City of Charleston to host open house on Lowcountry Lowline Project
April 15, 2025
Public invited to preview designs for transformational bike and pedestrian path The City of Charleston will host a public open house on Thursday, April 24 to share updates and gather…
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Dorchester County applies for federal grant to fund second phase of waterline improvements in Stratton Capers Neighborhood
April 15, 2025
Project to Provide Improved Water Infrastructure and New Fire Hydrants Dorchester County, in partnership with the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, is applying to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Division…
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Charleston Farmers Market and West Ashley Farmers Market are back for the season
April 15, 2025
Charleston and West Ashley Farmers Markets Return for 2025 Season The Charleston and West Ashley Farmers Markets are officially back for the 2025 season. The downtown market at Marion Square…
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Harbor Entrepreneur Center launches pilot accelerator internship program with MBA College of Charleston students
April 15, 2025
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC), a nonprofit innovation hub located in the Town of Mount Pleasant and home to more than 100 businesses, launched its Accelerator Internship Program. HEC has…
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Airport Connector Road project receives key environmental approval, advances into right-of-way acquisition phase
April 15, 2025
Charleston County’s Airport Connector Road project has received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a key environmental decision that officially concludes the…
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Berkeley County, Town of Moncks Corner jointly purchase Epson Oaks Property
April 15, 2025
To preserve and develop as a public park with historical emphasis Berkeley County and the Town of Moncks Corner are working together to secure, preserve and develop the Epson Oaks…
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Southern First Founder & CEO Art Seaver awarded Order of the Palmetto
April 15, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its Founder and CEO Art Seaver was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates National Blue & Green Day honoring donor families and transplant recipients
April 14, 2025
We Are Sharing Hope SC, South Carolina’s nonprofit, federally-designated organ, eye and tissue recovery program, in partnership with Donate Life South Carolina (DLSC) gathered with donor families and transplant recipients…
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SC Public Radio expands Rapp on Jazz to a permanent daily segment celebrating jazz music
April 14, 2025
SC Public Radio has announced that Rapp on Jazz, originally introduced as a special limited series airing each April during National Jazz Appreciation Month, is now a permanent fixture on the…
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MUSC Board of Trustees approves planning and construction of new comprehensive cancer hospital, medical office building in Charleston
April 14, 2025
Services provided will include expanded clinics and an outpatient surgery center The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees approved a resolution to initiate the planning and construction…
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Colliers Charleston Office Report: Easing rents spark activity in downtown, North Charleston
April 14, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2025 Charleston Office Market Highlights The Charleston market saw several quarters of increasing demand culminate in its highest absorption in a year…
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RMHC Charleston announces major expansion: Expanding Hope
April 14, 2025
Crews Subaru Offers $50,000 Matching Gift to Amplify Community Giving After years in the making, the moment has finally arrived: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) proudly announces…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate welcomes Jill Clark, accomplished industry veteran has deep ties to the island
April 11, 2025
Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE), the sole real estate brokerage with offices on Kiawah Island — exclusively focused on Kiawah Island properties — announced that Jill Clark, an accomplished real…
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Kiawah Island Real Estate hires Mike Perkins, beloved Kiawah Island Club Golf Professional transitions to real estate team
April 11, 2025
Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE), the sole real estate brokerage with offices on Kiawah Island — exclusively focused on Kiawah Island properties — announced the hiring of its newest agent,…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club ranked No. 4 public course in America by USA TODAY
April 10, 2025
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, one of the Myrtle Beach golf scene’s crown jewels, has been ranked the No. 4 public golf course in America in the 2025 USA TODAY…
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Southern First promotes Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer
April 10, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the promotion of Wes Wilbanks to Chief Credit Officer and Executive Vice President. Wilbanks joined the Southern First team…
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Garden & Gun relocates headquarters to 21 Magazine Street
April 10, 2025
NAI Charleston announced that David Ingle represented Garden & Gun in finding a new location for their headquarters. They will be moving to 21 Magazine Street in September of this…
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We Never Met
April 10, 2025
By Tom Poland I wish we had. I traded letters with a writer who lived alone in the remote reaches of Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun. Poet…
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TL+CO Business Solutions selects Beaufort County to establish first South Carolina operation
April 10, 2025
$7.5 million investment will create 35 new jobs TL+CO Business Solutions (TL+CO) selects Beaufort County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The company’s $7.5 million investment will create 35…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces Spring 2025 cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
April 10, 2025
Six emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Ireland to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts, including Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Inspire Agency, Maynard Nexsen,…
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Hollings researcher honored for finding new ways to connect people to care
April 10, 2025
Dr. Jennifer Dahne was honored by the governor’s office and the South Carolina Academy of Science with the Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research. Dr. Dahne is a…
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Caitlin Coaxum joins Lowcountry Food Bank as Major Gifts Officer
April 10, 2025
Caitlin Coaxum has joined Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) as a Major Gifts Officer as LCFB expands its Development department. Lowcountry Food Bank Major Gift Officers are responsible for securing financial…
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Atlantic Packaging honored with 2025 Workforce Vitality Award for excellence in employee health and well-being
April 10, 2025
Atlantic Packaging announced that it has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Workforce Vitality Award presented during the SC Resilience Conference held in Greenville, SC, April 7-9. The…
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South Carolina Research Authority celebrates successful year at annual summit
April 10, 2025
Non-profit contributed 1.3 billion to the state economy and supported 6,600 jobs focused on growing innovation and technology in South Carolina The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) hosted its annual…
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SCRA presents Company, Founder, and Researcher of the Year Awards at Annual Summit
April 10, 2025Hundreds gathered at the South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia yesterday, where Charleston-based Case Status was awarded Company of the Year, Jim Jacob of StoryButton was awarded Founder of the…
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MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown opens new hybrid operating room, cardiac intensive care unit
April 9, 2025
New state-of-the-art spaces will enhance patient care MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown leadership and physicians marked significant milestones yesterday with ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the opening of a new…
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Brittney Washington awarded 2025 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year
April 9, 2025
Coastal Community Foundation announced Brittney Washington as the 2025 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The award supports the creation of new artwork representing the look and feel of the…
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County Council approves addition of multi-use path to Main Road Segment A project scope
April 9, 2025
The Main Road Segment A project will include a multi-use path over the Stono River to provide a safe crossing and increased connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians. The path’s addition…
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Office of Resilience and Sustainability to host Waterwise: Charleston open houses
April 9, 2025
The City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience & Sustainability is hosting a series of open houses to provide residents with crucial information and resources on how water is affecting their…
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Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County
April 9, 2025
State-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 new jobs Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County. The company’s state-of-the-art thermoforming facility…
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Don Herriott, former SCRA Board Chair, awarded the Order of the Palmetto
April 8, 2025On April 8, 2025, Don Herriott, former Board Chair of the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), was honored with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Henry McMaster. The award…
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Make your visit to the Charleston County Beach Parks a breeze! Tips for a great beach park experience
April 8, 2025
With spring break upon us and summer just around the corner, many locals and tourists will soon flock to the Lowcountry’s beaches. Charleston County Parks encourages beachgoers to familiarize themselves with important…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces Inaugural Bloom Charleston Event celebrating public parks and Colonial Lake revitalization
April 8, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced a new fall festival, Bloom Charleston, to celebrate the unveiling of Charleston’s first Idea Garden at Colonial Lake with an exciting panel of international speakers, immersive…
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Non-profits invited to participate in Charleston County’s Disaster Assistance Home Repair Program
April 8, 2025
Applications are now open for the first phase of Charleston County’s Disaster Assistance Home Repair Program, which invites non-profit organizations to apply for grant funding to repair owner-occupied homes damaged…
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US News rankings: USC’s International MBA remains top in the country
April 8, 2025
For the 11th straight year, the University of South Carolina has earned the No. 1 ranking in the country for its International MBA program, according to the 2025 Best Graduate…
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Two MUSC researchers honored with Governor’s Awards for excellence in science for outstanding achievements in research
April 8, 2025
Steven A. Kautz, Ph.D., and Jennifer Dahne, Ph.D., receive top recognition for driving innovation, improving health outcomes Gov. Henry McMaster has recognized the work of Medical University of South Carolina…
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College of Charleston art student named Charleston National Park’s Artist in Park
April 8, 2025
College of Charleston studio arts major Tiana Whitehead is the most recent recipient of the School of the Arts (SOTA) Student-Faculty Project Grant. The grant is awarded by the SOTA…
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Spoleto Festival USA to provide free access to Charleston area nonprofit organizations
April 8, 2025
Applications Now Open for Open Stage Door Initiative Spoleto Festival USA is now accepting applications for the 2025 Open Stage Door program. Through this community engagement initiative, Spoleto distributes complimentary…
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Annual CSU golf tourney raises record-breaking $100k for scholarships
April 8, 2025
On Monday, March 31, Charleston Southern University hosted its 36th annual President’s Golf Tournament at Coosaw Creek in North Charleston. The event raised more than $100,000 for student scholarships—by far the…
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City of Charleston testing new light timing on Folly Road
April 8, 2025
The City of Charleston’s Department of Traffic and Transportation, in coordination with our traffic engineering consultant AMT, will begin testing new traffic signal timings this weekend along the Folly Road…
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Celebrating Brian Agnew’s retirement and welcoming Alexandra Rodis as principal at Drayton Hall Elementary
April 8, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces a leadership transition at Drayton Hall Elementary School as leaders and staff celebrate the retirement of Principal Brian Agnew and welcome Alexandra Rodis as…
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CCSD names accomplished leader Sheldon Bloomfield as principal of James B. Edwards Elementary School
April 8, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the appointment of Sheldon Bloomfield as the next principal of James B. Edwards Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025. A proven leader with a…
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Abacus Planning Group Advisor, Ann Beckwith, appointed to the Board of Directors for Sistercare
April 8, 2025
Abacus Planning Group proudly announces the appointment of Ann Beckwith, CFP® to the board of directors of Sistercare. Sistercare’s philosophy is to empower survivors of domestic violence and their children…
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Charleston high schoolers attend STEM-focused field trip hosted by OhmIQ
April 8, 2025
North Charleston’s OhmIQ partners with CCSD’s West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies to give students an inside look at careers in science and engineering. OhmIQ, a North Charleston business developing revolutionary heating…
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SeamonWhiteside accelerates Southeast Economic Boom with strategic hire of Kris Phillips
April 8, 2025
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced the strategic appointment of Kris Phillips as the director of economic development. Phillips brings 13 years of…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Saussy Burbank’s latest model home
April 7, 2025
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of Saussy Burbank’s Waterway Home Collection model home at 204 Carefree Way along Model Row. Located…
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Charter Schools USA secures new space in Summerville, SC
April 7, 2025
Twin Rivers Capital announced the lease of 1,712± SF at the 107 West 6th North Street, Suite 101 in Summerville, South Carolina. Lauren Watkins, Associate, of Twin Rivers Capital, represented…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Zach Giglio, GCM
April 7, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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Credit One Charleston Open announces partners for 2025 professional women’s tennis tournament
April 7, 2025
Two dozen national brands sponsor the Hologic WTA Tour 500 tournament The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament, has entered into partnership agreements with two dozen nationally-recognized…
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Credit One Bank extends title rights of Credit One Charleston Open; commits to equal prize money for 2026 tournament and beyond
April 7, 2025
Credit One Bank has committed to paying the WTA-500 level players in Credit One Charleston Open field equivalent to ATP-500 level events Credit One Bank has extended its title partnership with…
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