Looking back: East Cooper Community Outreach remembers Hurricane Hugo and its origin
September 12, 2019Area nonprofit looks back to its roots for 30th anniversary and their expanded offerings from storm relief to permanent resource for community members. The Lowcountry is approaching the 30th anniversary…
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Life Cycle Engineering CEO Bob Fei to present at Fall ESOP Forum in Salt Lake City
September 12, 2019Bob Fei, President and CEO at Life Cycle Engineering, will co-present a session with Gray Somerville, Co-founder and CEO of LaunchPath Innovation, at the National Center for Employee Ownership’s Fall…
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South Carolina Federal adds two executives to senior management team
September 12, 2019South Carolina Federal Credit Union has added two seasoned leaders to its senior management team: Kevin Kosco, Senior Vice President of Retail Sales and Service, and Scott Muscarella, Senior Vice…
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USDA to provide $150 million to help rural communities affected by natural disasters
September 11, 2019U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Housing Service Administrator Bruce Lammers today announced that USDA is making $150 million in grants available through the Community Facilities Program to help rural communities continue…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian September 9 recovery efforts update
September 11, 2019Garbage resumed normal operations today. Due to the large volume of garbage, crews are working overtime to collect as much as possible, but some Monday routes may not be completed…
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R&E Automated Systems expanding Spartanburg County operations
September 11, 2019$12 Million Investment Creating 176 New Jobs R&E Automated Systems,an internationally-recognized leader in the automation, engineering and prototype build industries, today announced plans to expand operations in Spartanburg County. The…
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Trane unveils expanded Columbia facility, delivering environmental, workforce and community benefits
September 11, 2019Company celebrates investments in its newly-expanded facility with ribbon cutting event, and makes donations to advance technical education for local students Trane®, a leading global provider of indoor comfort solutions…
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Registration, sponsorships open for 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic
September 11, 2019Sponsorships and foursome registrations are now available for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic set for March 30 at the Daniel Island Club. Each year, musicians, athletes and actors join southern rock…
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Calling All ‘Wild’ Park Lovers: Tickets on Sale for Party for the Parks
September 11, 2019Early-bird tickets are on sale for the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s signature fundraiser, Party for the Parks, coming to Colonial Lake on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s theme is “Call of…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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UofSC sets new record with $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards funding
September 11, 2019University of South Carolina faculty have again broken their previous record-high external funding by garnering $278.6 million in research and sponsored awards in fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 through June 30,…
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New report highlights South Carolina’s achievements in computer science education
September 11, 2019Code.org, the Computer Science Teachers Association, and the Expanding Computing Education Pathways Alliance, released the 2019 State of Computer Science Education report. The report shows South Carolina continues to be on the cutting edge in…
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All-new Charleston Christmas Special takes the stage for 11 shows in December
September 11, 2019Long-time producers and performers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have created a brand-new holiday spectacular at the Charleston Music Hall. Some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers and musicians will…
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Mount Pleasant Racquet Club partners with two Tennis Hall of Fame legends
September 10, 2019With pre-construction work underway, Mount Pleasant Racquet Club has entered into a partnership with tennis coaching legend, Nick Bolletieri, who will assist with the development and youth program planning at…
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Major new culinary destination will open in 2020 as newest addition to Barefoot Landing’s Dockside Village
September 9, 2019Barefoot Landing announced that Crooked Hammock Brewery, a restaurant, brewery, and backyard beer garden, will be enriching the lineup of new experiences at North Myrtle Beach’s only waterway shopping, dining,…
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CSU welcomes more than 1,000 new students this fall
September 9, 2019After graduating its largest class in school history this May, Charleston Southern University welcomed 820 new undergraduate students to the Buccaneer family in August, as well as posting a record-breaking total graduate school enrollment of 585. CSU’s total enrollment remains at more…
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UofSC is No. 1 nationwide for first-year student experience
September 9, 2019The University of South Carolina has the top first-year student experience among the nation’s public universities, according to U.S. News and World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings released Monday (Sept. 9). The…
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Charles Towne Holdings announces strategic investment in the firm and new additions to the team
September 9, 2019Harvey Schiller to Serve as Chairman and Bill Stapleton will lead the Firm’s Sports, Media and Entertainment Verticals socialmediafda.org Charles Towne Holdings, LLC (“CTH”), an investment banking, capital markets and…
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Santee Cooper approves new business forecast
September 9, 2019Santee Cooper has a clear mandate to modernize its resources, increase efficiency and pay off its debt without additional burden to its customers. The Santee Cooper Board, with unanimous approval…
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Reggie McNeil selected to become Riley Fellow
September 9, 2019Reggie McNeil, Executive Director of Capital Programs with Charleston County School District (CCSD), joins other leaders selected from the Lowcountry and surrounding area to participate in the Riley Institute at…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2019 Angels
September 9, 2019South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Citadel ranked #1 Top Public College in South for ninth year in a row
September 9, 2019For the ninth consecutive year, The Citadel holds the distinction of being ranked the #1 Top Public School in the South offering up to a master’s degree by U.S. News & World…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 9, 2019
September 9, 2019Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/06/2019 to 09/12/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 IT Chapter Two 1 $91,062,152 $91,062,152 2 Angel Has Fallen 3 $5,990,157 $53,450,658…
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New office building on Coleman Blvd. completed by Mashburn Construction
September 9, 2019Mt. Pleasant residents will recognize a fresh, and newly completed building at 736 Coleman Boulevard. At just under 20,000 SF, this three-story mixed-use retail and office building was built for…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island names Scott Etchberger Human Resources Director
September 9, 2019The AAA Four Diamond-rated Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has named Scott Etchberger as its new Human Resources Director. Situated along the coast of South Carolina’s picturesque Hilton Head Island,…
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231 King St. Sells for $4.15 Million
September 9, 2019Not long after closing a major deal on King Street involving multiple properties and more than $20 million, local investment firm Charleston Commercial has brokered yet another deal on Charleston’s…
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Sept. 13-15, new home showcase event at The Ponds
September 8, 2019Dorchester County’s top selling community hosts opens homes from three nationally-ranked builders September 13-15 at The Ponds in Summerville, Kolter Homes, Ryan Homes and Dan Ryan Homes invite home shoppers…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund to support Hurricane Dorian Relief efforts
September 8, 2019Central Carolina Community Foundation is accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund at www.OneSCFund.org to support nonprofit organizations that are, and will be, responding to the needs of individuals…
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Charter opens Spectrum WiFi hotspots due to Hurricane Dorian
September 6, 2019Over 44,000 hotspots in the Carolinas now open to all users to aid in storm response In support of the response to Hurricane Dorian, Charter Communications, Inc. has opened more…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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$5,000 grants to reward literary, dance excellence in S.C.
September 6, 2019S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY21 Fellowships Deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 The South Carolina Arts Commission is accepting applications for $5,000 FY21 individual artist fellowships…
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Home Works announces new Program Officer
September 6, 2019Home Works of America announced the addition of Dr. Sam Marcengill to serve as Program Officer. He will be responsible for helping guide and build the Home Works model in…
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A needed step toward improving S.C.’s beleaguered prisons
September 6, 2019By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller First, let’s acknowledge the obvious: All is not well in South Carolina’s prison system. Its troubles have been pretty well-documented over the past few…
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Evacuation orders lifted for all South Carolina counties
September 6, 2019In coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated counties, effective immediately. Those counties include: Charleston, Berkeley,…
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Charleston County School District schools will be closed on Friday, September 6, 2019
September 5, 2019CCSD Board of Trustees, Superintendent Gerrita Postlewait, and the District’s Leadership team’s thoughts are with all who have been, and are being impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Based on the uncertain…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Beaufort, Jasper, and Colleton counties at 3:00 PM today
September 5, 2019Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Georgetown, and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted the evacuation orders for…
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LS3P welcomes William Schlein, AIA, Healthcare Practice Leader
September 5, 2019LS3P welcomed William “Willy” Schlein, AIA, who joins the firm as Healthcare Practice Leader. Schlein brings over 25 years of healthcare experience in programming, planning, design, project management, and construction.…
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Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Fund established at Coastal Community Foundation to support hurricane recovery efforts
September 4, 2019Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting donations to The Grand Bahama Disaster Relief Fund, established with the Grand Bahama Port Authority, to support recovery efforts after Hurricane Dorian devastated the…
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Select Health makes it easier for members to get medical help during hurricane Dorian
September 4, 2019Policies Temporarily Lifted to Help Members in Affected Areas Access Needed Care and Services North Charleston, S.C. — Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian Update
September 4, 2019September 4 @ 12 PM The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, and the Municipal Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated with city officials working in 12-hour…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Dorian update
September 4, 2019As of 4 p.m. yesterday, area landfills have closed and garbage and trash collection has been suspended in all areas of the city until further notice. Citizens are urged to…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 3, 2019
September 3, 2019Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/30/2019 to 09/05/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 2 $11,799,409 $44,489,260 2 Good Boys 3 $9,505,900 $59,199,085 3…
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City of Charleston September 3 Hurricane Dorian update
September 3, 2019The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1, indicating the highest state of emergency operations, and the Municipal Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated as officials prepare for…
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City of Charleston moves to OPCON 2
September 3, 2019The City of Charleston shifted to OPCON 2, in coordination with Charleston County, as city officials continue to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Dorian. Charleston City Council held a telephonic…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Names Brad Livingston as New Director of Administration
September 3, 2019South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has hired Brad Livingston as the agency’s new Director of Administration. Livingston is an experienced accountant and financial officer with 26 years of service in…
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City of Charleston September 2 Hurricane Dorian Update
September 3, 2019Sep 2, 2019, 12:51 PM The city of Charleston continues to operate at OPCON 1 with the Municipal Emergency Operations Center fully activated as officials prepare for potential impacts from…
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MUSC Health clinics closed on Wednesday
September 3, 2019All MUSC Health and after hours clinics and retail pharmacies (Rutledge Tower, University Hospital and Ashley River Tower) are open today, Tuesday, Sept. 3 with normal hours. MUSC Health clinics…
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CARTA free student fare program extended through December
September 2, 2019The Charleston Area Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors this month voted to extend the system’s pilot Free Student Fares program through December 2019. “We have seen great use and…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hours of operation for Hurricane Dorian
September 2, 2019Release date: 09/02/19 In the interest of member safety, as well as the safety of the employees serving our members, our Charleston area and Georgetown financial centers will be closed…
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Gov. Henry McMaster requests federal disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact to the state
September 2, 2019COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of the possible impact from Hurricane Dorian. A copy of…
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