Spoleto Festival USA’s founding director of chamber music dies at 96
June 2, 2025
Pianist and Spoleto’s founding Artistic Director of Chamber Music Charles Wadsworth died May 29, 2025, in New York City. He was 96. A preeminent leader in the field of chamber…
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International Business Brokers Association recognizes David Yezbak with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award
June 2, 2025
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) has awarded Columbia Business Broker, David Yezbak, with the Platinum Chairman’s Circle Award for the fifth consecutive year. This award recognizes individuals who closed…
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College of Charleston to offer community human resources class
June 2, 2025
The School of Business at the College of Charleston is offering an introductory Fundamentals of Human Resources open to the community, scheduled to begin June 23. The hybrid course is…
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Southern First announces three new appointments to Board of Directors
June 2, 2025Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of three new board members. Jennie Cluverius, Darrin Goss, and Billy McClatchey joined the company and the…
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Heritage expands leadership team with two new regional managers
June 2, 2025
Experienced Industry Professionals Join to Lead Charleston and Upstate Offices Heritage, a leading provider of outdoor services and sustainable landscape solutions for South Carolina businesses, has announced the hiring of…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Gala raises over $250,000 to support Thrive25 Initiative
June 2, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities celebrated 25 years of transformative arts education at its milestone 25th Anniversary Gala, held Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Congress to pass concealed carry reciprocity resolution
June 1, 2025
Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a multi-state effort to encourage the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act and create a framework for lawful concealed…
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Man Will Always Wage War
May 29, 2025
By Tom Poland Cynicism Sometimes Is Backed By Reality I remember the Vietnam anti-war protests at the University of Georgia. Some group firebombed the Army ROTC building and I…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Troy Hall, Cohesion Culture
May 29, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Trident United Way names experienced nonprofit financial leader Andrew Shelton as Chief Financial Officer
May 29, 2025
Trident United Way announced the appointment of Andrew Shelton as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Shelton will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, planning and operations, ensuring alignment with the…
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Steele honored with SCEDA Distinguished Service Award
May 29, 2025
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) named Sandy Steele, President and Owner of PWS Ventures of SC, as the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of…
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Civil litigation firm Motley Rice expands Philadelphia footprint with the addition of three attorneys
May 28, 2025
Motley Rice LLC announced that Joshua M. Neuman joined the firm as senior counsel and Josey M. Richards and Alexandra A. Stulpin joined as associates at Three Logan Square in…
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AnMed Foundation receives $52,000 grant from Power:Ed to strengthen and diversify medical workforce talent
May 28, 2025
The AnMed Foundation has been awarded a $52,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the Upstate’s Pre-Med Bootcamp program. Twenty-four college upper classmen recently…
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Charleston Women magazine names Angel Passailaigue Holmes next managing editor
May 28, 2025
Local entrepreneur brings 30 years of experience to elevate premier women’s publication Charleston Women magazine, the region’s premier guide to Charleston’s women’s scene, announced the appointment of Angel Passailaigue Holmes…
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The Beach Company announces five new hires
May 28, 2025
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced five new hires. Devon McCoy has been hired as maintenance technician at The…
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Women in Philanthropy awards $148,700 in grants to local organizations “Building Pathways to Long-Term Self-Sufficiency”
May 28, 2025
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), a charitable giving circle of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, awarded $148,700 in grants to six deserving Beaufort County nonprofits at its Annual Grant Awards…
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IMPH releases report on expiration of Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
May 28, 2025
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care in South Carolina, has released…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards grants to more than 100 nonprofits across South Carolina
May 27, 2025
More than 100 South Carolina-based nonprofits will receive grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to support human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. The company this week announced…
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Iconic south of Broad Estate just listed in Charleston
May 27, 2025One of Charleston’s most architecturally distinguished private residences, the Chisolm-Alston House at 172 Tradd Street, has officially entered the market, marking an extraordinary opportunity to own a cornerstone of Charleston’s…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers facilitates successful sale of two Sparkle Wash Car Washes
May 25, 2025
Sunbelt Business Brokers, a trusted advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions for privately held businesses, announced the successful sale of two self-service car washes located in McCormick and Edgefield,…
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Andrea Gadsden named principal of Simmons-Pinckney Middle School
May 25, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD)announced that Andrea Gadsden has been selected as the next principal of Simmons-Pinckney Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. Gadsden has served the Jerry Zucker Middle…
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Nexton, Maymont Homes join forces for Brookfield Properties’ May of Caring initiative
May 23, 2025On May 21, teams from Nexton and Maymont Homes, both part of Brookfield Properties’ portfolio, participated in the company’s “May of Caring,” a month-long initiative celebrating community engagement and volunteerism.…
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Greenville Technical College remains #1 in SC on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges
May 22, 2025
For the second year in a row, Greenville Technical College (GTC) is ranked first in South Carolina out of the top 250 online learning colleges in the nation. In addition,…
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Charleston County School District passes FY2026 budget with historic investments in students and staff
May 22, 2025
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees has officially adopted the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 (FY26) budget, totaling $1.76 billion, at their regularly scheduled May 19, 2025, Board Meeting.…
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Sometimes I Hallucinate
May 22, 2025
By Tom Poland Fate lays its hand on me. While driving the Fall Lines Freeway to Dry Branch, Georgia, the time to medicate arrived, 9 a.m. I had a…
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Historic Red Top Park protected forever
May 22, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of Red Top Park, a cornerstone of community life in the historic Red Top neighborhood of Charleston County. The conservation of this culturally…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Q1 2025
May 22, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Hospitality Market Updates Download the full report. Columbia With occupancy, ADR and RevPAR trending upward across all classes, the Columbia hospitality market remains…
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Apogee Equity Partners announces strategic partnership with Nexstar Network
May 22, 2025
Apogee Equity Partners (Apogee) announced a strategic partnership with Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization serving the top plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors across North America. Through this partnership, Apogee will…
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Magnus Development breaks ground on a new facility for Cintas in Horry County
May 22, 2025
Magnus Development Partners announced they have broken ground on a 24,000 square foot building for Cintas Corporation in Horry County, S.C. The project is located on Water Tower Road directly…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance names Annekathrin Mueller Woman of the Year
May 22, 2025Annekathrin Mueller, vice president, commercial plant manager at Bosch in Charleston, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year. The award was presented at…
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City of Charleston offices to close Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day
May 21, 2025The City of Charleston offices will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. City Services on Memorial Day: Public Service: Peninsula, Inner West Ashley & James Island (City…
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Strickland named SCEDA’s 2025 “Rising Star”
May 20, 2025The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has named Brantley Strickland its 2025 Rising Star in recognition of his exceptional service, leadership and promise in the field of economic development.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cathy Rigg, Author
May 20, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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New report shows MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s $860 million economic impact in South Carolina
May 20, 2025
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is a significant driver of the South Carolina economy, according to a new study authored by Joey Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist at the University…
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OhmIQ expands engineering team with four new employees
May 20, 2025
North Charleston-based OhmIQ hires new talent to its growing team of engineers, lab technicians, and project managers. OhmIQ, a leader in ohmic conduction technology, is proud to announce the addition…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies
May 20, 2025
Alita, BIDR, Mahi-Labs, Ripple Two, and Scout OS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Alita was accepted as an SCRA Member Company. The Charleston-based life science startup developed…
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Spoleto Festival USA reveals 2025 poster
May 20, 2025
Spoleto Festival USA has unveiled Professional Painter in a Dream, an evocative artwork by Hadi Falapishi, as the official poster for the 2025 Festival. The piece is part of Falapishi’s…
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HUD announces over $50 million for affordable housing in southeastern Tribal communities
May 16, 2025
WASHINGTON – May 16, 2025, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $52 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce welcomes Andrew Paskey to their Finance Team
May 16, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the hiring of Andrew Paskey as Accounting Manager. In this role, Andrew will support the Chamber’s Finance and Accounting functions, including processing invoices,…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy expands groundbreaking Food Forest initiative to Ashleyville-Maryville
May 16, 2025
Support from Bank of America and Volvo For Life Fund The Charleston Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the City of Charleston, is expanding its innovative Food Forest initiative with the…
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Charleston County Parks proclaims May 19-26 National Beach Safety Week
May 16, 2025
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) issued a proclamation on Monday to proclaim May 19-26 National Beach Safety Week. Charleston County beaches will soon become popular destinations for…
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SCDOT begins work on major improvement projects in Goose Creek
May 16, 2025
Along Red Bank Road and Henry Brown Jr. Blvd. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work on a project involving safety improvements on Red Bank Road which also…
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SeamonWhiteside marks 40 years of shaping southeast landscapes through growth, innovation, and impact
May 15, 2025
Visionary firm celebrates four decades of investing in people, place, and purpose across the Carolinas SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is proud to…
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Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen opens at Charleston International Airport
May 15, 2025
Celebrity chef opens first restaurant in hometown of Charleston in partnership with global hospitality company Delaware North Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating the grand…
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JEDA issues $75 million in bonds for MUSC medical office expansions
May 15, 2025Berkeley and Charleston Counties The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued $75 million of tax-exempt and taxable bonds (“Bonds”) for the benefit of University Medical Associates (UMA) of the…
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South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program celebrates 2025 graduates at Governor’s Mansion
May 15, 2025The South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP) graduated a new cohort of the next generation of business and manufacturing leaders during a ceremony at the governor’s mansion on May 14,…
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South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the South Carolina State Museum announce unique partnership
May 15, 2025
The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame has finally found a home, sixty-five years after inaugurating its first class of inductees. The South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame and the…
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Southern First welcomes Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support
May 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, welcomed Brandon Rich as Executive Director of Market Support and Senior Vice President. Rich has over 25 years of experience…
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Summerville Mayor’s Committee Luncheon honors scholars and celebrates community empowerment
May 15, 2025
The Summerville Mayor’s Committee held its annual luncheon, bringing together local leaders, educators, students, and community advocates to celebrate resilience, inclusion, and the transformative power of community support. The Committee,…
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The Ideal Life Foundation expands Partnership with Charleston Hope
May 15, 2025
The Ideal Life Foundation announced an expanded partnership with Charleston Hope, investing in leadership coaching to strengthen nonprofit capacity and drive sustainable growth. Charleston Hope is dedicated to increasing access…
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