
February 3, 2022
Third Round of Funding Sets the Stage for a new Telling of the African American Journey. The International African American Museum has received a grant of $500,000 from the Ford…
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U.S Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District receives IIJA Funding
February 3, 2022
On Nov. 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The Act provides $17.1 billion for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Civil Works…
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Equus Capital Partners, LTD. announces the sale of 373,100 SF warehouse building in Dillon County, SC
February 3, 2022Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (“Equus”), one of the nation’s leading developers and private real estate investment managers, announced the sale of 95 Inland Port Logistics Center, a 373,100 square foot warehouse…
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Communities in Schools of South Carolina announces transformative investment to help students overcome obstacles to learning
February 3, 2022
$2.5 Million Donation from Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Will Strengthen Organization’s Impact in Public Schools Across South Carolina Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) announced today that they are the…
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CCSD recognizes more than 50 student athletes on National Signing Day
February 2, 2022Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to recognize the student-athletes from the Class of 2022 who have signed or will sign a National Letter of Intent on National Signing…
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CofC fourth annual Peace Initiative focuses on the power of connection
February 2, 2022We could all use a little more peace in our lives. However, in these chaotic times that can be difficult – but not impossible – to achieve. The College of…
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Expanded Learning officer selected to participate in prestigious Riley Institute program
February 2, 2022
Harold Sanders selected for SCALE Fellowship Harold Sanders, a 21st Century program officer for Charleston County School District (CCSD) was recently selected as one of the inaugural participants in the…
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CCSD hosting first-ever FACE Expo
February 2, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCCSD) is hosting its first-ever Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Expo, a free conference-style event specifically for parents and guardians. District parents are invited to participate…
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Berkeley County to host public meetings on One Berkeley Comp. Plan Feb. 17
February 2, 2022
In-Person & Virtually at Four Different Locations Berkeley County will host its final set of public meetings for the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan update on Thursday, February 17, 2022. Meetings will be…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to talent team
February 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced that Celeste Granger has joined the Chamber team as Director of Talent Initiatives. In this role, she will serve as a liaison for business and…
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Hilton Head REALTOR Cindy Creamer is SC REALTORS 2022 President
February 2, 2022
Cindy Creamer, Realtor® at Dunes Real Estate in Hilton Head, is the 2022 South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) president. Creamer was inaugurated at the association’s awards gala in December. Her presidential…
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Upcoming Origin SC’s workshops in February 2022
February 2, 2022
FREE Workshops focusing on Homeownership, Credit, and Budgeting Origin SC will host free financial education & homeownership workshops in February and is offering a brand new open forum series of…
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USDA invests $63.3 million to support local businesses, create good-paying jobs and strengthen the economy in South Carolina
February 2, 2022
Investments support the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to build back better in rural America United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director for South Carolina Dr. Saundra Glover today announced that…
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New video podcast series elevates the conversation around education transformation
February 2, 2022
A new video podcast series launches this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on Feb. 3, the ElevatED4SC vodcast series focuses on moving the discussion…
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Life Cycle Institute Introduces Reliability Engineering Excellence eLearning
February 2, 2022
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced the launch of eREE, an online Reliability Engineering training course, through its education entity, Life Cycle Institute. Reliability Engineers are in demand, and eREE answers…
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Is the omicron variant Mother Nature’s way of vaccinating the masses and curbing the pandemic?
February 1, 2022The characteristics of the COVID-19 omicron variant has many people wondering if it could act as a vaccine of sorts, inoculating enough people to effectively bring about herd immunity. By…
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Charleston students reach S.C. Poetry Out Loud finals
February 1, 2022
From among statewide submissions, judges selected eight finalists who now have a chance to represent South Carolina this spring in the national finals of Poetry Out Loud—an annual, nationwide recitation…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
February 1, 2022
AlphaIntro, Arista Orthopedics, Copyt, Playfora, ProTrustee, and Rymedi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. TestedHQ received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access…
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MUSC appoints new Chief of Staff
February 1, 2022
After a comprehensive search process, Dawn Hartsell has been appointed as the new chief of staff for the MUSC President’s Office. Given the rapid growth of the organization since MUSC…
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Trident United Way & Charleston Metro Chamber team up for Lead United
February 1, 2022
Back for its second successful year, Trident United Way’s pioneering Lead United program is here with a new session. Trident United Way is teaming up with the Charleston Metro Chamber…
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NP Strategy recruits award-winning marketing strategists, continuing rapid growth
February 1, 2022
Strategic communications firm adds Shari King and Meredith Dugas The leading strategic communications firm NP Strategy (NPS+) announced today that it has attracted two award-winning marketing strategists – Shari King…
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TRIO announces leadership changes as agency experiences growth
February 1, 2022
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a marketing communications agency located in Mount Pleasant, announces changes to its leadership team. Jenny Dennis, the agency’s chief operating officer, assumed the role of president…
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Katherine DeMoura joins McMillan Pazdan Smith as regional business development leader
February 1, 2022
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture welcomed Katherine DeMoura in a new client relationship role. DeMoura was previously Director of Business Development for civil engineering firm Davis & Floyd for the past…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX opens 2022 ticket sales
February 1, 2022
Ticket sales for the 2022 BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX are now open to the public at bmwcharitygolf.com. This year’s tournament, which will be held June 6-12, will…
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Camgian selects Charleston, SC for business expansion
February 1, 2022
The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Camgian has selected Charleston, South Carolina for their business expansion. The company will open an office at the Charleston Tech Center (CTC). Camgian provides…
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With new “Digital Next” strategy, DartPoints closes gaps at the edge
February 1, 2022
Sweeping New Strategy Enables Edge Ecosystems for Enterprises, Carriers, and Cloud and Content Providers DartPoints, the leading digital infrastructure provider enabling next-generation applications at the edge, unveils its “Digital Next”…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2022 Managing Directors
January 31, 2022
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced that John Montgomery, Chuck Salley, Garrett Scott and Craig Waites have been named Managing Directors. “Colliers recently created the title of Managing…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2021 transaction volume of $1 billion
January 31, 2022
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking year for the company with $1 billion in commercial real estate…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting two-day hiring event
January 31, 2022Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on February 15-16, 2022. This hiring event will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m in…
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IAAM’s Dr. Tonya Matthews earns spot on “50 Most Influential People”list
January 31, 2022
Dr. Tonya M. Matthews, president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM), has been selected by the Charleston Business Magazine (CBM) as one of the 50 Most Influential…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces addition of 615,000 new properties to Unclaimed Property website
January 31, 2022
In observance of February 1 being National Unclaimed Property Day, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that more than 615,000 new properties have been reported to the State’s Unclaimed Property Program.…
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College of Charleston launches new School of Health Sciences
January 31, 2022The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, to approve the formation of the School of Health Sciences in order to meet the high demand…
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Pope Flynn receives two Tier 1 Public Finance rankings for Columbia and Charlotte, one Tier 2 Public Finance national ranking by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2022
January 31, 2022
Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has received two Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in Public Finance — one for Columbia, SC, and one…
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The Cassina Group ends 2021 as the best year on record with $586M in closed sales
January 30, 2022
It was a record-breaking year for Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, The Cassina Group. The boutique firm, with only 42 Realtors, closed more than $586 million in sales during 2021.…
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Fighting for the Truth: Investor Misinformation
January 29, 2022
By Stephen J. Scott, CFP® Within the past decade, the term “fake news” has entered into our lexicon. While most people associate the term with politics, the idea of misleading…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation awards more than $8.3 million in grants and scholarships in first half of fiscal year
January 28, 2022
Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ leader in collaborative philanthropy, today announced that during the first half of the 2021-2022 fiscal year (July 1 to December 31, 2021), more than…
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The Beach Company announces five new hires and two internal promotions in Charleston
January 28, 2022
Today, The Beach Company announces five new hires and two internal promotions at its downtown Charleston headquarters. Justin D’Eredita has been hired as an investor accountant to service the accounting…
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Weekend at Church and Union and Tempest
January 28, 2022Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Church and Union Charleston or Tempest from February 11-14, 2022 with special menus for your special someone. Please see full menus and details below. Tempest 4…
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South Carolina’s IMCS receives NIH grants exceeding $5.25M to advance critical neurodegenerative disease research
January 27, 2022
South Carolina’s Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), a leader in recombinant enzymes and micro-chromatography technologies, was awarded $1.8 million for Phase II of its Fast-Track Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…
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2022-2027 South Carolina Cancer Plan: A Data-Based Plan to Lessen the Cancer Burden Across the State
January 27, 2022
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announces the release of the 2022-2027 South Carolina Cancer Plan. The Alliance, a multi-disciplinary collaborative of 800+ members, works to bring cancer prevention practices, early…
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Crow Tastes Pretty Good In Snow
January 27, 2022
By Tom Poland My last column criticized I-20 as a barrier to snow in the classic South. “Winter after winter, radar reveals blue, pink, and white blotches rolling north…
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Karee White joins Liberty Fellowship as Chief Advancement Officer
January 27, 2022
Karee White, a higher education executive and native of South Carolina, has been named Liberty Fellowship’s first Chief Advancement Officer (CAO). In her new role, White leads the comprehensive philanthropic…
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Avery Research Center receives grant to support oral history project
January 26, 2022
The Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston has been awarded $100,000 from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s new “Broadening Narratives” grant. Broadening Narratives is a groundbreaking…
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Text of Mayor John J. Tecklenburg’s State of the City Address
January 26, 2022
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 25, 2022, at 6 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Brady, members of City…
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MarineMax co-hosts a Scout Factory Day Sales Event at the Scout Factory
January 26, 2022
MarineMax recently announced the Scout Factory Day Sales Event on Saturday, February 5, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Scout Factory. This exclusive event features many vendors and a unique…
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