Freshfields Village celebrates spring with seasonal events
May 11, 2021
Freshfields Village, located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands, will offer various events to celebrate the spring season throughout May for locals and visitors alike. “We’re excited to…
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Colliers’ David Lockwood appointed SIOR Global Vice President
May 11, 2021
After serving a one-year term as vice president, Lockwood will serve as president-elect for a year and then step into the presidency of SIOR in the fall of 2023 Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg,…
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SCRA announces reporting Xpress investment
May 11, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in Reporting Xpress, Inc. The Columbia-based startup is an online reporting solution for nonprofits and their…
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Governor McMaster awards Order of the Palmetto to two pillars of The Citadel
May 10, 2021Two lifelong servant leaders — who have dedicated much of their time to The Citadel — are the newest recipients of South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. The Order of the…
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East Cooper Medical Center names Carol Koenecke-Grant new Chief Strategy Officer
May 10, 2021
East Cooper Medical Center welcomed Carol Koenecke-Grant, MA as the new Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Koenecke-Grant is responsible for developing and implementing the hospital’s business strategy using data…
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NHE named one of the top 2 large workplaces in South Carolina communities
May 10, 2021
NHE, which provides professional association management, conventional and affordable apartment management, and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, has been honored as one of South Carolina’s Top Workplaces in…
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Marketing Minute Video: Asking for Feedback
May 10, 2021
Marketing Minute with Matthew Gallagher, NP Strategy Asking clients for feedback can be scary if you’re not sure how they will respond. As business professionals, we may assume if a client…
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Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a Picnic in Hampton Park on May 22
May 7, 2021
Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a Picnic in the Park on Saturday, May 22. Purchase a picnic basket to enjoy on the lawn of the Rose Pavilion at Hampton…
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Colliers Op-Ed: Three Things Hoteliers Should Start Doing Today
May 6, 2021
Some hoteliers hit the pause button in March 2020 with COVID-19’s arrival to wait and see what would happen, but now is the time to set things into motion again.…
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FPA of South Carolina to offer scholarships to South Carolina-based high school students for the summer 2021 Financial Planning Academy
May 6, 2021
In an effort to introduce high school students to the financial planning profession, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to offer a limited number…
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CARTA partners with Proterra to provide free rides to nurses
May 6, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) is partnering with Proterra, a leading battery-electric bus manufacturer and innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, to offer free rides on National Nurses Day, Thursday,…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Wild Dunes Resort
May 6, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, located in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, invites moms to relax, put their feet in the sand and enjoy the resort’s 1,600 acres of oceanside paradise. Moms can escape…
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Breaking The Cult of Difficulty
May 6, 2021
By Tom Poland Many tell me how difficult they find writing to be. Well, they speak the truth. It’s difficult to write at a high level, and that’s why…
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POWERPLANTSC ‘After Action’ Q&A
May 6, 2021
Five Questions for S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin By Alex Junes-Ward Less than two weeks after the statewide tree-planting effort, POWERPLANTSC, in which some 3.4-million loblolly pine tree seeds…
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Amy Carter of Chapin High School named 2022 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
May 5, 2021State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced tonight at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year Gala that Amy Carter, an English teacher at Chapin High School in School…
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Colliers’ Markus Kastenholz and Joe Durkin represent seller in the sale of ±14,464-square-foot shopping center
May 5, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina brokers Markus Kastenholz, CCIM, CPA and Joe Durkin represented the seller in the closing of a $5.6 million, ±14,464-square-foot shopping center. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused…
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Hyundai settles mid-trial with Myrtle Beach woman alleging injury caused by faulty seatback
May 5, 2021
Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, reached a multimillion-dollar settlement mid-trial on May 3, 2021 to resolve a claim filed against Hyundai by a Myrtle…
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Sara Anders joins Flock and Rally as director of advertising
May 5, 2021
Sara Anders has been hired as the director of advertising at Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. Anders will create strategic…
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Top 5 Finalists for 2021 CCSD Teacher of the Year announced
May 5, 2021Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today, by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2021 Teacher of the Year. Finalists include: Coach Candace…
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West Ashley High welcomes new head men’s basketball coach
May 5, 2021
West Ashley High has named Benjamin Snyder, a four-time Conference Coach of the Year, as its next head men’s basketball coach. After a successful run as the head coach at…
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Lowcountry Land Trust celebrates 35th anniversary with $150,000 May Giving Challenge
May 5, 2021
Lowcountry Land Trust is hosting a May Giving Challenge with the goal of raising $150,000 to celebrate its anniversary and further its work protecting vital Lowcountry lands and waterways. This…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Resort Manager
May 5, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel, announced John D’Angelo as Resort Manager. D’Angelo’s promotion comes after serving as Wild Dunes Resort’s Director of Resort Operations since November 2020.…
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Billy Newsome of Newsome Law named International ACTEC Fellow
May 5, 2021
Only S.C. Fellow among international group for 2021 Billy Newsome, owner of Newsome Law — a solutions-focused tax, estate, and trust firm — has been chosen as a Fellow of…
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Light Industrial Flex Warehouse Space For Lease
May 5, 2021
4931 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 Great location along Rivers Avenue with direct access to I-26 and I-526. Zoned light industrial. This site is centralized to Charleston’s port terminals.…
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The Gibbes preserves legacy of Japanese art in Charleston with new publication
May 5, 2021The Gibbes Museum of Art has published a fully illustrated catalog featuring a selection of the museum’s extensive collection of Japanese woodblock prints that also interprets how Charleston played a…
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Kiawah River drives record-breaking first quarter, surpasses 2020 sales
May 5, 2021Kiawah River, a new waterfront community near Charleston, S.C., and the region’s first agrihood, experienced record-breaking first-quarter sales in 2021. The community reported 49 homes and homesites sold or under…
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Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host hospitality & tourism hiring event
May 5, 2021Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) announced a hospitality and tourism hiring event, taking place Wednesday, May 12 at the Cooper River Room. The first 100 candidates hired…
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HireQuest announces increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share
May 5, 2021
Dividend to be Paid on June 15, 2021, to Shareholders of Record on June 1, 2021 GOOSE CREEK, SC – )–HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand, temporary,…
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ClaimLogiq named a Top Workplace in South Carolina
May 4, 2021
Healthcare Tech Company Adds to a Long List of Achievements in 2021 CHARLESTON, SC –ClaimLogiq, a leading healthcare software and technology company in cloud-based payment integrity solutions, announced that it…
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Charleston-based Palmetto Moon enters sixth southern state, Alabama
May 4, 2021
Two additional stores planned for 2021 CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto Moon, a Charleston, SC based southern lifestyle specialty retailer, announced the company will enter its sixth state on May 1,…
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Terminix Service, Inc. donates $1 million to launch Urban Entomology Program at Clemson
May 4, 2021
Terminix Service, Inc., the largest pest control company in the Carolinas, announced a $1 million gift to launch the Urban Entomology Initiative at Clemson University. This lead gift will be…
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The Citadel Class of 2021 commencement
May 4, 2021More than 560 cadets will graduate as members of The Citadel Class 2021 of at McAlister Field House on Saturday, May 8. They will be joined by 25 veteran and…
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Rocco Adrian remains Wando’s head football coach
May 4, 2021
Wando High School is excited to announce Rocco Adrian will remain the Warriors head football coach; he served as the program’s interim head coach this past fall. Adrian is going…
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Taylor Faulkner awarded 2021 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year by Coastal Community Foundation
May 4, 2021
Coastal Community Foundation is pleased to announce Taylor Faulkner has been selected as the 2021 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. This $6,000 grant is awarded to one visual artist…
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Beach Commercial completes full lease-up of retail space at Live Oak Square
May 4, 2021Beach Commercial, Charleston’s oldest locally owned commercial real estate firm and the full-service commercial division of The Beach Company, announced today that it has completed the full lease-up of 32,285…
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SCDOR busts 10 common tax myths
May 4, 2021
Taxes can seem confusing and complicated, leaving room for misconceptions and myths to pop up – especially during tax season. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to…
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Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll, P.A. recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 4, 2021
Five attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & deHoll have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2021. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in…
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Vikor Scientific launches KOR Medical, plans to “Set the Standard” in personalized clinical cannabis treatment
May 4, 2021
Former SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros named President and Chief Executive Officer of new Vikor Scientific health innovation company CHARLESTON, SC – Continuing its rapid expansion as one of South Carolina’s…
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Original Six Foundation launches literacy programming across the state
May 3, 2021
Book Fairs Focus on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) is proud to announce the 2021 My First Library program serving 16 South Carolina schools. During the…
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Mark Burgess promoted to Vice President and Controller of Colliers | South Carolina
May 3, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced that Mark Burgess, CPA has been elected Vice President and Controller. “Mark’s election to Vice President reflects his value to Colliers | South Carolina and…
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SC Secretary of State encourages donors to give smart and support local charities on May 4 & 5, 2021
May 3, 2021In anticipation of Midlands Gives, Palmetto Giving Day, and other fundraising events being held this week, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is encouraging donors to practice wise charitable…
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Boeing launches mentorship program powered by Tallo
May 3, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – During its 2021 STEM Signing Day celebration on April 29, Boeing announced that it will offer student honorees exclusive access to a mentorship program facilitated by…
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Fetter Health Care Network reaches milestone of administering more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccinations
May 3, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced this week that it has administered more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Lowcountry. This milestone comes just over three months after the nonprofit…
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United Community Bank ranks #1 in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast, 7 out of the last 8 years
May 3, 2021
United Community Bank announced it once again is ranked Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Consumer Banking in the Southeast according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study℠.…
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Chernoff Newman honored for public relations work during COVID-19
May 3, 2021
The South Carolina Chapter of Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) awarded Chernoff Newman with four Mercury Award of Merits during the 2020 Mercury Awards on Thursday, April 29, 2021.…
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Carolina Youth Development Center appoints four new board members
May 3, 2021
As Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) continues to grow its community partnerships the organization is pleased to announce the appointment of several community leaders to the CYDC Board of Directors.…
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Caliber kicks off 10TH annual Restoring You Food Drive to benefit Lowcountry Food Bank
May 3, 2021
Caliber’s Food Drive Takes on Even More Importance with a Rise in Food Insecurity for South Carolina Children Caliber, which encompasses a portfolio of automotive services brands including Caliber Collision,…
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With $9 million contract award, Life Cycle Engineering continues supporting the U.S. Navy’s Mobility Fuels program
May 3, 2021
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $9 million contract (including a base period and two option years) by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Under this…
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Charleston Southern celebrates Classes 2020 and 2021
May 3, 2021
The Charleston Southern University Class of 2020 members had their chance to walk the stage April 30 on CSU’s Buccaneer Field, and the Class of 2021 walked May 1. COVID-19…
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SCDOT moves forward with Carolina Crossroads Phase 1
May 1, 2021The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) announced that it is moving forward with awarding a contract to begin the first phase of the $1.7 billion Carolina Crossroads project in…
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