Project 3500 Design Charrette opens March 16, public invited to kickoff, open house, and work in progress presentation
March 10, 2026
The City of Charleston, in partnership with the Charleston Housing Authority, the WestEdge Foundation, and Charleston County, will host a weeklong design charrette focused on mixed-income, mixed-use affordable and workforce housing opportunities on…
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The SCOPA announces Spring Meeting 2026 in the City of Greenville
March 9, 2026
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) announced its 2026 Spring Meeting, March 27–29, 2026, at the historic Westin Poinsett in downtown Greenville, offering up to 10 hours of COPE-approved…
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SC Housing to launch 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program with $10,000 down payment assistance for public servants
March 9, 2026
Beginning March 16, South Carolina’s public service heroes can apply for $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance through SC Housing’s 2026 Palmetto Heroes Program, with funds available on a first-come,…
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Tax breaks for South Carolina boat owners sail through the state Senate
March 8, 2026
Courtesy of the South Carolina Daily Gazette By Jessica Holdman March 5, 2026 SC currently has the highest property taxes on boats in the country South Carolina boat owners can…
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Spring Break Check-In: Talking With Your College Student About Substance Use
March 6, 2026
As Spring Break approaches, college students across South Carolina are preparing to return home, travel or spend time with friends. No matter where students spend the break, it presents a…
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Patient Safety Awareness Week: Protecting Families Through Safe Medication Use
March 6, 2026
During Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 8-14, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) is reminding families that safe medication practices…
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Muzika! 2026 Festival announces 5th anniversary season in South Carolina
March 5, 2026
25-year international legacy brings Metropolitan Opera leadership, Broadway classics, and Bulgarian folk to the Palmetto State this June This June, the Muzika! Festival returns to South Carolina for its fifth…
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Historic 1954 deepwater bluff estate in Riverland Terrace hits market for first time in 70 years
March 5, 2026
The bluff-top home at 111 Riverland Drive in Riverland Terrace has entered the public market for the first time since its construction in 1954 by the Halsey family, longtime owners of…
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Finalists announced for the 2026 Spark + American Advertising Awards
March 5, 2026
The Charleston Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) alongside the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Charleston Chapter announce the finalists for its Spark + American Advertising Awards to recognize the…
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Credit One Charleston Open releases preliminary player field featuring 10 top 25 players and 11 Americans
March 5, 2026
Charleston field includes defending champion Jessica Pegula and two-time 2025 Grand Slam finalist Amanda Anisimova, as well as 2025 Australian Open champion Madison Keys and local standout Emma Navarro The Credit…
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Win big & get fit in Mt Pleasant this March
March 5, 2026
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant celebrate the fifth annual “Get Fit Where You Live” campaign. This month long initiative invites residents to…
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Chief Executive Officer
March 5, 2026
Windwood Family Services seeks a bold, visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and impact. This role is mission-critical: the CEO serves as…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces six recipients of 2026 Governor’s Awards for the Arts
March 5, 2026
Recipients from Charleston, Florence, Hampton, Richland and York counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is happily announcing six unique and deserving 2026 recipients of the state’s highest recognition for exceptional…
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Amy Bower bolsters Parker Poe’s White Collar & Government Investigations team in South Carolina
March 5, 2026
Amy Bower recently joined Parker Poe’s Charleston, South Carolina office, following five years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, where she investigated and prosecuted…
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Lowcountry Heart Walk raises more than $1 million to save lives and expand CPR education
March 4, 2026
The American Heart Association campaign equips participants with CPR education while raising funds to support research and local impact initiatives More than 2,000 people gathered at The Joe (RiverDogs stadium)…
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Osprey At Crooked Bridge
March 4, 2026
By Tom Poland Three birds hold me in their thrall. The osprey, whippoorwill, and oft-slighted buzzard. I love the whippoorwill’s lilting call. The noble osprey and its distinctive M-shaped…
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Treasurer Loftis highlights expanded Palmetto ABLE account eligibility at Disability Advocacy Day
March 4, 2026
Thousands more South Carolinians with disabilities may now qualify for a powerful savings tool designed to protect their benefits and strengthen their financial future. At Disability Advocacy Day at the…
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Harbor Contracting expands field leadership with addition of Parker Mayfield as Superintendent
March 4, 2026
Mount Pleasant-based commercial general contractor adds experienced superintendent to support project execution across the Lowcountry Harbor Contracting, a Charleston-based commercial general contractor, has named Parker Mayfield as Superintendent, strengthening the…
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PSC appointments will shape utility rates across South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Concerns Focus Attention on District 5 Appointment Next week, the South Carolina General Assembly will vote to appoint members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for Congressional Districts…
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South Carolina export sales reach $38.5 billion in 2025, marking seven-year high
March 3, 2026
South Carolina’s manufacturing industries support economic growth Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) announced that the state’s 2025 export sales grew 1.5%,…
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Sustain SC celebrates five year anniversary with launch of new strategic framework
March 3, 2026
This week, Sustain SC is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of a refreshed Strategic Framework designed to support the organization’s new Purpose statement — to build and grow a…
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Google launches new AI certificate and free training for every small business in the U.S.
March 3, 2026
Google launched the Google AI Professional Certificate to equip people with the AI skills that are most in-demand by today’s employers. The program is based on labor market research from…
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CCSD announces $984,910 investment to strengthen student mental health through THRIVE
March 3, 2026
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces a significant investment to expand school-based mental health and behavioral supports for students across Charleston County. At the center of this effort is…
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Sixteen finalists battle for title of Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Voting for Top 16 Round of Manufacturing Madness Now Open South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) announced the finalists for the Top 16 round of the 5th Annual Manufacturing Madness,…
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MUSC Health acquires Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
March 3, 2026
At a special meeting of the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held March 2, the board voted unanimously to have MUHA, part of MUSC Health, purchase all…
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South Carolina women kick off support for women’s suffrage monument in Washington, D.C.
March 3, 2026
Three well-known business leaders in South Carolina are joining a national movement to fill a void on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.- a monument honoring women who led the…
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Egg My Yard Dorchester PAws
March 3, 2026
Dorchester Paws “Egg My Yard” Fundraiser Returns to Surprise Lowcountry Families on Easter This Easter, skip the stress and wake up to wonder. Dorchester Paws is bringing back its beloved…
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Lowcountry Cajun Festival set for Saturday, April 18 at James Island County Park!
March 3, 2026
The Lowcountry Cajun Festival is back this spring at James Island County Park! Charleston’s favorite ragin’ Cajun celebration will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 – 6 p.m.…
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Screening is key to colorectal cancer prevention
March 3, 2026
Leading cancer killer in adults under 50 is highly preventable March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and more than ever it is important to know the facts about the deadliest cancer…
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Chamber Music Charleston announces its 2026-2027 concert season, celebrating over two decades of musical excellence
March 3, 2026
Chamber Music Charleston (CMC) announces its 2026–2027 season, marking more than 20 years of presenting exceptional chamber music in some of Charleston’s most distinctive and inspiring venues. With over 48…
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The Rising Tide heads to Summerville
March 3, 2026
LLP to Announce New Scholarships for Dorchester District 2 Teachers The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) is bringing the conversation around systemic literacy reform to Summerville. On Tuesday, March 24, the…
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National Consumer Protection Week (March 1–7) highlights the importance of scam awareness: BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston shares practical tips for consumers
March 3, 2026
During National Consumer Protection Week (March 1–7), BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston is reminding consumers to stay alert and take simple steps to protect themselves from scams and identity…
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Howell Morrison named 2026 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Bet-the-Company Litigation in Charleston
March 3, 2026
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers has named shareholder Howell Morrison “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation in Charleston, South Carolina. The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition…
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund appoints Catherine LaCour as CEO and executive director to scale global philanthropic impact
March 3, 2026
The Blackbaud Giving FundⓇ, a nonprofit that brings supporters and nonprofits together to advance the state of giving, today announced the appointment of as its new CEO and executive director,…
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College of Charleston selected for prestigious Carolopolis Award for historic preservation efforts
March 3, 2026
The Preservation Society of Charleston on Friday awarded the College of Charleston’s 207 Calhoun Project the Carolopolis Award (Pro Merito category). The prestigious award recognizes the university’s ongoing historic preservation work. 207 Calhoun Street is…
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SC Commerce announces 2026 Relentless Challenge grant awards
March 3, 2026
14 projects across the state awarded grants to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2026 Relentless Challenge grants, which totaled…
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SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
March 3, 2026
Chipp, Atapic, Sentec, and Tada AI received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Crystal-XG, Cuffway, InfauxTech, Ohmiq, PostPixel, Renoverse AI, and Vet Media Group were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA Interim President and CEO Bill Kirkland…
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Lowcountry Land Trust permanently protects Holmes Tract, strengthening a growing conservation corridor on Johns Island
March 3, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to conserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, announced the permanent protection of the Holmes Tract, an impactful, six-acre property on…
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Limited tickets still available for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Annual Community Meeting – March 18 – Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
March 3, 2026
Limited tickets are still available for Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s (CFL) 4th Annual Community Meeting, which takes place on March 18 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Arts Center of…
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South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg appointed to advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 2, 2026
South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg has been appointed to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), a prestigious federal advisory body that provides guidance to the U.S.…
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New coalition elevates workforce wellbeing in South Carolina
March 2, 2026South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition launches statewide – Press events slated for end of March The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition officially launches today, marking the evolution of the South…
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Langley Law Firm announces Trey Still as new partner; firm renamed Langley Still & Foss
March 2, 2026
Langley Law Firm announced that experienced trial attorney Trey Still has joined the firm as a named partner. With his addition, the firm will now operate as Langley Still &…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises over $640,000 at its 27th Annual Chefs’ Feast event
March 2, 2026To Support Childhood Feeding Programs in 2026 Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 27th annual Chefs’ Feast event, held on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, raised more than $640,000, a new fundraising record…
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Final Call for Prince George’s Annual Tour: Secure your passage through history before March 13
March 2, 2026
Time is running out to claim your spot for one of the South Carolina’s most storied traditions. The Prince George Winyah Church Women are preparing for the 79th Annual Tour…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Amanda Hannah of Dixie High School as Educator of the Month
February 27, 2026
Abbeville accountant-turned-teacher shares her love of numbers and business to equip students for life South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Amanda ‘Mandy’ Hannah of Dixie High School as the…
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Beach Commercial names Carlmichael Harrison Agent of the Year
February 27, 2026
Beach Commercial, LLC, an affiliate of The Beach Company and Charleston’s leading commercial brokerage firm specializing in leasing and investment sales, announced that broker Carlmichael Harrison has been recognized as…
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Dominion Energy encourages businesses to save, expands rebates for limited time
February 26, 2026
Eligible small businesses can apply for increased incentives for completing energy efficiency upgrades Dominion Energy is offering limited-time bonus incentives to help eligible small business customers in South Carolina invest…
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Charleston County to host public meeting on Fort Johnson Road intersection improvements
February 26, 2026
Charleston County Public Works will host a public meeting to provide a quarterly construction update on intersection improvement projects at Fort Johnson and Secessionville roads and Fort Johnson and Camp…
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Charleston County Coroner’s Office becomes the only one in the state to earn National Association of Medical Examiners accreditation
February 26, 2026
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office announce that it has been fully accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), affirming that its operating policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with…
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SC NEXUS and SCRA announce Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange project launch
February 26, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy (SC NEXUS) division, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), announced the official launch of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange (eiX),…
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