CCSD welcomes new leader for intercultural organizational development

  September 10, 2021

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Brandi Blake as Executive Director of Intercultural Organizational Development. Blake began her career in post-secondary education in 2014 as Assistant Director for Residence Life…

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Carolyn Anderson named interim principal at Clark Academy

  September 10, 2021

Charleston County School District (CCSD) welcomed Carolyn Anderson as interim principal at Septima P. Clark Academy. Anderson joins Clark Academy from North Charleston High School where she has served as…

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CCSD announces new head of capital programs

  September 10, 2021

Charleston County School District (CCSD) welcomed Jasmeen Shaw as the Executive Director of Capital Programs. Shaw joins CCSD from the state’s Office of School Facilities (OSF) where she has served…

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Containers, retail imports remain strong at SC Ports

  September 10, 2021

South Carolina Ports saw strong container volumes in August as retail imports continue to flow into the Port of Charleston. SC Ports moved 234,688 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Wando Welch…

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Foreign Language Education alumna wants to pay it forward

  September 10, 2021

With hopes of a better life, Martina Abbriano ’19 together with her parents and three siblings immigrated from Italy to the United States  in 2014. They knew little to no English, but…

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Southern First appoints Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer

  September 9, 2021

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Shugart as Chief Mortgage Officer. Shugart is a Certified Mortgage…

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Phase IIB Matching Fund launched for S.C. small businesses

  September 9, 2021

The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) and 3Phase, today announced the launch of the state’s first Phase IIB…

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Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC

  September 9, 2021

$64.3 Million investment will create 130 new jobs Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The $64.3 million investment will…

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Hilton Head Island office property sells in South Carolina

  September 8, 2021

Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer is pleased to announce the sale of 1000 William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mixson Properties, LLC purchased the 16,096 square foot…

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2nd Sunday on King Street returning September 12

  September 7, 2021

2nd Sunday on King Street will return to its every-month schedule beginning Sunday, September 12th after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 protocols, announced Susan Lucas, President of the Charleston…

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SC Chamber names 2021 Legislators of the Year

  September 7, 2021

              House Speaker Jay Lucas and Senate LCI Chairman Thomas Alexander To Receive Inaugural Awards The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) announced…

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Hobcaw Barony promotes new Directors

  September 7, 2021

New Director of Education and Director of Conservation Roles Announced Hobcaw Barony announces the promotion of Zeb Quattlebaum to director of conservation and Richard Camlin to director of education, effective…

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Gov. Henry McMaster announces plan to accelerate I-26 widening project

  September 7, 2021

Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Secretary Christy Hall and business leaders from around the state to announce a proposal which would accelerate existing plans…

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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding

  September 7, 2021

Advent Innovations, LLC and DPX Technologies, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and awarded grant funding. Parimer Scientific, LLC and Prewrite, Inc. have been…

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LS3P welcomes Olivia Frick

  September 5, 2021

LS3P welcomed Olivia Frick, who joins the firm’s Business Development team and will serve the Greater Savannah/northern Florida area. Frick’s previous professional experience is in media and marketing, project management,…

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Brookgreen Gardens awarded grant to improve member services

  September 2, 2021

Brookgreen Gardens has been awarded an $8,000 grant from South Carolina Humanities that will fund a new digital membership process. The South Carolina Humanities Growth Grant is provided by the…

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Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes 10 members on the Inc. 5000 List

  September 2, 2021

The Charleston Metro Chamber is proud to recognize ten Chamber members who have been recognized by Inc. magazine as part of their annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private…

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Six CCSD schools will be learning virtually for two weeks

  September 2, 2021

Three Charleston County School District (CCSD) schools are temporarily shifting to all-virtual learning on Thursday, September 2, 2021, due to a rising number of reported positive COVID-19 cases. Ashley River…

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Mira International Foods, Inc. establishing operations in Beaufort County

  September 2, 2021

More than $2 million investment will create 28 new jobs​​​​​​​ Mira International Foods, Inc. (Mira), a food crafting and distributing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The…

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First Reliance Bank hires Human Resources Manager

  September 2, 2021

First Reliance Bank has hired Seth DuRoss, a tenured human resources professional, to assist the rapidly expanding community bank. DuRoss will help with recruiting and retaining premier talent for the…

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Celebrate Charleston Restaurant Week at 5Church and Tempest

  September 1, 2021

Charleston Restaurant Week is fast approaching and two restaurants from the 5th Street Group, 5Church Charleston and Tempest, are ready to celebrate with special menus running from September 9-19. •…

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Leaders gather to discuss events targeting disastrous flooding in S.C.

  September 1, 2021

By W. Thomas Smith Jr. An organizationally diverse gathering of state leaders led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Tom Mullikin held a solutions-seeking, event-planning, flood-mitigation session at the Palmetto Club in…

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New psychedelic therapy clinic opens in Charleston

  August 31, 2021

The state of mental health in the Unites States appears in crisis. Rates of depression and anxiety have steadily increased over the last decade, only to be accelerated by the…

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Benefitfocus appoints Ana Perez, Chief Marketing Officer

  August 31, 2021

Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), an industry-leading benefits technology platform that simplifies benefits administration for employers, health plans and brokers, announces the appointment of Ana Perez as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Perez is a key addition…

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Gift is an investment in financial experiential learning

  August 31, 2021

The School of Business Investment Program at the College of Charleston began in 2013 with a cohort of 20 students managing a public asset portfolio of $50,000. Today, around 140 students have…

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West Ashley’s AJ Barnes named CCSD 2021 Teacher of the Year

  August 31, 2021

Adam “AJ” Barnes is Charleston County School District’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. Barnes teaches AP European History, US History, and coaches baseball at West Ashley High School (WAHS). This…

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SC tax credits available for education-related expenses

  August 31, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds teachers and parents that Income Tax credits are available for certain education related expenses. Information for teachers: Classroom Teachers Expenses Credit: Classroom teachers…

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Connect America establishing operations in Greenville County, S.C.

  August 31, 2021

The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that Connect America, a nationally…

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Aligning Your Values with Your Investments

  August 30, 2021

by Bailey O. Davis There are so many ways to help people, organizations, and causes that are special to you. You may donate your time by volunteering in your community.…

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Flock and Rally earns three IABC/SC Palmetto Awards of Excellence

  August 30, 2021

Integrated marketing agency earns three awards for media relations, marketing, advertising and brand communication Flock and Rally, a women-owned integrated communications and marketing agency headquartered in Columbia, S.C., was honored…

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Colliers Report: Service-focused shops succeed

  August 30, 2021

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2021 Charleston Retail Market Highlights During the second quarter of 2021, most retail activity was concentrated in service-oriented establishments like day spas, waxing…

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Marketing Minute: Stakeholder Engagement

  August 30, 2021

Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy Stakeholders are everyone from industry partners, government leaders, education leaders, and community members. They have the potential to be your greatest champions or key…

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Charleston-based FishBait Solutions marries country music, SEC football

  August 26, 2021

When Luke Combs’ new single, South On Ya (https://lc.lnk.to/SOY), debuted as the SEC Network’s college football season anthem earlier this summer, it generated plenty of excitement for college football fans,…

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