Calling all stay at home artists: South Carolina Wildlife Federation launches art contest
March 24, 2020
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is launching a state-wide art contest to design the menu art for one of their upcoming events: “Forks, Knives, and Spoonbills: A Dinner Celebrating…
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City of Charleston March 23 coronavirus update
March 24, 2020
The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, with city buildings closed to the public and employees transitioning to working from home. Those who are unable to telecommute…
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CSU to finish spring semester online
March 24, 2020
After much prayerful consideration regarding the COVID-19 pandemic’s apparent course over the next few weeks, Charleston Southern University has decided to finish the spring semester online. Consistent with accreditation mandates,…
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Ingevity announces webinar series on businesses and sustainability
March 24, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC -Ingevity Corporation announced that it will conduct a webinar series over the next four months in order to continue to educate analysts and investors about its businesses.…
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SCDOR temporarily allowing curbside beer and wine pickup
March 24, 2020
South Carolina Regulation 7-702.51 has been temporarily suspended, allowing current holders of a valid On or Off-Premises Beer/Wine Permit who meet certain requirements to sell sealed containers of beer and wine…
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SCDOR extends income tax deadline to align with IRS
March 24, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Carranza implements automatic deferment on existing SBA disaster loans through end of 2020
March 23, 2020
Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza announced changes to help borrowers still paying back SBA loans from previous disasters. By making this change, deferments through December 31, 2020, will be…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina expands access to Telehealth benefits
March 23, 2020
Telehealth visits provide convenience for members to access health care at home. This will also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting exposure, mitigating the surge of demand on our…
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SCDOR extends Income Tax deadline to align with IRS and temporarily allows curbside sale of beer and wine by restaurants
March 23, 2020
In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Issues Executive Order 2020-13
March 23, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-13 and the following statement: “This weekend, we saw large crowds gathered on beaches, on sandbars, and in parking lots. We are facing a dangerous and…
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You know what the good news is?
March 23, 2020
By Taylor Kearns NP Strategy When I was a kid, my mom would ask us that question immediately following what – at the time – seemed like a soul-crushing…
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Six NAI Charleston brokers named 2019 Commercial Recipients of the Realtors of Distinction Award
March 23, 2020NAI Charleston announced that Thomas Boulware, CCIM, David Grubbs, David Ingle, Jack Owens, CCIM, Dexter Rumsey, and Will Sherrod, CCIM have been named 2019 Commercial Recipients of the Realtors of…
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U.S. Department of Education approves South Carolina assessment suspension waiver
March 23, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the S.C. Department of Education (SCDE) have received notice that the U.S. Department of Education has approved the agency’s assessment and accountability suspension…
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David Zaas, M.D., named chief executive officer for MUSC Health – Charleston Division, chief clinical officer for MUSC Health
March 23, 2020
Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., CEO for MUSC Health and vice president for Health Affairs, University, named David Zaas, M.D., MBA, as the new chief executive officer, MUSC Health – Charleston…
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Mayor Tecklenburg’s coronavirus press conference remarks, March 22
March 23, 2020
Today, at a 4 p.m. press conference with representatives from Charleston County, the City of North Charleston and the Town of Mount Pleasant Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg gave the following…
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MUSC Health further tightens visitation related to COVID-19 pandemic, offers supply and funds donation information
March 23, 2020
MUSC Health’s primary goal is the safety of patients, families and care team members. Care team leaders continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and create new ways to best…
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InteliChart and eVisit partnership to deliver telehealth services to users at no additional cost during COVID-19 crisis
March 21, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Patient engagement technology leader, InteliChart, announced that they have partnered with virtual care and telehealth leader, eVisit, to deliver remote clinical capabilities for healthcare providers. As…
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State of South Carolina reports two COVID-19 related deaths
March 21, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s second and third deaths related to COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of…
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Michelin North America begins partial production shutdown in response to COVID-19
March 21, 2020
Michelin North America, Inc., will begin a temporary, phased shutdown of some of its tire production facilities in the United States and Canada due to the broad effects of COVID-19. This phased suspension of…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell grows N. Charleston team
March 20, 2020
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Charity C. Wright as a staff accountant in the firm’s N. Charleston office. As staff…
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UofSC announces extension of remote learning for all campuses through spring semester; postponement of May commencement ceremonies
March 20, 2020
The University of South Carolina will extend remote learning for students through the remainder of the spring semester. Students will begin online instruction as previously scheduled, and it will continue…
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SC 16352 – SBA offers disaster assistance to South Carolina small businesses economically impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 20, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to South Carolina small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator…
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SBA approves Gov. Henry McMaster’s request for disaster assistance
March 20, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Governor Henry McMaster’s request for the agency to offer South Carolina’s small businesses with disaster assistance. Governor McMaster requested the disaster declaration in…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm to release 54,000 COVID-19 tests next week
March 20, 2020
CPT Medical, a surgical pack and kit manufacturing firm based in Greenville, SC, is now shipping COVID-19 testing kits that are available throughout the US. With 54,000 test kits in production…
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Lowcountry Panera Bread locations for to-go, drive-thru, delivery and rapid pick-up
March 19, 2020
All 6 Panera Bread locations open for breakfast, lunch and dinner All 6 Charleston area Panera Bread bakery-cafes are open for carry-out. This means customers are still able to visit…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MUSC programs among best graduate schools
March 19, 2020
Several programs at the Medical University of South Carolina are included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 rankings of the Best Graduate Schools, among them Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy…
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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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