Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber Director honored with CACCE Scholarship
May 7, 2024The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce that at the Staff Leadership Development Conference in Greenville last week, their Director, Rebecca Imholz, was one of five…
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Moms take center stage at Soar In Style’s Fashion show this weekend
May 7, 2024Calling all stylish moms in the Charleston area! Soar In Style Wardrobe Studio, your go-to personal styling service, is hosting a fashion show this weekend – The Poised + Proper…
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More than 700 graduate from CSU over weekend
May 7, 2024More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at Charleston Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and…
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The good and food for thought
May 7, 2024By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com Recently I reached out to some contacts from across the state and asked them to send me: one metric that they are proud of…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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Freshfields Village: Your ultimate summer destination for family fun and events
May 6, 2024Highlighting 7 “Can’t-Miss” Summer Events at the Village on Kiawah Island Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is pleased to announce…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s model townhome
May 6, 2024Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s Sage Townhome model home. “Brookfield Residential was added to Nexton’s builder program in…
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Santee Cooper partners with local suppliers on ELG Project at Cross and Winyah Generating Stations
May 6, 2024Santee Cooper has undertaken a major capital project that primarily relies on South Carolina-located companies and resources to increase environmental protections at its two coal-fired generating stations in compliance with…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages donors to support local charities, give wisely in local fundraising drives
May 6, 2024In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement supporting these efforts and recommending that donors practice wise charitable giving. “Nonprofit…
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Polish Ambassador extolls Summerville Orchestra’s grand finale May 17 & 18
May 6, 2024Who would have thought the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland would announce his “honorary patronage” for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.)? Well, the ambassador himself did when he learned the…
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Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission celebrates 50 years of community impact
May 6, 2024Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC) is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting half a century of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to enhancing public…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy’s picnic for the parks draws 400 attendees, raising $40,000 for parks
May 6, 2024The Charleston Parks Conservancy marked its 17th birthday with a resounding success at the Picnic for the Parks event held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Rose Pavilion in…
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Thrive Postpartum introduces innovative platform and podcast to support Mothers with postpartum depression and anxiety
May 6, 2024Thrive Postpartum™ proudly announces the launch of its online platform and the premiere of its new podcast, “Let’s Thrive Postpartum,” designed specifically to support mothers facing postpartum depression and anxiety…
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Sixteen attorneys selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®
May 6, 2024Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that 16 attorneys from the firm’s Greenville, Charleston and Columbia offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of South Carolina Super Lawyers®.…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood awarded $100,000 in Love Your Block grants
May 6, 2024Charleston selected to receive neighborhood improvement mini-grant funding, technical assistance, embedded staff, an AmeriCorps VISTA, and support from innovation experts. The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University…
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South Carolina ETV series “Echoes and Insights” explores Toni Morrison’s iconic interview
May 6, 2024The captivating South Carolina ETV (SCETV) series Echoes and Insights revitalizes timeless conversations pulled from SCETV’s media archive. Each episode revisits pivotal moments, featuring voices and perspectives of influential figures from the…
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Newest CSU residence hall named for long-time employee, donor
May 6, 2024Charleston Southern University is honoring the late Barbara “Binky” C. Mead on what would have been her 80th birthday on May 4 by naming the university’s newest residence hall Barbara…
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City of Charleston celebrates completion of its latest affordable housing project: James Lewis, Jr. Apartments
May 6, 2024Today, the City of Charleston proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony for the James Lewis, Jr. Apartments located at 89 Hanover Street. The completion of this project is a significant…
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GSSM receives $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation to provide scholarships for summer programs
May 6, 2024The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to announce it has received a $30,000 grant from The Trane Technologies Foundation. This grant will support…
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SCRA announces new member benefits program
May 6, 2024South Carolina Research Authority unveils an exclusive member benefits program tailored for its esteemed Member Companies and SC Launch Inc. Portfolio Companies. SC Launch Inc. is SCRA‘s investment affiliate. SCRA Alliance Partners are providing many of the…
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Jeremy Cook named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Public Finance in Charleston
May 6, 2024Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Jeremy L. Cook as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for Public Finance in Charleston. The “Lawyer of the Year” title…
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NHE honors top team members for 2024
May 6, 2024The Upstate’s leader in homeowner association management services, and multi-family and apartment management solutions, NHE, honored its top team members last week during its latest company-wide conference. Held at the…
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Southern First appoints Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer
May 6, 2024Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Zych as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Zych…
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Able SC expands COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine education and support
May 1, 2024Nonprofit emphasizes the importance of vaccines and their impact on the disability community Able South Carolina (Able SC), a disability-led organization seeking transformational changes in systems, communities and individuals, is…
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All Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn top ratings for third straight time
May 1, 2024Four Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn A’s for patient safety Every hospital at Roper St. Francis Healthcare earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety in The Leapfrog…
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Dominion Energy expands Assistance Program for small businesses
May 1, 2024Dominion Energy South Carolina has expanded the eligibility and increased the award amount in the EnergyShare for Small Businesses program, which provides energy bill relief to eligible small businesses, nonprofits,…
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City of Charleston’s innovative Ride-share Pilot Program goes into effect May 1st
May 1, 2024The City of Charleston is set to launch its Ride-share Pilot Program on Wednesday, May 1st, aimed at streamlining traffic within the Central Business District, specifically along the King Street…
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Bleecker Family Law announces Hannah Kingery as the newest attorney
May 1, 2024Kingery is the fourth attorney to join the firm’s team. Bleecker Family Law is delighted to announce that Hannah Kingery will be the fourth attorney to join the women-owned, women-led…
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NAI Charleston adds Christi Copenhaver to growing brokerage team
May 1, 2024NAI Charleston is pleased to welcome Christi Copenhaver to the brokerage team as an associate commercial real estate agent. In 2010, Christi started her commercial real estate career as a…
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The Great Cicada Uprising
May 1, 2024By Tom Poland Its exoskeleton brings the creature in Alien to mind. It’s armed with needle-sharp claws and glistens as if waxed. It bristles with filaments like stinging nettle,…
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SeamonWhiteside welcomes sixteen new hires to growing team in Q1
May 1, 2024SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is proud to announce the recent addition of sixteen professionals to its talented teams. This strategic hiring is a move…
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Forge Search strengthens service to growing international client base, adds recruiter Noemi Prinoth
May 1, 2024Noemi Prinoth has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after relocating from Italy to Greenville, SC. Prinoth began her career with internships in television and journalism, eventually…
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13 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized in 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2024Reid T. Sherard Makes Seventh Appearance on Top 25: South Carolina Super Lawyers List Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is once again well-represented in the latest edition of Super Lawyers, the…
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Kevin Brown to chair South Carolina’s premier association for manufacturers
May 1, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President of Global Operations for the Textile Division at Milliken & Company, as the chair of the organization’s…
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Ridgeville land sale
May 1, 2024Walter Reid and David Newman of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the seller in the sale of 2.52 acres of land at Old beech Hill Rd, Lots 8 & 9, in…
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Edisto land sale
May 1, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle at Harbor Commercial Partners represented the buyer in the sale of land purchased at 16 Glascow Island Ln, Edisto Island,…
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Charleston Warehouse Company extends lease
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Ashley Commercial Investors, in the extension of Charleston Warehouse Company’s lease of…
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Sleep Well Charleston extends North Charleston lease
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented Infinger family, LLC in the extension of Sleep Well Charleston’s lease of 4,500 SF…
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Lease renewal in North Charleston
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented Capital Waste Services in the extension of their lease of 10,000 SF of industrial…
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Rivers Ave industrial space leased to Cable Connections Acquisition Company
May 1, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, 4540 Rivers Ave, LLC, in the lease of 2,383 SF of industrial space…
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Harbor Commercial Partners finds space for Brabham Fence Company
May 1, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Brabham Fence Company in the lease of 3,500 SF of industrial space at 119…
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4,200 SF industrial space leased to Super Source
May 1, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented 665 Meeting Street Inc. in the lease of 4,200 SF of industrial space at 4290…
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Leadec Corp extends lease in North Charleston
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented Leadec Corp in the extension of their lease of 5,000 SF of industrial space…
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R.E. Michel Company extends lease in North Charleston
May 1, 2024Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Hendersonville Limited Partnership, in the extension of R.E. Michel Company’s lease at…
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Sluss + Padgett find new space in Summerville
May 1, 2024Walter Reid and David Newman of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the tenant, Sluss + Padgett, LLC in the lease of 9,856 SF of industrial/flex space at 220 Varnfields Dr. in…
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