International African American Museum names new CEO
March 24, 2021
The International African American Museum has found the final piece for the massive global project that will change the landscape of African American history and its curation. Seventeen months after…
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Postpartum Support Charleston hosts Virtual Moms’ Run – May 3-9
March 24, 2021
In light of the continuing COVID pandemic, area nonprofit Postpartum Support Charleston will host its 18th annual Moms’ Run virtually this year. Event organizers anticipate being able to resume an…
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HireQuest closes acquisition of LINK Staffing
March 24, 2021
Acquires 35 Franchised Locations in Nine States, Further Expanding Franchise Opportunity to Include Traditional Commercial Staffing GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national franchisor of on-demand and…
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African American Cemeteries Restoration Project to Launch in Charleston
March 23, 2021Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg launched. the African American Cemeteries Restoration Project on Saturday, March 13, 2021. The Cemeteries Restoration Fund, which will be maintained by The Gullah Society, will be…
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Charleston Animal Society announces plans to make South Carolina a No Kill State
March 23, 2021
At its 147th annual meeting on Sunday, March 14th, Charleston Animal Society announced the Palmetto State can be a No Kill State by 2024. The initiative is funded through a grant from…
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The Citadel announces the cadet leaders of the Class of 2022
March 23, 2021As a year like no other comes to a close, The Citadel continues one of its most important traditions — naming the cadet leadership for the next academic year. The…
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City of Charleston seeks public input on draft Climate Action Plan
March 23, 2021
The City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability has released the draft strategies and action items for the Climate Action Plan and is seeking public input to help shape…
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College of Charleston students create Impact Hub CHS program to help local businesses
March 23, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape our world, more consumers have begun shopping online in greater numbers and frequency. A recent report showed United States customers bought over $183…
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Public engagement sought for final phase of Charleston City Plan
March 23, 2021
Charleston residents are invited to participate in the upcoming final round of community engagement for the Charleston City Plan, where they will have the opportunity to review segments of the…
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Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. expanding operations in Laurens County
March 23, 2021
More than $49.5 million investment will create 39 new jobs Fibertex Nonwovens, Inc. (Fibertex), a manufacturing company that specializes in spunlace products, today announced plans to expand operations in Laurens County.…
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The life, loss, and legacy of Col. J.H. “Red” Lanier
March 23, 2021Former commander of the S.C. Highway Patrol passes away at 85 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Almost everyone from South Carolina has a Colonel Joseph H. “Red” Lanier story. My…
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Celebrate Easter at 5Church Charleston and Tempest
March 23, 2021
Celebrate Easter in the heart of bustling downtown Charleston at 5Church or Tempest, two dining destinations that provide a visually stunning environment for a holiday celebration. Reservations are available on…
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Furman receives second $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment
March 23, 2021
Furman University has received a $25 million grant from The Duke Endowment to expand and advance The Furman Advantage, the university’s transformational approach to offering every student a pathway toward a meaningful and…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Director
March 23, 2021
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Matt Bell was recently named Director of SC Launch and Executive Director of SC Launch, Inc. Bell replaces Russell Cook who…
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The Duke Endowment announces $1.5 million gift to One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response
March 23, 2021
Applications for the first round of grants are open through March 31 The Duke Endowment approved $1.5 million to support South Carolinians impacted by the coronavirus crisis. This is the…
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant celebrates grand opening
March 22, 2021
7-story 175-suite hotel offers prime location with convenient access to Charleston Historic District and local beaches The contemporary Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant celebrates its official opening…
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Charleston Tennis to host WTA 250 tournament
March 22, 2021Charleston Tennis, LLC, which owns and operates the Volvo Car Open, will host an additional WTA tennis tournament this spring on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC. The Charleston 250, April 10…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches litter cleanup program
March 19, 2021
In an effort to address citizen concerns about trash on the West Ashley Greenway and Bikeway, the Charleston Parks Conservancy is launching a volunteer litter cleanup program. In April, the…
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Eleven81 Partners with YEScarolina to benefit Summer Entrepreneurship Camps in Charleston, SC
March 19, 2021$1 of each featured Kitchen Karma item at Eleven81 will be donated to YEScarolina through April. Now through April 30th, Eleven81 in the Market at Oakland in Mount Pleasant has partnered with…
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Gift to College of Charleston focuses on teacher education and underserved children
March 18, 2021Charleston businessman Ben Navarro, founder and CEO of Sherman Financial Group, and his wife Kelly, announced a significant gift through the Beemok Family Foundation that will enhance the College of…
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Berkeley County appoints Deputy County Supervisors
March 18, 2021Berkeley County has appointed two new Deputy County Supervisors to serve under the County Supervisor and ensure efficient and effective delivery of services consistent with County objectives. Ashley Powell has been hired…
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Camp Ho-Non-Wah Wild Game Dinner & Skeet Sheet – March 27
March 18, 2021
The Coastal Carolina Council, in conjunction with Camp No-Non-Wah Alumni Association, will host its first annual Wild Game Dinner & Skeet Shoot on Saturday, March 27, 2021 to benefit programs at…
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The National Football League makes a donation through the Helmet Decal Recognition Program to the International African American Museum
March 18, 2021
NFL Players Making a Change This past month, the National Football League (NFL) made a donation to the International African American Museum as a part of its Helmet Decal Program.…
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District’s student transfer process underway
March 18, 2021Charleston County School District’s Student Transfer Program is now open. Parents living in Charleston County, wishing to transfer their children from their neighborhood school to a nonmagnet/charter school, are invited…
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Thirty CCSD students earn the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Finalist
March 18, 2021Thirty Charleston County School District (CCSD) students have earned the prestigious honor of Finalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, which is run by the National Merit Scholarship…
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Students at St. John’s building relationships with police officers one conversation at a time
March 18, 2021St. John’s High School students are having honest and frank conversations with members of the Charleston Police Department (CPD). These talks, called Community Circles, are part of a department initiative…
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Trident United Way analysis shows help requests are still high one year since COVID-19 hit SC
March 18, 2021
Unemployment rate is nearly 2.5% higher than pre-pandemic One year since South Carolina schools and businesses halted due to COVID-19, new numbers from Trident United Way show the lasting impacts…
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Pawleys Island in running for Garden & Gun Magazine’s Best Southern Beach Town
March 18, 2021
Many have prepared their college basketball elimination brackets, but the real fun this March lies with a Garden & Gun magazine contest to name the “Favorite Southern Beach Town.” And…
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Rick Redden, longtime Carolinas banking executive, to retire
March 18, 2021
Rick Redden, president of Wells Fargo’s Atlantic Region, will retire by the end of March. Redden is a well-respected, longtime banking leader throughout the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, with a career…
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Nexton breaks ground on the Midtown Club, welcomes first resident at Midtown
March 17, 2021
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, recently broke ground on the Midtown Club, an expansive amenity center located in the heart of Nexton’s new neighborhood, Midtown. The 8,000-square-foot…
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USDA increases funding limits for the Revolving Fund Program to help expand access to rural water and wastewater infrastructure
March 17, 2021
Columbia, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that it is increasing funding limits for loans financed under the Revolving Fund Program to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects…
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Tallo creates $10,000 scholarship for high school senior impacted by the pandemic
March 17, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – With half of Americans having experienced at least one form of household income loss during the pandemic, Tallo, the nation’s premier online platform for connecting students…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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LS3P wins AIA Charleston Honor Award
March 17, 2021LS3P’s Charleston office wins the AIA Charleston Honor Award in the Professional Category for the Parklet Design Competition. The team consisted of Nick Bilgri, Bryanna Dering AIA, NCARB, CDT, Kaylee…
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SCACA honors late Wando icon, Bob Hayes
March 16, 2021
The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) recently announced that Bob Hayes, former athletic director and football coach at Wando High School, has been posthumously elected to the SCACA Hall…
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LS3P wins Progressive Architecture Award
March 16, 2021
LS3P’s Uganda Women’s and Children’s Clinic is one of six winners of the 68th Annual Progressive Architecture Award. After 125 entries, the jurors Koray Duman, Daimian Hines, and Jeanne Gang…
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Frampton Construction underway on Orangeburg industrial facility
March 16, 2021Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot industrial facility for INDEVCO Plastics in Orangeburg,…
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Studio Displays, Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
March 16, 2021
More than $7.1 million investment will create 43 new jobs Studio Displays, Inc., a custom exhibit manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The more than $7.1…
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SeamonWhiteside announces Demetria Weaver as new Human Resources Director
March 15, 2021
SeamonWhiteside, a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, welcomes Demetria Weaver in her new role as the Human Resources Director. Weaver brings 19 years of professional experience…
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C.T. Lowndes & Company Insurance Agency of Beaufort announces Grand Opening
March 15, 2021
On Thursday, March 25, at 4:00pm, the City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the agency’s Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer camps
March 15, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer camps: Summer STEM, CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/summer. Campers will be accepted…
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More than 1 million file state tax returns electronically, filing deadline one month away
March 15, 2021
More than 1 million South Carolina returns have been filed electronically at the halfway point for the tax season. According to figures from the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR),…
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Lowcountry Food Bank earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator
March 15, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrates National Solar Appreciation Day, highlights solar growth in Palmetto State
March 12, 2021
Dominion Energy South Carolina ranks second for solar in the Southeast Dominion Energy South Carolina is celebrating National Solar Appreciation Day by highlighting the continued growth of solar generation in…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce Service Excellence Award recipients
March 12, 2021Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announced that the company’s 2020 Service Excellence Award was presented to 34 brokerage, marketing, property management, accounting and project management team members who support…
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Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
March 12, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce that several staff members…
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Colliers represents East Bay Cleaners in leasing new location
March 12, 2021
Local dry cleaner leases space off of East Bay street Colliers’ Patrick Nealon represented East Bay Cleaners in leasing a 1,500-square-foot space at 334 East Bay Street in downtown Charleston.…
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RMHC Charleston’s Red Shoe Society hosts March Madness Bracket Challenge
March 12, 2021
Do you love March Madness? Do you love RMHC Charleston? Well then we’ve got the perfect thing for you! Join the Red Shoe Society for some friendly competition during March…
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SC-based business launches Facebook Groups alternative
March 12, 2021
Social Strata, a provider of online community software for nonprofits, businesses and other organizations, today announced the launch of Crowdstack, an independent group space that combines the functionality of Facebook…
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Furman partners with United Community Bank, SCBIO on virtual Women’s Leadership Institute
March 11, 2021
Furman University’s Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) will be presented virtually this year with two statewide community partners supporting the effort. United Community Bank will be the program’s presenting sponsor and…
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