College of Charleston implements new energy conservation measures
July 15, 2021
The College of Charleston is working with Siemens Industry to improve the university’s energy efficiency. Under an agreement signed during a ceremony on July 8, 2021, Siemens will identify and…
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USACE Charleston District leader assumes command at ceremony July 16
July 15, 2021U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomes its new, incoming commander at a change of command ceremony on Friday, July 16 from 10-11 a.m. at the Citadel Holliday Alumni…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 expedition nearing the Midlands
July 14, 2021
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this fourth of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new counsel
July 13, 2021
K&L Gates’ Charleston office is pleased to welcome a new counsel to the firm. Ms. Alexis A. Riordan joins the Charleston office as a counsel in the firm’s Real Estate…
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South Carolina Students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 13, 2021
The SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce its 2021 Scholarship Program recipients. Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded. The winners were selected based on their commitment to educational excellence,…
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Turner Padget successfully represents Alder Energy Systems in South Carolina –
July 13, 2021
Decision Sets Solar Policy for Next 10 Years In a breakthrough state policy decision in the solar energy industry, the South Carolina Public Service Commission (Commission) ruled in four cases…
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Mena Mark Hanna, Spoleto Festival USA’s next General Director
July 13, 2021
Beginning October 2021, Mena Mark Hanna will become the Festival’s new leader, taking over from current General Director Nigel Redden, who will be retiring after 35 years. Hanna comes to Spoleto from Berlin’s…
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The Cassina Group ends first half of 2021 as the No. 1 Boutique Firm in Charleston
July 13, 2021
Charleston’s innovative-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, finished the first half of 2021 as the No. 1 boutique firm in all of Charleston. The company has more than $406…
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Push Digital appoints Phil Vangelakos as managing partner
July 13, 2021
Push Digital, a political campaign and digital advertising agency built for the integration of mobile and television marketing, has named Phil Vangelakos its new managing partner. “I’m honored to join…
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NP Strategy expands Charleston office
July 13, 2021
Krystal Cau Joins Growing Strategic Communications Team as Director With a growing client base in the low country, strategic communications firm NP Strategy welcomes Krystal Cau to the NPS+ team.…
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Rural infrastructure broadband grants awarded
July 13, 2021
The South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) has issued Notices to Proceed to 18 internet service providers in 22 counties for almost $30 million in projects to expand broadband…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 13, 2021
ConusCoat, LLC, Sustain Edu, Inc., and Tested HQ, LLC have been accepted as South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Companies and have received grant funding. As Member Companies, they will…
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How to Live with Adult Children” latest post on MultiGenToday.com
July 12, 2021
Lowcountry based blog, MultiGenToday.com has added a new article addressing the topic “How to Live with Adult Children”. Anne Johnson, creator of the blog MultiGenToday.com stated “52% of millennials have…
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Colliers Report: Hybrid office tenants may reconfigure office space
July 12, 2021
Key Takeaways In the next few quarters, tenants will need to renew ahead of lease expirations to secure a Charleston office location as office activity accelerates Tenants right-sizing their space…
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Sen. Tim Scott presents Order of the Palmetto to Roper St. Francis Healthcare surgeon for his extraordinary service
July 12, 2021
Dr. Robert “Casey” Fitts, a general surgeon with a passion for treating the underprivileged and a lifetime of service proving it, was awarded the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian…
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SCWF Wild Summer Nights Online Auction
July 12, 2021
South Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Annual Wild Summer Nights Online Auction to Support Conservation and Education Programming Begins July 15, 2021 The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a four-day…
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July Events at Wild Dunes Resort
July 12, 2021
Book Signing with Kristin Harmel, July 16 Come meet Kristin Harmel, the New York Times bestselling author of the newly released book, “The Forest of Vanishing Stars.” This World War…
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President Biden encourages FTC to consider limiting non-competition agreements with employees
July 12, 2021
By David Dubberly and Brittany Clark On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order on “Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The order directs more than a dozen…
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City of Charleston recognizes National HIV Testing Day
July 12, 2021
Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Day on Sunday, June 27th, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and regional healthcare professionals held a press conference encouraging Charleston residents to get tested.…
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Donate today to Trident United Way’s School Supply Drive
July 12, 2021
Trident United Way realizes building a strong community means starting early with our kids. Our Young Leaders United donor network is leading the charge with an online school supply drive…
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Last Step Recycling, LLC establishing operations in Chester County
July 12, 2021$46.4 million investment will create 50 new jobs Last Step Recycling, LLC, an automotive shredder residue (ASR) company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chester County. The $46.4 million…
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Jody Russo joins Lowcountry Food Bank as Chief Operating Officer
July 12, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that Jody Russo has joined Lowcountry Food Bank as Chief Operating Officer. This critical role provides pivotal leadership of the organization’s strong and effective…
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Nexsen Pruet joins Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification to advance law firm diversity and inclusion
July 12, 2021
Nexsen Pruet announced that the firm is participating in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification process, which is aimed at evaluating and boosting diversity and inclusion in law firm leadership positions.…
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College of Charleston alumna creates fund to support Black Student Union
July 11, 2021
College of Charleston alumna Neysa N. Williams ’95 wants to make sure Black students at CofC have a voice and feel empowered. That’s why Williams, who is president of the Black Alumni…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 at Kings Mountain Battlefield
July 10, 2021
Brig. Gen. Marie Goff talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this third of several short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding on their…
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Palmetto Community Care hires Development/Marketing Director
July 9, 2021
Richard Reams has joined Palmetto Community Care as Director of Development and Marketing. In addition to promoting the health advocacy and prevention organization, he’ll help head up signature events for…
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Basil Kerr becomes new Director of the Charleston Jazz Academy
July 8, 2021
The Charleston Jazz Academy welcomed Basil Kerr as its new Director. Basil has dedicated his career over the last 30 plus years to developing young talent and has taught some…
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MUSC Health weekly COVID-19 report
July 8, 2021
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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‘Fiske Guide’ names College of Charleston a top school
July 8, 2021
For the 17th year in a row, the Fiske Guide to Colleges has named the College of Charleston as one of “the best and most interesting institutions in the nation.” The noted…
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William Means Real Estate reaches milestone: A quarter of a billion in sales so far in 2021
July 8, 2021
William Means Real Estate, one of Charleston’s oldest real estate firms, announced that it has achieved more than $250 million in real estate sales during the first half of 2021.…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Labor and Delivery Nurse Courtland Wright
July 8, 2021East Cooper Medical Center recognized Courtland Wright, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Wright, a Charleston resident, began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in May 2017.…
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DHEC data show more than 90 percent of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in 14 days were unvaccinated individuals
July 8, 2021
DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” The South Carolina Department of Health…
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Colliers Report: Myrtle Beach is the second-fastest-growing metro in the U.S.
July 8, 2021
2021 Q1 Retail Myrtle Beach Report Key Takeaways Myrtle Beach’s population is growing at a rate of 2.48% annually 54.36% of total the fiscal year 2020 construction value was spend…
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Gov. Henry McMaster appeals preliminary injunction of Fetal Heartbeat Bill
July 7, 2021Governor Henry McMaster – joined by other defendants – has appealed the federal district court’s preliminary injunction of the South Carolina Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act (Fetal Heartbeat…
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Electric vehicle manufacturer STAR EV expanding team, operations in Greenville County, SC
July 7, 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 STAR EV, a specialized…
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Construction nonprofit Home Works receives grant from First Horizon Foundation
July 7, 2021Home Works of America, a South Carolina based home repair nonprofit serving low income elderly homeowners in need, has received a grant from First Horizon Foundation. The Foundation is the…
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HireQuest announces closing of $63.2 million credit facility
July 7, 2021
GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand, temporary, and commercial staffing services, today announced that the Company has closed a $63.2 million credit facility…
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Six CCSD schools honored by Project Lead The Way
July 6, 2021
Charleston County School District is proud to announce a record six schools were named Distinguished Schools by Project Lead The Way (PLTW), either as a Gateway School (middle school) or…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, SCEMD urge storm preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
July 6, 2021Residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict portions of South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning Wednesday…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes new members to S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
July 6, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis welcomes two new appointees to the State Board of Financial Institutions. Thomas Bouchette and Jenny Michaels were confirmed by the Senate in May to serve four-year…
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Marketing Minute: Advocacy
July 6, 2021
Marketing Minute with Seth Palmer, NP Strategy While advocacy is usually reserved for discussions involving lobbyists and elected officials, many of the same principles can be applied to any marketing campaign.…
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Congressman Clyburn announces his Help is Here Town Hall Tour July 6 – 14, 2021
July 6, 2021
Tour will highlight expanded Child Tax Credit payments, increased Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the need to close the Medicaid coverage gap Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn will kick off…
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Information Technology provider Epsilon, Inc. expands with new operations in Greenville County, SC
July 6, 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 Epsilon, Inc., a Carolinas-based…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 continues across the Upstate
July 5, 2021
S.C. Supreme Court Justice John Few talks from the trail EDITORIAL NOTE: In this second of five short videos over the month of July, South Carolina leaders are briefly expounding…
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SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN 2021 began this week in S.C. Upstate
July 2, 2021
Second annual expedition exploring the Palmetto State from the mountains to the Midlands to the sea EDITORIAL NOTE: In this first of five short videos over the month July, South…
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Graham, Scott announce $25 million grant for Berkeley County
July 1, 2021
U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will award the South Carolina Department of Commerce Division Of Public Railways…
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Local nonprofit professionals launch company to help South Carolina charities
July 1, 2021Calloway Stern Group, a nonprofit project management firm that provides solutions to Lowcountry charities, announced its launch recently. The company aims to assist small to medium sized nonprofit organizations in…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal recognized as ‘South Carolina Project of the Year’
July 1, 2021South Carolina Ports’ Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal has been named 2021 South Carolina Project of the Year by the South Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors welcomes new member, Bill Connor
July 1, 2021
Colonel William M. (Bill) Connor, V, USA (Ret.), ’90, will join The Citadel Board of Visitors as its newest member on July 1, 2021. Connor is a retired Army officer, an attorney…
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Congressman Clyburn secures $20 million in the House-passed INVEST in America Act for Sixth District infrastructure projects
July 1, 2021
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved $20 million to fund several highway and transit projects in the Sixth Congressional District. This funding…
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