Life Cycle Engineering recognized as a Best Place to Work for 16th consecutive year
June 21, 2021
Today, Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced it has made the 2021 list as one of the best places to work in South Carolina. 2021 marks the sixteenth anniversary of the…
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Let’s Go Somewhere
June 21, 2021
By Amy Coward Events are back! Every day I get an email or see a post that a theatre is reopening, ball parks are welcoming fans and restaurants and stores…
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A Space to Heal (ASH) – July 10
June 19, 2021A Space to Heal Lowcountry July 10, 2021 @ 10:00AM — 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A day of dialogue, advocacy, and movement created for Black, Indigenous, and People…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces second annual SC Leadership Exchange
June 18, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to partner with the Columbia and Greenville Chambers on the second annual SC Leadership Exchange, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. This two-day, virtual conference allows leaders from…
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New rehab center in North Charleston aims to transcend to a new level of fulfillment and purpose
June 17, 2021
‘Transcendence Treatment Center’ Opens with a Dedication to Your Recovery Journey Transcendence Treatment Center is a new outpatient rehab center that opened in May off of Leeds Avenue in North…
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22nd Annual 5K Fun Run to benefit area families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
June 17, 2021
The ARK, Alzheimer’s family support services, announces that its 22nd Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is planned for August 28, 2021 and will take place in historic downtown Summerville. Registration is…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves national rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
June 17, 2021
MUSC SJCH only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins…
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City of Charleston to host webinar regarding Johns Island Restoration Plan to Improve Flood Resiliency
June 17, 2021
The city of Charleston Stormwater Department will host a virtual webinar to discuss flood resiliency on Johns Island at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021 via Zoom. The webinar…
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College of Charleston faculty, students discover slave badge on campus
June 17, 2021
The recent discovery of an 1853 slave badge on the College of Charleston campus has offered a profound opportunity to recognize the contributions of the enslaved people who were an…
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Post journalist hosts College of Charleston sponsored panel on monuments, memorials
June 17, 2021
The College of Charleston recently hosted a national panel discussion that focused on the fate of monuments and memorials that honor figures of the Confederacy and slave owners. Moderated by…
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Palmetto launches operations in Central and Northern California
June 17, 2021
Company Providing Solar Installations and Services for Households Serviced by Pacific Gas & Electric Company Palmetto, a rapidly growing technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, announced that the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Center for Business Research releases 2021 Compensation and Benefits Report
June 17, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Center for Business Research conducted a compensation and benefits survey in spring of 2021, in collaboration with the Berkeley and Greater Summerville / Dorchester Chambers of…
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Pick Me! SC: South Carolina’s statewide adoption event is back!
June 17, 2021
50 shelters, rescues and Petco stores are working together to adopt 1,600 animals, June 18 – 27. Pick Me! SC is coming back to a shelter near you June 18…
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22nd Annual 5K Fun Run to benefit area families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
June 17, 2021The ARK, Alzheimer’s family support services, announces that its 22nd Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is planned for August 28, 2021 and will take place in historic downtown Summerville. Registration…
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Dale Morris named City of Charleston’s new Chief Resilience Officer
June 17, 2021
At a press conference this afternoon in the Church Creek area of West Ashley, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Dutch Dialogues Co-Founder Dale Morris as the city of…
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Lowcountry nonprofits can apply for free services provided by local marketing agency
June 17, 2021
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, will work nonstop for 24 hours to provide free advertising and marketing services to Lowcountry nonprofits during its 15th annual…
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Coastal Community Foundation announces 2021 Rev. Pinckney Scholarship recipients in South Carolina
June 17, 2021
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2021 Rev. Pinckney Scholarship recipients, who represent the largest class of Pinckney Scholars yet. The scholarship program was established…
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IAAM CEO responds to museum’s inclusion in latest round of giving from Mackenzie Scott and Dan Jewett
June 17, 2021
The International African American Museum is honored to be among the recipients of the most recent generous giving initiative from Mackenzie Scott and Dan Jewett. “As I read through the names…
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College of Charleston alumnus’ kayak voyage aims to raise climate change awareness
June 17, 2021Almost everyone has their own idea of what constitutes fun. For Will Freund ’17, sail-kayaking 1,000 miles up the Intracoastal Waterway from Miami to Norfolk, Virginia, seemed like fun. At least that’s…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Food and Beverage Director
June 17, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property in Isle of Palms, S.C., announced the appointment of Brian Richards as Director of Food and Beverage. Richards most recently served as…
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Glassdoor names Scott Woods of South Carolina Federal a 2021 Top CEO
June 17, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union CEO Scott Woods has been named a Top CEO in 2021 by Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites. Of the 50…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. expanding operations in Edgefield County
June 17, 2021
Expansion will create 300 new jobs Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to expand operations…
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USDA launches grant program to help expand regional economies and create high-wage jobs in distressed rural communities
June 17, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Karama Neal today unveiled a new grant program to help rural communities create good-paying jobs and support new…
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CarolinaPower makes 2021 List of Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
June 17, 2021
CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston, and North Augusta, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for the fourth…
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ClaimLogiq announces first 15-minute itemized bill review
June 17, 2021
Advancement of In-House Proprietary Technology Reduces End-to-End Complex Hospital Bill Reviews Down to Mere Minutes ClaimLogiq, a leading independently owned healthcare payment integrity company is announcing breakthrough technology that enables…
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Flee Civilization For A Preserve
June 17, 2021
By Tom Poland Needing adventure, I took back roads and made my way to a tract belonging to nature. It’s a place where man is a guest, Stevens Creek…
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SC Launch, Inc. portfolio company, Proterra, Inc., begins trading on Nasdaq
June 17, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that a company in which its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., has an investment, Proterra Inc. (Proterra), began trading its common stock and warrants on Nasdaq…
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Gov. Henry McMaster nominates Harry M. Lightsey III to be the next secretary of S.C. Department of Commerce
June 17, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has nominated longtime South Carolina business executive Harry M. Lightsey III to serve as the next secretary of the South Carolina Department of…
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Orleans Parish Communication District taps Citibot to enhance resident communication and meet increased demand for services
June 17, 2021
New “Jazz” system launches today to streamline information sharing and improve customer service Citibot, the leading provider of interactive chat solutions for local government, announced today that the City of…
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Cummins Turbo Technologies expanding operations in Charleston County
June 17, 2021
More than $10.7 million investment will create 252 new jobs Cummins Turbo Technologies, a business segment of global power leader Cummins Inc., today announced plans to expand turbocharger manufacturing operations…
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Protecting Your Children’s Credit
June 16, 2021
By Brittany M. Midgette As you sort through your mail, you may notice that some mail has arrived that is addressed to your child. For example, your ten-year-old child may…
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The Beach Company announces five new hires in Charleston
June 16, 2021The Beach Company announced five new hires at its downtown headquarters and at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in Charleston. The Beach Company has hired Alex Yeider as a…
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Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry welcomes Jeanine Rhodes and Rebecca Williams
June 16, 2021Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry (d/b/a EdistoHomesforSale.com) and owner-Broker Jill Moylan announced that Jeanine Rhodes and Rebecca Williams have joined the Home Advantage Realty Lowcountry office on Edisto. Home Advantage Realty,…
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Cassina Group Realtors recognized among the best in the nation
June 16, 2021
Realtors from The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, were recently recognized as some of the best in the nation. Four individuals and one team from Cassina were named…
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Automotive supplier Gissing North America establishing operations in Greenville County’s new Fox Hill Business Park
June 16, 2021
$18+ million investment will create 116 new jobs for global manufacturer Gissing North America LLC, a leading manufacturer of acoustic systems for the automotive industry, today announced plans to establish…
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NHE honored among Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2021
June 16, 2021
NHE, which provides professional association management, conventional and affordable apartment management, and service coordination to communities across the Southeast, has been named to the 2021 list of South Carolina’s Best…
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Southern First appoints Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer
June 15, 2021
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Dave Favela as Chief Innovation Officer. Favela joins Southern First with 14 years of…
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Mashburn Construction gains new business development director in Charleston
June 14, 2021
Mashburn Construction is pleased to announce the hire of Julianne Dunning as Director of Business Development for Mashburn’s Charleston location at 1202 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. “With the expansion…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves tuition for 2021-2022 school year
June 14, 2021
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 14, 2021, to hold constant for a second year the total cost of attendance for South Carolina students and to increase the…
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NP Strategy wins Palmetto Communications Awards
June 14, 2021
The Buzz Podcast & Diversity Efforts with the Charleston Forum are Honored NP Strategy (NPS+), a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance across the Carolinas, won…
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SRS Real Estate Partners opens Carolinas office in Charleston
June 14, 2021
SRS Real Estate Partners is pleased to welcome Jim Farrell as senior vice president and market leader to SRS’ newest location in Charleston, South Carolina. The new location will establish…
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Golf Carting Magazine is now available in Barnes & Noble Book stores nationwide
June 14, 2021CHARLESTON, SC – Golf Carting Magazine is excited to announce that their one-year anniversary edition, the July 2021 issue, will hit newsstands this June and will be distributed to hundreds…
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USDA launches resource guide to help America’s rural workforce build back better
June 14, 2021
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide to help rural community leaders start and expand employment opportunities and…
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Katie Johnston named Top 5 Teacher of the Year finalist
June 14, 2021
Charleston County School District announced the 2020-2021 Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. This week we will introduce our last two finalists in an in-depth feature article…
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College of Charleston astronomy professor develops innovative medical imaging device
June 14, 2021
As an astronomer whose research focuses on the imaging of extrasolar planets many light years away, Joe Carson spends a lot of time looking at distant celestial bodies. But his research and…
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SC Ports has record May for containers
June 14, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record May for containers handled at the Port of Charleston, marking the third consecutive month of record volumes. SC Ports had its strongest May ever for…
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Beech Restaurant is branching out to James Island, S.C.
June 14, 2021
Beech Restaurant is excited to announce that a third location is now open in the James Island Shopping Center located at 1739 Maybank Highway. This new spot joins their established…
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College of Charleston a key player in Charleston’s new Climate Action Plan
June 14, 2021
Residents of coastal communities around the Southeast know the impact of a changing climate firsthand. They witness flooding. They experience rising temperatures. And they endure increasingly menacing weather. Charleston, South…
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Abby Best named Top 5 Teacher of the Year Finalist
June 14, 2021
When James B. Edwards Elementary School (JBE) teacher Abby Best agreed to teach learning virtually, she was under the impression that it would only last about two weeks. It turned…
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City of Charleston Recreation Department to offer free meals this summer
June 14, 2021
The City of Charleston Recreation Department will be serving free meals to children this summer as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program. The free meals…
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