State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves six reopening plans, institutes mask requirement on buses
July 28, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of six school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and instituted a face mask requirement…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2020
July 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three and six-month period ended June 30, 2020. “In this current environment,…
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Mashburn Construction grows corporate marketing team
July 28, 2020
Mashburn Construction announced growth and promotion within the company’s corporate marketing department. Lee Mashburn, President of Mashburn Construction says, “Despite these very difficult times, we continue to invest in our employees. …
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College of Charleston to delay start of in-person classes until September 14
July 28, 2020The College of Charleston will delay the start of in-person instruction for fall semester until Sept. 14, 2020, President Andrew Hsu announced to the university community today. Fall semester classes will still begin on the…
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SC Ports serves Michelin’s largest distribution center
July 28, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is proud to further its longtime partnership with Michelin North America, Inc. by moving cargo for the tiremaker’s largest distribution center. Michelin, which has its North American…
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College of Charleston named top school by ‘Fiske Guide’
July 28, 2020
The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2021 has named the College of Charleston “the finest public liberal arts and sciences institution in South Carolina.” The noted guidebook compiled by Edward Fiske, former New York…
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South Carolina Federal opens Cane Bay Financial Center
July 28, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that its Cane Bay financial center, located at 1736 State Rd. in Summerville, is now open. The Cane Bay financial center…
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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital sixth year in a row
July 28, 2020
U.S. News & World Report releases annual national rankings MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a…
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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2020-2021 at annual meeting
July 28, 2020Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Virtual Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Mayor Cornelius Huff of the City of Inman…
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Municipal Elected Officials Institute announces 2020 Honor Roll
July 28, 2020Fourteen cities and towns across the state have been recognized as honorees on the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government’s Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes annually the city councils…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
July 28, 2020
$3.8 million investment will add second facility in Greenwood Monti, Inc., a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, announced plans to expand its…
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Nexton wins award excellence for land planning
July 28, 2020Demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development practices, Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, was awarded the Grand Award for Best Community Land Plan during the 2020…
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Frampton Construction brings Charleston Trade Center project to completion
July 28, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed the expansion of IFA’s Summerville, S.C., manufacturing and distribution facility. Located…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC receives $5,000 grant from the Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation
July 27, 2020
The Henry and Sylvia Yaschik Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina’s (ABVI) Own Your Life program. Through the…
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Fetter Health Care Network continues serving Lowcountry through free COVID-19 testing clinics
July 27, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Charleston County. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the Lowcountry, Fetter…
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Opportunity Zone Site For Sale
July 27, 2020
2748 SPRUILL AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON Great opportunity zone value add/redevelopment property on 0.42 acres. Could make a great office, restaurant or retail site. The property is designated an orphan site…
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Recently renovated office condo in Mt. Pleasant
July 27, 2020
999 LAKE HUNTER CIRCLE, UNIT B, MT. PLEASANT ■ 2,087 SF Available For Lease or For Sale ■ Between the bridges in Central Mt. Pleasant. ■ Outstanding Mount Pleasant location…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Rural arts and culture initiative expands to 15 counties
July 27, 2020
Addressing local issues with S.C. Arts Commission program Across South Carolina, an initiative called The Art of Community: Rural SC has taken root, creating new networks, community engagement, partnerships and…
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Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome to help lead American Heart Association
July 27, 2020
The Charleston American Heart Association announced that Douglas Boyle and Jim Newsome were elected to the American Heart Association Southeast Board of Directors. Boyle and Newsome will serve on the…
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SCRA announces July funded and accepted companies
July 23, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two new Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, and one Client Company receiving an Acceleration Grant. SC Launch…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on U.S. Court of Appeals Electoral College Ruling
July 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement regarding this week’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirming the constitutionality of South Carolina’s method of appointing presidential electors to…
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The Cassina Group hires Realtor Miranda Widlowski
July 23, 2020
The Cassina Group announces the hiring of experienced Realtor Miranda Widlowski. A long-time Lowcountry resident, Widlowski joins the boutique firm after several years in real estate where she has built…
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Colliers International represents Propac Inc. in new lease in North Charleston
July 22, 2020
New warehouse in North Charleston will aid in COVID-19 relief Colliers International’s Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard have assisted Propac Inc. in the lease of a 100,000-square-foot warehouse in…
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Why Stakeholder Engagement Matters
July 22, 2020
By Jean Cecil Frick NP Strategy I’ve long been a fan of the insights of author Seth Godin. Last week, one of his blog posts spoke to me: I…
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Rosen Hagood attorney, Andrew Gowdown, joins board of Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
July 22, 2020
The law firm of Rosen Hagood announced that partner Andrew Gowdown has joined the board of directors of the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC). An attorney with years…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports second quarter results
July 22, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (United) reported second quarter financial results, with record year-over-year loan and deposit growth. United delivered net income of $25.1 million and pre-tax pre-provision income…
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Fueled by Fresh COVID-19 Relief Drive-Thru Food Distribution – July 24
July 22, 2020
Lowcountry Food Bank COVID-19 Relief Food Distribution 600 boxes of fresh produce, 400 boxes of shelf-stable food and gallons of milk will be distributed! When: Friday, July 24, 2020, 9:00…
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BCDCOG expands staff, outreach efforts with key hire
July 22, 2020
Morgan Grimes has joined the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments as a Communications and Outreach specialist focusing on Lowcountry Rapid Transit, South Carolina’s first high-capacity mass transit project. Grimes will spearhead community relations…
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Five of the SC7
July 21, 2020The SOUTH CAROLINA SEVEN (SC7) expedition led by S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin passed through the Midlands last week during their month-long, 500-mile, 90 to 100-plus degree heat trek…
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Eldeco names Joel Langhals as President
July 21, 2020
Eldeco Inc., an industry leader in electrical design and construction, announced that Joel Langhals has accepted the position as President of Eldeco. Langhals, previously the Vice President of Charleston operations…
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SC Ports remains resilient at start of FY21
July 20, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority finished fiscal year 2020 with relatively steady volumes compared to fiscal year 2019 despite impacts from the global pandemic. The first seven months of the fiscal year —…
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PalmettoPride commercial named Telly Award winner
July 20, 2020
PalmettoPride announced its “PICKENS COUNTY VOLUNTEER” commercial has been named Silver Telly winner in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all…
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Walmart selects Dorchester County as site for new distribution center
July 20, 2020
$220 Million Investment Creating More Than 1,000 New Jobs Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was…
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Charleston Allergy & Asthma doctor returns to the Lowcountry
July 20, 2020
After spending nine months away from the Lowcountry, Dr. Meredith Moore, a board-certified allergist/immunologist, has returned to Charleston Allergy & Asthma. Dr. Moore specializes in all forms of immunotherapy, with…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants
July 20, 2020
This morning, Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of the Safe Access to Flexible Education (SAFE) Grants at Hampton Park Christian School. These one-time, needs-based grants of up to $6,500…
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Frampton Construction named to list of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 18, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new COVID-19 testing in Charleston County
July 18, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) shared its upcoming Free COVID-19 testing schedule in Charleston County for the week of July 20, 2020 along with updates to its testing procedures. All…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston receives $65,000 from the Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund to replace HVAC systems.
July 17, 2020
Through the generous support of the Bishop Gadsden Charitable Fund, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) was able to replace six HVAC systems to better cool and heat…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career receives $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo for recovery work initiative program
July 17, 2020
Tri-County Cradle to Career (TCCC) has received a $15,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to help support its long-term COVID-19 recovery and resiliency plan. “Wells Fargo is our first…
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Lincoln Financial Group joins Benefitfocus Benefit Catalog
July 17, 2020
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a technology platform provider enabling rapid innovation for employers, health plans and consumers, has added a portfolio of financial protection solutions from Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC)…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $3.4 Million to make critical infrastructure
July 17, 2020Improvements Needed to Protect Businesses from Flooding in Ridgeland, South Carolina WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a…
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Dominion Energy commits $35 million to initiative supporting historically black colleges and universities, minority student scholarships
July 16, 2020
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) is launching a $35 million initiative in support of African American and underrepresented minority students. This six-year program will support historically black colleges and universities in…
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South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches online “Wild Summer Auction” to support conservation and education programming
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a ten-day virtual auction to support the nonprofit’s conservation and education programming. Presented by Nestle Waters, the online auction features hunting &…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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SCRA announces SC Launch, Inc. April and May investments
July 16, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. announce its April and May investments in two South Carolina companies — a $200,000 investment in Land Intelligence,…
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Property management group NHE promotes three, adds three to accounting and finance teams
July 16, 2020
Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has promoted three professionals and added three more to its accounting and finance team serving the firm’s affordable, conventional, homeowner association…
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Connor honored with Senate Commendation
July 16, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Colonel William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, U.S. Army Infantry, was honored with a S.C. Senate commendation following a panel discussion by members of the SOUTH…
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Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense establishing operations in Greenville County
July 16, 2020
Aero Precision/Kellstrom Defense, a leading military aviation sustainment provider, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 21 new manufacturing…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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