Anna Mims named principal at Mt. Zion Elementary
June 15, 2020
Mims entered the field of education in 2004 as a teacher with Teach for America at Quitman County Elementary in Lambert, Mississippi. At Quitman, Mims led classes of first grade…
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College of Charleston M.F.A. Program to launch Dorothea Benton Frank Writing Series, Fellowship
June 15, 2020Dorothea Benton Frank had a strong connection to the College of Charleston. The New York Times best-selling author of 20 novels set in the Lowcountry spoke at the College’s 2010 Winter…
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Palmetto Goodwill wins SourceAmerica national Achievement Award
June 15, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill announced that it has been selected as the 2020 SourceAmerica national Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award winner. The Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award was given for…
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Berkeley County Council appoints new Clerk to Council
June 15, 2020
Berkeley County Council has appointed Suzanne Burckhalter as the new Berkeley County Clerk to Council. Burckhalter’s appointment was made official at the Council meeting on May 26 (video HERE). Her first…
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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art ’10/10′ exhibition reflects on a decade of art
June 15, 2020
When it moved into the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts in 2010, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art finally had the space it needed – not just…
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Colliers Report: First half 2020 net lease sector volume slows due to Coronavirus restrictions
June 15, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | SINGLE TENANT NET LEASE COVID-19 restrictions allow some retailers an opportunity to revamp their operations Sales Recap: H2 2009-H1 2020 Since the…
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Elmore Goldsmith growing and continuing to serve the construction industry
June 15, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith announces the addition of two named partners and one new associate. Bryan Kelley, who has practiced with the firm since 2009, has been recognized as a named…
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Kiawah River launches virtual home tours
June 15, 2020
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community on Johns Island, has launched its virtual home tours, featuring a charming collection of its newest waterfront homesites and semi-custom homes, villas and cottages.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 36 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 15, 2020
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the first cohort of 36 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January of this year, the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares new State of Emergency, lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail capacity restraints
June 12, 2020AccelerateSC Provides Extensive Guidelines on Re-Openings Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-40, which declares a new state of emergency, allows bowling alleys to open immediately, and lifts restrictions…
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Clemson Trustees approve Honors College name change
June 12, 2020
The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The college has been named the Calhoun…
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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report – June 12
June 12, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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Business student recognized for support of College of Charleston Collegiate Recovery Program
June 11, 2020College is a time of transformation. And a lot of change can occur in four years. Just ask Isaac Waters. Waters, who will graduate this year as a business administration major with a…
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Riding for Focus: St. James-Santee using mountain bikes to achieve academic success
June 11, 2020Research says that students who exercise and remain physically active throughout the day are more motivated and engaged. They tend to do better in the classroom, too. Educators at St.…
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Deer Park introduces bicycling to daily curriculum
June 11, 2020Deer Park Middle School is excited to announce that Deer Park Middle School will be participating in Outride’s Riding for Focus program starting in the Fall of 2020 school year.…
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City of Charleston to participate in annual summer Food Service Program
June 11, 2020This year, the city of Charleston is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides children and teens under 18 years of age with free, nutritious…
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Residents impacted by trash service change in Berkeley County asked to call Carolina Waste
June 11, 2020Carolina Waste Begins Garbage Collection in Franchise area on July 1 Beginning July 1, 2020, Berkeley County residents in the franchise area (see map attached) will have trash collection provided by…
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Coastal Community Foundation honors the first graduating class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars five years after the Emanuel AME Church tragedy
June 11, 2020
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina announced that the first class of Rev. Pinckney Scholars from Beaufort, Charleston and Jasper counties has graduated college, underscoring the success of the scholarship…
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South Carolina’s Hammock Coast launches new website that showcases Georgetown County’s natural beauty, eco activities
June 11, 2020
South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, one of the Palmetto State’s most popular vacation destinations, has launched a new website that showcases the area’s abundant natural beauty and makes planning a trip…
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Lawyers Against Racial Injustice Rally – June 11
June 11, 2020Lowcountry lawyers will hold #WalkInIt Lowcountry on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., participants will gather at the Daughters of the Confederacy near the entrance to the City…
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Gov. Henry McMaster releases proposal for CARES Act funds
June 10, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today released his recommendations to the South Carolina General Assembly for how the state’s share of federal CARES Act funds should be invested. The governor’s proposal comes…
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Palmetto Breeze launches Tribute Tuesday sails to support Pay It Forward Charleston
June 10, 2020
Palmetto Breeze has announced it will be supporting Pay It Forward Charleston as part of this season’s Tuesday sails out of Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. As Charleston’s premier…
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MAKO Medical’s new patient portal offers “real time” COVID-19 test results
June 10, 2020As employers in South Carolina and across the United States continue to reopen for business, they are looking for effective and time efficient ways to make sure their employees remain…
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TCCC Board of Directors welcomes Dondi E. Costin, PhD
June 10, 2020
Dondi E. Costin, PhD, is the President of Charleston Southern University, and elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative board of Directors for a three-year term. Dr. Costin has…
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McClancy Seasoning expanding operations in Lancaster County
June 9, 2020
More Than $9.4 Million Investment to Create 108 New Jobs McClancy Seasoning, a leading food product innovation and manufacturing company, announced plans to expand its Lancaster County operations. The investment…
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The protests have exposed the flaws that we Americans must keep working to repair
June 9, 2020
By U.S. Rep. James Clyburn In my memoir “Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern, Proudly Black,” I share a philosophy I developed as a student protester on the campus of South…
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City of Charleston Municipal Court reopened Monday, June 8 2020
June 9, 2020The city of Charleston Municipal Court will return to its regular schedule of conducting traffic and criminal bench trials on Monday, June 8, 2020. No jury trial cases are being…
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Citizens encouraged to report damage
June 9, 2020City of Charleston staff have been actively working to identify and evaluate damage that occurred on Saturday night. Citizens and business owners are encouraged to continue to report damage at:…
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College of Charleston remains focused on efforts to improve diversity, inclusion
June 9, 2020
It’s been an unprecedented time in the Holy City and around the United States as people of all ages and races have taken to the streets in recent days to…
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College of Charleston announces tuition freeze for 2020-2021 academic year
June 9, 2020The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted unanimously on June 9, 2020, to approve a tuition freeze for the 2020-21 academic year. The board’s decision comes as students and their families are dealing with the financial impacts…
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City of Charleston waives building permit fees related to May 30 damage
June 9, 2020At their emergency meeting this morning, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and members of City Council voted to waive all fees for building repairs related to property damage incurred by property…
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Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton says ‘We’re Going to be O.K.’
June 9, 2020Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Says ‘We’re Going to be O.K.’ College of Charleston alumna Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton says that kids need to know that being sad is okay. Stressful times…
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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report
June 9, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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MarineMax Charleston hosts blood drive for the American Red Cross
June 9, 2020
MarineMax Charleston plans to host a blood drive to support the American Red Cross. Diana De Carvalho, MarineMax Regional Marketing Manager, states, “we want to do our part in giving back to…
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SC SBDC urges businesses to prepare for hurricane season
June 9, 2020
Small businesses encouraged to plan ahead of active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season The South Carolina SBDC network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, urges small businesses to prepare…
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Joint statement on need to continue to practice social distancing and proper use of face masks in South Carolina
June 9, 2020
In the best interest of the health of all South Carolinians, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Hospital Association (SCHA), S.C. Medical Association (SCMA) and S.C.…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Christina Summer, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
June 9, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Christina Summer has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney in the firm’s Charleston office,…
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Seven companies receive almost $300,000 in SCRA grants
June 9, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) recently awarded grants to seven companies totaling almost $300,000. The types of grants, companies and award amounts are as follows. ACADEMIC START-UP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ASAP) GRANTS are…
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Expanded “Palmetto Heroes” provides COVID-19 essential workers with opportunity for homeownership
June 9, 2020
In 2006, The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) created Palmetto Heroes to help bring homeownership within reach for some of the most courageous and dedicated…
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ERG Payroll & HR now providing HR solutions for life science companies
June 8, 2020
Certain industries have a more complex and unique HR structure than others. One of the largest ones is the life sciences industry. Which is why ERG Payroll & HR is…
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University of South Carolina ranks among top worldwide universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2019
June 8, 2020
For the eighth-consecutive year, the University of South Carolina stands among the top 100 universities in the world, based on the number of U.S. utility patents faculty members received in…
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Kornelia Kostka named as Greenville Area Development Corporation Research Manager
June 8, 2020
The Greenville Area Development Corporation has named Kornelia Kostka as the economic development organization’s new Research Manager. In her new role, Ms. Kostka will manage the GADC’s research efforts that…
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HireQuest files registration statement for shares related to merger
June 8, 2020
Company Registers 9.9 Million Shares as Part of Command Center Merger GOOSE CREEK, SC – HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq: HQI), a national provider of back-office and operational support for franchised operators…
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Santee Cooper, Central begin process to add up to 500MW solar power
June 8, 2020
Santee Cooper and Central Electric Power Cooperative have launched a bid process seeking to purchase up to 500 megawatts (MW) of new utility-scale solar power through several projects to be…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new mobile COVID-19 testing schedule throughout the Lowcountry
June 5, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN) has announced new mobile COVID-19 testing dates throughout Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties. A local federally qualified community health center, FHCN has partnered with…
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SpiritLine Cruises announces reopening of tours, cruises
June 5, 2020
Fort Sumter Tours and SpiritLine Cruises are once again offering harbor cruises and trips to Fort Sumter. The company has implemented detailed protocols and cleaning procedures to ensure the health…
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Dominion Energy commits $5 million to social justice, community rebuilding efforts
June 4, 2020
$4 million committed to community nonprofits for social justice, equality, rebuilding $1 million committed to supporting minority-owned, small businesses Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) and its charitable foundation are committing $5…
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New toll-free number provides hope for South Carolinians: Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug agencies launch statewide support line
June 4, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), has today launched a statewide support line…
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John Lindley joins First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager
June 4, 2020
John Lindley has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President, Bank Operations Manager. Lindley is responsible for overseeing multiple aspects of the bank’s operations, and he will provide senior management…
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Griffin Humphries LLC launched with offices in Charleston and Columbia
June 4, 2020
Griffin Humphries LLC was launched earlier this year by experienced attorneys Jim Griffin and Badge Humphries. A litigation law firm with offices in Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, they focus…
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