South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021
Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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South Carolina shelters declare a state of emergency
August 11, 2021
Shelters Join Together to Launch a “Summer Slam Emergency Rescue” Operation August 13 – 22 The lives of thousands of animals in shelters across South Carolina are at stake, as…
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Industrial property sold in North Charleston, SC
August 11, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 7704 Southrail Road in North Charleston, South Carolina. 7704 Southrail Charleston, LLC purchased the 47,529 square foot industrial…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center provides back-to-school tips for parents and caregivers bracing for an uncertain return amid Delta variant surge
August 11, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is sharing tips for parents and caregivers to consider when discussing the uncertainty…
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Northwestern Mutual receives Top Workplaces award in South Carolina
August 11, 2021
Northwestern Mutual, a leading financial security company, recently received recognition as one of the Top Workplaces in South Carolina for the fourth consecutive year. Northwestern Mutual’s South Carolina offices were…
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GaffneyLewis founding partners named to “Legal Elite” 2021
August 11, 2021
Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2021 Legal Elite of the Midlands and Legal Elite of the Low Country. Attorneys recognized…
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IT-oLogy’s free Girls Who Code Club is back this fall
August 10, 2021
IT-oLogy’s Girls Who Code Club is back this fall to teach South Carolina girls in grades 6-12 how to code. The club is free to join, and participants will meet…
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Carolina Business Equipment recognized as one of top eight dealers in the country
August 10, 2021Last week, on Wednesday, August 4, Carolina Business Equipment (CBE) was one of just eight Sharp Electronics dealerships in the country to be recognized by corporate for their work in…
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Parker Poe’s Charleston office adds six attorneys
August 10, 2021
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP announced that the firm’s Charleston office has added six attorneys over the past five months. Jeff Bogdan, Greyson Land, Paige Chamberlain Ornduff, Jonathan Wilson,…
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UofSC selected as North American partner site of Anne Frank House
August 10, 2021
The University of South Carolina is now home to a permanent exhibition and educational program in partnership with the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, becoming one of only four partner…
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Three Marina Portfolio Acquisition in Florida
August 9, 2021
Dunston Powell, CCIM and Carolina Commercial were pleased to have represented Port 32 Marinas in the acquisition of the three marina portfolio in Naples, Marco Island, and Cape Coral Florida…
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Save the Date: Tempest One-Year Anniversary on Thursday, August 12
August 9, 2021
Tempest is hosting a special menu dinner on Thursday, August 12 in celebration of its one-year anniversary. Chef Partners Jamie Lynch and Adam Hodgson have created a $99 seven-course tasting…
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360training introduces South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing courses
August 9, 2021
AUSTIN, TX – 360training, a leading national training provider for online real estate courses, now offers South Carolina Real Estate Pre-Licensing. The two new courses are required to acquire a…
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AmplifiedAg Inc. completes $40MM in capital raise, expanding Vertical Roots indoor farms across the Southeast
August 9, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – AmplifiedAg Inc.™, fast-growing agtech company on a mission to provide global access to safe food, announced that the company has completed $40 million in equity financing. The…
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Vault Consulting expands to the Carolinas
August 9, 2021
DC metro-based accounting and research firm, Vault Consulting announces expansion into the Carolinas Vault Consulting, the nation’s leading accounting and research firm for nonprofits and associations, today announced its expansion…
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Kiawah River announces three new hires
August 6, 2021
Kiawah River, a waterfront community on Johns Island and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced today the addition of three new team members. Brittany Bestich has been hired as a…
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CCSD unveils two capital projects to kick off school year
August 6, 2021Charleston County School District will welcome students to the new West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies (WACAS) this school year and unveil major interior renovations to students and staff of…
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Frampton Construction ranks high on “Best Places to Work in S.C.”
August 6, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named by the S.C. Chamber of Commerce as one of the…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund welcomes 96 in its inaugural class
August 5, 2021The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a new initiative that aims to support high-achieving Charleston County graduates in paying for college, is proud to announce the first class of Meeting Street…
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South Carolina Department of Education hires Dr. Christina Melton as Director of Assessment
August 5, 2021
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the hiring of Dr. Christina Melton, a former teacher, principal, and district superintendent, as the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) Director of…
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Stantec hires veteran coastal engineer to bolster Coastal and Marine practice
August 5, 2021
Leading global design firm Stantec has strengthened its ability to deliver coastal, marine, and resiliency solutions with the addition of Chris Mack, PE, MBA, PMP, D.CE. Mack will serve as…
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U.S. News & World Report names East Cooper Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for back surgery, spinal fusion
August 5, 2021
East Cooper Medical Center is being recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings, now in their 7th year,…
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CSU announces new dean of College of Humanities & Social Sciences
August 5, 2021
Dr. John Edward Kuykendall has been named dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Charleston Southern University. He has served the university for 18 years, first joining…
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Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation discuss draft report
August 5, 2021
The Special Commission on Equity, Inclusion and Racial Conciliation met on Wednesday, August 4 to discuss their draft report, which includes 125 recommendations on ways to promote racial justice and…
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Credit One Stadium reaches a construction milestone
August 5, 2021The Credit One Stadium, formerly known as the Volvo Car Stadium, celebrates a pivotal construction milestone. During a topping out ceremony hosted by general contractor Choate Construction, project team members…
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The South Carolina Corps of Cadets to resume traditional Friday parades
August 5, 2021The Citadel military review parade, a patriotic display performed by members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, is often described as a “must see” event for those visiting or living in…
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MUSC Health Sea Islands project moves forward with land donation, selection of architectural firm
August 5, 2021
MUSC Health is moving forward with a project that will bring emergency care to citizens living in remote areas on Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook islands. The project is made possible…
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MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state
August 5, 2021Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…
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Charleston teen named Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina
August 5, 2021
Academic Magnet High School’s Mary Compton was named the Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina for 2022 and won over $5,000 in cash scholarships during a statewide scholarship program for…
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Congressman Clyburn announces more than $520 million in funding for South Carolina colleges and universities
August 5, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina colleges and universities will receive more than $520 million in federal funding made available through the American Rescue Plan. This funding…
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Home Telecom contributes $200,000 to South Carolina innovation
August 5, 2021Home Telecom, a Charleston-area leader and innovator in the telecommunications industry, has contributed $200,000 to South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) Industry Partnership Fund (IPF). The IPF funds SCRA’s programs, including…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Walk to Fight Hunger aims to raise funds to help food insecure Lowcountry neighbors
August 4, 2021
Join Us! Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Riverfront Park, N. Charleston Walk, Sponsor a Team, or Volunteer for the Family-Friendly Walk to Fight Hunger The Lowcountry Food Bank announced a…
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GaffneyLewis expands Charleston office with addition of new attorney
August 4, 2021
GaffneyLewis LLC is pleased to announce that Jarrett Withrow has joined the firm as an attorney in the firm’s Charleston office. Withrow comes to the firm with more than five…
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Popular Parks fundraiser returns to Colonial Lake in October
August 4, 2021
Charleston’s hottest party returns to Colonial Lake this fall with a celestial theme, food, cocktails and plenty of entertainment. The Charleston Parks Conservancy will host its Party for the Parks…
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MEDAL OF HONOR recipient named IRONMAN
August 4, 2021
Maj. Gen. Jim Livingston of Mount Pleasant, S.C., recognized for service By Alex Junes-Ward Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), received Global Eco Adventures’ (GEA) coveted IRONMAN…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of $35 million in unclaimed funds to South Carolinians
August 3, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today that $35.3 million in unclaimed property has been returned to South Carolinians in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “We appreciate our partners…
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Reserve Studies, Sustainable Budgets Protect Homeowners Everywhere
August 3, 2021
As first responders sifted through the wreckage of Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida recently seeking unaccounted-for residents, America’s attention shifted to determining the cause of the tragedy… and how…
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Mask Up, Mask Down: In Reversal, Health Officials Recommend Masks for Fully-Vaccinated Individuals. What is the Potential Impact on Employer Immunity?
August 3, 2021
By Brittany Clark On July 27, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on masking and other health measures in light of the rise in coronavirus…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week, August 8 – 14
August 3, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), announced it will be taking part in National Health Center Week August 8 through 14, a national celebration for…
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Colliers Report: Logistics, capital investments and new jobs boost South Carolina industrial demand
August 3, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights This quarter record-breaking container movements through the coastal and inland ports caused by e-commerce and manufacturing demand, statewide infrastructure improvements, $832…
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Shelly Leeke Law Firm leading supply drive for homeless animals
August 3, 2021
Public invited to drop off “wish list” items at law firm offices around state. Charleston Animal Society is benefiting from a supply drive being organize by the Shelly Leeke Law…
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Marketing Minute: Changing Careers
August 3, 2021
Marketing Minute with Beverly Bowers, NP Strategy Gone are the days where you picked one job straight out of college, clocked in, clocked out, and continue the routine until you…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
August 3, 2021
ADOH Scientific, LLC, GeoGraph Technologies, LLC, Infintium Fuel Cell Systems, Inc., and LifeTagger LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies. As Member Companies, they will…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021
JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County
August 3, 2021
Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs.…
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Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $3 million in African American civil rights grants for South Carolina
August 3, 2021Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the National Park Service will award nearly $3 million to seven projects in South Carolina to help preserve the sites and history related to…
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Former federal prosecutor Jim May joins Wyche, P.A. as a member of the firm
August 2, 2021
Veteran federal prosecutor to join the firm’s litigation practice group and lead governmental investigations and white-collar defense practice Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina,…
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Healing addiction through the mind, body and spirit the center of attention at North Charleston’s newest rehabilitation facility
August 2, 2021
‘Transcendence Treatment Center’ Heals Addiction Through Holistic Approaches Transcendence Treatment Center is an outpatient rehabilitation center that opened in May 2021 in North Charleston, South Carolina. With love for the…
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Index ranks South Carolina tourists among the most polite in America
August 2, 2021NextVacay.com devised a ‘tourist politeness index’ to ascertain, state by state, which Americans have the best and worst reputations when they vacation domestically. Alaskans ranked the most polite tourists. Interactive…
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