SC Ports sees strong volumes, progress at HLT
March 19, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority had a record February for both cargo volumes at oceanside terminals and rail moves at inland ports. S.C. Ports moved 197,214 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) across…
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College of Charleston professors prepare for e-learning period
March 19, 2020
The tinny ring of the bongos reverberates throughout music professor Michael O’Brien’s office. With a methodical thumping of his hands, O’Brien demonstrates the rhythmic beats of Cuban music for students in his Music…
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SC Works Trident to close all locations in response to coronavirus concerns
March 18, 2020
Alternate resources available in lieu of in-person support Regional employment program SC Works Trident offices will close immediately through at least March 31 in an effort to mitigate the effects and…
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GSSM Accepting Applications for its iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation Summer Camp
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its newest summer camp program, iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org/iteams. iTEAMS Xtreme:…
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Trident United Way launches Tri-County COVID-19 Response Fund
March 18, 2020
Trident United Way is creating a fund to help those affected by COVID-19 Trident United Way is continuing a long tradition of leading the effort when disaster strikes by announcing…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union adjusting operational services
March 18, 2020
In the interest of employee and member health, South Carolina Federal Credit Union will limit member service to its drive-thru lanes beginning Thursday, March 19. Effective March 19, financial center…
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CCSD taking WiFi-enabled buses to students in their communities
March 18, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) will be deploying 10 WiFi buses throughout Charleston County to provide additional online coverage for CCSD students working on schoolwork beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020.…
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Charleston County Schools will be closed until April 13, 2020
March 18, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) is announcing that all CCSD schools and offices will be closed until April 13, 2020. CCSD students and staff will continue working and learning from…
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City of Charleston coronavirus March 18 PM update
March 18, 2020
The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 2, with modified operations designed to limit in-person contact. According to SC DHEC, there are now 60 positive cases of coronavirus in South…
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Charleston Digital Corridor and Bibliolabs launch area-wide Digital Library Service
March 18, 2020
Over 30,000 eBooks for families and individuals are available to everyone in Charleston County Reacting to an immediate need for vetted learning materials and curated entertainment during the COVID-19 isolation…
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Coastal Community Foundation launches the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund, now accepting grant applications and donations
March 18, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina, the largest nonprofit community foundation in South Carolina, has launched the COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund to receive charitable donations to support communities disproportionately…
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DHEC announces additional 13 cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating 13 additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number statewide to 60 cases in…
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SCDSS warns public of phishing scams
March 18, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recently learned of a possible phishing scam in an attempt to acquire personal identifying information from individuals perceived to be recipients of federal…
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Commissioner Weathers urges calm on food supply
March 18, 2020
As South Carolinians come together to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers wants people to know that there is plenty of food to weather the…
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City of Charleston coronavirus March 17 PM update
March 18, 2020
The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 2, with modified operations designed to limit in-person contact. According to SC DHEC, there are now 47 positive cases of coronavirus in South…
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SC Ports Board approves agreement with Lowe
March 17, 2020
Lowe to entitle portion of Union Pier Terminal for redevelopment South Carolina Ports Authority Board of Directors approved a professional services agreement with Lowe, the owner of the Wild Dunes…
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City of Charleston coronavirus March 16 PM update
March 17, 2020
The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 2, indicating a state of modified operations intended to limit person-to-person contact. Charleston City Council met telephonically this afternoon to receive…
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Ryan Welch and Milton Thomas of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Landlord in the lease of a 50,000 SF industrial space in Charleston, SC
March 17, 2020
Ryan Welch and Milton Thomas of Lee & Associates Charleston is pleased to announce he represented the Landlord, Charleston Regional Investments, LLC, in the lease of a 50,000 SF industrial…
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South Carolina ETV reimagines mission-driven partnership with S.C. Department of Education in response to COVID-19
March 17, 2020
Network to modify programming three days each week beginning March 24 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced a plan in partnership with the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) to broadcast…
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GSSM accepting applications for its GoSciTech residential summer camp
March 17, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for GoSciTech, its week-long residential STEM summer camp for rising 8th – 10th graders on GSSM’s…
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Frank Bullard joins First Reliance Bank as President, Charleston Market
March 17, 2020
Frank Bullard has joined First Reliance Bank as Market President for Charleston, SC. Bullard is responsible for the strategic market expansion of First Reliance Bank’s footprint in the Charleston market, and…
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Able SC releases program for students with disabilities to continue learning online amid outbreak
March 17, 2020
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the consequent school closures, Able SC has released a new program that allows students with disabilities to connect with one another and…
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MUSC Health reduces entry points to hospitals, tightens visitation and screening
March 17, 2020
MUSC Health will reduce the number of entry points and implement tighter visitation policies for all hospitals on the peninsula. The changes take effect at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17. Patients seeking…
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Hargray launches special programs to support remote learning in the Southeast
March 17, 2020
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increasingly impacts families and businesses across the Southeast, Hargray is partnering with educators, including Beaufort County Schools, to ensure students have…
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Modern Capital announces acquisition of Western Equity Group
March 17, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Modern Capital, a diversified financial services firm, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Western Equity Group, Inc., an SEC Registered and FINRA…
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Effectively Communicating in Uncertain Times
March 17, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Silence fuels fear in a crisis, especially when the crisis is changing by the day and is something few people have experienced before. Over…
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Dominion Energy commits $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts
March 16, 2020
$250,000 committed to American Red Cross to help its response $750,000 committed to nonprofits as response plans develop and local needs are defined RICHMOND, Va. — The Dominion Energy Charitable…
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S.C. Arts Awards postponed because of COVID-19 concerns
March 16, 2020
Official statement from the South Carolina Arts Commission: COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Awards scheduled for May 6, 2020 are being postponed until further notice. With the ongoing uncertainty…
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DHEC announces additional five cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating five additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 33.…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 16, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from the offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard represented…
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Cracraft family pays it forward with College of Charleston scholarship
March 16, 2020
From the moment Kionnie Epps stepped foot on its campus, the College of Charleston felt like home. And, as we all know, family is what makes a place a home. “The College of Charleston…
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USO South Carolina to offer daily virtual story time events for military children during COVID-19 outbreak
March 16, 2020
USO South Carolina is hosting social-distance safe virtual events daily for military children affected by school closures during the COVID-19 Outbreak The USO South Carolina will be offering a virtual…
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The 14th Annual Charleston Walk for Water on March 21st is now virtual
March 16, 2020
Annual Event Raises Awareness and Funds to Support the 2.1 Billion People Around the World that Lack Access to Safe Water Event Details Who: Water Mission When: March 21, 2020 What: 2020 Charleston…
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MUSC Health expands COVID-19 testing capabilities following FDA waiver confirmation
March 16, 2020
MUSC Health has received an official waiver from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will enable greater access to testing for patients with respiratory illness symptoms and possible COVID-19…
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State of South Carolina reports first COVID-19 related death
March 16, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s first death related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus. “We regret to report that South Carolina has suffered…
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City of Charleston Coronavirus update – March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020
At an emergency telephonic City Council meeting at 2 p.m. today, Council will be briefed on city actions to date and consider a State of Emergency declaration. The call in…
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Vikor Scientific to release COVID-19 testing
March 16, 2020
Vikor Scientific™ is a CLIA certified and CAP-accredited laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina that is in the process of validating the COVID-19 testing, which is expected to be released this…
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DHEC announces additional nine cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is investigating nine additional cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the total number of cases statewide to 28.…
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South Carolina medical and nursing boards to issue emergency licenses
March 15, 2020
The SC Board of Medical Examiners and the SC Board of Nursing have procedures in place to temporarily license individuals in times of an emergency. “This is another great tool…
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As a health and safety precaution, organizers postpone 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
March 13, 2020
As concerns over the COVID-19 virus increase, organizers of the annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic are postponing the event until the fall. The celebrity golf tournament and after-party concert were scheduled for…
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Frequently asked questions about the coronavirus in Charleston
March 13, 2020
This is a living document that will be updated as needed on the city’s website, here: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=805. The answers below reflect the best information currently available to city leaders. What…
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Veravas and MIP Diagnostics announce international agreement for improved diagnostics
March 13, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC. & OAKDALE, MN – Veravas, Inc., an emerging diagnostic company focusing on sample preparation products and new diagnostic tests and MIP Diagnostics Ltd., the Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) specialist…
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2020 Volvo Car Open will not take place as scheduled in April
March 12, 2020
The Volvo Car Open, scheduled for April 4 – 12 on Daniel Island in Charleston, SC will not be held. The change in schedule is due to the evolving global…
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City of Charleston coronavirus preparations as of March 10, 2020
March 12, 2020
City of Charleston Emergency Management Director Shannon Scaff will address Charleston City Council tonight to provide an update on the city’s coronavirus preparations. Among the steps he’ll be discussing are…
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College of Charleston’s Bully Pulpit Series becomes a ‘Hot Spot’ for presidential candidates
March 12, 2020
NPR’s national political correspondent Don Gonyea recently wrote about campaigning “hot spots” for presidential candidates. He said any serious politician must visit three particular places when campaigning in South Carolina;…
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South Carolina ETV announces restructuring of television News division
March 12, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced plans to restructure its television News division. In an effort to further elevate its status as a statewide resource for news, the network has promoted…
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The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments to partner with Town of Harleyville on comprehensive plan visioning session
March 12, 2020
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) will partner with the Town of Harleyville to host a comprehensive plan visioning session Thursday, March 26th, at the Harleyville Community Center. During the session, which will…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests surplus funds be made immediately available to SCDHEC for COVID-19 response
March 12, 2020
Governor Pens Letter to House and Senate Leadership Governor Henry McMaster today requested that the South Carolina General Assembly pass a joint resolution for the purpose of making $45 million…
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade sponsors announce cancelations due to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
In phone calls with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning, the sponsors of both St. Patrick’s Day parades scheduled to take place in the city of Charleston on Tuesday, March…
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Chris Staubes elected President and Chairman of the Board for the Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America
March 12, 2020
Coastal Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced that Chris Staubes has been elected Council President and Chair of the Executive Board. His two-year term of office began…
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