United Community Bank awarded 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts
July 14, 2020
United Community Bank is pleased to have been recognized by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) as a 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts award recipient. The…
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Extra measures taken to resolve issues with trash collection in Berkeley County
July 14, 2020
Berkeley County is working diligently with Carolina Waste to resolve issues with garbage collection for Berkeley County citizens in the franchise area (see map attached). Carolina Waste started trash collection…
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PGA of America offers vendor inclusion opportunities at 2021 PGA Championship
July 14, 2020
The PGA of America is encouraging diverse and locally owned vendors to provide sourcing in support of the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort…
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Bishop Mark Lawrence calls for a Bishop Coadjutor
July 14, 2020
On July 9, 2020, the Rt. Rev. Mark J. Lawrence, who has served as the Bishop of The Anglican Diocese of South Carolina since January 2008, announced his plans to call…
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Gov. Henry McMaster invests $2.4 million in historically black colleges and universities
July 14, 2020
Governor McMaster announced that he is allocating $2.4 million from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund to the state’s eight historically black colleges and universities. Originally a recommendation from…
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Google announces three new tech skill certificates on Coursera
July 13, 2020
Select Certificate Program Graduates will Receive Apprenticeships at Google Google.org Supporting Initiative with $10 Million in Job Training Grants to Nonprofits Google announced three new Google Career Certificates in high-growth,…
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Has COVID-19 Opened the Door to Business Fraud?
July 13, 2020
Bauknight, Pietras & Stormer CPA Jessica Kaczor Says “Yes!” Editor’s Note: I recently sat down, virtually of course, with Jessica Kaczor, a business fraud super sleuth and Certified Fraud…
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Local hospitality group to sponsor scholarships to YWCA Greater Charleston’s Racial Equity Institute
July 13, 2020
Glowfisch Hospitality, acclaimed for its health-conscious menus made from local farm food at restaurants across the Charleston area, is concerned about local health in another sphere: Charleston’s racial atmosphere. To…
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Office and development opportunity for sale
July 13, 2020
49 Archdale is a unique office and development opportunity located in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC. The site is improved with a free standing 5,405 square foot office building…
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Gov. Henry McMaster prohibits alcohol sales at bars and restaurants after 11 PM
July 10, 2020
To help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 between young adults in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the sale of alcoholic beverages in all bars and restaurants throughout…
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Ingevity’s Nuchar activated carbon in automotive applications offsets greenhouse gases
July 10, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced that a study conducted by consulting firm ERM, London, U.K., has determined that the use of Ingevity’s Nuchar® activated carbon to reduce or…
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Lt. Governor Evette named Environmental Champion
July 10, 2020Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Tom Mullikin, board chairman of Global Eco Adventures (GEA), presented the “Environmental Champion” award to S.C. Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, Wed., July 8. The award recognizes…
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Frampton Construction caps off Cambria Hotel Greenville project
July 10, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed work on a 126-room Cambria Hotel in Greenville, S.C. The four-story,…
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Elected officials, state epidemiologist speak on South Carolina’s path forward from pandemic July 16
July 10, 2020
STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA – July 9, 2020 – Three of South Carolina’s leading elected officials will be joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell July 16 at 10 a.m. for…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health announces new Executive Director
July 9, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced the appointment of Maya Pack as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. IMPH is an independent, nonpartisan,…
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UnitedHealthcare donates nearly $1 Million to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 9, 2020
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities COLUMBIA,…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina offering small businesses big benefits through increased program incentives
July 8, 2020
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout South Carolina continue to benefit from Dominion Energy’s Small Business Energy Solutions Program. The program recently increased incentives from 80% of project costs to…
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City of Charleston launches Citibot, text message communication tool for residents and government
July 8, 2020
The city of Charleston today announced its launch of Citibot, an interactive text messaging and customer service tool for civic engagement with government. With Citibot, residents and visitors of Charleston…
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The Cassina Group continues to dominate the luxury real estate market in the first half of 2020
July 8, 2020
Despite the slowdown from COVID-19, The Cassina Group had an extremely strong first half of the year, ending June as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales over $750,000…
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Doctors create means to purchase medical masks, other PPE, for state’s free clinics
July 8, 2020
Effort largely supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C. By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – In the earliest dark days of the global surge of COVID-19 and…
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GADC names new officers, adds three to Greenville County’s Economic Development Organization Board
July 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Tom Epting as Chairman of…
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Charleston Animal Society virtual art auction August 1 – 7
July 8, 2020
Incredible array of artists joining together to save animal lives. Nationally and internationally known artists are donating artwork for Charleston Animal Society’s virtual art auction August 1 – 7. “We…
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Panera Bread kicks off Summer of Wishes campaign to raise funds for Make-A-Wish South Carolina
July 8, 2020
20 participating locations of Panera Bread® across the state are hosting the third annual “Summer of Wishes” campaign. The campaign will run July 1- September 30 in participating South Carolina…
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Trident United Way awards $25,000 Community Engagement Grants
July 8, 2020
Thanks to generous donor support, people from across the Tri-County will benefit Trident United Way is proud to announce grants to eight groups totaling $25,000 that extend our ability to…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshop – July 23
July 8, 2020
On Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals with disabilities entitled “Disability Benefits & Employment: Make It…
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The data is clear: A new research center Is a win-win
July 8, 2020
You hear it time and time again from students at the College of Charleston: “At a bigger college, you’d probably need to be pursuing your master’s or doctorate to do…
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Surpassing one million users: Tallo surges to become leading student-career connection platform
July 8, 2020
Over one million students and professionals are now using Tallo to get an early foot in the door at various colleges and companies MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Tallo, a digital…
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Taiwan donates 92,000 surgical masks to the state of South Carolina
July 7, 2020
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO) has donated 92,000 surgical masks to support South Carolina frontline medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19. South Carolina state government agencies worked…
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STIB approves $21.5 million for Septima Clark Drainage and Transportation Improvement Project
July 7, 2020
This morning, the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank approved the city of Charleston’s application for funding in the amount of $21.5 million for Phase 5 of the Septima Clark Drainage…
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CCSD to provide Full-Time Virtual academy option for students
July 7, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) will offer a Full-time Virtual Academy during the 2020-2021 school year. The option provides a quality curriculum and instruction with a more flexible environment than…
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Kim Christ named Director of SC Tech and SC Cyber; SC Council on competitiveness taps former SC codes Director to lead initiative formerly known as TechSC
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness today announced the rebrand of its technology initiative and named Kim Christ as its full-time initiative Director. Formerly TechSC and now SC Tech, the initiative is designed to accelerate the growth and…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost leased 2,510 SF in North Charleston
July 7, 2020
Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate COACT, Inc. on their recent lease renewal at the Atrium located at…
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Historic 1830’s SC home saved for second time in 150+ year history
July 7, 2020
Officially Sold to A Conservation-Minded Family A historic 1830’s South Carolina home known as “The Darlington House” is preserved for the second time in its storied history. Once located 110…
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Frampton Construction ranked as one of the Southeast’s Top Contractors
July 7, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been recognized on ENR Magazine’s 2020 Southeast Top Contractors list. This is…
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South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ TransformSC network welcomes McKissick Academy of Science and Technology
July 7, 2020
TransformSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (the Council), announced McKissick Academy of Science and Technology as the newest member of the TransformSC network. TransformSC, an initiative…
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Spinx announces third annual ClukaPalooza contest
July 7, 2020
The Spinx Company, a Greenville-based fuel and convenience retail company, is excited to announce details regarding the upcoming third annual ClukaPalooza! The ClukaPalooza contest will begin on Monday, July 6th…
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SCDOR reminder: Income Tax due date is July 15
July 7, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers the updated Income Tax due date is July 15, 2020. The SCDOR aligned with the IRS in March and extended the…
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South Carolina ETV to launch ‘Palmetto Perspectives’ series with multi-platform racial injustice program July 8
July 7, 2020Viewers encouraged to participate through live stream on social media South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that it will be launching a new, community engagement-focused series with a one-hour discussion…
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Adrianne Beasley named Director of Strategy & Communications for SC Council on Competitiveness
July 7, 2020
Beasley to Help Guide Work in All Council Industry Clusters Adrianne Beasley, former director of SC Aerospace, was named the Director of Strategy & Communications for the South Carolina Council…
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University of South Carolina’s Dr. Iarossi elected to SC Launch Inc. Board of Directors
July 7, 2020
Dr. Juliana Iarossi, Clinical Assistant Professor with the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, was recently elected to the SC Launch, Inc. Board of Directors.…
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Lowcountry nonprofits can apply for free services provided by local marketing agency
July 6, 2020
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, will work nonstop for 24 hours to provide free advertising and marketing services to Lowcountry nonprofits during its 14th annual…
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William Means represents record breaking home sale on Sullivan’s Island
July 6, 2020William Means Real Estate announced that its agents brokered both sides of the transaction of the highest sale on Sullivan’s Island this year. With its panoramic views of the Atlantic…
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ECCO receives $166,145 in CARES Act funding
July 6, 2020East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) has received $166,145 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
July 2, 2020
By Tom Poland My back-road explorations take me to little eateries tucked neatly in the middle of nowhere, whistle-stop places. Country folks run these deep-fried, lonely roadside stops so…
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How to Complete the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Webinar – July 8
July 2, 2020
NEW WEBINAR: HOW TO COMPLETE THE PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION Wednesday, July 8th @1pm EST Sign up here – https://www.ergpayroll.com/how-to-complete-the-ppp-loan-forgiveness-application/ During this webinar, we will cover the most recent updates…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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Ariail wins 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning
July 1, 2020
Veteran SC editorial cartoonist, Robert Ariail, has won the 70th annual Green Eyeshade Award for editorial cartooning. The awards, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, recognize the best in…
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College of Charleston announces plan for fall 2020 semester
July 1, 2020
The College of Charleston on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, released its plan for reopening campus to students amid the coronavirus pandemic. Back on the Bricks: The College of Charleston Plan for…
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Hempgrid launches with full project pipeline: Alliance creating, strengthening hemp supply chain
July 1, 2020
With industrial hemp now legal to grow and process in 46 states, and 33 states with legal medical marijuana programs, the domestic marketplace confronts one vexing challenge: a broken (or…
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United Community Banks, Inc. completes acquisition of Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. and its wholly owned bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank & Trust
July 1, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. has completed its merger, effective July 1, 2020, with Three Shores Bancorporation, Inc. Also, effective July 1, 2020, Three Shores’ bank subsidiary, Seaside National Bank &…
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