Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation makes a donation in honor of Hunger Action Month
September 9, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced a donation to Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB). This gift of $53,000 will be used where the LCFB needs it most to support feeding programs, equipment…
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College of Charleston launches Civility Initiative: A Conversation with Trey Gowdy and Bakari Sellers
September 9, 2025
The College of Charleston Civility Initiative will host a Q&A featuring authors, commentators, and former elected officials: Trey Gowdy, a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and…
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From Coastal to Clemson, stacked field set to compete in MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com Intercollegiate
September 8, 2025
Sixteen men’s golf teams from across the country are set to compete in the second annual MyrtleBeachGolfTrips.com Intercollegiate, September 7–9 at the acclaimed Grande Dunes Resort Course. Hosted by Coastal…
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2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars announcement
September 8, 2025
24 Nonprofit Leaders Named to 2025 Carolina Leadership Seminars Class Together SC program equips new executive directors with skills, strategies, and a statewide peer network to strengthen their organizations and…
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Coastal States Bank appoints Laura Fraser as Lowcountry Market President
September 8, 2025
Coastal States Bank (“CSB”) has announced the promotion of Laura Fraser to Lowcountry Market President. Laura brings more than 15 years of commercial banking experience to her new role, previously…
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SC Ports opens Cosgrove Avenue extension, new pedestrian bridge
September 4, 2025
SC Ports marked the opening of the new Cosgrove Avenue extension and pedestrian bridge in North Charleston, a key fixture of the Port’s Navy Base Intermodal Facility (NBIF). The project extends…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 5th Annual Walk to Fight Hunger
September 4, 2025Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly day! On Saturday, September 20th at Wannamaker Park in N. Charleston Click here to register for free: https://lowcountryfoodbank.org/get-involved/walk/ Lowcountry Food Bank’s 5th Annual…
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The Hometown Weekly
September 3, 2025
By Tom Poland In my youth we had a daily newspaper, The Augusta Chronicle. What we didn’t get every day was local news. That’s what made The Lincoln Journal…
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Clearway Pain Solutions leases Class A medical space
September 3, 2025
NAI Charleston announced the successful leasing of ±3,716 SF of medical space in the Truluck Center located at 1014 St. Andrews Boulevard to Clearway Pain Solutions. Scott Peevy represented the…
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City of Charleston outlines next opportunities for public feedback on Medical District Overlay Zone
September 3, 2025
Following a unanimous vote by the Charleston Planning Commission last week, the city outlined the next steps in the public process for the proposed Medical District Overlay Zone. The proposal,…
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CCSD students shine on SC READY
September 3, 2025
Two important statistics in this assessment are: ELA Achievement: 65% of CCSD students in grades 3–8 are meeting or exceeding expectations — an all-time district high and 5.4 percentage points…
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Reeves Major joins CBRE retail team
September 3, 2025
CBRE announced that Reeves Major has joined its Charleston office as First Vice President, specializing in retail brokerage. Reeves brings nearly a decade of experience advising both tenants and landlords…
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ECCO receives continued support from The Leon Levine Foundation with multi-year grant
September 3, 2025East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) shared the continued generosity of The Leon Levine Foundation with the receipt of the second $75,000 installment of a $150,000 multi-year grant. This investment in…
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MOJA Arts Festival returns September 15 – October 5 with can’t miss events
September 3, 2025
The MOJA Arts Festival is back, bringing 11 days of music, art, dance, food, and community to Charleston from September 25 through October 5, 2025. Now in its 41st year,…
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Renovation of King’s North at Myrtle Beach National on track for early October reopening
September 3, 2025Phase 2 of the highly anticipated renovation of King’s North at Myrtle Beach National is progressing on schedule. Led by architect Brandon Johnson, the acclaimed layout is slated to welcome…
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Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church
September 2, 2025
Food Lockers Enable Neighbors Who Seek Food Assistance to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that one of its partner…
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MUSC receives $7 million from The Duke Endowment to expand care access and strengthen the health care workforce
September 2, 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received three grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $7 million to support three initiatives aimed at improving maternal health, expanding access to…
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The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. announces the honorees for induction into the 2025 Hall of Fame
September 2, 2025The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. will host its 40th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the…
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Town of Hilton Head Island to host community meeting on Patterson Family Park plans
September 2, 2025
The Town of Hilton Head Island invites residents and stakeholders to a community meeting to see the latest plans and features for the future Patterson Family Park. The meeting will…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q2 2025
September 2, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia The arrow continues to point upwards for Columbia’s hospitality market, signaling robust demand growth. Market-wide,…
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A Perfect Start Child Care to expand with second location in Pee Dee region
September 2, 2025
Rox Pollard Jr., John Gressette and Rox Pollard III of Colliers | South Carolina represented DaVita in the sublease of 1471 N. Cashua Drive in Florence, South Carolina to A Perfect…
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Anchor Investment Management’s senior relationship manager, Brian Blackwelder, earns prestigious IACCP ® compliance designation
September 2, 2025
Anchor Investment Management, LLC, a leading asset management firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that Brian Blackwelder, CFP®, senior relationship manager, has earned the prestigious designation of Investment Adviser…
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Caffeine
August 29, 2025
By Tom Poland “Cocaine,” JJ Cale wrote it. Eric Clapton sung it. Clapton described the song as anti-cocaine and that seems to be the case, if you read between…
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Tommi Jones joins LCK as Vice President
August 29, 2025
LCK announced that Tommi Jones has joined the company’s leadership team as Vice President and will be located in the Columbia office. In this role, Jones will strengthen LCK’s platform…
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South Carolina economy ranked #1 in the country
August 29, 2025During quarter one of 2025 (Q1), South Carolina recorded significant growth for both GDP and personal income.South Carolina’s real GDP, which accounts for inflation, increased at an annualized rate of…
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Here we grow again: Lander begins fall 2025 with record-setting enrollment
August 29, 2025
Lander University is once again shattering enrollment records, launching the 2025-26 academic year with the most students in the University’s 153-year history. This marks the 10th consecutive year of growth…
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Heart & Vascular Center expands access to cardiovascular care at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital
August 29, 2025Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital opens its new Heart & Vascular Center marking another major milestone in the hospital’s ongoing expansion that will ultimately double its size and capacity. The…
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Berkeley County hosting public meeting on All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 29, 2025
Berkeley County Emergency Management will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 2 at 6 p.m. to share details and receive input on the 2025 Berkeley County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.…
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East Cooper Community Outreach opens doors for community tours of newly renovated space
August 29, 2025East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) is excited to welcome the community to its newly renovated campus with Community Open Tours every Friday in September. Guests will have the opportunity to…
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Latin American Festival set for Oct. 5 at Wannamaker County Park
August 29, 2025
Experience the tastes and traditions of Charleston’s Latin American community Celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures at the Latin American Festival, Sunday, Oct. 5 at Wannamaker County Park, from…
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SC Ports announces its 2025-2026 Port Ambassador class
August 29, 2025Welcoming 30 South Carolina professionals to join the program for its ninth year The group of community and business leaders will meet monthly September through May to get a firsthand…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project and CCSD partner to expand literacy support in Title 1 Elevation Schools
August 29, 2025
The Lowcountry Literacy Project and Charleston County School District (CCSD) are partnering to expand literacy support into Title 1 Elevation Schools. Beginning this academic year, the initiative will bring Orton-Gillingham…
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Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA break ground on new sports complex in Oakbrook
August 29, 2025
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA leaders, along with local officials, broke ground on the new Oakbrook Sports Complex. The project is part of a broader effort to redevelop the Oakbrook…
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Arby’s Foundation Awards Lowcountry Food Bank $28,600 to support school food distributions for its childhood feeding programs
August 29, 2025
The Charleston-area Arby’s team selected Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) as a recipient of a $28,600 grant to support youth throughout the 10 coastal South Carolina counties that LCFB serves. With…
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Mashburn Construction adds eight new hires across the state
August 28, 2025
Mashburn Construction is proud to announce the addition of eight new employees across the four offices. Brandon Wright joins as a Superintendent based in the Charleston office, bringing ten years…
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South Carolina Conservation Bank welcomes new board members
August 28, 2025The South Carolina Conservation Bank announced the appointment of three board members to its board. Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter was appointed by…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood expands its geotechnical expertise in Charleston
August 28, 2025
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), a local architecture and engineering firm, announced the appointment of Ryan Wakeford, PE, as regional geotechnical lead in its Charleston office. Wakeford’s expertise further strengthens the…
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Genesis Healthcare’s back-to-school initiatives equip more than 800 students
August 28, 2025
Genesis Healthcare extended its commitment to community well-being this summer through a series of back-to-school outreach events that supported families in four South Carolina communities. By providing essentials such as…
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Knight named president of the elite S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame
August 28, 2025The SCBBHOF board was also appointed and SCDNR director was named vice president By Chris Carter The S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame (SCBBHOF), the Palmetto State’s premier karate and…
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Oliver’s Nannies now servicing in the Charleston area
August 27, 2025
Oliver’s Nannies, a full-service nanny agency, is now operating and servicing in the Charleston area out of their Mount Pleasant, SC office. The nanny agency franchise has been open since…
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SCDOR named 2025 PEBA Partners award Overall winner
August 27, 2025
The SCDOR has been named the 2025 Overall winner of the PEBA Partners award by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA awards this honor annually to the…
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33 Turner Padget attorneys honored as top in the nation by Best Lawyers
August 26, 2025
Turner Padget announced that 33 attorneys have been named among The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America lists. In addition, two attorneys – Mark…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2025 Angel Charities
August 26, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Hood Construction, Quackenbush Architects complete CCTC new Academic & Student Services Building
August 26, 2025
On August 5th, Hood Construction and Quackenbush Architects joined Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) administrators, students, and staff to celebrate the dedication of their new Academic Student Services Building. Located…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $10,000 to support its Food for Health program
August 26, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that the TD Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of TD Bank, has donated $10,000 to support LCFB’s Food for Health program. Funds will support the…
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2026 Lawyer of the Year recipient Bert Brannon joins Newsome Law
August 26, 2025
Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Bert Brannon to serve as Of Counsel for the firm. Brannon, recently named a 2026 Lawyer of the Year…
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Lowcountry Land Trust names Matt Williams as next President & CEO
August 26, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust has chosen Matt Williams as its next President & CEO. Thoughtfully selected after a six-month nationwide search, he will officially transition into this role on September 15,…
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S.C. Arts Commission names seven new ‘emerging artists’
August 26, 2025
New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and…
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Moore & Van Allen Member Manning Unger named to SC Biz News Most Influential Leaders list
August 25, 2025
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that SC Biz News has selected Member H. Manning Unger as a 2025 Most Influential Leaders honoree. The Most Influential Leaders recognition program…
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MUSC recruits thought leader to lead AI and biomedical informatics initiatives
August 22, 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Marylyn D. Ritchie, Ph.D., as chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer of MUSC to lead its Center for Artificial Intelligence. She will…
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