Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces 2025 Notary Public Seminars
July 10, 2025
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
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Video Isn’t Optional in 2025 — Here’s How to Use It with Intention
July 10, 2025
By Alex Prince Director at NP Strategy Video isn’t “nice to have.” It’s the format people expect. If you’re serious about building visibility, driving engagement, or strengthening relationships, video needs…
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New South Carolina initiative to put nature at the heart of workforce and community wellbeing
July 10, 2025
Nature at Work to launch on July 14 in Columbia, uniting leaders across sectors to create a healthier, more resilient South Carolina. Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative focused…
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Nailing Down A Mystery
July 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
July 9, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
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DWG announces promotions on the leadership team
July 9, 2025
DWG Inc., Consulting Engineers (DWG), announces that Gaelyn Zafred and Cate Smolinsky have assumed expanded roles within the company. Zafred, a Team Leader, is now a Principal, and Smolinsky is…
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State Representative Bannister honored as “Conservation Hero”
July 9, 2025
House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C.…
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Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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Omatic partners with investment firm Clearhaven Partners
July 9, 2025
To Accelerate Its Mission to Solve Data Interoperability and Management for Nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC and BOSTON, MA – Omatic, the leading integration and data platform for social impact organizations and…
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BermudAir adds twice-weekly service from Charleston International Airport
July 9, 2025
Just in time for the peak summer travel season, BermudAir announces expanding from a once-weekly service to a more convenient twice-weekly service, effective August 7, 2025. The new service on…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville embarks on a new chapter at the Little Blue House
July 8, 2025Community Invited to Support Renovations Through Matching Campaign Celebrating More Than 43 Years of Service As demand for home-delivered meals continues to rise in the Lowcountry, Meals on Wheels…
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County Public Works officials to deliver quarterly update on Main Road Segment A project
July 8, 2025
Charleston County Public Works officials will host a quarterly public meeting for the Main Road Corridor Segment A project on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at…
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Young’s Farm protected forever
July 8, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of a 225-acre working agricultural property owned by Rita and Melvin Young in Dorchester County. Located just outside the Town of Saint George,…
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CCSD leader Sharon Randall appointed principal at Morningside Middle
July 8, 2025
Charleston County School District announced that Sharon Randall has been named principal of Morningside Middle School. Currently the assistant principal at the East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies, Randall brings…
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Charleston County Parks’ Inclusive Prom is back August 9
July 8, 2025
Join us for a Space-tacular, Galaxy-Themed Inclusive Prom The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission invites all members of the community with disabilities to the annual Inclusive Prom on Aug.…
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CS INSTRUMENTS establishing North American headquarters in Beaufort County
July 8, 2025
CS INSTRUMENTS, a manufacturer of compressed air measuring technology, announced it is establishing its North American headquarters in Beaufort County. The company’s $3.6 million investment will create 13 new jobs.…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Office Market Q2 2025
July 7, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Shrinking availability may spur new construction Market Highlights Class A availability in Downtown Charleston is shrinking rapidly as no full floors remain. As the…
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Genesis Healthcare receives national recognition for excellence in patient care
July 7, 2025
Genesis Healthcare, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers across South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to exceptional patient care. The Health Resources and Services…
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College of Charleston Alumna awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
July 7, 2025
With the help of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, marine biology graduate Emily Dombrowski ’23 recently received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Emily Dombrowski ’23 earned dual degrees…
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Helen Munnerlyn awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
July 3, 2025
Helen Munnerlyn, the outgoing executive director of Leadership South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Munnerlyn is retiring after two decades leading…
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Colliers promotes Chandler Messer and Wilson Springs to Assistant Property Managers
July 1, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Chandler Messer and Wilson Springs to Assistant Property Managers. Members of Colliers’ Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team, Messer is based in…
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Blood Law, PLLC expands to Charleston area with new office location
July 1, 2025
Blood Law, PLLC, a trusted name in family law, announced the expansion of its legal services to the Charleston region, with a new primary office opening in Mt. Pleasant. The…
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Ingevity announces departure of Performance Materials segment president, Ed Woodcock
July 1, 2025
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) announced Ed Woodcock, executive vice president and president, Performance Materials, departed the company effective July 1, 2025. Woodcock’s departure follows a 37-year career…
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Harbor Logistics and A&R Bulk-Pak combine to provide warehousing, transportation, transloading, and brokerage services to the Southeast USA
July 1, 2025
New leadership team sets course for geographic and capability expansion CHARLESTON, SC – Harbor Logistics and A&R Bulk-Pak, both portfolio companies of NOVA Infrastructure, announced a strategic combination to expand…
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VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to launch pilot sustainability and resiliency planning initiative
July 1, 2025
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
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Dorchester County, MUSC Health, and local partners break ground on new primary care center in St. George
July 1, 2025Dorchester County Government leaders joined representatives from MUSC Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, the South Carolina Office of Mental Health/Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, and elected…
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We Are Sharing Hope makes incredible strides in tissue donation
July 1, 2025
LifeNet Health recognizes Sharing Hope SC with prestigious award We are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), has been recognized by LifeNet Health for…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 1, 2025
Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem…
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Dominion Energy receives regulatory approval to extend V.C. Summer Nuclear Station operations for 20 years
July 1, 2025
Nuclear Regulatory Commission extends V.C. Summer’s operating license through 2062, ensuring reliable, carbon-free power for decades The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Dominion Energy South Carolina’s application to extend…
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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Madeleine McGee awarded Order of the Palmetto – celebrated in Charleston with nonprofit leaders
June 30, 2025
Together SC shared that Madeleine McGee, former President & CEO of the organization, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, during a special celebration hosted…
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SCETV to host interactive career and safety event for children in partnership with SC First Steps
June 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV), in partnership with SC First Steps, will host Safety Town, an interactive and educational experience provided by SC Career Kids, on June 28, from 10 a.m.…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry welcomes four new Board of Directors members
June 30, 2025
Hilton Head Island, SC – Community Foundation of the Lowcountry welcomed four new members to our Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2025. Board members serve three-year terms and can…
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CAMS Danielle Smith earns prestigious PCAM designation
June 30, 2025
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a leading provider of community management throughout the Carolinas, is happy to announce that Senior Community Manager Danielle Smith, CMCA, AMS, has earned her Professional…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q1 2025
June 30, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Consolidation bolsters single-tenant healthcare space demand Market Highlights Amidst an ongoing population boom across the state’s major metropolitan areas, demand for healthcare space remains…
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The Songs Of Summer
June 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Nature blessed my boyhood summers with music. Cicadas’ rising-falling singsong gave days rhythm. Katydids chimed in evenings with a nightshift song backed by cricket twitter. The…
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MUSC Health’s contract with Humana Medicare Advantage, Humana Healthy Horizons Medicaid expires June 30
June 30, 2025
As of June 30, MUSC Health’s contract with the Humana Medicare Advantage and Humana Healthy Horizons Medicaid products will end. This termination does not affect patients with Humana Medicare Supplemental…
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SCDNR partners with SC7 2025
June 27, 2025
The state’s Department of Natural Resources to partner with annual statewide expedition The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced its partnership with the annual SC7 Expedition, from the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $5,000 donation from CSX Transportation to support veterans who experience food insecurity
June 27, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it has been awarded $5,000 in grant funding from CSX Transportation to support veterans throughout coastal South Carolina who experience food insecurity. CSX proudly supports…
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The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation announces over $10 million commitment to all Carolinas food banks
June 26, 2025
This commitment includes special, one-time grants to each of the 10 food banks serving North and South Carolina, as well as increased annual gifts to each food bank in early 2026 The…
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Davis Defense Group, Inc. expands Charleston County operations
June 26, 2025
$100,000 investment will support 30 new jobs Davis Defense Group, Inc. (DDG), a defense contracting company, announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $100,000 investment will…
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City Gallery to host South Arts’ 2024 Southern Prize and State Fellowships Exhibition
June 26, 2025
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to present the 2024 Southern Prize and State Fellowships Exhibition, organized by South Arts, on view at City Gallery from June…
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SC Bar Foundation awards grants totaling more than $5.2 million
June 26, 2025
The South Carolina Bar Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $5.2 million for Fiscal Year 2026. The grants will go to more than 50 nonprofit organizations across the state for…
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Coastal Community Foundation invests $2 million in Ronald McDonald House expansion
June 26, 2025
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) is providing a $2 million impact investment to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to support their House expansion project. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 22 years
June 26, 2025
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 22nd anniversary on June 26, 2025. In its 22-year history, Garvin Design Group has established itself as a leader…
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Entrepreneur Minute – John Seaman, Data Moose
June 26, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Granddad’s Fiddle
June 25, 2025
By Tom Poland Long did Grandad’s fiddle hang on my mother’s living room wall. I could never walk by it without wondering … “What’s its story?” Best I recall,…
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Literacy SC adds new expertise to Board as program grows regionally
June 25, 2025Literacy SC welcomed five new members to its Board of Directors this spring, bringing fresh energy and a wider range of expertise at a time of rapid organizational growth. With…
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Junior Achievement and BofA drive financial literacy for South Carolina high schoolers
June 25, 2025
Multi-stop JA Finance Park Mobile tour provided students an immersive financial experience Junior Achievement (JA) of Greater South Carolina and Bank of America partnered to deliver financial literacy education to…
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