College of Charleston goes test optional for fall 2021
June 2, 2020
Students who are applying for admission to the College of Charleston for fall 2021 can choose to have their application evaluated without SAT or ACT scores. “We’ve suspected for some…
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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May
June 2, 2020
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…
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New CSU fall academic calendar begins early, ends by Thanksgiving
June 2, 2020
Charleston Southern University has modified the Fall 2020 Academic Calendar in an effort to minimize the risks of additional waves of COVID-19 cases. The accelerated schedule begins earlier in August…
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AXISCADES launching new U.S. operations in Greenville County, South Carolina
June 2, 2020
AXISCADES, an end-to-end engineering solutions and product company, has established new operations in Greenville County. The company’s new offices are projected to create 15 new jobs by 2021. Founded in…
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Coming July 1: Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02
June 2, 2020
Coming July 1: Changes at the pump – Motor Fuel User Fee increases $0.02 For the fourth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge,…
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SCRA announces two new client companies
June 2, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of two Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Foresight Data Systems, LLC, located in Columbia, is developing a new,…
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Stephen Colbert encourages South Carolinians to #StaySCStrong
June 1, 2020
Stephen Colbert joined the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today to encourage South Carolinians to continue to do their part to help slow the spread of…
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USDA highlights programs to support rural housing
June 1, 2020
Department Promotes Resources and Opportunities to Help Rural Residents U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting USDA’s…
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Charleston Legal Access and law firms to launch remote legal clinic to help small business and nonprofits navigate the COVID-19 crisis
June 1, 2020
Charleston Legal Access announced that it has partnered with law firms Nelson Mullins and Jackson Lewis, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG), and Lowcountry Local First to launch a remote legal…
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Local Marina Sale
June 1, 2020
Dunston Powell, CCIM with Carolina Commercial, LLC is pleased to have represented the Seller in the successful sale of Simmons Marina on Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant. This is the…
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Charlestowne Hotels inks deal with The Thrash Group
June 1, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Charlestowne Hotels, providing full-service hospitality management, announced a formal agreement with The Thrash Group, a national hospitality development company, to oversee their entire portfolio of hotels. Under this…
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“Be Pro Be Proud SC” to launch this fall
June 1, 2020
Workforce Development Project Aims to Close the Skills Gap for South Carolina The Associated Industries of South Carolina Foundation (AISCF) consists of five-member organizations that are launching the Be Pro…
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The release of Pantsless Nation (Shirts Required)
May 29, 2020
Willis HR is delighted to announce the launching of our new book, Pantsless Nation: HR Guidance for Mastering Remote Work by CEO, Jada Willis. “For leaders that are already leading…
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Fetter Health Care Network receives emergency grant from Direct Relief
May 29, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN) announced an infusion of $50,000 in emergency grant funding from the medical aid organization Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health…
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South Carolina ETV wins 12 Telly awards
May 28, 2020
Network receives two silver trophies and 10 bronze trophies South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a total of 12 Telly awards when the list of winners was released on Wednesday, May…
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Pandemic Cybersecurity, Ethics, and Loss Prevention webinar – June 9
May 28, 2020
What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to your customers and clients in today’s digital world? This question has become increasingly important as more employees are working from home. On…
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United Community Bank named No. 1 Large Workplace on list of 2020 Top Workplaces in South Carolina
May 28, 2020United Community Bank is honored to have been named the number one large company on the 2020 list of Top Workplaces in South Carolina by Integrated Media Publishing and its…
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Preparing nursing students for pandemics and other crises through Global Initiatives
May 28, 2020
Intensive care unit nurse Caroline Wright, a 2018 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, temporarily left her job…
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Kontane Logistics, Inc. expanding operations in Berkeley County
May 28, 2020
Expansion Will Create 30 New Jobs Kontane Logistics, Inc., a third-party warehousing and industrial packaging solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Berkeley County. The company’s expansion will…
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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May; Latest COVID-19 Update
May 28, 2020
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…
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College of Charleston libraries continue to serve campus in-person and online
May 27, 2020
Strictures mandated by social distancing have lent a new importance to everyday objects, such as the humble laptop. They are no longer simply tools for binging Netflix and surfing OAKS.…
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Berkeley County Libraries reopening June 1
May 27, 2020Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) locations will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1. Hours of operation at each of the seven branches will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday…
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Nexsen Pruet & Barberitos feed Roper St. Francis Health Care workers
May 27, 2020
Roper St. Francis Hospital team receives “meals of thanks” for sacrificial work The Nexsen Pruet law firm and Barberitos, a Southwestern Grille, are partnering to support medical professionals on the front lines fighting…
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Two South Carolina school leaders receive top honors
May 27, 2020
Fairfield County School District Superintendent, Dr. J.R. Green, has been named the 2021 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington School District Three Chief Academic Officer, Mrs. Angie Rye,…
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RIA approves grants for enhancing water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure
May 27, 2020
More than $14.5 million in grant funding awarded across South Carolina The S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant assistance for 34 projects, totaling more than $14.5 million, to…
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NHE headquarters building named in honor of former Verdae CEO; AO-The Space Spa & Salon relocating to Legacy Square
May 27, 2020
Verdae Development Inc.’s Rick Sumerel may be gone in body, but his spirit and passion for Greenville and the Verdae community will live on for decades to come The newest…
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Growth accelerates at Charleston’s tech companies amid Covid-19 crisis
May 27, 2020The Charleston Digital Corridor announced the opening of Flagship – WestEdge, a flexible, full-service business incubator developed to support the ongoing expansion needs of emerging and early-stage tech and life…
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Extension for low-income senior citizens applying for the South Carolina Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program $25 vouchers through SC DSS
May 27, 2020What: SC DSS has extended the deadline to Monday, June 1 for low-income senior citizens living in the participating counties listed below to apply to receive $25 worth of vouchers…
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3 College of Charleston graduates receive Fulbright awards
May 27, 2020
As global citizens and change-makers, College of Charleston graduates are making a difference all over the world. And no one is more determined to have an impact on the future…
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CCSD schools announce in-person graduation ceremony plans for Class of 2020
May 27, 2020High schools in Charleston County School District (CCSD) are announcing dates for their face-to-face diploma-awarding ceremonies. These school-level ceremonies will be the second of CCSD high schools’ twophase celebration of…
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The Charleston Museum opens on May 27 with new protocols and guidelines for the Museum Galleries
May 27, 2020
The Charleston Museum will re-open on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with new protocols and guidelines for staff and visitors. The two Historic House Museums, the Joseph Manigault House and the…
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SC Technical College System Foundation awards final portion of $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand lineworker training
May 26, 2020
The SC Technical College System Foundation awarded the final allotment of the $1 million Duke Energy grant to expand training opportunities for much-needed utility lineworkers across the state. As Duke…
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COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund of Coastal Community Foundation awards more than $640K to nonprofits in coastal SC, raises more than $2.1 million
May 26, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation and its regional partners in the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund are pleased to announce that more than $2.1 million has been raised since the fund’s inception,…
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HireQuest reports 18.7% revenue increase for the first quarter of 2020
May 26, 2020
Company Generates $5.5 Million in Cash from Operations GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators of on-demand and…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art to reopen following COVID-19 related closure
May 26, 2020
The Gibbes Museum of Art will reopen to the public on June 1, after temporarily closing its doors on March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gibbes has enacted…
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Rising tide: Clemson scientists seek solutions to state’s mounting nuisance floods
May 26, 2020
While a rising tide may lift all boats, it spells trouble for South Carolina coastal communities where flooding has already long been a fact of life. Low-lying areas such as…
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SCDOT releases initial COVID-19 financial impact projections
May 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has released its initial projections of the financial impact of COVID-19, indicating a decrease in agency revenues based on expected reductions in gas…
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InSite Consulting expands leadership team, adds Jerry Howard as President
May 22, 2020
South Carolina economic development professional Jerry Howard has been named President of Greenville-based InSite Consulting, a leading provider of comprehensive site assessment/site selection and economic development services to clients around…
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PCT LTD announces new hospital equipment installations, distributors and agreement with Sapphire Disinfection Solutions
May 22, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced two additional hospital installations scheduled within this month, announces the relationship between PCTL and Florida-based Sapphire Disinfection Solutions, as well as declares the…
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South Carolina distributes doses of Remdesivir drug for treating COVID-19 patients
May 21, 2020
South Carolina has been provided with a limited supply of Remdesivir, the drug that recently received an emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating…
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CofC molecular biology student named Goldwater Scholar
May 21, 2020
A College of Charleston student has been named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the nation’s highest honors for undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Molecular biology major Vernon Kennedy…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health releases second COVID-19 Policy Brief
May 21, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) released a second joint brief examining the COVID-19 pandemic and state and federal policy…
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Trident United Way sets funding record for emergency response with COVID-19
May 21, 2020
$425,000 raised in just two months is more than any other single event in our history In just two months, generous donors to Trident United Way have raised more for…
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City of Charleston summer day camps to begin June 15
May 21, 2020
In consultation with area medical professionals, city of Charleston summer day camps provided by the Recreation Department are scheduled to begin on June 15th and run from 9 a.m. to…
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Berkeley County completes seven Dirt-to-Pave road projects
May 21, 2020
Berkeley County Roads & Bridges crews have completed seven Dirt-to-Pave projects (DTP). The roads, listed below, were funded by the County’s One-Cent Sales Tax Program. See pictures attached highlighting the…
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Researchers to study COVID-19 impact on SC restaurants
May 21, 2020
Researchers from the College of Charleston’s School of Business and Lander University’s College of Business are currently studying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on restaurant owners and operators in South Carolina.…
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CARTA, TriCounty Link return to full service May 26
May 21, 2020
All passengers will be required to wear face coverings The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link will return to full operations on Tuesday, May 26, with limited…
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SC Housing authorizes $5 million for COVID-19 rental assistance
May 20, 2020SC Housing will provide approximately $5 million in emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. The program will provide emergency…
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020
South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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New Call Me MISTER Scholarship honors CofC interim provost Frances Welch
May 20, 2020
Dennis Wright says he never planned on being a teacher. It wasn’t until he was encouraged to enroll in the South Carolina Teacher Cadet program during his senior year of high school that…
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