American Heart Association collaborating with AME churches
September 11, 2020
The American Heart Association in Charleston is collaborating with local AME churches to raise awareness of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The partnership provides education on the dangers…
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Tidelands Health, MUSC Health strengthen affiliation to advance regional health care
September 11, 2020
Tidelands Health and MUSC Health have expanded their longtime affiliation and collaboration to improve health and wellness in Georgetown and Horry counties. In a first-of-its-kind relationship for both organizations, Tidelands…
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Southern First Bank announces new headquarters to be built in Greenville
September 11, 2020Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the…
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Charleston sues 24 fossil fuel companies for costs of surviving climate change
September 11, 2020
Lawsuit Details Decades of Industry Deception About Their Products’ Dangers As Charleston approaches Friday’s third anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s extreme surge and flooding that devastated the city, officials filed a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds
September 10, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today released recommendations to the General Assembly for how the Phase II expenditure of CARES Act funds should be invested. To view the governor’s letter to the…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Board of Directors welcomes new members Joan Robinson-Berry & Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D.
September 10, 2020
The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) Board of Directors unanimously approved two new members at its August board meeting. Joan Robinson-Berry, recently-retired Vice President and Chief Engineer for Boeing…
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South Carolina selected for new, first-of-its-kind national program to redesign child welfare program
September 10, 2020
First tier of participants also include Los Angeles County, Nebraska and Colorado The State of South Carolina is one of four jurisdictions nationwide chosen to participate in the first tier…
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Thirty CCSD students recognized as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 10, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced 30 students have been honored as Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program; the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) released the names…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 10, 2020
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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South Carolina Federal appoints new Chair, Vice Chair to Supervisory Committee
September 10, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has appointed Michelle Kelley to serve as Supervisory Committee Chair and Matthew Alexander to serve as Vice Chair following the credit union’s 2020 membership meeting.…
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Kids Teeth donates meals to ER Workers at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant
September 10, 2020Mount Pleasant pediatric dentist office Kids Teeth delivered lunch to front line workers at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital on Aug. 21. Kids Teeth partnered with local organization FLAG…
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NAI Charleston facilitates land sale at 1311 Chuck Dawley Blvd
September 10, 2020NAI Charleston announced that David Grubbs and Ryan Carmody represented the seller, BARCARPOP, LLC, in the sale of ±.25-acres at 1311 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Douglas and Sheryl Sadler purchased the…
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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina
September 9, 2020
With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…
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VentureSouth surpasses $50 million invested
September 9, 2020
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast. Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis…
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DC BLOX establishing operations in Greenville County
September 9, 2020
Over $200 Million Combined Investment Will Initially Create Five New Jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider in the Southeast, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County.…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards $35,000 to Charleston Promise Neighborhood
September 9, 2020
In August 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) was awarded $35,000 from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation for core programmatic supports. Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is committed to funding nonprofit organizations with…
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SCRA client company Reporting Xpress becomes Tableau technology partner
September 9, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its SC Launch client company, Reporting Xpress, is now a technology partner of global business intelligence software company, Tableau. As part of Tableau’s partner…
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Gov. Henry McMaster applauds President Trump’s decision to halt offshore drilling exploration
September 8, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement applauding President Trump’s decision to halt the exploration of offshore drilling off South Carolina’s coast: “South Carolina is blessed with the most…
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New Leaf Builders celebrating the heart that makes a home
September 8, 2020
Social Media Contest To Earn Luxe Weekend Staycation Worldwide, we’re all spending more time than ever in our homes. And many of our houses have really become the unsung heroes…
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RMHC Charleston online auction OPEN
September 8, 2020
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston’s 37th Birthday Online Auction is Open. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) is hosting a four-day online auction to raise some of…
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SBA South Carolina announces 2020 National Small Business Week winners
September 8, 2020
The SBA South Carolina District Office has selected the 2020 National Small Business Week winners for state. The winners of the 2020 South Carolina National Small Business Week Awards are:…
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Lineage Logistics expanding operations in Charleston County
September 8, 2020
$34 Million Investment Will Create 36 New Jobs Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The $34 million investment…
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Robin Kirby joins Benefitfocus as Chief Human Resources Officer
September 8, 2020
Benefitfocus, Inc., a technology platform provider enabling rapid innovation for employers, health plans and consumers, today announced Ms. Robin Kirby joined the company as its Chief Human Resources Officer. Kirby…
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Carolina Commercial, LLC welcomes Drew Harrison to its growing Sales Team
September 8, 2020
Drew brings with him a wealth of valuable knowledge & diverse array of experiences. Having spent the past 10 years founding & growing a sustainable non-profit business, The Green Heart…
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Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 will continue with two performance options – Virtual Premiere + Live at Firefly
September 8, 2020Charleston Jazz will present the remaining performances of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 as a Virtual Premiere and Live at Firefly. A limited number of tickets are available for…
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SC Housing County First Initiative: closing the gap in rural homeownership
September 8, 2020
Many in rural communities feel that they are the last in line when it comes to getting the services and resources they need. Whether it is having access to broadband…
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College of Charleston launches new academic programs this fall
September 8, 2020What do systems engineering, geoinformatics, cultural sustainability and global studies have in common? These are all new academic programs at the College of Charleston, and each is making its debut…
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Life Cycle Institute introduces ISO 55000 for Leaders workshop
September 4, 2020For leaders of asset-intensive organizations looking for guidance on how to lead and succeed in implementing asset management, Life Cycle Institute has added an ISO 55000 for Leaders workshop to…
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Synovus announces quarterly dividends
September 4, 2020
The Board of Directors of Synovus Financial Corp. (NYSE: SNV) has declared the following quarterly dividends: $0.33 per share on the company’s common stock, payable on October 1, 2020, to…
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City of Charleston plans for partial preservation of St. Julian Devine chimneys
September 4, 2020
After learning of the safety report calling for the demolition of the St. Julian Devine Community Center chimneys last week, Mayor John Tecklenburg convened a meeting of project managers and…
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Dog recovering after owner tragically killed in bike accident
September 3, 2020
Ava suffered head trauma, lacerations and a broken jaw and is in guarded condition at Charleston Animal Society. In a tragic accident August 31st, a man who was bicycling from…
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College of Charleston to expand diversity training for students, faculty and staff
September 3, 2020
The College of Charleston is expanding its diversity efforts this fall with the launch of the online program Diversity EDU as well as a new initiative dubbed Critical Conversations. The…
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South Carolina Aquarium transfers rare sea turtle hatchling to Wild Dunes Resort
September 3, 2020The South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center™ recently transported a rare, never-before-seen species of hatchling back to the coast. Now on display at Wild Dunes Resort, this gigantic, 5-foot-tall…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 3, 2020
Combined $314 million investment to create more than 1,500 jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink (LiDestri) and GEM Opportunity…
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ACT/SAT tests optional for students applying to The Citadel for fall 2021
September 3, 2020
High school students aspiring to attend The Citadel beginning in the fall of 2021 can choose whether to include ACT or SAT scores in their applications. Due to the cancellations…
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Ted O’Neill embarks on 1 million steps to raise $1 million for pancreatic cancer research
September 2, 2020
Did you know that Pancreatic Cancer is the deadliest, but least funded cancer worldwide? It has taken icons like Steve Jobs and Patrick Swayze, and host Alex Trebek is currently battling (and winning)…
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District finalizes public notification protocol for positive COVID-19 cases in schools
September 2, 2020With guidance from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina State Department of Education, Charleston County School District has established a notification process…
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Agriculture Technology Campus establishing 1,000-acre operation in Hampton County
September 2, 2020
Combined $314 Million Investment to Create More Than 1,500 Jobs Agriculture Technology Campus, a joint venture project between Mastronardi, Clear Water Farms, LiDestri Food and Drink and GEM Opportunity Zone…
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High Tech Farming Coming to Hampton County
September 2, 2020
A 1,000-acre agribusiness cluster in Hampton County will employ 1,547 people in growing, packing and shipping tomatoes, leafy greens, blueberries and other fresh produce – using a cutting-edge approach called…
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SCRA graduate company, TerraStride, ranks as South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Software Company
September 2, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA’s) SC Launch, Inc. Graduate Portfolio Company, TerraStride, Inc., made Inc. Magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America for 2020. TerraStride is 624th…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Construction Starts Decline
September 2, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction starts and regional architectural billings have decreased sharply during the first half of 2020. If starts…
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South Carolina Public Radio announces schedule updates
September 2, 2020
Three programs leaving lineup; two new programs to be introduced SC Public Radio (SCPR) has announced plans to update its schedule. Due to limitations caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,…
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Quality Business Solutions addresses South Carolina’s evolving healthcare needs with launch of Direct Care
September 2, 2020
Direct Care, a Subscription-Based Alternative to Traditional Healthcare Plans Innovative new model relies heavily on telemedicine and medical cost sharing to reduce costs and increase access to quality health care…
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SCBIO hosts statewide Life Sciences Boot Camp on Industry Essentials – September 23
September 2, 2020
SCBIO will host a half-day virtual program September 23 — Life Sciences Boot Camp: Building Your Brand & Business In a Pandemic – to inform and connect businesses, educators and…
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2020 Official SC TOP 25 Fastest Growing Companies
September 1, 2020
The Official 2020 SC TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies are Announced Now in its 19th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to…
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Cantey Tech Consulting expanding operations in Charleston County
September 1, 2020
Expansion Will Create 25 New Jobs Cantey Tech Consulting, an IT support and consulting firm, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 25 new…
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Rawle Murdy partners with Turning Leaf to keep men out of prison
September 1, 2020
Rawle Murdy is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Turning Leaf, a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to keep men out of prison. Each year more than $80 billion in…
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Marketing firm takes a note from home builders; develops new website product
September 1, 2020
Charleston PR & Design, LLC, a local Summerville based PR firm serving clients across the United States, announces the debut of a new product: a turnkey website, Life in Mt…
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Celebrating 350 years
September 1, 2020
By Brig. Gen. Leon Lott [A version of this story was published Aug. 9, 2020 in the Post & Courier] This year, the South Carolina State Guard is celebrating its…
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SC DHEC: SC Cases by County & ZIP Code (COVID-19)
September 1, 2020The latest confirmed and estimated COVID-19 cases by ZIP code are available here as an interactive display. The estimated cases represent possible cases based on evidence that for every known…
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