Generac Power Systems, Inc. expanding operations in Edgefield County
June 17, 2021
Expansion will create 300 new jobs Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to expand operations…
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USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create high-wage jobs in distressed rural communities
June 17, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new…
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CarolinaPower makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
June 17, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth…
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ClaimLogiq announces first 15-minute itemized bill review
June 17, 2021
Advancement of In-House Proprietary Technology Reduces End-to-End Complex Hospital Bill Reviews Down to Mere Minutes ClaimLogiq, a leading independently owned healthcare payment integrity company is announcing breakthrough technology that enables…
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Flee Civilization For A Preserve
June 17, 2021
By Tom Poland Needing adventure, I took back roads and made my way to a tract belonging to nature. It’s a place where man is a guest, Stevens Creek…
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SC Launch, Inc. portfolio company, Proterra, Inc., begins trading on Nasdaq
June 17, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that a company in which its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., has an investment, Proterra Inc. (Proterra), began trading its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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Orleans Parish Communication District taps Citibot to enhance resident communication and meet increased demand for services
June 17, 2021
New “Jazz” system launches today to streamline information sharing and improve customer service Citibot, the leading provider of interactive chat solutions for local government, announced today that the City of…
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Cummins Turbo Technologies expanding operations in Charleston County
June 17, 2021
More than $10.7 million investment will create 252 new jobs Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business segment of global power leader Cummins Inc., today announced plans to expand turbocharger manufacturing operations…
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Protecting Your Children’s Credit
June 16, 2021
By Brittany M. Midgette As you sort through your mail, you may notice that some mail has arrived that is addressed to your child. For example, your ten-year-old child may…
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The Beach Company announces five new hires in Charleston
June 16, 2021The Beach Company announced five new hires at its downtown headquarters and at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in Charleston. The Beach Company has hired Alex Yeider as a…
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Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry welcomes Jeanine Rhodes and Rebecca Williams
June 16, 2021Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry (d/b/a EdistoHomesforSale.com) and owner-Broker Jill Moylan announced that Jeanine Rhodes and Rebecca Williams have joined the Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry office on Edisto. Home Advantage Realty,…
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Cassina Group Realtors recognized among the best in the nation
June 16, 2021
Realtors from The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, were recently recognized as some of the best in the nation. Four individuals and one team from Cassina were named…
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Automotive supplier Gissing North America establishing operations in Greenville County’s new Fox Hill Business Park
June 16, 2021
$18+ million investment will create 116 new jobs for global manufacturer Gissing North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of acoustic systems for the automotive industry, today announced plans to establish…
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NHE honored among Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2021
June 16, 2021
NHE, which provides professional association management, conventional and affordable apartment management, and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, has been named to the 2021 list of South Carolina’s Best…
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Southern First appoints Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer
June 15, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer. Favela joins Southern First with 14 years of…
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Mashburn Construction gains new business development director in Charleston
June 14, 2021
Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development for Mashburn’s Charleston location at 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. “With the expansion…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves tuition for 2021-2022 school year
June 14, 2021
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 14, 2021, to hold constant for a second year the total cost of attendance for South Carolina students and to increase the…
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NP Strategy wins Palmetto Communications Awards
June 14, 2021
The Buzz Podcast & Diversity Efforts with the Charleston Forum are Honored NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance across the Carolinas, won…
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SRS Real Estate Partners opens Carolinas office in Charleston
June 14, 2021
SRS Real Estate Partners is pleased to welcome Jim Farrell as senior vice president and market leader to SRS’ newest location in Charleston, South Carolina. The new location will establish…
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Golf Carting Magazine is now available in Barnes & Noble Book stores nationwide
June 14, 2021CHARLESTON, SC – Golf Carting Magazine is excited to announce that their one-year anniversary edition, the July 2021 issue, will hit newsstands this June and will be distributed to hundreds…
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USDA launches resource guide to help America’s rural workforce build back better
June 14, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide to help rural community leaders start and expand employment opportunities and…
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Katie Johnston named Top 5 Teacher of the Year finalist
June 14, 2021
Charleston County School District announced the 2020-2021 Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. This week we will introduce our last two finalists in an in-depth feature article…
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College of Charleston astronomy professor develops innovative medical imaging device
June 14, 2021
As an astronomer whose research focuses on the imaging of extrasolar planets many light years away, Joe Carson spends a lot of time looking at distant celestial bodies. But his research and…
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SC Ports has record May for containers
June 14, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record May for containers handled at the Port of Charleston, marking the third consecutive month of record volumes. SC Ports had its strongest May ever for…
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Beech Restaurant is branching out to James Island, S.C.
June 14, 2021
Beech Restaurant is excited to announce that a third location is now open in the James Island Shopping Center located at 1739 Maybank Highway. This new spot joins their established…
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College of Charleston a key player in Charleston’s new Climate Action Plan
June 14, 2021
Residents of coastal communities around the Southeast know the impact of a changing climate firsthand. They witness flooding. They experience rising temperatures. And they endure increasingly menacing weather. Charleston, South…
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Abby Best named Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalist
June 14, 2021
When James B. Edwards Elementary School (JBE) teacher Abby Best agreed to teach learning virtually, she was under the impression that it would only last about two weeks. It turned…
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City of Charleston Recreation Department to offer free meals this summer
June 14, 2021
The City of Charleston Recreation Department will be serving free meals to children this summer as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. The free meals…
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Charleston County schools receive support from Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
June 14, 2021Jane Edwards Elementary School and Murray-LaSaine Montessori School were named as two of the 205 schools from 43 states across the country to receive a grant through the Laura Bush…
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Northwest Grains International, LLC breaks ground on agricultural transload facility in Dillon County
June 14, 2021
Inland Port Dillon provides farmers with access to global markets South Carolina Ports welcomes customer Northwest Grains International, LLC to Inland Port Dillon and Dillon County, S.C. Northwest Grains International,…
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OSHA issues emergency rule for healthcare employers and updates guidance for other employers
June 14, 2021
By David Dubberly On January 21, 2021, one day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider issuing a…
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RMHC Charleston online auction open
June 11, 2021
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) is hosting an online auction to raise some of the vital funds needed to support families with critically ill children. This Auction…
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Trident United Way summer reading book drive tops goal
June 10, 2021Thanks to generous community support, Trident United Way’s African American Leadership Council (AALC) will be distributing more than 2,000 books for summer reading to St. Stephen and E.B. Ellington Elementary…
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World No. 1 and SC native Dustin Johnson recognized with Order of the Palmetto during the Palmetto Championship at Congaree
June 10, 2021
After finishing his first round in the PGA TOUR’s Palmetto Championship at Congaree, Governor Henry McMaster presented World No. 1 and South Carolina native Dustin Johnson with the Order of…
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Jack Trudel joins the Daniel Island Real Estate sales team
June 10, 2021
Daniel Island Real Estate has added to its growing team of real estate sales professionals with the addition of new Sales Associate, Jack Trudel. Jack Trudel, originally from Nantucket Island…
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Origin SC’s Debt Management Program helps clients pay off $139,000 in debt
June 10, 2021
Origin SC’s Debt Management Program is an integrated counseling service that assists consumers who are overwhelmed with credit card debt. This is done by developing consolidated payment programs that include…
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Terminix Service employees recognized by South Carolina Pest Control Association
June 10, 2021
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, is pleased to celebrate two Terminix employees recognized at the South Carolina Pest Control Association’s Pest Pro Summit on…
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Free Covid-19 vaccine clinic at St. John’s High School
June 9, 2021
Shifa Clinic, Charleston County School District and Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic, in cooperation with the City of Charleston and the Latinx Advisory Council/Office of the Mayor, are sponsoring a…
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Summer research grants give College of Charleston students deeper academic experiences
June 9, 2021While the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Program funds projects year-round, its marquee event is its Summer Undergraduate Research with Faculty (SURF) grants, which seeks to reward cutting-edge, well-designed projects. “The process is…
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Parent-child therapy telehealth program to continue improving access to mental health care for underserved populations
June 9, 2021
A joint MUSC-Clemson panel of judges named the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) telehealth program as the first recipient of the Healthy Me – Healthy SC (HMHSC) grant. The HMHSC grant…
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First CSU aeronautics student takes solo flight
June 9, 2021
Harrison Hunt made history a few days ago, making his mark as Charleston Southern University’s first aeronautics student to take a solo flight. The flight—in a Diamond DA-20 aircraft—was next level for…
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MSN student from Charleston Southern wins statewide award
June 9, 2021
Palmetto Gold, an annual statewide nursing recognition program, awarded Charleston Southern University’s Morgan McCall as its 2021 graduate student recipient in South Carolina. McCall is the first Charleston Southern student…
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Rejuvenated athletics branding revealed after college gathers input from Citadel Bulldogs fans
June 9, 2021The Citadel’s updated athletics brand reflecting tenacity and grit to be implemented over time There should be consistency in the branding of The Citadel athletic teams. That was the one,…
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United Community Bank selects Mount Pleasant area banker for Leadership Academy
June 9, 2021
United Community Bank has chosen fourteen of its emerging leaders for the bank’s 2021 Leadership Academy, an internal professional development program which includes team members from around the five-state United…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
June 9, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville-Spartanburg / Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state:…
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Materials Research Group establishing operations in Beaufort County
June 9, 2021
The $3.1 million investment will create 27 new jobs Materials Research Group, a glass manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The company’s $3.1 million investment will…
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Charleston Coffee Roasters expanding operations in Charleston County
June 9, 2021
$2.2 million investment will create 28 new jobs Charleston Coffee Roasters, a craft coffee roasting company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $2.2 million investment will…
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Intertape Polymer Group Inc. expanding operations in Richland County
June 9, 2021
More than $20 million investment will create about 135 new jobs over the next five years Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG), a packaging and protective solutions company that supplies to resellers…
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AJ Barnes named Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalist
June 9, 2021
AJ Barnes teaches AP European History, US History, and coaches baseball at West Ashley High School (WAHS), a school which he describes as a unique and diverse snapshot of our…
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