Grant helps Avery Research Center sustain local black community
September 27, 2021
The Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded the College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture $20,000 as a part of the Facebook Grant for Sustaining Black Communities.…
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Keep Berkeley Beautiful wins multiple state-level awards at annual conference
September 27, 2021Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) is the proud recipient of four prestigious state-level awards that were announced September 8 at the 2021 S.C. Litter Control Association/Keep South Carolina Beautiful Annual Conference…
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Marketing Minute: Building Your Brand After a Crisis
September 27, 2021
Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy Today, consumers and key stakeholders engage with companies and brands that they trust. If your company has recently been faced with a crisis,…
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Poe Group Advisors expands services to California, welcomes new regional market leader
September 27, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – Poe Group Advisors (Poe Group), an international accounting practice brokerage firm, has expanded its operation into the California market. This new presence in California provides the opportunity…
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First Reliance Bank celebrates 22nd anniversary
September 27, 2021
First Reliance Bank celebrated its 22nd anniversary this past August. The Carolinas-based bank serves the Florence, Midlands, Upstate, and Coastal South Carolina markets, as well as the Piedmont Triad and…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s Walk to Fight Hunger raises $60,001 to feed food-insecure neighbors
September 24, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank held a “hybrid” walk event to bring greater awareness to hunger issues in coastal South Carolina during Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month and raise funds for…
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CAMS’ Ben Rhodes to oversee large-scale and lifestyle communities
September 24, 2021
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President of the western NC region, Ben Rhodes,…
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Local entrepreneur launches nonprofit consulting firm
September 23, 2021
Jessica Munday, the owner and founder of Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing agency, has launched Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors in partnership with Jessica Kersey Rodriguez out of…
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Harvey and Marcia Schiller donate $1M for surgical innovation
September 23, 2021
Sports executive and retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Harvey Schiller and his wife, Marcia, have committed to donating $1 million to establish the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation…
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C.E. Williams Middle School North Campus (6th grade) will transition to full virtual instruction
September 23, 2021
Due to the number of positive COVID-19 cases and the number of students quarantined as close contacts, C.E. Williams Middle School North Campus (6th grade) will transition to full virtual…
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Eleven81 partners with SOS Lowcountry to benefit local breast cancer patients
September 23, 2021
Now through October 31st, Eleven81 in the Market at Oakland in Mount Pleasant has partnered with SOS Lowcountry to raise money through the restaurant’s Kitchen Karma program. SOS Lowcountry is a local nonprofit organization that aims…
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Beyond Delivery launches Oct. 1, providing Charleston area moms with a meal, care package, support
September 23, 2021
Postpartum Support Charleston is launching a new program aimed at providing new moms in the Charleston area with basic necessities and support as they head home from the hospital with…
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Trident United Way welcomes new board chair and members
September 23, 2021
Trident United Way announced Tim Grow of Elliott Davis as the new Board Chairman. He succeeds Steve Polson of AstenJohnson. “Our Lane Family Boardroom has a running list of board…
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CARTA connects bikers, walkers across North Bridge
September 22, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) received unanimous board approval for enhancements to Route 32 aimed at bridging the gap for cyclists and pedestrians seeking to cross the North…
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The Good Old Days Are Gone
September 22, 2021
By Tom Poland Last Friday night some grandparents went to watch their grandson play in a high school football game. They were in for a shock. Paying for the…
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Michael Shirey named new Chief of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services
September 22, 2021
Michael Shirey has been named the new Chief of Berkeley County Emergency Medical Services. Shirey’s first official day in the new position was Monday, September 20, 2021. Shirey has been…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 22, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark…
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Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC establishing modular construction operations in Greenwood County
September 22, 2021
More than $9 million investment will create 180 new jobs Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC, an affiliate company of Impresa Modular today announced plans to establish modular factory construction…
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Quantum Reality Capture expands leadership team
September 22, 2021
Joshua Good has joined Quantum Reality Capture as vice president of BIM operations. Originally from Grantville, Pennsylvania, Good graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance announces Rebecca Leach as VP of Government Relations
September 22, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) announced that it has hired Rebecca Leach as its Vice President of Government Relations. “We are excited to welcome Rebecca to the SCMA…
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Acclaimed 30 Americans headed to the Columbia Museum of Art
September 22, 2021
Hugely popular and historically important exhibition opens October 9 The Columbia Museum of Art announces its major fall exhibition 30 Americans, a dynamic showcase of contemporary art featuring many of the…
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Push Digital hires top South Carolina political operatives
September 21, 2021
Push Digital, a political campaign and digital advertising agency built for the integration of mobile and television marketing, has hired South Carolina politicos Steven Wright and CJ Westfall. “As the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Fall 2021 Leadership Discovery class
September 21, 2021
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Fall 2021 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier Charleston Chapter presents virtual Lowcountry holiday high tea
September 21, 2021Sunday, October 10, 2021 WHO: The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI), a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality,…
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Realtors® graduate from 2021 SC REALTORS® Leadership Academy Class
September 21, 2021South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated September 9, 2021, at SCR’s Leadership Summit Retreat at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. SCR’s Leadership Academy is…
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Belle Hall recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon School
September 21, 2021
Belle Hall Elementary School has earned a prestigious distinction; they are one of five schools in South Carolina named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Belle Hall is the first school…
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College of Charleston welcomes record number of transfer students
September 21, 2021
Transfer students can often times feel like second-class citizens because they didn’t start as freshmen, but that’s not the case at the College of Charleston. Thanks in part to the Transfer…
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Palmetto announces newest appointment to Board of Directors – City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
September 21, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing platform technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced the appointment of the Honorable Francis Suarez, Mayor of the City of Miami, to…
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Five South Carolina schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 21, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, including five schools in South Carolina. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic…
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SCDJJ director Freddie Pough to leave the agency after over 5 years of service
September 21, 2021Eden Hendrick to Serve as SCDJJ Acting Director Governor Henry McMaster today announced that Freddie Pough, who served as director of the S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) for over…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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New York Butcher Shoppe opens at Nexton Square
September 20, 2021
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of the New York Butcher Shoppe at Nexton. A world-class, full-service butcher shop and convenience store,…
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MUSC and Helix launch In Our DNA SC
September 20, 2021
First-of-its-kind population genomics program to drive preventive, precision health care for South Carolinians The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a first-of-its-kind population…
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Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood
September 17, 2021Buffalo Wild Wings opened a new location today in Nexton’s North Creek Neighborhood at 117 N Creek Drive in Summerville. Considered the largest sports bar brand in the U.S., Buffalo…
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Frampton Construction underway on last building at Eastgate 540 Industrial Facility
September 17, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has begun construction of a 204,000-square-foot industrial facility at Eastgate 540 industrial park…
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5th Street Group’s Church and Union to open in downtown Nashville this weekend
September 17, 20215th Street Group Debuts Its First Tennessee Eatery Church and Union, the highly anticipated restaurant from acclaimed Charlotte and Charleston-based 5th Street Group, is opening in downtown Nashville on September…
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Solvay adding new production capacity, jobs in Greenville County
September 16, 2021
Adding over 30 new jobs, multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies at South Carolina facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville…
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First Reliance Bank named One of The Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 16th consecutive year
September 16, 2021
First Reliance Bank was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. It is the 16th year in a row that the community bank has…
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Land sold in Okatie, South Carolina for future development
September 16, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 8.61 acres at 2079 Okatie Highway in Okatie, South Carolina. MFF Enterprises, LLC purchased the acreage from Savannah Health Services…
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Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
September 16, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Total Quality Logistics, LLC expanded with a lease of 5,476 square feet of office…
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DHEC and Governor McMaster applaud South Carolina’s 50 percent vaccination rate
September 16, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Thursday that the Palmetto State has officially reached a 50 percent vaccination rate among eligible residents. In July, the…
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Colliers Report: Retail market healthier than pre-pandemic
September 16, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, the vacancy rate dropped to 5.73% which is approaching the…
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Mashburn promotes two, launching Hospitality Division out of Myrtle Beach
September 16, 2021
Mashburn Construction is continuing to invest in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas with the promotions of Josh Kay and Nick Oldroyd. As Mashburn continues to grow, it is driven…
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CSU named to U.S. News Best Colleges List and more
September 16, 2021
Charleston Southern University continues to draw national recognition for its education designed to issue students a Passport to Purpose enabling them to embark on a life of significance after graduation.…
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College of Charleston EMS comes to the rescue on campus and beyond
September 16, 2021Day in and day out, many people pass by the College of Charleston ambulance tucked between the St. Philip Street Parking Garage and the BellSouth Building without a glance until…
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Who’s The Queen Of Flowers?
September 15, 2021
By Tom Poland Orchids. There were days I wore them in my lapel for formal events, but those days are gone. I’ve not seen many in the wild, but…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Starts and Costs are Rising
September 15, 2021
Research & Forecast Report 2021 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Mid-year statewide construction starts in key sectors totaled $1.85B, a $426M increase compared to mid-year 2020. Pre-development indicators,…
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Lowcountry Kettle announces Rough House Pictures partnership and expanded retail offerings
September 15, 2021
Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Southern-inspired kettle chips, announced a partnership with Rough House Pictures, the Charleston-based production company from Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. Despite the…
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Sign up now for Lead United
September 15, 2021
For more than 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. It’s with great pleasure we…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy receives Publix Charities grant to support its community garden program
September 15, 2021
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has received a $5,000 grant from Publix Super Market Charities to support its community garden program. This month, Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $5.5 million…
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