CCSD Executive Director Anita Huggins appointed acting Principal at Moultrie Middle School
July 1, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Anita Huggins, the current Executive Director of School Support, will also serve as the Acting Principal of Moultrie Middle School during the 2019-20…
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Lowcountry Food Bank releases new study: The State of Senior Hunger
July 1, 2019
9.3% of seniors face food insecurity in South Carolina The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced the release of The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2017, a study about…
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REIS ranks The Ponds first in Dorchester County, second in Charleston market for new home closings
July 1, 2019
Real Estate Information Service (REIS), in their latest “New Homes Review,” ranks The Ponds in Summerville first in Dorchester County in total new homes closed from January – April 2019…
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City of Charleston announces hire of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance Manager
July 1, 2019
The city of Charleston today announced its hiring of Amber Johnson as the first-ever manager of Diversity, Racial Reconciliation, and Tolerance. Johnson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from…
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Charleston Office Advisors leased 2,720 SF at 3955 Faber Place Drive
July 1, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, Faber Charleston Limited Partnership in the renewal of 2,720 SF of office space…
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Darlington County artist receives S.C. Arts Commission fellowship
July 1, 2019
South Carolina artists in Darlington, Pickens, and Richland counties representing four arts disciplines received individual artist fellowships for fiscal year 2020 after approval by the S.C. Arts Commission board of…
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114 SC hemp farmers approved for 2019 growing season
June 28, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has approved an additional 74 farmers to participate in the SC Hemp Farming Program for 2019. On March 28, 2019, Governor Henry D.…
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Google South Carolina leads digital skills workshops for Lowcountry veterans in collaboration with Palmetto Goodwill Training
June 28, 2019
On June 26th, Google South Carolina partnered with Palmetto Goodwill to host 26 Lowcountry veterans for Digital Skills Workshops, in conjunction with Goodwill Training Sessions. Participants will complete training with several…
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Tricounty Link launches real-time bus tracking app
June 28, 2019
LIVE BUS TRACKING AND EASY TRIP PLANNING MAKE RURAL TRANSPORTATION MORE EFFICIENT THAN EVER WITH MyTCLINK TriCounty Link, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region’s rural transit system, today rolled out a new bus…
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Grants awarded to improve 16 South Carolina communities
June 28, 2019
S.C. Department of Commerce awards $9.6 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Sixteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 16 years
June 28, 2019
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group celebrates its 16th anniversary this week. Inspired to form a group that would provide creative, client-driven design solutions through more strategic…
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July Fourth at Barefoot Landing
June 28, 2019
Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, the area’s only waterway shopping, dining and entertainment complex, will have events both in the morning and evening to celebrate the Fourth of July.…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 best places to work in South Carolina
June 28, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2019 Best Places To Work in South Carolina. To identify the state’s top-notch employers, the South Carolina Chamber partnered with the…
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Atlantic Packaging expanding operations in Dorchester County
June 28, 2019
Expansion Creating 10 New Jobs Atlantic Packaging, a leading distributor of industrial packaging materials and paperboard converter, is expanding its existing Dorchester County operations. The company’s investment of $4.5 million…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new VP of Mission Advancement
June 28, 2019
Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announced that Amanda Osborne is joining the staff of the chapter as its new Vice President of Mission Advancement. In her role, Osborne will help build relationships…
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Tammy Jerome joins Colliers International in Charleston as Office Manager
June 28, 2019
Tammy Jerome has joined Colliers International | South Carolina’s office in Charleston as Office Manager. “We are excited to welcome Tammy to our growing team,” said Jim Garrett, Market President…
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Jean Cecil Frick joins the ranks of Riley Fellows
June 28, 2019
Jean Cecil Frick, a senior strategic advisor with NP Strategy, successfully completed the Spring 2019 Midlands Class of the Riley Institute at Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), becoming a Riley Fellow.…
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The Junior League of Charleston helps fight childhood hunger during the school year
June 27, 2019
The Junior League of Charleston Helps Fight Childhood Hunger During the School Year The Junior League of Charleston is volunteering over the course of the 2019-2020 school year at the…
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Cori Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 2,964 SF of medical office space
June 27, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, Changes Counseling Center in the lease of 2,964 SF of Medical Office space located at 2811 Tricom Street in North Charleston,…
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SCPRT seeking public input on draft recreation plan
June 27, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking public input on the draft 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. SCORP is a planning document that identifies outdoor…
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Experienced agent joins William Means Real Estate team
June 27, 2019
Charleston native Bonnie Geer has joined the team of agents at William Means Real Estate, one of the oldest real estate companies in Charleston and an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s…
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Navy will access surface warfare technologies through OTA partnership with industry consortium
June 27, 2019
CHARLESTON, SC – Advanced Technology International (ATI) was awarded a new Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) by the Naval Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to build and manage a naval surface…
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SC Ports Authority reports 10% volume growth, receives new cranes
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported its strongest May on record, with 204,457 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled last month. Fiscal year-to-date TEU volume is up 9.7%, with 2,192,689 TEUs…
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South Carolina federal sponsors sea turtle’s recovery at SC aquarium
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union announces the arrival of Blue, a 206 lb., adult male loggerhead sea turtle who is being rehabbed at the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care…
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Senator Scott accepting applications for Service Academy nominations
June 26, 2019
U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) 2019 Military Academy Nomination Application is now open. The Office of Sen. Scott will be accepting applications through Friday, October 18th, 2019 at 5:00 PM. Candidates…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Elizabeth Ramirez as assistant Vice President and Branch Manager
June 26, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Elizabeth Ramirez to the CresCom Bank team as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager. In…
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SCRA announces seven new client companies
June 26, 2019
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from SC…
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The Charleston Museum renovates its Becoming Americans: Charleston in the Revolutionary War permanent exhibit
June 26, 2019
Just in time for Carolina Day (June 28) and the 4th of July, The Charleston Museum is pleased to announce the renovation of its Becoming Americans: Charleston in the Revolutionary War permanent exhibit.…
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Secretary of State offers free Notary Public seminars across South Carolina
June 26, 2019
Secretary of State Mark Hammond is offering eight free regional notary public seminars this summer and fall for all South Carolina notaries and those interested in becoming a notary. The…
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East Cooper Meals on Wheels launches campaign to address barriers to fresh fruit and vegetables among the homebound
June 26, 2019
Donations to be doubled by area developer According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, very few Americans, just one in 10, eat the recommended amount…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates expanded services on Daniel Island
June 26, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center celebrated expanded services on Daniel Island. The East Cooper Medical Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 880 Island Park Drive on Tuesday for its new…
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Become a ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ class leader to help family caregivers with self-care
June 26, 2019
The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is hosting a two-day Powerful Tools for Caregivers leader training. The Sept. 12 and 13 class prepares and certifies individuals to successfully lead the…
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Brenton Everett joins Frampton Construction as project manager
June 26, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has named Brenton Everett project manager. Everett, who will be based in…
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Joe Durkin has joined Colliers International in Charleston as investment sales specialist
June 26, 2019
Joe Durkin has joined Colliers International | South Carolina’s Charleston office as a Brokerage Associate, focusing on the sale of net leased and retail assets including single-tenant properties, shopping centers…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-18s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July Fourth
June 26, 2019
Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on the 4th of July,…
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Dominion Energy pledges $2.5 million to International African American Museum
June 26, 2019
Dominion Energy has pledged $2.5 million to support the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) design and construction. As one of the largest single donations to a nonprofit cause in the…
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It’s time to be alarmed about our pension system debt
June 25, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller A school in Colorado Springs, Colorado was shuttered. In Three Rivers, Oregon, the school board shortened the school year five days and laid off employees.…
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Revenue offers free webinar about business taxes July 10
June 25, 2019
Business owners in Washington have many responsibilities, including knowing which taxes they must report. To help reach more businesses statewide, the Washington State Department of Revenue (Revenue) will host a…
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EVA Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
June 25, 2019EVA Air celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. This plane is the first of 20 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia. The…
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South Carolina Federal begins construction on Cane Bay Financial Center
June 25, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has broken ground on construction of its newest financial center in the Cane Bay area of Berkeley County. Located at 1736 State Rd. in Summerville,…
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East Cooper Community Outreach partners with local businesses
June 25, 2019
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO), a four-star rated Charity Navigator nonprofit, has joined South Carolina’s first Greenwise Market in Mount Pleasant, SC as its newest community partner. Greenwise Market will…
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AT&T invests nearly $825 million over 3-year period to boost local networks in South Carolina
June 24, 2019
AT&T¹ has invested nearly $825 million in their South Carolina wireless and wired networks during 2016-2018. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. AT&T…
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Blackbaud’s Tony Boor named chair of the 2020 Charleston Heart Ball
June 24, 2019
The American Heart Association (AHA) announced Tony Boor of Blackbaud will chair the 23rd Annual Charleston Heart Ball. The Heart Ball will be held on Friday, May 1, 2020, at…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/21/2019 to 06/27/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Toy Story 4 1 $120,908,065 $120,908,065 2 Child’s Play 1 $14,094,594 $14,094,594 3…
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CCPL installing new self-check kiosks at several branches
June 24, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and…
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Nature Conservancy transfers 955 acres to Jones Gap State Park
June 24, 2019
Conservation Easement held by Upstate Forever further protects the scenic property Jones Gap State Park in upper Greenville County just got about 25 percent larger after 955 acres was donated…
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Seven SC agricultural entrepreneurs to get ACRE funding and mentoring
June 24, 2019
Seven ACRE entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their agribusinesses to the next level, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered by the Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation May 2019: Number of South Carolinians working remains at all time high
June 24, 2019
Payroll Employment Increases Set Another New Record Employment: The monthly survey of households across the state estimated the number of South Carolinians working moved significantly higher, establishing a new record…
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Hood Construction receives Preservation South Carolina Honor Award for Barnes Center
June 24, 2019
Hood Construction announced that the Barnes Student Activity Center at Clemson University, completed by Hood in 2017, has been awarded the Preservation South Carolina Honor Award. The award was presented…
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First Day Festival School Supply Drive
June 24, 2019The First Day Festival School Supply Drive is in full effect! In celebration of the first day of school, the Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth & Families is asking you…
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