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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TTI Floor Care North America establishing operations in Spartanburg County
February 16, 2021
$93 million investment will create 134 new jobs TTI Floor Care North America, a leading floor care company, has announced plans to establish a new distribution center in Spartanburg County.…
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United Community Bank rank earns top honors from Forbes
February 16, 2021
United Community Bank has recently been recognized on two prestigious lists by Forbes magazine. For the eighth consecutive year, the bank was named to Forbes list of America’s Best 100…
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SCRA announces investment in drone-related startup, UASidekick
February 16, 2021South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $200,000 in UASidekick, Inc., a Greenville-based drone software company. UASidekick became an SC Launch Member Company in…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and John Tiller recognized in 2021 Benchmark Litigation Rankings
February 16, 2021
Benchmark Litigation has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s John Tiller as a Local Litigation Star in the areas of Product Liability and Securities in its 2021 rankings. Benchmark Litigation also ranked…
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South Carolina COVID-19 vaccine demographics presented in new online dashboard
February 15, 2021
Data will help drive efforts to ensure all South Carolinians have equal access to COVID-19 vaccine The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today launched a new…
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SC Works Trident to launch virtual hiring series
February 15, 2021
SC Works Trident is continuing to develop innovative solutions to connect area job-seekers and employers with the announcement of a new virtual hiring series. The first event will take place…
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MUSC board votes to approve request for two certificates of need, receives mid-year reports
February 15, 2021
Recently, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees met for their regularly scheduled combined committee sessions and board meeting. In light…
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Announcing the 2021 S.C. Governor’s Awards for the Arts recipients
February 15, 2021
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) is announcing seven qualified recipients of South Carolina’s highest award for high achievement in practicing or supporting the arts. The South Carolina Governor’s Awards…
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Engineering program takes root at the College of Charleston
February 15, 2021
Say the word engineering and most people conjure images of intricate plans, complicated structures or state-of-the-art devices. While those interpretations are valid, engineering is a rapidly evolving domain with ever-increasing…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood receives $50,000 grant
February 15, 2021
As a result of its continual pursuit of intentional philanthropy, a family long known for its generosity to the under-served saw a great need in an under-resourced corridor of Charleston,…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces COVID-19 vaccine clinic info for the remainder of February
February 14, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will continue hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics to distribute the vaccine in accordance with SC DHEC guidelines for Phase 1a distribution. Phase 1a includes…
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Live outdoor concerts return this spring with Safe Sounds at Firefly
February 14, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, announced the third installment of its social distanced concert series, Safe Sounds at Firefly powered by REV Federal Credit Union in partnership with…
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Alzheimer’s Association selects South Carolinians for National Early-Stage Advisory Group
February 14, 2021
The Alzheimer’s Association has selected Greenville resident Maria Turner and Clover resident Laurie Waters to serve on its 2020-2021 National Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG). Turner and Waters were chosen from…
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Frampton Construction names Toni Moore to new position
February 12, 2021
Frampton Construction, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has added Toni Moore as culture and community manager. In this new role within the…
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Gaming apps skills development company skillsgapp inks contract with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
February 12, 2021
Soft skills and middle-skills gaming app development company skillsgapp has been selected by San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) to provide its gaming apps focused on helping Generation Z…
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Monthly Sweeps cleaning S.C. rivers and streams
February 12, 2021
SWEEPS ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA is a partnership between the S.C. Aquarium, the S.C. Floodwater Commission, and SC7 By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Aquarium has partnered with the…
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Major innovation announcement planned, SC Life Sciences conference shatters registration record
February 11, 2021
With conference registration surging more than 20% past prior record levels and the addition of a “singularly significant innovation announcement focused on cancer treatments and precision medicine advancement”, SCBIO’s “The…
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Why Your Child Doesn’t Learn Critical Thinking in School
February 11, 2021
By Steven J. Pearlman, PhD If you’re like most parents, you want your child to learn to think critically, and if you’re expecting that their education should play a vital…
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The Cassina Group’s Owen Tyler honored as Charleston Global Realtor of The Year
February 11, 2021
Owen Tyler, partner and managing broker of Charleston real estate firm The Cassina Group, was honored as the 2020 Charleston Global Realtor of the Year by the Charleston Trident Association…
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DHEC offers centralized phone number, email for locating delayed COVID-19 test results
February 11, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is making it easier for residents to track down any delayed COVID-19 test results with a single centralized phone number…
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Lowcountry Women’s Specialists joins Unified Women’s Healthcare
February 11, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists has joined Unified Women’s Healthcare, the leading physician practice management company dedicated exclusively to women’s healthcare. The Summerville-based practice joins the 13-state Unified Women’s Healthcare network, furthering…
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NUPI Americas, Inc. expanding operations in Hampton County
February 10, 2021
$4.3 million investment will create 28 new jobs NUPI Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of Nupi Industrie Italiane, S.p.A., today announced plans to expand operations in Hampton County. The $4.3 million…
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Wells Fargo invests in six Black-owned banks, including Optus in Columbia
February 10, 2021
Wells Fargo recently announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) as part of its March 10, 2020, pledge to invest up to $50 million in Black-owned…
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Santee Cooper releases white paper on Black & Veatch report
February 10, 2021
SC Department of Administration Commissioned Independent Engineering Report Affirms Santee Cooper Operations and Practices Three Key Findings by Black & Veatch: Santee Cooper facilities are well constructed, in good condition…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics welcomes inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars
February 10, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 15 students from the Pee Dee area to be the inaugural group of Duke Energy STEM Scholars. These students,…
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Frampton Construction wraps up The Shelmore redevelopment project
February 10, 2021Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed construction on The Shelmore, a Class-A mixed-use property located at 774…
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Generac Power Systems, Inc. establishing operations in Edgefield County
February 10, 2021
Generac Power Systems, Inc., a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to establish operations in Edgefield County. The company’s…
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Maddie Hilliard joins Flock and Rally as project coordinator
February 10, 2021
Maddie Hilliard has been hired as a project coordinator at Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina. Since joining the firm as…
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South Carolina export sales top $30.3 billion in 2020
February 9, 2021State leads the nation as top exporter of tires, completed passenger motor vehicles and ball and roller bearings Gov. Henry McMaster, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the SC Ports…
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Frampton Construction promotes four team members
February 9, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted Joey Smith, Phillip Marino, Alex Seglem, and Leigh Anne Conto. Marino,…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s WE 360° program brings business growth to women entrepreneurs of color
February 9, 2021
On February 15, 2021, YWCA Greater Charleston will begin its fourth WE 360° workshop series for women entrepreneurs of color. The WE 360° program, which the nonprofit offered three times…
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Vigilent Labs kicks off production of COVID-19 test kits at its new North Charleston headquarters
February 9, 2021
Vigilent Labs, an advanced health and medical technology company that provides solutions for the detection, identification and assessment of health and bio-threats, has completed and shipped its first major order…
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