VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice
June 29, 2021
The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal…
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Citadel announces new VP for Communications and Marketing
June 28, 2021
The communications strategist working on behalf of the United States and more than 50 countries will join his alma matter as vice president for Communications and Marketing. Col. William (Sonny)…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics appoints Mr. Daniel Dorsel as school’s President
June 28, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) is pleased to announce that Mr. Daniel Dorsel was appointed as the school’s president on June 24. “I am honored…
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South Carolina Public Radio celebrates launch of redesigned website
June 28, 2021
South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) today announced the launch of its revamped website — southcarolinapublicradio.org. Redesigned to better meet the needs of all South Carolinians, the new site builds on…
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In-person training resumes for Charleston Manufacturing Maintenance and Reliability teams
June 28, 2021
Life Cycle Institute has resumed its schedule of in-person classes for Maintenance and Reliability professionals at its Charleston and university partner locations. The Managing Planning and Scheduling course, which examines…
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Statewide expedition planners meet in Camden
June 25, 2021Final preparation for SC7 expedition held before kickoff event in Oconee County By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Members of the SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition logistics-and-planning team gathered for a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs S. 147, protecting South Carolina businesses
June 25, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and business leaders from around the state for a ceremonial bill signing of S.147, the South Carolina COVID-19 Liability…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces line item vetoes of FY 2021-2022 state budget
June 25, 2021Governor Vetoes 226 Earmarks Totaling $152.25 million Governor Henry McMaster announced his line item vetoes of the FY 2021-2022 state budget at a statehouse news conference. Totaling $152.5 million, the…
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MUSC board votes to acquire Providence Health and KershawHealth
June 25, 2021During the June meeting, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees voted to purchase Providence Health and KershawHealth, which are currently…
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UofSC holds tuition steady as Board of Trustees approve 2021-22 budget
June 25, 2021
The University of South Carolina is emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic on solid financial footing and will hold tuition flat for a third-consecutive year in the 2021-22 budget approved by…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 24, 2021
Summer has officially arrived, including the rain and humidity which provide a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. In recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the…
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Trinity Capital moves forward on four buildings at Palmetto Commerce Parkway
June 24, 2021
Development covers 78 acres, four buildings Trinity Capital Advisors (TCA), a commercial real estate development and investment firm based in Charlotte, N.C., is moving forward with development of four buildings…
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Masonite International Corporation establishing operations in York County
June 24, 2021
Masonite International Corporation (Masonite) (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The new…
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Anna Kate Twitty joins Flock and Rally as director of communications
June 24, 2021
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has hired Anna Kate Twitty to serve as its new director of communications. In this…
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$7.7 million grant awarded to SC Technical College System to expand Apprenticeship in South Carolina
June 24, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) awarded Apprenticeship Carolina, a division of the SC Technical College System, a $7.7 million State Apprenticeship Expansion, Equity and Innovation grant to expand programming…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021
Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Animal shelters in crisis across South Carolina
June 24, 2021
Pick Me! SC statewide adoption event helping, but more adoptive families are needed. Animal shelters and rescues across South Carolina are reporting they are at or over capacity, just as…
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Planned Administrators Inc. to join forces with Thomas. H. Cooper & Co. Inc. Benefits Administrator
June 24, 2021Planned Administrators Inc. (PAI) announced it is joining forces with fellow third-party administrator (TPA) Thomas H. Cooper & Co. Benefits Administrator Inc. (TCCBA) based in Charleston, South Carolina. The two…
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Local fatherhood organization to host “Father’s Day Celebration” on Saturday, June 26
June 24, 2021
Statistics show a father’s value is tremendous. Kids with active and engaged fathers are more likely to go to college, less likely to spend time in jail, and more likely…
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Charleston Naval Complex RDA fulfills pledge to the International African American Museum
June 24, 2021
Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Authority / Naval Base Museum Authority (“Charleston RDA”) will begin the process to transfer $11 million to the International African American Museum (“IAAM”) to fulfill the…
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SC Ports offers capacity amid import boom
June 24, 2021
South Carolina Ports readies for fiscal year 2022 with enhanced infrastructure and capacity to handle rising retail imports and cargo volumes. SC Ports has continued to rebound well throughout fiscal…
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William Means Real Estate welcomes former health care entrepreneur to the team
June 24, 2021
Sandra Di Salvo, a former health care entrepreneur, has joined the team of agents at William Means Real Estate. A native of the South, Di Salvo developed her Lowcountry roots…
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STL establishing operations in Kershaw County
June 23, 2021
$23 million investment will create 120 new jobs over the next few years Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL), a leading digital network integration company, today announced plans to establish operations in Kershaw County.…
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Cliff Holekamp elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
June 23, 2021
Cliff Holekamp, cofounder and managing director of Cultivation Capital, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. board of directors. SC Launch, Inc. is the investment affiliate of the South…
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SeamonWhiteside completes site design and landscape architecture for grand opening of new Wild Dunes Sweetgrass Inn Resort
June 23, 2021
SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, has completed the site design and landscape architecture for the Grand Opening of Wild Dunes’ newest resort, the Sweetgrass…
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Jon Chalfie & Hailey Clifton represented the tenant in the 1,250 SF retail lease transaction in downtown Charleston
June 23, 2021
Jon Chalfie and Hailey Clifton, of Landmark Enterprises represented the Tenant, Charleston Candle Co., in the leasing of 1,250 square foot retail space at 218 St. Philip Street in downtown…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center recognizes the importance of National Internet Safety Month with tech tips for families and children
June 23, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is recognizing the importance of National Internet Safety Month this June with resources…
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Celebrate July 4th with Wild Dunes Resort
June 23, 2021
If you are searching for a beachside Fourth of July celebration, look no further than Wild Dunes Resort, located on 1,600 acres of ocean paradise on Isle of Palms. With…
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New members join South Carolina First Steps leadership team
June 22, 2021
South Carolina First Steps has two new members of its leadership team. Karen Oliver joined the agency in February as the Early Childhood Advisory Council’s (ECAC) Program Manager, and Derek…
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Congressman Clyburn announces families will start receiving expanded Child Tax Credit checks in July
June 22, 2021U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is reminding all South Carolinians that the major expansion of the Child Tax Credit for 2021 included in the American Rescue Plan will…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces FY2022 fellows
June 22, 2021
South Carolina artists exhibiting hard work and exceptional ability in visual art, craft, and media production and screenwriting are recipients of fiscal year 2022 South Carolina Arts Commission fellowships. The…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of S.C. reaches $80 million grant funding milestone during 25th anniversary
June 22, 2021
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 91 grants totaling $1.5 million to South Carolina nonprofits working to make life better for people experiencing poverty. This latest round…
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Frampton Construction recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in S.C.
June 22, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in South…
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Land sells in Summerville for development of a light industrial park
June 22, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of approximately 16 acres of mixed-use land on Jedburg Road in Summerville, South Carolina. Citimark Pure Commercial, LLC purchased…
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Early College High School hosts graduation for inaugural class
June 22, 2021
One hundred students walked onto the Early College High School (ECHS) campus in 2017, daring to successfully complete a program new to the district. That first year, 20 students left…
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CCSD leadership announcements
June 22, 2021
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome the following new leadership for the 2021-2022 school year. Tiffany Henderson, Principal, Charles Pinckney Elementary School Stephen Thomas, Principal, St. Andrew’s School…
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Oshkosh Defense establishing operations in Spartanburg County
June 22, 2021
$155 million investment will create more than 1,000 new jobs Oshkosh Defense, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The $155…
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SCRA announces successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure
June 22, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the successful exit of SC Launch, Inc. Portfolio Company, MedProcure, LLC. This exit yielded excellent returns for the continued support of additional technology-based startups…
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Bank of America Private Bank expands Charleston team with new hire
June 21, 2021
Bank of America Private Bank announced the hiring of a Private Client Manager in the Charleston, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to expanding its presence across the United States and serving…
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International best selling author of Contagious, Jonah Berger, to headline Columbia’s 2021 Growth Summit
June 21, 2021
GrowCo is thrilled to announce Jonah Berger, a world-renowned expert on change, word of mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on, will be headlining the…
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Ribbon-cutting for new Berkeley County Veterans Affairs Office
June 21, 2021Monday, June 28 at 4 p.m. Berkeley County will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of the Veterans Affairs Office (VA) on Monday, June 28 at 4 p.m. The Berkeley…
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James Island Elementary named top Wellness School in CCSD
June 21, 2021The MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) in partnership with Charleston County School District celebrated over 80 schools and their wellness efforts last month. During the 2020-2021 school year,…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates local physicians recognized as Best in Health by HealthLinks
June 21, 2021East Cooper Medical Center celebrates several East Cooper Medical Group physicians for recently being named among the “2021 HealthLinks Best in Health – Charleston” by HealthLinks Magazine. The following East…
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United Community Bank expands lending capabilities with USDA loans
June 21, 2021
United Community Bank welcomes David Matthews as a Business Development Officer under its newly created USDA Lending Group. Matthews brings extensive experience to this role, having recently served as the…
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Frampton Construction promotes three to new positions
June 21, 2021Katherine Panke, Brittany Jones, and Brandon Reisser Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted Brittany Jones to executive…
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Sync.MD establishing operations in Anderson County
June 21, 2021
Medical data company relocating headquarters in the Upstate, creating 10 new jobs Sync.MD, a medical data company, announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County, creating 10 new jobs.…
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IT-oLogy joins forces with SC Department of Education to provide “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students
June 21, 2021
IT-oLogy is now accepting registrations for the second year of its “Tech-in-a-Box” summer enrichment program for middle school students. Funded by the SC Department of Education, the “Tech-in-a-Box” program ensures…
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Inaugural AmateurGolf.com Myrtle Beach Challenge to be Played September 9-11
June 21, 2021
54-Hole Event Will Attract High Level Amateur Golfers The Golf Tourism Solutions tournament division will be hosting the first annual AmateurGolf.com Myrtle Beach Challenge September 9-11 at Prestwick Country Club in…
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Hood Construction moves to new office at 1215 Shop Road in Columbia, SC
June 21, 2021
Hood Construction is excited to share that its team has moved to a new office at 1215 Shop Road, just down the road from its former office of 25 years.…
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Marketing Minute: Communicating Effectively to Diverse Audiences
June 21, 2021
Marketing Minute with Valentina Rojas, NP Strategy With an increasingly diverse nation, your audience is likely to speak various languages or have differing backgrounds. This week’s video shares tips on…
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