Spinx announces third annual ClukaPalooza contest
July 7, 2020
The Spinx Company, a Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company, is excited to announce details regarding the upcoming third annual ClukaPalooza! The ClukaPalooza contest will begin on Monday, July 6th…
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SCDOR reminder: Income Tax due date is July 15
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers the updated Income Tax due date is July 15, 2020. The SCDOR aligned with the IRS in March and extended the…
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South Carolina ETV to launch ‘Palmetto Perspectives’ series with multi-platform racial injustice program July 8
July 7, 2020Viewers encouraged to participate through live stream on social media South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that it will be launching a new, community engagement-focused series with a one-hour discussion…
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Adrianne Beasley named Director of Strategy & Communications for SC Council on Competitiveness
July 7, 2020
Beasley to Help Guide Work in All Council Industry Clusters Adrianne Beasley, former director of SC Aerospace, was named the Director of Strategy & Communications for the South Carolina Council…
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University of South Carolina’s Dr. Iarossi elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
July 7, 2020
Dr. Juliana Iarossi, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. Board of Directors.…
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Lowcountry nonprofits can apply for free services provided by local marketing agency
July 6, 2020
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, will work nonstop for 24 hours to provide free advertising and marketing services to Lowcountry nonprofits during its 14th annual…
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William Means represents record breaking home sale on Sullivan’s Island
July 6, 2020William Means Real Estate announced that its agents brokered both sides of the transaction of the highest sale on Sullivan’s Island this year. With its panoramic views of the Atlantic…
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ECCO receives $166,145 in CARES Act funding
July 6, 2020East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) has received $166,145 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
July 2, 2020
By Tom Poland My back-road explorations take me to little eateries tucked neatly in the middle of nowhere, whistle-stop places. Country folks run these deep-fried, lonely roadside stops so…
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How to Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Webinar – July 8
July 2, 2020
NEW WEBINAR: HOW TO COMPLETE THE PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION Wednesday, July 8th @1pm EST Sign up here – https://www.ergpayroll.com/how-to-complete-the-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application/ During this webinar, we will cover the most recent updates…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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Ariail wins 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning
July 1, 2020
Veteran SC editorial cartoonist, Robert Ariail, has won the 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning. The awards, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, recognize the best in…
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College of Charleston announces plan for fall 2020 semester
July 1, 2020
The College of Charleston on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, released its plan for reopening campus to students amid the coronavirus pandemic. Back on the Bricks: The College of Charleston Plan for…
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Hempgrid launches with full project pipeline: Alliance creating, strengthening hemp supply chain
July 1, 2020
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one vexing challenge: a broken (or…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes acquisition of Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust
July 1, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 1, 2020, with Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. Also, effective July 1, 2020, Three Shores’ bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank &…
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DHEC recommends residents stay safer at home for Fourth of July
June 30, 2020
More and more individuals who test positive participated in group gatherings As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recommends residents make…
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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
June 30, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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College of Charleston geology professor supports students with marine-inspired masks
June 30, 2020College of Charleston marine geologist Leslie “Doc” Sautter doesn’t consider herself an artist. “I’m more of a craftsperson,” she says of the prints she creates for her small business Oceanica Designs, which is…
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SC Ports employees donate $22,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank
June 30, 2020The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that SC Ports teammates are donating their 2020 Thanksgiving gift cards from their leadership to the LCFB. Their generous donation amounts to $22,000, which…
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SC Ports handles waves of uncertainty, looks to bright future
June 30, 2020S.C. Ports Authority’s long-term planning for infrastructure and business has prepared the port to thrive for years to come as it pushes through current economic challenges. “We are in the final…
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CCSD Board of Trustees passes balanced FY2021 budget with no tax increase
June 30, 2020Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously passed the second reading of a balanced FY2021 Budget on Wednesday night, including $541,425,487 for the General Operating Fund (GOF) that…
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55 and better new home buyers use Smart Technology to search for their Charleston area home; Stay safe during COVID-19 spread
June 30, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic altered how residential property buyers search and select homes. 360-degree, internet-based virtual tours and responsible safety precautions in model centers are now the norm. Kolter Homes’ Cresswind…
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Finding Calm in the Chaos
June 30, 2020
By Liz Ashley The times of uncertainty we find ourselves in of late could be the best time to tap into our internal resources to help calm anxiety and cultivate…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
June 30, 2020
Investment to create 40 new jobs Refresco, a leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The…
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What to Consider in a Buy-Sell Agreement
June 30, 2020
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® If your business has more than one owner, having a buy-sell agreement in place is vital. A buy-sell agreement is used to determine in advance…
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United Community Bank announces plans to begin reopening branch lobbies
June 30, 2020
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for additional branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to…
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David E. “Gene” Branham Sr. reappointed to second term on SCDOT Commission
June 30, 2020
David E. “Gene” Branham Sr., has been reappointed to serve a second term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Branham, of Kershaw County and representing the 5th…
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Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up coming to Charleston
June 30, 2020
Ten leading Afghan rug producers will be offering their hand-knotted rugs direct to the public in a special pop-up sale in Charleston this week. The Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up will…
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Community support boosts supplies, spirits for MUSC Health care teams and patients during pandemic
June 30, 2020
Since the pandemic began in March, more than 300 people, businesses, and organizations have donated meals, equipment, supplies and personal protective equipment for MUSC Health care team members and patients.…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s flexible office options viable for small businesses
June 29, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways The Charleston office market absorbed 149,627 square feet during the second quarter of 2020, pulling the overall vacancy rate down…
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Charleston City Council approves ordinance requiring face coverings
June 29, 2020
At their meeting this evening, Charleston City Council approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public areas throughout the city of Charleston to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19,…
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Five urban schools awarded $100K Farm to School grant
June 29, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer Farm to School programs at five schools. It is the…
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NHE adds Riverstone Community to growing South Carolina Homeowners Association portfolio
June 29, 2020
Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has added the Riverstone community in Simpsonville to the rapidly growing portfolio of community associations that it manages. The community is…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2020
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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Ingevity announces new date and details for upcoming sustainability webinar
June 29, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced that it has rescheduled its live webinar to discuss its sustainability program to July 23, 2020, at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time), due to…
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HireQuest, Inc. announces new stock repurchase program for up to 1 million shares
June 29, 2020
GOOSE CREEK, SC -HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program pursuant to which the company may repurchase up to 1…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 26, 2020
To mark the official beginning of Summer, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the nation’s tenth-largest pest control company, unveils the top 15 cities in the Carolinas and Central Savannah River Area…
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1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina
June 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt receives ACCE’s Lifetime Achievement Award
June 25, 2020
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, ACCE, has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with its Bronze Level Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award, which recognizes Kelly for 500 sales or $175,000 in sales. “Kelly has been…
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CCSD Board of Trustees passes balanced FY2021 budget with no tax increase
June 25, 2020Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the second reading of a balanced FY2021 Budget on Wednesday night, including $541,425,487 for the General Operating Fund (GOF) that…
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SCRA funds additional $1.5 million in response to COVID-19
June 25, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. have dedicated an additional $1.5 million in funding to support businesses…
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First Reliance Bank and MUSC Health Florence Division establish innovative partnerships to keep patients and health providers connected
June 25, 2020
First Reliance Bank announced a partnership with MUSC Health Florence Division, in conjunction with MUSC’s Florence Office of External Affairs, to donate 26 Apple iPad’s to its medical centers. This…
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Charleston blended with Nashville equals Greed: an album about perseverance
June 25, 2020
Jesse Shafer’s summer release blends two great music cities with a focus on resilience It’s not unusual in Nashville, Tennessee for a child of 6 to begin creating music, as…
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WorkPlace@Nexton’s Phase One is 100% leased
June 24, 2020
Today, SL Shaw & Associates Charleston and Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the full lease-up of the first phase at WorkPlace@Nexton, a new office…
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Holy City Linen expanding operations in Charleston County
June 24, 2020
$12.4 Million Investment Will Create 254 New Jobs Holy City Linen, a commercial laundry service company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.4 million investment…
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Workforce Logiq’s ENGAGE Talent recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year
June 24, 2020
Charleston-based predictive analytics and AI software company selected for its impact and excellence in enabling better, more confident, and data-driven talent decisions CHARLESTON, SC – ENGAGE Talent, a portfolio company…
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ORBIS expanding fabrication capabilities in Greenville County, SC
June 24, 2020
ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, has expanded its metal rack fabrication capabilities and relocated into a larger facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. Investment and job additions…
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The South Carolina Bankers Association honors children of three CresCom Bank employees with Palmetto Scholarships
June 24, 2020
The South Carolina Bankers Association’s (SCBA) Young Bankers Division has honored children of three CresCom Bank employees with scholarships in 2020. Every year, the SCBA Young Bankers Division awards the…
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Makers of SubSafe debut innovative new social-distancing tool: Social Bands
June 24, 2020
The entrepreneurs who made their debut on Shark Tank with the popular SubSafe product have just launched their next great idea: Social Bands. In light of the current social-distancing guidelines, Social Bands was created to…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020
In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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