Acclaimed photographer to offer “Birdwatching Along The Hammock Coast” webinar
February 26, 2021
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — A special online webinar will offer a bird’s-eye view of photographing feathered beauties along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast. The Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce will host…
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Unique building project in Greenville County to support need for lower income housing across Upstate
February 25, 2021
Georgia-based BMarko Structures has launched its first wood modular multifamily project in Greenville County, South Carolina to build modules that ultimately will add 190 lower-income apartments to help address the…
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Former SCANA CEO Kevin Marsh pleads guilty to State Grand Jury indictment
February 25, 2021
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that former SCANA CEO Kevin Bryan Marsh waived presentment and pled guilty today to a State Grand Jury indictment for violation of South…
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USDA invests $42 million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure
February 25, 2021
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seeing…
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United Community Bank recognized again as a top financial institution for Small Business Banking
February 25, 2021United Community Bank has been recently recognized with multiple Greenwich Excellence Awards for U.S. Small Business Banking for the year ended 2020. United received five awards in total, two of…
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MJM Yachts expands MarineMax dealer territory into Charleston
February 25, 2021
Previously released in several Florida locations, MJM Yachts welcomes MarineMax as the official dealer for several new stores including MarineMax Jacksonville, Fort Walton Beach, Pensacola, Lake of the Ozarks, Savannah, Charleston, and Wrightsville Beach. Chuck Cashman, MarineMax Chief…
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William Means Real Estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 25, 2021
William Means Real Estate announced that 11 of its agents have received acknowledgement from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for the year 2020. The REALTORS®…
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Avery Research Center continues legacy of educational excellence
February 25, 2021
Walter G. Brown Jr. is someone who benefitted from an Avery Normal Institute education. Brown contracted polio as a young boy, and when he started school his teachers mollycoddled him.…
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C.E. Williams’ Keerthana Samuel defends CCSD Spelling Bee crown with virtual victory
February 25, 2021C.E. Williams Middle School’s Keerthana Samuel wasn’t able to go to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, the…
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Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
February 25, 2021
MainOcean subleased 173,001 square feet of industrial space from Frontier Logistics at 7054 Weber Blvd. in Ladson, SC. Ed Kercher, SIOR handled the sublease negotiations on behalf of Frontier. Trison…
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Citadel Physics Department makes virtual learning into a physical reality for high school students
February 25, 2021There’s a big difference between knowing the equations that explain gravitational forces and actually being hit in the head by an apple. One is theoretical, and the other is a…
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Reminder: Lowcountry Food Bank announces its 22nd Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger – It’s Virtual! This Saturday, Feb. 27
February 25, 2021You can choose how you wish to participate in Chefs’ Feast 2021: Register to watch the live Chefs’ Feast show on February 27 for free at http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org. You can simply…
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Omatic Software expanding operations in Charleston County
February 25, 2021
$450,000 investment will create approximately 100 new jobs over the next five years Omatic Software, a data integration company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $450,000…
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CarolinaPower’s Johnny Monroe elected 2021 President of Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA)
February 24, 2021
Johnny Monroe, branch manager for CarolinaPower’s Charleston office, has been elected President of the Charleston Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) for the 2021 term. A longtime member of CECA, Monroe previously…
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SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
February 24, 2021
By William R. Jeter, CFA, CFP® SPACs are currently all of the rage in financial media. Why? As with any investment being heavily promoted, you can almost always understand by…
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2021 PGA Championship to be played with limited number of spectators on-site
February 23, 2021
The PGA of America today announced that the 2021 PGA Championship will be contested with a limited number of spectators on-site, May 17-23, at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island…
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The Green Heart Project announces the second year of its youth internship program
February 22, 2021
The Green Heart Project, a local nonprofit focused on education, healthy food, and community, has opened applications for their summer Youth Internship Program. This opportunity is open to any high…
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CCSD Board of Trustees approves 2021-2022 academic calendar
February 22, 2021
The Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved the 2021-2022 Academic Calendar during their meeting this evening. The calendar can be viewed here. The following are highlights of the 2021-2022 calendar:…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2020 Rising Star Award recipients
February 22, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce its 2020 Rising Star Awards which were presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration held virtually on January 26, 2021. The Rising…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names new board chair and six new board members
February 22, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced a new board chair, Monica Scott, and six new board members: Rev. Dr. Byron Benton, James Chilton, Jr., Lindsey Douglas, Maria Mungo, Joel Smith…
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Whom Should I Select to Serve as Trustee?
February 22, 2021
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® When people are updating their estate documents, they frequently leave assets in trust for someone else. The key concept behind the idea of a trust…
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Big savings possible for small businesses and nonprofits with Dominion Energy South Carolina incentive program
February 22, 2021
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program provides incentives to cover project costs – up to…
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What Critical Thinking Really Is
February 22, 2021
By Steven J. Pearlman, PhD I’ll let you in on a secret: defining critical thinking is typically a trap. It’s a trap because critical thinking encompasses so many things. For…
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Pall Corporation establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 22, 2021
$30.2 million investment will create 425 new jobs Pall Corporation (Pall), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, announced plans to establish operations in Spartanburg County. The company is…
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South Carolina healthcare employers hiring for hundreds of jobs during virtual career fair
February 22, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – In-person recruiting events may be canceled, but we can’t afford to stop connecting talented job seekers and employers, especially in the healthcare industry. That’s why the…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces new leadership
February 19, 2021
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has hired Tom McGuire as its executive director. McGuire comes to the Conservancy from Washington, D.C., where he served as the executive director of the Friends…
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Kiawah River announces new hospitality manager
February 19, 2021
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community on Johns Island and the region’s first agrihood, announced that Brittany Nelson has been hired as the community’s hospitality manager. In her role, Nelson…
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Vikor Scientific and Quantgene partner to launch SerenityTM – ground-breaking advancement in precision genomics, personalized medicine
February 19, 2021
Vikor Scientific, a South Carolina-based leading, molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Charleston, S.C. with a rapidly expanding nationwide footprint, has announced a strategic investment in California-based Quantgene Inc. to accelerate…
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JLL Charleston names Reeves Major as Senior Associate
February 18, 2021
Reeves Major has joined JLL Charleston’s Retail group as a Senior Associate where she will specialize in retail tenant and landlord representation in North and South Carolina. A 2018 graduate…
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Scentsy establishing operations in York County
February 18, 2021
More than $6 million investment will create over 200 new jobs in the first year Scentsy, a scented product distributor, today announced plans to establish operations in York County. The…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names new board chair and new board members
February 18, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced a new board chair, Monica Scott, and five new board members: Rev. Dr. Byron Benton, Lindsey Douglas, Maria Mungo, Joel Smith and D.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber expands DE&I initiative
February 18, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced the expansion of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiative. Grace Hamilton, who previously served as the Chamber’s Senior Manager of Member Services, now serves…
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City of Charleston piloting free mattress recycling program
February 18, 2021
The city of Charleston recently received grant funding from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to pilot a mattress and box spring recycling program for city residents.…
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Jean Blackwell elected chair of Ingevity’s board of directors
February 17, 2021
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) announced that Jean Blackwell has been elected by the company’s board of directors as chair of the board. Jean’s appointment comes in the wake of the…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments’ Fidelis
February 17, 2021
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith and factor-based separate account composite, Fidelis, received a 5-star Morningstar RatingTM among 446 Large-Cap Value products for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of December…
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Les Dames D’Escoffier to host virtual fundraising podcast
February 17, 2021
The Charleston Chapter of Les Dames D’Escoffier (LDEI) is pleased to announce a special fundraising edition of Helen Mitternight’s Hidden F&B podcast, featuring Grand Dame Nathalie Dupree and Dames Johnny…
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Nancye Bailey earns Certified Association Executive credential
February 16, 2021
ASAE has announced that Nancye Bailey, President of NDB Association & Event Management, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE®) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the…
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Southern First announces promotion of Kevin Lee to Market Executive
February 16, 2021Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), a unique Southeastern financial institution poised to expand and grow, announces the promotion of Kevin Lee to Market Executive of the Charleston region. With over…
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Make Learning to Save Fun and Easy for Kids this America Saves Week
February 16, 2021
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis When it comes to learning something new, you often hear, “it’s never too late.” But when it comes to smart money habits, it’s almost never…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds teachers about application deadline for SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
February 16, 2021
March 31 is deadline for third cohort of master teachers State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is reminding teachers interested in participating in the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program that…
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The Blackbaud Institute’s 2020 Charitable Giving Report finds that online giving grew 21% amidst global pandemic
February 16, 2021
The Blackbaud Institute, a research division of Blackbaud, today released its ninth-annual Charitable Giving Report. Tracking over $40 billion in US-based charitable giving from the Blackbaud Institute Index, the report…
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1-million-square-foot speculative building underway in Charleston region
February 16, 2021The Keith Corporation and South Carolina Ports Authority are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the largest speculative industrial facility ever built in the Charleston region — a 1,019,200-square-foot, cross-dock industrial building…
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CCSD schools get creative when it comes to physical activity
February 16, 2021Health and physical education are an essential part of Charleston County School District’s curriculum, and a growing trend among PE instructors is the use of climbing walls. Oakland Elementary School…
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MUSC Health Charleston joins Humana Medicare Advantage network
February 16, 2021
More people with Medicare now have access to the world-class physicians at MUSC Health, thanks to a new agreement with insurer Humana. MUSC Health physicians are now included in Humana’s…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new staff
February 16, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Cassie Flanick as Director of Membership Relations and Bailey Vincett as Government Relations Coordinator. As Director of Member Relations, Cassie is responsible for the…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg launches Mayor’s Book Club for Kids
February 16, 2021
The Mayor’s Book Club, a fun new initiative for kids, launched last week as Mayor John Tecklenburg recorded a virtual reading of the inaugural book selection, “The Freedom Ship of…
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New I-26 widening & Jedburg Road interchange ramps opened
February 16, 2021The new entrance/exit ramps along the interstate for the I-26 widening and Jedburg Road (S-16) Interchange Project are scheduled to open for public access on February 14 and 15 (See map attached.). Traffic…
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SC Ports welcomes six hybrid RTG cranes to Leatherman Terminal
February 16, 2021South Carolina Ports welcomed six hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes to the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal this weekend. The new rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes are the final pieces of cargo-handling equipment to arrive for…
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HireQuest, Inc. announces acquisition of LINK Staffing
February 16, 2021
HireQuest Acquires 35 Franchised Locations in 9 States, With Concentrations in Florida and Texas GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand and temporary staffing…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2021 Leadership Discovery Class
February 16, 2021
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Spring 2021 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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