USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 14, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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My Last Dog
October 13, 2021
By Tom Poland Should you walk our family land in eastern Georgia, you’ll come across several cemeteries. No, they’re not ancestors. You won’t see headstones. You’ll see wooden crosses…
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USDA announces South Carolina Rural Development State Director
October 13, 2021
President Joe Biden announced the appointment of Dr. Saundra Glover to the office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture South Carolina State Director on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Glover, a product…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s #WhatWomenBring event to honor ten women leaders from nine industries
October 13, 2021
Ten of South Carolina’s top women leaders across nine industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s fourth annual #WhatWomenBring. The event will take place virtually at 11:00 a.m.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Dan Ellzey release statements on S.C. Supreme Court decision in CARES Act Unemployment Benefits Case
October 13, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey today released the following statements on the S.C. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to dismiss the case challenging the…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners announces sale of Onboard Systems
October 13, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced today that it has sold…
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Trident United Way’s Women United Award winners praised for their power of resilience
October 13, 2021
Accomplished women from across the Tri-County got together to celebrate three special community leaders who are making a difference by honoring them as 2021 Women United Award winners. Back from…
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Retail imports drive record September at SC Ports
October 13, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a record September for containers as the Port of Charleston continues to efficiently handle the boom in retail imports. SC Ports moved 205,008 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs)…
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Summerville event raises $30,000 for local Alzheimer’s and dementia programs
October 13, 2021
The 22nd annual McElveen Race for The ARK was held on August 28, 2021 was a banner year, raising more than $30,000 with 400 participants. Race proceeds will benefit The…
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MUSC Health ranks among ‘Most Wired’ hospitals in the nation for sixth consecutive year
October 13, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized MUSC Health as a leader in the digital domain with the annual “Most…
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New exhibit opens November 1 at the Charleston Museum showcasing snow scenes
October 13, 2021
The Charleston Museum will present A Winter Wonderland in Color: Snow Scenes of Charleston opening on November 1 in the Lowcountry Image Gallery. Heavy snowfalls are a rarity in Charleston, as…
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Berkeley County to be featured in upcoming season of popular HGTV series
October 13, 2021‘Rock the Block’ to Showcase Nexton Community, Premiere Early 2022 Berkeley County is set to be featured in the upcoming season of HGTV’s popular Rock the Block series. The mega-hit…
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Gibbes Museum of Art receives Southeastern Museums Conference publication award
October 12, 2021
The Gibbes Museum of Art is pleased to announce they are a recipient of the 2021 Southeastern Museums Conference Gold Award in the Annual Reports Category for the publication of…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires in Charleston
October 12, 2021
The Beach Company announced four new hires at its downtown Charleston headquarters. Kyle Henninger has been hired as a construction manager to help oversee construction phases for new development projects,…
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Firefly Distillery releases throwback Raspberry Sweet Tea Vodka
October 12, 2021
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Firefly Distillery is partnering with Share Our Suzy Lowcountry, a lowcountry non-profit enhancing the quality of life for breast cancer patients in…
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Haley selected to Clemson Board of Trustees
October 12, 2021
Former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Governor of South Carolina Nikki R. Haley has been named to the Clemson Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Haley graduated…
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College of Charleston MBA Program nationally recognized for success in recruiting women
October 12, 2021
Bloomberg Businessweek has recognized the College of Charleston School of Business MBA program for its success in enrolling female students at a time when MBA programs nationally are struggling to recruit women. The…
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SeamonWhiteside’s Ashley River Park project sets precedent for Dorchester County with new recreation space
October 12, 2021SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is proud to announce its partnership in developing the Ashley River Park, an 87-acre public park in Dorchester…
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Fetter Health Care Network expands school-based health care services throughout Lowcountry
October 11, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), has expanded its partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD) to provide school-based health care services to families in…
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Tri-County libraries celebrate Trident United Way’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
October 8, 2021
Trident United Way, Berkeley County Library System, Charleston County Public Library and Dorchester County Library are partnering to promote reading to children from birth to age five and improve regional…
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S.C. Board of Financial Institutions passes resolution in opposition to proposed financial account activity reporting
October 7, 2021
State Treasurer and Board urges Congressional delegation to vote against Biden administration’s plan to monitor private citizens’ bank balances State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the State Board of Financial…
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Product Liability Litigation attorney, decorated Army veteran Pam Larson joins Womble Bond Dickinson
October 7, 2021
There is no one path to becoming an attorney. Many lawyers forge successful legal practices after first developing their talents in different fields. With that in mind, Womble Bond Dickinson…
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SC Ports CEO inducted into International Maritime Hall of Fame
October 7, 2021South Carolina Ports President and CEO Jim Newsome is being inducted into the prestigious International Maritime Hall of Fame in recognition of his impressive career in the maritime industry. “The inductees…
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Fetter Health Care, MUSC Health moving forward with plans to improve access to care, help reduce health disparities
October 7, 2021
Organizations sign affiliation agreement, establish framework for greater impact MUSC Health and Fetter Health Care Network, a federally qualified health care center that serves Charleston, Berkeley, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties,…
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Governor McMaster joins Turning Leaf, a successful prison reentry program, to open second location in Columbia on October 27, 2021
October 7, 2021
A Grand Opening Celebration Featuring Governor McMaster and other Honored Guests planned at 630 Blue Ridge Terrace Turning Leaf, Charleston’s program that helps men who are at the highest risk…
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Hawthorne Global Aviation Services signs development lease at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
October 6, 2021
CHARLESTON, SC – Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, LLC has executed a development lease with Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, WI (“CVRA”) to construct a new hangar at the field. The…
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Rosen Hagood attorney Elizabeth Nicholson joins advisory board of Yo Art
October 6, 2021
Rosen Hagood is pleased to announce that attorney Elizabeth Nicholson has joined the board of Yo Art. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the board of Yo…
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Hire Me SC Employer Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 6, 2021
The 2021 Hire Me SC Employer Summit is back on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a virtual event through Zoom. The fifth annual event led…
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Lowe installs new crosswalks on Isle of Palms’ Palm Boulevard
October 6, 2021In partnership with the city of Isle of Palms, Lowe, the developer behind Wild Dunes Resort, Sweetgrass Inn and The Cooper Hotel in downtown Charleston, announced the completion of its…
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Brooke Daniels named as Palmetto’s Chief Business Officer & Chief of Staff
October 6, 2021
Palmetto, a rapidly growing platform technology company accelerating the national adoption of clean energy, today announced that Brooke Daniels has joined Palmetto in the newly created dual positions of Chief…
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Dominion Energy partners with organization to install wheelchair ramps in Midlands homes
October 6, 2021
EmmanuWheel, a Midlands nonprofit that installs wheelchair ramps for mobility-impaired people, is among 26 South Carolina organizations to receive the latest round of Dominion Energy Critical Community Needs grants. Since…
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How to Make the Most of this Year’s South Carolina State Fair
October 6, 2021
The 152nd South Carolina State Fair returns Oct. 13-24, 2021, with a full lineup of traditional favorites and a variety of new rides, foods, entertainment and the return of the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation and Endowment established to support long-term viability of organization
October 6, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today the establishment of the Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation and the Patricia S. Walker Endowment to provide a permanent, sustainable source of income to supplement…
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SCETV and SCPRT travel series returns October 7
October 6, 2021
Discover Daufuskie, tag along on a Charleston ghost tour and get a glimpse at colonial life in South Carolina the latest season of the travel series produced by South Carolina…
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Colliers | South Carolina unveils its 115th anniversary commemorative beer, “The Dealmaker”
October 6, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina partnered with Holy City Brewing to create a custom Carolina Kolsch-style beer called “The Dealmaker” to celebrate its 115 years in the commercial real estate business…
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Plastic Omnium expanding operations in Anderson County
October 6, 2021
More than $17.7 million investment will create 76 new jobs Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $17.7…
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PreZero US expanding operations in Oconee County
October 5, 2021
$11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will…
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Colliers Report: Shuffling the tenant deck – where will they end up?
October 5, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2021 Charleston Office Market Highlights There is a new office location emerging in the Charleston Central Business District, North of Calhoun Street…
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SC Ports welcomes 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors
October 5, 2021South Carolina Ports welcomes its 2021-2022 Port Ambassadors class, which consists of 26 delegates from around the state who will gain a deep understanding of how SC Ports and commerce are…
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The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute mark historic year with both Corps of Cadets being commanded by women
October 5, 2021This year marks the first time both Corps of Cadets from The Citadel and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are led by regimental commanders who are women. The Senior Military Colleges…
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Tricounty Family Ministries will become Neighbors Together
October 5, 2021
We are excited to share historic news with you about the future of . During a special event on Monday, October 4, 2021, Tricounty Family Ministries changed its name to…
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BASF seeking apprentices for “earn and learn” program in White Stone
October 5, 2021
BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its White Stone, South Carolina facility. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which…
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Non Disclosure Apparel donates a portion of its sales in October to local nonprofit
October 5, 2021
Mount Pleasant-based bra company Non Disclosure Apparel will donate a portion of all bra sales in October to local nonprofit, Share Our Suzy. Many women love the comfort and style…
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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC further expanding relationship to improve access to genetic services
October 5, 2021Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) have signed a letter of intent to expand their longtime collaboration to improve access to high-quality, coordinated…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Membership Engagement
October 5, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Theresa Montano has joined the Chamber team as Director of Membership Engagement. In this role, she collaborates with future and current members to identify…
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DHEC analysis: majority of severe COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated individuals
October 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (DHEC) most recent data analysis shows that the majority of recent COVID-19 cases, including severe cases, remain among individuals who are…
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South Carolina Department of Education announces $56 Million in additional funding under American Rescue Plan Act
October 5, 2021
Today, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) announced the release of additional federal funds to assist school districts in addressing the challenges faced by vulnerable students population due to the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to expand I-73
October 4, 2021McMaster continues push for major infrastructure improvements Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall, members of the General Assembly, and local Horry County…
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Two South Carolina companies receive lofty U.S. Defense Department awards
October 4, 2021ESGR presents honors at Governor’s Mansion By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Columbia’s Boyer Commercial Construction and Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach were both presented the 2021 Department of…
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SC Disabilities and Special Needs announces new state director
October 1, 2021
The Commission for the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs announced the selection of Michelle Gough Fry, J.D, PH.D, LL.M as state director of the Department of Disabilities and Special…
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