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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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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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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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, 2019

  Charleston 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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SC Restaurant and Lodging Association welcomes new communications manager

  June 11, 2019

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) recently welcomed Lenza Jolley as their new Communications Manager. Jolley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns to increase…

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Collins & Lacy announces changes in Myrtle Beach

  June 11, 2019

Law firm hires Horry County bar leader; names new managing shareholder  Attorney Fred H. Oliver has joined Collins & Lacy as a shareholder in Myrtle Beach. He is the immediate…

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SC Ports handles record May for container volumes

  June 11, 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 percent, with 2,192,689…

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Gotcha reaches 100 partnerships nationwide

  June 10, 2019

Gotcha announced reaching 100 e-mobility partnerships, 90% of which are exclusive, with the addition of 11 college and university systems in the last 2 weeks. This expansion further solidifies Gotcha as…

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Wando Mount Pleasant Library now open to the public

  June 10, 2019

Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) officially opened the Wando Mount Pleasant Library, located at 1400 Carolina Park Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, June 10.…

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Two S.C. sites receive federal funding for environmental cleanup projects

  June 7, 2019

Two South Carolina brownfields will receive funding for environmental remediation projects, announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s. The cities of Camden and Easley are each recipients of $300,000 Brownfield Assessment…

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The little-known number at the root of S.C.’s biggest problem

  June 7, 2019

By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller   Seven and a quarter percent. That’s the official “assumed rate of return” for South Carolina’s retiree pension system. In other words, state officials tell…

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DHEC accepting nominations for ‘Community Stars’

  June 5, 2019

Nominations are now being accepted for Community Star awards that spotlight some of South Carolina’s advocates for a better environment and healthier communities. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental…

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CCSD college-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners named

  June 5, 2019

Ten Charleston County School District students are being recognized today by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) as winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. The…

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Non Profit Minute – Pat Walker, Lowcountry Food Bank

  June 5, 2019
Pat Walker is the President & CEO of the Lowcountry Food Bank

  The Who’s on the Move, BizSC, Non Profit Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We…

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