Chaplain to all, pastor to some – the eternal impact of a Lowcountry chaplain
May 28, 2021Last summer, the Rev. Rob and Kathy Dewey made a multimillion-dollar commitment to create a center for chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University. Their generosity, represented as one of the largest…
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College of Charleston School of Business to host second annual Women for Women Summit
May 28, 2021The second annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will take place on Sept. 23, 2021. Resilience is the theme of this year’s one-day event,…
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Charleston K&L Gates Partner contributes to Chambers USA Regional Real Estate 2021 Guide, among three from office recognized in 2021 Chambers USA
May 28, 2021
Three partners from the Charleston, S.C., office of the global law firm K&L Gates LLP have been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. In addition, one of those…
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United Community Banks, Inc. and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc., the parent of Aquesta Bank, announce merger agreement
May 27, 2021
United Community Banks, Inc. (United) and Aquesta Financial Holdings, Inc. (Aquesta) announced a definitive agreement for United to acquire Aquesta, including its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aquesta Bank. Aquesta is headquartered in…
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South Carolina ETV wins 13 Telly awards
May 27, 2021
Network receives six silver trophies and seven bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 13 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Tuesday, May…
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SCETV to air interview with Bishop William Willimon following premiere of half-hour documentary Thursday, May 27
May 27, 2021
Hour of programming to focus on influential minister, Greenville, S.C. native South Carolina ETV announced plans to broadcast A Conversation with Will Willimon immediately after the network premiere of A…
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Chambers and Partners ranks Gallivan White Boyd as a leading law firm in South Carolina
May 27, 2021
Three attorneys also ranked in the 2021 Chambers USA edition Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced its inclusion as a ranked law firm in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers…
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Coastal Crust coming to Wild Dunes Resort’s Sweetgrass Plaza
May 26, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Property, announced the opening of Coastal Crust, a wood-fired pizzeria, at the resort’s newly renovated Sweetgrass Plaza. Coastal Crust at Wild Dunes will…
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Carson Williams joins First Reliance Bank as senior vice president
May 26, 2021
Carson Williams has joined First Reliance Bank as senior vice president and residential lending specialist. He will work out of First Reliance’s Mortgage Operations center in Mount Pleasant, which helps…
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First Reliance Bank announces branch manager for Mount Pleasant location
May 26, 2021
First Reliance Bank has hired Christina Johnson as vice president and branch manager for its Mount Pleasant branch. In this new role, Johnson will oversee the day-to-day client services and…
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Mark Mercuri joins First Reliance Bank as senior vice president
May 26, 2021
Mark Mercuri has joined First Reliance Bank as senior vice president and commercial lender. Based in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Mercuri will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with business…
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GaffneyLewis announces the promotion of three attorneys to equity partner status
May 26, 2021
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that Randi Lynn Roberts, Nashiba Boyd and Robert Blain have been promoted to equity partner status. Roberts and Boyd are based in the firm’s Columbia office and…
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Chambers USA recognizes Wyche, P.A. as a Leading Law Firm
May 25, 2021
Chambers USA has recognized Wyche and 12 of its attorneys in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The independent research conducted by Chambers and Partners is often…
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SC Ports to welcome record-breaking vessel
May 25, 2021CMA CGM MARCO POLO to arrive in Charleston this week South Carolina Ports will soon welcome the largest container ship to ever call the East Coast — the CMA CGM…
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New College of Charleston scholarships a testament to couple’s devotion
May 25, 2021Dr. John Covington ’84 and Professor Robert J. Lukey shared a passion for travel, the arts, healthcare and education. A couple for nearly 36 years, both were deeply committed to helping others…
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Marketing Minute Video: Thought Leadership
May 24, 2021
Marketing Minute with Tina Emerson, NP Strategy If speaking engagements are important to your business development strategy, you may be more successful if you share the spotlight with other…
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5th Street Group announces Military Discount
May 24, 2021
Active or Retired Members of the US Military will receive 75% off their Bill 5th Street Group, which owns and operates restaurants in Charlotte, Charleston and Nashville, announced that all…
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Dr. Thomas B. Harper retires from Charleston Allergy & Asthma after a 40-year career
May 24, 2021
Charleston Allergy & Asthma announced this week it will be celebrating the retirement of Dr. Thomas B. Harper in June of this year. Dr. Harper is one of the practice’s…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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OSHA Backs New CDC Mask Recommendations … For Now, and Implications for Employer Policies
May 24, 2021
By David Dubberly Nexsen Pruet, LLC The day after his inauguration, President Biden signed an executive order directing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to “consider whether any emergency temporary standards…
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Ingevity receives grant to help fund demonstration of 28 adsorbed natural gas-powered trucks and vans with fleet partners across Pennsylvania
May 24, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced it was awarded approximately $256,000 in funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as part of the 2020 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a Leading Law Firm in 2021 Chambers USA
May 24, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the following HSB practice…
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Lowe announces grand opening of The Gallery at Sweetgrass
May 24, 2021Lowe announced the grand opening of The Gallery at Sweetgrass, an art gallery showcasing 15 artists in a collection of Lowcountry-inspired artwork, as well as the launch of the gallery’s…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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New SC Behavioral Health Progress Report sees new challenges for mental health
May 24, 2021
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South Carolina Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report this…
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The Cassina Group recognized as one of the top performing residential real estate companies in the nation
May 24, 2021
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, was recognized as one of the top performing residential real estate companies in the United States. The firm landed on T3 Sixty’s…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 22, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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12 Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys in South Carolina honored in 2021 Chambers USA Guide
May 21, 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (US) announced that 12 attorneys in the firm’s Greenville and Charleston offices have been ranked in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business.…
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Southern First announces three new appointments to board of directors
May 21, 2021Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new directors. Terry Grayson-Caprio, Ray Lattimore, and William Maner, IV will join the…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ updated revenues and estimates
May 20, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. Board of Economic Advisors’ (BEA) updated revenues and estimates, which were announced at a meeting of the Board…
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RMHC Charleston launches new Hospitality Cart Program inside MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
May 20, 2021Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston launches new Hospitality Cart Program inside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The Hospitality Cart is designed to support families with hospitalized children, making…
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2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster unveiled, advance program guide released
May 20, 2021The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs has unveiled the 2021 Piccolo Spoleto Festival Poster, “A Song of Charleston” by Kate Hooray Osmond. This year’s festival runs May 28…
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Colliers | South Carolina, Samet Corporation and The Middleton Group to move to the Ice House at Park Circle
May 20, 2021
Three major tenants sign on to the future office development, bringing it to 78% pre-leased. Charleston, SC – Park Circle’s newest office development, the Ice House at Park Circle, will welcome three new…
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Chloe Heiligenstein transitions to Brokerage Associate at Colliers
May 19, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce that Chloe Heiligenstein has transitioned to Brokerage Associate on the industrial brokerage team in its Charleston office. “We are very excited to…
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Charles Towne Holdings launches new advisory division
May 19, 2021
Charles Towne Holdings has launched a new division to service middle market companies that require solutions to complex business problems. Charles Towne Advisory Services is a team of former CEOs…
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James Island band Gritty Flyright wins Sign United – event raises more than $65,000
May 19, 2021
With nearly 50 musicians vying for the grand prize, Sing United has just crowned a champion! James Island-based band Gritty Flyright took home the top prize in a spirited final…
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State lawmakers praise smart river technologies
May 19, 2021S.C. Floodwater Commission concept developed by Coastal Carolina University By Alex Junes-Ward HORRY COUNTY, S.C. – The S.C. Floodwater Commission’s SMART RIVER TASK FORCE and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) have…
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Will Russell to serve as President of the South Carolina Captive Insurance Association – 2021 Board of Directors
May 19, 2021
William A. Russell III, a partner with the Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm of Jarrard Nowell & Russell LLC, has been elected president of the South Carolina Captive Insurance…
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PunchListUSA names Min Alexander Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
May 19, 2021
PunchListUSA, the first online real estate platform digitizing national home inspection data, repair estimates and service orders for consumers, announced the appointment of Min Alexander as its new Chief Executive Officer…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art to be held as scheduled in October 2021
May 19, 2021
Travelers and lovers of the arts are already purchasing tickets and making room reservations as they look forward to the return of the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art…
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Gallivan White Boyd attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Super Lawyers
May 19, 2021
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 19 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®. Most…
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SCBIO issues third South Carolina life sciences strategic plan to drive industry growth
May 19, 2021
SCBIO CEO Erin Ford only has to look at recent history to understand the opportunity in front of South Carolina life sciences. Life sciences has a $12+ billion economic impact…
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SCATCC announces awards
May 19, 2021
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners announces the selection of its 2021 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, General Art Brown, Technical College of the Lowcountry Honors an individual who…
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Intramed Plus marks 30 years of innovative healthcare service
May 19, 2021
Intramed Plus, Inc., is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of service to patients across South Carolina as a pioneer in home infusion therapy. Dr. Varner Richards,…
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Pawleys Island Festival Of Music & Art to be held as scheduled in October 2021
May 18, 2021
Nine Concerts Highlight Popular Festival To Benefit The Arts Along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast Travelers and lovers of the arts are already purchasing tickets and making room reservations as they…
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Beautiful Gate Center welcomes new Director of Operations & Training
May 18, 2021
Today, Beautiful Gate Center, a private, non-profit Developmental learning center for children and youth with developmental disabilities and autism, announced Jean Castelli as Director of Operations & Training. In her new role,…
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College of Charleston scholarship celebrates retired professor’s passion for the written word
May 18, 2021Former students, colleagues and friends established the Nan Morrison Endowed Scholarship as an homage to the retired English professor’s passion for teaching English Renaissance and Southern literature. Known as the teacher you ‘took’ if you wanted to challenge yourself,…
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MUSC board receives operating reports as fiscal year-end nears, celebrates 191st commencement ceremony
May 18, 2021
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees recently held their regularly scheduled combined committee sessions and board meeting. Due to the…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, in partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, receives grant from the YES Project
May 18, 2021
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC), in partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, is honored to announce that we are one of six community organizations nationwide to receive a…
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Wando’s Olivia Potter is the 2021 SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
May 18, 2021
Oliva Potter, co-editor in chief of Legend, Wando High School’s award-winning yearbook, was recently named the 2021 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year by the South Carolina Scholastic Press…
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