College of Charleston staffer to receive MLK Humanitarian Award for diversity work
January 13, 2021
The work of Charissa Owens has never been more vital. As the director of diversity education and training in the College of Charleston’s Office of Institutional Diversity, she helps make sure campus is…
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MUSC Black and Hispanic/Latino faculty urge communities of color to take the COVID-19 vaccine
January 13, 2021
Given the devastating impact of the COVID-19 virus on communities of color, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Black Faculty Group (BFG) and the MUSC Hispanic/Latino faculty encourage Blacks…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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Balfour Beatty breaks ground on Morrison Yard corporate office tower
January 13, 2021
Balfour Beatty has been awarded $42 million to deliver Morrison Yard, a new 10-story Class A office space located in downtown Charleston. KeithCorp and Origin Development Partners have selected Balfour…
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VentureSouth portfolio company to go public
January 13, 2021
VentureSouth announced that its portfolio company Proterra, a leading commercial electric vehicle technology company with manufacturing operations in South Carolina, will become publicly listed through a merger with special purpose…
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Ingevity names Stacy Lancaster Cozad as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary
January 13, 2021
Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) today announced that it has named Stacy Lancaster Cozad as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Feb. 1, 2021. The general counsel role became vacant…
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Nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm promotes two to partner status
January 13, 2021
Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics law firm announced that Robert “Rocky” Rogers and Megan Early-Soppa have been elected to become partners in the firm…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
January 12, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Chip…
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Capstone Communities announces cottage-style homes at Nexton
January 12, 2021
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, and Birmingham-based Capstone Communities announced details today for the introduction of a low-density multifamily development at Nexton. The first homes of this…
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Introducing HR. Simplified. – A New Podcast for Small Businesses
January 12, 2021
We are excited to announce that ERG Payroll & HR now has a podcast – HR. Simplified. We take the most common HR questions and simplify them. For the small…
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Sony Corporation of America announces $1.7 Million donation to the International African American Museum
January 12, 2021
Creating a New Generation of Visitor Experiences Today, the International African American Museum announced a $1.7 million product donation from Sony Corporation of America (SCA), on behalf of Sony Corporation…
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State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman highlights legislative priorities for 2021
January 12, 2021
Five key areas identified ahead of the start of legislative session Today, ahead of the South Carolina General Assembly’s start of the 2021 legislative session, State Superintendent of Education Molly…
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SCRA contributes almost one billion dollars to South Carolina’s economy
January 12, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces that its impact on the state of South Carolina was over $952 million in 2020. Each year, SCRA calculates its economic variables such as…
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Fetter Health Care Network continues offering Rapid COVID-19 testing clinics to start New Year
January 11, 2021
As the Lowcountry welcomes in the New Year of 2021, Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced it will continue to meet the needs of the community through its COVID-19…
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American Heart Association collaborating with local AME churches
January 11, 2021
The American Heart Association in Charleston is collaborating with local AME churches to raise awareness of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The partnership provides education on the dangers…
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South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13
January 11, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health…
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Santee Cooper issues 2020 progress update
January 11, 2021
Santee Cooper has made significant progress in our efforts to boost accountability, pay down debt, return money to customers and deliver leaner, greener energy. Those efforts are detailed in our…
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East Cooper Medical Center opens Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
January 11, 2021
East Cooper Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. “We are all very excited about the exceptional care our patients will receive in…
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SC Life Sciences conference to feature BIO Global executive Feb. 16-17
January 11, 2021
With the biggest story of 2020 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as the backdrop, the biggest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene virtually February 16-17…
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Wild Dunes Resort hosting hiring event for new Sweetgrass Inn
January 11, 2021Wild Dunes Resort, located on Isle of Palms, is hosting a hiring event on January 14-16 & 18-20, 2021 for the opening team of the new Sweetgrass Inn. This hiring…
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The Capital Corporation advises Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC on its partnership with J.S. Held
January 11, 2021
Greenville, South Carolina January 8, 2021 Transaction: The Capital Corporation announced that Forensic Engineering Technologies, LLC (“FET”, headquartered in Orlando, Florida) has partnered with J.S. Held LLC (“J.S. Held”,…
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DHEC encourages South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older
January 8, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina Hospitals should begin to vaccinate their admitted patients, who are aged 65 years and older,…
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Palmetto State Teachers Association Statement on Governor’s Budget, 1/8/21
January 8, 2021
By Kathy Maness, Executive Director Palmetto State Teachers Association As our state continues to grapple with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, our citizens are experiencing a natural desire…
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YWCA Greater Charleston opens 2021 MLK Celebration registration, announces MLK Ecumenical Service speaker
January 8, 2021
YWCA Greater Charleston has opened registration for all events of its 49th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. To ensure the health and safety of participants during the…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 7, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 11th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine students attending a traditional or technical college…
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Tempest named “Best New Restaurant” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020
January 7, 2021
Tempest, the newest restaurant concept from the 5th Street Group, has been recognized as the No. 1 “Best New Restaurant” in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020.…
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All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments
January 6, 2021Nearly 70,000 Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Scheduled to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Click here to download this infographic COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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400-year-old King James Bible donated to College of Charleston
January 6, 2021With the Igoe Library Foundation’s recent gift to Special Collections, the College of Charleston community is invited to explore one of the most important works in all of English literature: the…
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The College of Charleston Cistern: More Than Meets the Eye
January 6, 2021There’s something special about the Cistern. As the College of Charleston’s most iconic landmark, the Cistern has been the backdrop for moments big and small for generations of students. It’s where…
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Colliers Report: Charleston sublease space and office pipeline offer tenants a unique upgrade opportunity
January 6, 2021
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2020 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways Sublease and anticipated office deliveries in 2021 afford tenants the opportunity to upgrade from their current office space. Furthermore,…
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Diverse students encouraged to apply for new scholarship program by Dominion Energy
January 6, 2021
Dominion Energy is awarding $500,000 in scholarships in 2021 to assist African American and other underrepresented minority students who reside in the company’s service area. The scholarships will be the first made…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names acting director of S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
January 6, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster today named Thomas Clark Phillip, Jr. as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). Mr. Phillip has served as SCDHHS’…
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Charleston County Medical Society forms buying group to help doctors get essential PPE
January 6, 2021
MT. PLEASANT, SC – Charleston County Medical Society (CCMS) announced that ActionPPE, its collective buying initiative created by doctors for doctors, has shipped over 3.4 million units of personal…
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David Beasley to keynote virtual Sonoco FRESH Food, Packaging & Sustainability Summit
January 6, 2021
The Executive Director of the Nobel Prize-winning World Food Programme to speak on future of sustainable food systems Clemson alumnus David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food…
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South Carolina Farmers can apply Jan. 1 to grow hemp in 2021
January 5, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) will accept applications for hemp farming permits for the 2021 growing season from Jan. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021. The state’s Hemp Farming…
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5Church Charleston and Tempest announce Restaurant Week menus
January 5, 2021
5Church Charleston – 3 Courses for $40 (Dinner) First Course is Cauliflower Soup with bacon lardons and croutons, Baby Gems with anchovy buttermilk dressing, curried olives and parmesan or Steam…
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Wild Dunes Resort announces new Director of Resort Operations
January 5, 2021
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel, is pleased to announce John D’Angelo as Director of Resort Operations. D’Angelo previously served as the Opening General Manager for Grand Hyatt Nashville, a…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
January 5, 2021The Beach Company announced today one new hire at its mixed-use development in Columbia, S.C., and one new hire at The Jasper, a luxury mixed-use building in downtown Charleston. Jeremy…
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Cohn Corporation completes Atlantic Coast Supply facility in Summerville, SC
January 5, 2021
Cohn Corporation’s development and construction teams complete the construction of Atlantic Coast Electric Supply’s Summerville facility. With over 40,000 SF, the new industrial building is one of (5) locations for…
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Senator Tim Scott statement on January 6 joint session of Congress
January 5, 2021
This afternoon, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) released the statement below in advance of tomorrow’s joint session of Congress. “I am grateful for all of the work President Trump has…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition cancels February event
January 5, 2021
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced it will not move forward with hosting its 2021 event in February. The 39th annual event was originally scheduled…
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Graham looks ahead at the 117th Congress
January 5, 2021
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after being sworn in on the first day of the 117th Congress. “Today is a big day for me personally, and…
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Nexton named finalist for Best Master-Planned Community in the U.S.
January 5, 2021
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, was recently recognized as one of the top master-planned communities in the U.S. by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The…
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Governor McMaster provides $19.9 million in education, workforce training funding
January 5, 2021
$8 Million for Job Training, $7 Million for Early Childhood Education, $4.9 Million for Foster Children Governor Henry McMaster today announced a $19.9 million education and workforce training investment in…
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Spinx celebrates store #341 opening in Charleston
January 5, 2021
New store featuring tunnel car wash and full kitchen opens on Highway 41at Clements Ferry Rd. The Spinx Company, the Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects three new Shareholders
January 5, 2021
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Jane Bouch Stoney, Charles E. “Charlie” Ipock and J. Philip Land have been elected Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Jane Stoney focuses her practice…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Charleston attorneys Alissa Fleming, Kevin Trempe to Partner
January 5, 2021As both an attorney and registered nurse, Alissa Fleming advises healthcare providers on a broad range of legal issues, including healthcare regulatory compliance, operations, and litigation. She also guides hospitals…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
January 5, 2021
Leadership Discovery, presented by Wells Fargo, is accepting applications until January 29. The 3-month program begins in February and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery…
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Columbia Realtor® Morris Lyles is South Carolina REALTORS® 2021 President
January 4, 2021
Morris Lyles, Realtor® at ERA Wilder Realty in Columbia is South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) 2021 president. Morris was installed in a virtual awards ceremony at the association office in Columbia…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives end of year 2020 gift from D. Michael and Pam Wilson
January 4, 2021
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided a $50,000 donation toward COVID-19 food relief. The donation will be used to purchase and distribute…
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