President Donald J. Trump declares disaster for state of South Carolina and eight counties
September 17, 2018
In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs…
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Play me the song of your people: Why your video might be better without you
September 17, 2018
By Taylor Kearns Are you a real person’? Hang on – don’t answer quite yet. Let me explain: Every morning in newsrooms across the country, young reporters pitch stories…
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South Carolina 811 advises residents to call before digging as clean up from Hurricane Florence begins
September 17, 2018
A free phone call a few days before digging helps identify approximate location of underground utility lines In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Florence the Communities in…
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Evacuation orders lifted for Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, and Colleton counties
September 15, 2018
Evacuation Orders Remain in Effect for all Zones in Georgetown and Horry Counties In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all…
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Frampton Construction begins construction on new facility for Adams Outdoor Advertising
September 13, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has started work on a 19,000-square foot building in Charlotte, N.C., for…
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Horry County institutes curfew
September 13, 2018In response to Hurricane Florence and for the protection of lives and property, Horry County Council has instituted a curfew for the unincorporated areas of the county from 7 p.m. to…
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Citadel Florence update – campus closed
September 13, 2018In accordance with Governor McMaster’s evacuation order for the coast and The Citadel’s emergency response procedures, the Corps of Cadets was released beginning at 5:30 a.m. today. All cadets, students, faculty and…
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City of Charleston September 12 Hurricane Florence PM update
September 13, 2018
City emergency operations are at OPCON 1. Today, city employees continued storm preparations and began plans to shift to response, while officials stressed the importance of following the governor’s order…
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Charleston Airport updates
September 13, 2018
Airport updates will be posted at www.iflyCHS.com under the tropical weather image on their homepage. The following was posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.. The next update is expected late…
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City of Charleston to provide shuttle service to Flowertown Elementary School shelter
September 13, 2018
Due to logistical considerations, the city’s rolling shuttle service will transport those in need of shelter to the Flowertown Elementary School shelter rather than Cane Bay High School. With CARTA…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District prepares for Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has activated their Emergency Operations Center and stands ready to respond to Hurricane Florence recovery efforts. The District’s priority continues to be…
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Recovery steps to take after Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
Hurricane Florence has the potential to bring catastrophic flooding and wind damage throughout the state of South Carolina. If your business, home, or organization is affected, follow these steps to…
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AT&T announces text to donate for Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
September 13, 2018
Help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Text “FLORENCE” to 90999 to give $10* that enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes Todd Daugherty
September 13, 2018
Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of Todd Daugherty, Associate AIA. Todd is a recent transplant to Columbia from San Diego, California, where he completed his Architecture studies and…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
September 12, 2018Central 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 affected by…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union branches closing at noon Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018SAFE Federal Credit Union is closing 16 of its branches at noon on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. The branch in Florence will close at the end of business today.…
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Impact Ministries to provide relief
September 12, 2018Impact Ministries along with the Waccamaw VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) have partnered to assist homeowners in Horry County that experience damage due to Hurricane Florence. After the storm…
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Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) to remain open during Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) to remain open during Hurricane Florence, enabling commercial air carriers to continue flight operations. The Airport will remain open during Hurricane Florence; however, airlines…
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Colliers International | South Carolina announces nine new shareholders
September 12, 2018
Colliers International | South Carolina, the state’s largest independently owned commercial real estate firm, announced the addition of nine new shareholders. Included as new owners of the company are management…
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Salvation Army mobilizing personnel and mobile feeding units ahead of Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
Resources and trained emergency experts ready to respond to communities impacted across the Carolinas As Hurricane Florence tracks closer to the Carolinas, The Salvation Army in North and South Carolina…
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Santee Cooper continues prep for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
Santee Cooper continues to prepare for Hurricane Florence, lining up contract crews and securing helicopters and other equipment to assist the utility’s own employees in power restoration efforts after the…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union branches closing at noon Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Florence
September 12, 2018
SAFE Federal Credit Union is closing 16 of its branches at noon on Thursday due to Hurricane Florence. The branch in Florence will close at the end of business today.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting financial donations to the One SC Fund in preparation for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
September 12, 2018
Central 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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Residents urged to secure property
September 11, 2018In anticipation of Hurricane Florence, Horry County Emergency Management officials are urging county residents not in evacuation zones to ensure that their properties are secured before the storm arrives. Family…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts mandatory evacuations for southern coastal counties
September 11, 2018Evacuation Order Remains in Effect for Edisto Beach and all Central and Northern Coastal Counties All evacuation routes and zones are detailed in the 2018 S.C. Hurricane Guide Click here to…
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Tennis Anyone? Tickets to the Volvo Car Open on sale Sept 14
September 10, 2018
The Volvo Car Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, will host its 47th event March 30 – April 7, 2019 on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. The highly anticipated competition…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 7
September 10, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/07/2018 to 09/13/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Nun R Warner Bros. 1 3,876 $53,807,379 $53,807,379…
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KeenanSuggs/HUB International advisor receives national “Top of the Table” honor
September 10, 2018Eric Elkins, Life Insurance and Financial Services Advisor at KeenanSuggs/HUB International in Columbia, South Carolina – one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the…
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Cleveland kidnapping survivor to Speak at Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center Annual Luncheon – October 5
September 10, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, announced today that Cleveland kidnapping survivor, Michelle Knight, will be the speaker at…
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McNair’s Grayson Lambert named to 2019 Leadership South Carolina Class
September 10, 2018McNair announced Grayson Lambert has been selected by Leadership South Carolina’s Board of Trustees to participate in the Class of 2019. Dedicated to educating and enlightening highly motivated people, Leadership…
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Alice Paylor elected President-elect of National Caucus of State Bar Associations
September 10, 2018At last month’s American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Alice Paylor, a Rosen Hagood partner, was elected the 2018-2019 President-elect of the National Caucus of State Bar Associations…
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NAI Charleston secures buyer for property in less than 20 days of being on the market
September 10, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker Jack Owens and Associate Lauren Anderson facilitated the sale of the 3,925-square-foot building at 625 Skylark Drive in Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the seller in…
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HSB’s Perry MacLennan named “Star of the Year” by American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
September 10, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Perry MacLennan has been named as a “Star of the Year” by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD). Perry was recognized for his…
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SCETV/South Carolina Public Radio and WUFT announce emergency network partnership
September 10, 2018
South Carolina ETV (SCETV)/South Carolina Public Radio and WUFT, Gainesville-Ocala, Florida, announced a partnership that will provide heightened hurricane, tropical storm and other weather emergency content to South Carolina residents…
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S.C. agencies, residents prepare for Hurricane Florence
September 10, 2018The South Carolina Emergency Management Division continues to monitor Hurricane Florence, which forecasters say could affect the East Coast as a powerful storm. The state Emergency Operations Center is operational,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency to prepare for potential impact from Tropical Storm Florence, Hurricane Guide
September 10, 2018Click here to see the 2018 S.C. Hurricane Guide Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Sep 10th declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management…
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KeenanSuggs/HUB International advisor receives national “Top of the Table” honor
September 10, 2018
Eric Elkins, Life Insurance and Financial Services Advisor at KeenanSuggs/HUB International in Columbia, South Carolina – one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the…
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Cleveland kidnapping survivor to Speak at Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center Annual Luncheon – October 5
September 10, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, announced today that Cleveland kidnapping survivor, Michelle Knight, will be the speaker at…
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NAI Charleston secures buyer for property in less than 20 days of being on the market
September 10, 2018
NAI Charleston announced Broker Jack Owens and Associate Lauren Anderson facilitated the sale of the 3,925-square-foot building at 625 Skylark Drive in Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the seller in…
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McNair’s Grayson Lambert named to 2019 Leadership South Carolina Class
September 10, 2018
McNair announced Grayson Lambert has been selected by Leadership South Carolina’s Board of Trustees to participate in the Class of 2019. Dedicated to educating and enlightening highly motivated people, Leadership…
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HSB’s Perry MacLennan named “Star of the Year” by American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
September 10, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorney Perry MacLennan has been named as a “Star of the Year” by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD). Perry was recognized for his…
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Alice Paylor elected President-elect of National Caucus of State Bar Associations
September 10, 2018
At last month’s American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Alice Paylor, a Rosen Hagood partner, was elected the 2018-2019 President-elect of the National Caucus of State Bar Associations…
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Michelle Simmons appointed Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community
September 8, 2018
Charleston County School District (CCSD) would like to announce that Michelle Simmons has been appointed to serve as the Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community. Simmons has served as…
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Beverly Pilkey joins CCSD as Executive Director of Exceptional Children
September 8, 2018
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Beverly Holt Pilkey to the Exceptional Children department. She has served as CCSD’s Interim Director of Instructional Programs since…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO Nephron Pharmaceuticals, elected 2018-19 Chamber Chair
September 8, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the board have selected its newly elected officers and Board of Directors for 2018-2019. Leadership terms for the chamber’s officers and Board of Directors begin on October…
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Holder Properties developing Portside office building in Mount Pleasant
September 7, 2018Holder Properties, a privately held full-service real estate development company, announced that construction is underway on a 120,000 square-foot multi-tenant office building called Portside – Ferry Wharf. Ferry Wharf…
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Organic Standard Solutions expanding Charleston County operations
September 7, 2018Analytical Reference Standards Manufacturer Creating Approximately 20 New Jobs Organic Standard Solutions International, LLC (o2si smart solutions), a subsidiary of LGC Group’s Standards division, announced expansion plans for its existing…
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Windley joins S.C. Board of Financial Institutions
September 6, 2018
Longtime South Carolina banker John Windley began a four-year term on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions Sept. 5. Windley, president of Columbia-headquartered South State Bank, has spent 43…
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Aerospace Futures Alliance and SC Council on Competitiveness/SC Aerospace sign LOI to explore creating national aerospace coalition
September 6, 2018
The Aerospace Futures Alliance (AFA) and the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness/SC Aerospace (the Council) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purpose of advancing the aerospace industry…
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Live2Lead 2018 announces newest addition to its lineup – Tyler Perry
September 6, 2018
The John Maxwell Company announced that entertainment mogul Tyler Perry will take the stage at Live2Lead 2018, hosted live in Atlanta and attended globally via 300 host sites in 32…
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