Firefly Distillery celebrates first year in Park Circle with anniversary oyster roast – Feb 13
February 3, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new distillery location in Park Circle with an oyster roast on Saturday, February 13 from 12…
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South Carolinians aged 65 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Find a location accepting vaccine appointments near you at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any…
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Braskem America launches first international shipment from new Global Export Hub in Charleston
February 3, 2021
Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and leading producer of biopolymers in the world, today announced the first international shipment of polypropylene from the Company’s new Global Export…
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Contec, Inc. partners with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to complete solar installation at Contec’s global headquarters In Spartanburg
February 3, 2021Contec recently partnered with Pisgah Energy and Southern Current to design, develop and install a roof and ground mounted solar project at their headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The two systems, totaling 625.5 kWdc, serve as…
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“Balls in the Air With Charlie Rymer,” Golf’s newest podcast, launches
February 3, 2021
Charlie Rymer has long been one of golf’s most unique voices, combining folksy charm with a passion for the game few can match, and the former PGA Tour player, working…
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United Community Bank expanding, announcing corporate headquarters in Greenville County, SC
February 3, 2021
United Community Bank, a retail and commercial bank and one of the largest full-service financial institutions in the Southeast, today announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Greenville County,…
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Celebrate The Season gives over $1 million to local charities
February 2, 2021
The 10th annual Celebrate The Season Holiday Lights Driving Tour raised more than $55,000 in 2020 for local charities, bringing Celebrate The Season’s total in charitable donations to more than…
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Steinberg Law Firm invites scholarship applications
February 2, 2021
The Steinberg Law Firm announced the 2021 Steinberg Law Firm Scholarship. Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year higher-learning institution are encouraged to submit their entries. Five…
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3D Systems expanding operations in York County
February 2, 2021
$13 million investment will create 50 new jobs 3D Systems, a global additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in York County. The $13 million investment will…
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Lonza expanding operations in Greenwood County
February 2, 2021
Lonza, a world leading supplier to the pharmaceutical, biotech and nutrition markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The $53.7 million investment will create 30 new jobs…
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Colliers Report: 2021 will see stabilization and improvement
February 2, 2021
Research & Forecast Report 2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | HOSPITALITY Key Takeaways With the availability of the new COVID-19 vaccine, occupancy and revenue per available room (REVPAR) is anticipated to increase.…
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The Value of Going the Extra Mile
February 2, 2021
By Michelle Legaspi NP Strategy For businesses, success can look like many things: bottom-line revenue; year-over-year growth, etc. Though, not all success is as easily defined as a metric…
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SCRA announces investment in software startup, GoBeep
February 2, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in GoBeep, Inc., a Greenville-based software company. GoBeep became an SC Launch Member Company in 2019…
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First funds deployed to small businesses from LDC revolving loan fund
February 2, 2021
On Tuesday, February 2, Mayor John Tecklenburg held a press conference with Steve Saltzman, CEO of the Charleston LDC, to announce the initial deployment of loans from the revolving loan…
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Tempest announces list of local purveyors
February 1, 2021
New Charleston Restaurant Focuses on Hyper-Local Cuisine Tempest, a reinvented South Atlantic seafood restaurant and the latest concept of the 5th Street Group, is demonstrating its commitment to the Charleston…
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Beach Commercial leases premier King Street office space to Barnwell Whaley
February 1, 2021
Beach Commercial, Charleston’s oldest locally owned commercial real estate firm and the full-service commercial division of The Beach Company, announced the leasing of office space at 211 King St. Suite…
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South Carolina Planned Giving Council welcomes three new board members
February 1, 2021
The South Carolina Planned Giving Council recently announced the addition of three new board members as well as a new slate of officers. Michelle Hardy, Benita Hopkins and Daniel Prohaska…
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New Industrial Listing For Lease
February 1, 2021
Brand New Flex/Warehouse Space Available – Ready for Occupancy 2,167 SF – 10,227 SF $8.00 – $11.00/SF NNN 16′ – 19′ Clear Heights Drive-In Bays 12′ x 12′ On-Grade Contact:…
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More consumers in The Lowcountry can enjoy a better insurance-buying experience as Brightway, The Summerville Agency opens
February 1, 2021
Local insurance Agency offers more choice of insurance brands to protect your home, vehicles and more. SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — More residents in The Lowcountry can experience a better way to…
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HireQuest, Inc. announces acquisition of assets of Snelling Staffing
February 1, 2021
Asset Purchase Adds 48 Locations in 24 States; Expands Franchise Opportunity to Include Traditional Commercial Staffing GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand and…
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South Carolina ranks fifth in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use for second consecutive week
February 1, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina now ranks fifth in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses put into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review,…
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Despite pandemic, Greenville County Economic Development enjoys record investment in 2020
February 1, 2021
County sees record capital investment levels, strong job growth, diverse industry attraction and promising outlook as business community enters new year Despite a brutal pandemic that took thousands of precious…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces a milestone of 16 million square feet of commercial property under management
January 31, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina recently announced that its real estate management portfolio of office, industrial, retail and medical properties now exceeds 16 million square feet across the state. Colliers’ Real…
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South Carolina public health officials detect state’s first known case of the COVID-19 variant originally detected in United Kingdom
January 30, 2021
Dr. Traxler: We Must All Remain Dedicated to Stopping the Spread – Wear a Mask, Stay Six Feet Apart The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Berkeley County
January 29, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will be hosting its next COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Berkeley county. Vaccinations will be distributed in accordance with SC DHEC Phase 1a guidelines.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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Ray-Mont Logistics establishing operations in Charleston County
January 29, 2021
More than $16 million investment will create 85 new jobs Ray-Mont Logistics, a fully integrated logistics company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The more than $16…
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Creating a Budget: Empowerment Over Constraint
January 29, 2021
By Anne Marie E. Ashworth, CFP® For many, budgeting has a lot of negative connotations. Tracking where money comes from and where it goes leaves some feeling frustrated and guilty.…
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DHEC launches new COVID-19 Vaccine Information Line, increases call center staff to nearly 300 as vaccine demand increases
January 29, 2021
In response to overwhelming call volume to the Care Line, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has added a new phone information line to answer questions…
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Join Trident United Way’s Lead United to make a difference
January 29, 2021
For 76 years, Trident United Way has welcomed community leaders to its board of directors and other groups to help build our community. Now the time has come to build…
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ClaimLogiq awarded Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner status
January 29, 2021
Microsoft recognizes ClaimLogiq as a leader in Data Platform software and technology solutions CHARLESTON, SC – ClaimLogiq, a privately-owned healthcare payment integrity software and technology company, announced today that it…
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College of Charleston extends test-optional admission policy
January 28, 2021The College of Charleston announced on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, that it will extend its test-optional policy for freshmen who apply for admission for fall 2022 and fall 2023. The College first…
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Joye Law Firm sponsoring weekly adoptions at Charleston Animal Society
January 28, 2021
Partnership with Charleston Animal Society will continue in 2021! Joye Law Firm is once again sponsoring the adoption of a homeless animal every week at Charleston Animal Society. This is…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer awarded exclusive leasing representatives of 1 Central Island Plaza in Charleston
January 28, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced they have been selected as exclusive leasing representatives of 1 Central Island Plaza, 115 Central Island Street, in Charleston, South Carolina. 1 Central Island…
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Winkler Group predicts unprecedented giving in response to crisis into 2021
January 28, 2021Charleston- Area Nonprofits Receive Record Donations Charitable giving grew by nearly 8% during the third quarter of 2020 over 2019 according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2020 Third Quarter Report,…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC relocates three offices to new space
January 28, 2021
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC moves in, moves on Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has completed the relocation of three of its…
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Lowcountry Land Trust hosts 10-day online auction fundraiser
January 27, 2021
Nature lovers, hunters and conservationists can bid on Lowcountry experiences and products as part of the For the Love of the Lowcountry Auction benefiting Lowcountry Land Trust. The online auction…
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Free COVID-19 testing coming to CARTA hubs
January 27, 2021
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will partner to offer Covid-19 testing at two of the transit system’s…
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Citadel online MBA program ranked among top 100 nationally
January 27, 2021
And Baker School of Business ranks in top 20 for Online Business Bachelor’s Program Before the global pandemic made it a somewhat common part of life, the Tommy and Victoria Baker…
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Six activities travelers are clamoring to enjoy along SC’s Hammock Coast in 2021
January 27, 2021
With 2020 mercifully in the rearview mirror and multiple Covid-19 vaccines being distributed, there is hope some semblance of normalcy will soon begin returning to America, including the resumption of…
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South Carolina speeds up vaccine efforts, top 10 in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use
January 27, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review, a…
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The Beach Company announces new headquarters at The Jasper
January 27, 2021The Beach Company announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to The Jasper, a new luxury 12-story mixed-use building located at 320 Broad Street in Charleston’s iconic Harleston Village…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health and DHEC release COVID-19 2020 Summary Report
January 27, 2021
Report explores the impact of the coronavirus on South Carolina since March 2020 The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health…
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Smith Robinson’s H. Thomas Morgan, Jr., named Interim Georgetown County Attorney
January 27, 2021
Smith Robinson Holler DuBose and Morgan, LLC, announced that attorney H. Thomas Morgan, Jr., has recently been named the Interim Georgetown County Attorney. In this capacity, Mr. Morgan will provide…
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FishBait Solutions launches new American Heritage Division; Sponsorship industry veteran Bob Heussner to lead
January 27, 2021
FishBait Solutions, a multi-tiered sponsorship creation and activation company focused on athletics, entertainment and experiential events, has launched a new division. The American Heritage Division will focus on celebrating the…
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Colliers International announces 2020 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award Recipient
January 27, 2021
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2020, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 26, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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The Citadel Minority Contractor Information Session – Feb. 16
January 26, 2021
College to provide guidance for bidding on elements of $50 million Capers Hall Replacement Project The Citadel will begin demolishing Capers Hall in the summer of 2021. The Capers Hall…
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Push Digital announces launch of new strategy agency Laurens Group
January 26, 2021
Push Digital pivots to media and advertising; Announces new hires, staff promotions Charleston, SC — Wesley Donehue, founder and CEO of Push Digital, announces the launch of Laurens Group—a strategic…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces Valentine’s themed package
January 26, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, invites locals to take a Valentine’s Day staycation and relax and rechange with a significant other during the month of love. Nestled…
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