Leadership Discovery applications now open

  August 3, 2020

Leadership Discovery, presented by Charleston Southern University, is accepting applications until August 28. The 3-month program begins in September and has eight sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is…

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Adam Baker joins Colliers International as industrial specialist

  July 31, 2020

Adam Baker, an experienced commercial real estate brokerage professional, has joined the Charleston office of Colliers International | South Carolina and will specialize in industrial properties representing both tenants and…

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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business

  July 30, 2020

By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA   Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…

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Avery Research Center announces new Executive Director

  July 30, 2020

Tamara T. Butler’s ties to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture run deep. It started when she was in eighth grade at the Charleston County School…

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Ingevity reports second quarter 2020 financial results

  July 29, 2020

Ingevity delivers results in line with special, one-time second quarter guidance driven by cost reduction actions and strong execution Company reaffirms fiscal year 2020 guidance of sales between $1.10 billion…

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Gov. Henry McMaster takes additional action to slow virus spread

  July 29, 2020

Additional Restrictions on Restaurants, Government Buildings, Limits Crowd Sizes, Calls on Local Governments to Pass Ordinances Gov. Henry McMaster announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments…

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One of The Citadel’s most in-demand programs gains a new leader

  July 29, 2020

Intelligence and Security Studies now headed by Dr. Larry Valero Protecting America is a relentless pursuit, requiring continually expanding teams of highly trained intelligence and security professionals. For example, the…

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$4.1 million to support S.C.’s arts, cultural work in FY21

  July 29, 2020

The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing grants totaling $4.1 million awarded in at least 41 South Carolina counties to support arts and culture work in the new fiscal year.…

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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $14.3M in CARES Act Funding to capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to help small businesses across South Carolina respond to coronavirus

  July 29, 2020

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $14.3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving…

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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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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 Elected Officials Institute announces 2020 Honor Roll

  July 28, 2020

​​Fourteen 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, 2020

Demonstrating 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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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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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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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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Why Stakeholder Engagement Matters

  July 22, 2020
Jean Cecil Frick

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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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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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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