SC Ports graduates 25 Port Ambassadors
June 19, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) recognizes 25 delegates for completing the 2018-2019 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between the Port of Charleston and…
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Lindsey Graham endorsed by every South Carolina constitutional officer
June 19, 2019
Team Graham announced today that every statewide elected constitutional officer in South Carolina has endorsed Lindsey Graham’s 2020 re-election campaign for the United States Senate. Graham received endorsements from the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces and signs Children’s Internet Safety Governor’s Pledge
June 19, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster, First Lady Peggy McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette were joined today by representatives from Enough Is Enough (EIE), Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, Representative Beth Bernstein, and representatives…
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Congressman Clyburn announces sixth district priorities included in house-passes appropriations package
June 19, 2019
Congressman James E. Clyburn announced several priority projects in South Carolina were included in the appropriations package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today. “I am pleased to support…
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Camp Happy Days is back again for Kids Kickin’ Cancer
June 19, 2019
As summer begins, children all over South Carolina diagnosed with cancer are getting ready for this year’s annual Camp Happy Days Camp! For one entire week children and their siblings…
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South Carolina CPA firm SuggsJohnson expands audit & assurance capabilities with addition of Halkowitz
June 19, 2019
Noted South Carolina CPA Chris Halkowitz, whose professional career spans more than 12 years in public accounting with a focus in complex public and private audit and assurance work, has…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s new exhibit reveals inside story about toys
June 19, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML), Charleston’s premier children’s attraction, is pleased to present Toys: The Inside Story, a temporary exhibit opening at the museum this month. The exhibit…
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Congressman, Civil Rights activist, Lt. Gov. join hands in racial reconciliation
June 19, 2019
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN AND CHARLESTON, S.C. – U.S Congressman Trey Gowdy (standing) joined famed Civil Rights activist Dr. Cleveland Sellers, S.C. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette, and…
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Charleston partner Mark Phillips appointed to the Clemson University Foundation Board
June 18, 2019
G. Mark Phillips, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Charleston office, has been elected to the Clemson University Foundation Board, a group of elected and appointed members…
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SC housing celebrates 40 years of making homeownership a reality
June 18, 2019
In 1978 homeownership had become an impossible dream for many across the country and South Carolina was not an exception. The economy was stagnating, interest rates were high and banks…
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Palmetto Community Care hosts special events for National HIV Testing Day
June 18, 2019
So far this year, nearly 1,000 people have taken advantage of free HIV testing at Palmetto Community Care. If that trend continues, the nonprofit is on pace to have its…
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Life Cycle Engineering recognized as a Best Place to Work for 14th consecutive year
June 18, 2019
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced it has made the 2019 list as one of the best places to work in South Carolina. 2019 marks the fourteenth anniversary of the Best…
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Upcoming Origin SC’s workshops in July 2019
June 18, 2019
FREE Workshops focusing on Homeownership, Credit, and Budgeting Begin believing in achieving your goals today! Origin SC offers workshops around the tri-county area of Charleston, SC. We also offer one-on-one appointments with…
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Sabal Homes announces Johnston Pointe
June 18, 2019
Generous, wooded lots and abundant community spaces set Johnston Pointe apart from other communities in the price range. After selling out the first neighborhood, Sabal Homes is opening its second…
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Announcing the launch of Power:Ed—a new education initiative in SC
June 18, 2019
Power:Ed, started by South Carolina Student Loan Corp (SCSLC), to fund education initiatives in South Carolina, formally launched today. Power:Ed Director Sara Fisher says that grants will be awarded to nonprofits, colleges…
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Spoleto Festival USA ends the 43rd season with ticket sales topping $3 million for the fourth consecutive year
June 18, 2019
More than 63,000 seats filled at events in 2019 Despite two weeks of extreme heat followed by a deluge of rain and thunderstorms, the 2019 season of Spoleto Festival USA…
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Five MUSC children’s hospital programs named as part of annual U.S. news & world report’s best children’s hospitals
June 18, 2019
MUSC Children’s Hospital is once again the only institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. The latest…
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South Carolina federal hosting financial workshop for single income households
June 18, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a complimentary financial wellness workshop for single income households from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 22. Attendees will learn money…
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AHG Fasteners-USA selects Charleston for its U.S. operation
June 18, 2019
Announced today at the Paris Air Show, the Charleston region has added a new key aerospace supplier, AHG Fasteners-USA, Inc., which designs, manufactures, and sells fastening systems for the aerospace industry. Ateliers de…
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Charleston Visitor Center to close for renovations
June 17, 2019
Beginning Monday, June 17, 2019, the Charleston Visitor Center, located at 375 Meeting Street, will be closed for interior renovations. A temporary Visitor Center will operate out of the Best…
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Citadel’s new nursing program earns national accreditation
June 17, 2019Cadets can now apply for Nursing ROTC scholarships; Veteran students can use GI Bill for tuition The words contained in a letter addressed to The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives grant from Carnival Foundation
June 17, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Carnival Foundation to help fight childhood hunger in Charleston County. The grant helps fund…
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New gift grows LGBTQ collection at CofC Library
June 17, 2019The College of Charleston Libraries announced the successful match of a $25,000 challenge gift for “LGBTQ Life in the Lowcountry,” a project dedicated to collecting and sharing the stories of…
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73rd Annual American Legion Auxiliary Palmetto Girls State session hosts inauguration at State House
June 17, 2019The American Legion Auxiliary’s Palmetto Girls State program culminated with a parade through downtown Columbia, S.C. and an inauguration at the State House on Friday, June 13. The inauguration was…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Bert Nash
June 17, 2019
Bert Nash joins Garvin Design Group this week as the firm’s newest architect. A 2019 graduate of Clemson University’s Master of Architecture program, Bert earned his undergraduate degree in film…
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Kimura, Inc. expanding Greenville County operations
June 17, 2019Logistics leader creating 25 new jobs in Piedmont, S.C. Kimura, Inc., a subsidiary of global logistics leader and innovator Kimura Unity in Japan, today announced plans to expand its existing…
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Capital Markets attorney Kitt El Jebbari joins Womble Bond Dickinson in Charleston
June 17, 2019
Experienced Capital Markets and Financial Institutions sector attorney Kitt El Jebbari has joined Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston office. El Jebbari focuses her practice on domestic and international leveraged finance transactions.…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners announces sale of AIM Aerospace for US$510 million
June 17, 2019Liberty Hall Capital Partners announced that it has executed a definitive agreement to sell AIM Aerospace to Sekisui Chemical Group for US$510 million in cash. AIM Aerospace is a leading…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives grant from Carnival Foundation
June 17, 2019
Grant supports BackPack Buddies program to fight childhood hunger The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Carnival Foundation to help…
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Diamond Elementary School achieves LEED Silver Certification
June 17, 2019
LS3P’s design for Diamond Elementary School in Ft. Stewart, GA has achieved LEED Silver Certification. The K-12 school operated by the US Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) features passive…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art’s Distinguished Lecture Series presents Fred Wilson
June 17, 2019
The Gibbes Museum of Art announced that renowned artist Fred Wilson will be the keynote speaker at the museum’s annual Distinguished Lecture Series, taking place at Charleston Music Hall on…
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Lou Redbord appointed regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Carolinas
June 14, 2019
Laura Rittenberg, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Carolinas, announced that Lou Redbord has been appointed regional vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Carolinas. Redbord…
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The newest Myrtle Beach camping resort announces summer event schedule
June 13, 2019Summers in Myrtle Beach just got a little more exciting with Carolina Pines RV Resort’s 2019 Event schedule. From games and competitions to movies and dances, Carolina Pines will host…
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Caldwell Commercial announces listing at 1019 Bankton Circle
June 13, 2019
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 1019 Bankton Circle in Hanahan, SC. This office space features 3,668 SF listed at $18.82 PSF. It includes 16 offices and a large conference…
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A world premiere opera by Rhiannon Giddens in 2020
June 13, 2019
Spoleto Festival USA announces its commission of a new full-length opera by MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winner Rhiannon Giddens (pictured left), based on the life and autobiography of Omar Ibn…
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Center for Women closes doors, transfers flagship programs to YWCA Greater Charleston
June 13, 2019
The Center for Women officially ceased operations on May 31, 2019. The center has focused on educating and advocating for women since 1990. Before closing its doors, the Center for…
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With health catalyst partnership, Carolina eHealth Alliance can improve SC health outcomes
June 13, 2019
Facilitated by Health Sciences South Carolina, CeHA moves from internal infrastructure to commercial, cloud-based platform. The use of electronic health information exchanges (HIEs) – which enable doctors and other healthcare…
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A preeminent servant-leader retires after dedicating 42 years to The Citadel
June 13, 2019
Thousands of men and women passed through Lesesne Gate over the past 42 years. Many of them have gone on to lead armies, governments, corporations, churches and community organizations. And,…
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Stephen Eller joins Jarrard, Nowell & Russell as staff accountant
June 13, 2019
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Stephen Eller as staff accountant to its downtown Charleston location. As staff accountant, Eller will handle…
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IAAM President and CEO says farewell
June 13, 2019
Michael Boulware Moore, president and CEO of the International African American Museum (IAAM) , has announced his resignation. Moore’s final day as IAAM president and CEO will be August 2.…
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Lowvelo19 releases official bike routes
June 13, 2019
It’s a dream job in many ways. Organizing dozens of bike rides across the country, Chris Aronhalt gets to visit beautiful places. Topping the list of his favorite ones, though,…
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SC Ports celebrates 550,000 square-foot synthetic resin transload facility in North Charleston
June 13, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) officials celebrated the expansion of the Frontier Logistics local operations, with the groundbreaking of an approximately 550,000 square-foot warehousing facility, which will support the handling…
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Gay Bingo moves to new venue, expands capacity for Aug. 15 event
June 12, 2019
Gay Bingo – a marquee summertime fundraising event for Palmetto Community Care – is back on Aug. 15 at a new venue. This year the event will be at the…
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Boise Cascade expanding its Chester County operations
June 12, 2019
Manufacturing Company Investing $17.5 Million in South Carolina Facility Boise Cascade Company (NYSE: BCC), is expanding its existing operations in Chester County. The company is investing an additional $17.5 million…
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S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market app makes healthy eating easier
June 12, 2019
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) wants to remind residents of the S.C. Farmers and Roadside Market App to find and buy fresh produce locally. The web-based…
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Stuart G. Ames named CEO of MUSC Foundation
June 12, 2019
53-year-old foundation supports mission of education, research and patient care John Barter, chairman of the Board of Directors for the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Foundation, announced the appointment of Stuart G.…
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CCSD welcomes successful educator as new executive director
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Trevor Strawderman as a district executive director effective July 1. Strawderman currently serves as the principal of North Myrtle Beach High School, a position…
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CCSD names Rhonda Robinson director of Federal Programs
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Rhonda Robinson as the director of Federal Programs. Robinson has served as the director of federal programs for Dorchester School District Four for the…
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CCSD announces new leaders for the 2019-20 school year
June 11, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) would like to announce the following new leadership within the district: Jennifer Baez, Interim Principal*, Pepperhill Elementary Janet Brown, Principal, Ladson Elementary Ryan Cumback,…
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Ellen Nitz selected as CCSD Director of Nursing Services
June 11, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Ellen Nitz as the new director of Nursing Services. Nitz has served in the district for the past 12 years as the nurse liaison…
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