Colliers Charleston Industrial Report: Ports labor resolution brightens logistics outlook
January 21, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Developers continue to bet big on Charleston’s long-term potential as a logistics hub as 1,544,578 square feet…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees dedicate nearly 700 hours to supporting local communities in 2024
January 21, 2025
At South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU), giving back to the community is more than just a priority—it’s part of our company culture. Through meaningful partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the…
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Federal Government awards million-dollar grant to fund land acquisition of Barry Tract
January 21, 2025
Project to Further Conserve Green Space, Protect the Environment, and Provide New Public Park On January 8, 2025, the final piece of funding was awarded for acquisition of the 67-acre…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) hosting second round of public open houses for rural Transportation Plan update
January 21, 2025
Public input is invited to identify and address rural highway, transit, bike, and pedestrian needs. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) for the…
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Berkeley County’s HOME Program seeking applications for funding
January 21, 2025
Grant Assistance for Developers Constructing Affordable Housing Projects Berkeley County is now taking applications for its new Homeownership Development Program. Developers interested in applying for funding for affordable housing construction projects…
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US News rankings: USC’s online nursing master’s remains No. 1 in the nation
January 21, 2025
For the fifth straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 in the country for its online master’s in nursing program, according to U.S.…
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“The Road to Possibilities – An Opportunity Fair!” will provide resources for students with disabilities on February 6, 2025
January 20, 2025
The Greenville County School District, in partnership with The Barbara Stone Foundation, is hosting a resource fair, “The Road to Possibilities—An Opportunity Fair!”, on Thursday, February 6th, from 5:30 p.m.…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces 2024 achievements and 2025 plans for community and sustainability
January 16, 2025
The Charleston Parks Conservancy reflects on a transformative 2024, stewarding 26 parks, gardens, and trails while delivering innovative solutions that enhance Charleston’s parks, expand the city’s urban tree canopy, provide…
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Berkeley County issues update on Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project
January 16, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date of Spring 2025 Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date…
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USC’s economic impact continues growing across SC, new study finds
January 16, 2025
The University of South Carolina system has a $7.4 billion annual impact on the state’s economy, a new study released Thursday (Jan. 16) found. The study, conducted by the Darla…
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Georgialina—A Southland As We Knew It
January 15, 2025
By Tom Poland In 2015, the University of South Carolina Press released my collection of memories on how things used to be. Here, then, is a trip down memory lane…
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South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond honors Joshua Shumak with the 2024 NASS John Lewis Youth Leadership Award for Advocacy on behalf of Native American Communities
January 15, 2025On January 14, 2025, Secretary of State Mark Hammond presented Joshua Shumak with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Joshua Shumak was honored…
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America’s State Parks selects South Carolina Parks Director to serve as President
January 15, 2025
The National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), the leadership organization behind America’s State Parks, announced the appointment of Paul McCormack as its new President and CEO. McCormack brings nearly…
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Nonprofits can now apply for Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Grants
January 15, 2025
Grant application window closes Feb. 24 Nonprofit organizations in South Carolina can now apply for grants from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The spring grant application period will close at 5…
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Lowcountry boating season launches with 45th Annual Charleston Boat Show Jan. 24-26
January 15, 2025
The 45th Charleston Boat Show runs Jan. 24-26 at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex. The annual event is a one-stop shop for all things boating and features new model…
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South Carolina Federal now accepting applications for $45,000 in scholarships
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 15th annual scholarship program. The credit union will award $45,000 to nine outstanding students attending a traditional or technical…
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Sustain SC Team continues to grow with hiring of Marketing and Events Director, Emily Skaggs
January 14, 2025
Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced Emily Skaggs has joined as Marketing and Events Director. Emily brings a…
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College of Charleston history professor to receive MLK Jr. Humanitarian Award
January 14, 2025
When it comes to racial justice, Shannon Eaves doesn’t just talk the talk – she walks the walk. All over the College of Charleston campus. That is why the College of Charleston…
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SCRA contributes over $1.3 Billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 14, 2025
South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.3 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2024. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…
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Lakeland Capital announces new hire
January 14, 2025
Lakeland Capital, a Charleston-based private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, recently announced a new hire joining the company’s Washington, D.C. office. Teddy Zinsner has joined Lakeland…
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Palmetto Bluff Club announces new Director of Golf Operations, James Swift
January 13, 2025
The Palmetto Bluff Club announced the hire of 24-year Class “A” PGA Professional, James Swift, as Director of Golf Club Operations. Following the January 2024 opening of Crossroads, the reversible…
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2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors
January 13, 2025
On January 13, 2025, Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South Carolina as 2025 Chef Ambassadors. He was joined by…
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LS3P Columbia leadership evolution
January 13, 2025
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P, announced that Columbia Office Leader and Principal, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, has now assumed the K-12 Practice Leader role for the firm. The…
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CCSD partners with MUSC and Trident Technical College to launch new Health Science Cohort
January 13, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD), in collaboration with The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Trident Technical College, announces the launch of an exciting new MUSC Health Science Cohort…
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William Means Real Estate breaks records in 2024 with $431M in sales and kicks off 2025 with sale of $5.3M Southern Living Idea House
January 10, 2025
William Means Real Estate announced that 2024 was the best in the company’s 91-year history with $431M in overall sales, a 32% increase over 2023. With an average sales price…
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Watts Builders celebrates 10 Award wins at Charleston Home Builders Association Gala
January 10, 2025
Recognized for Excellence in Custom Home Building, Renovation and Design Watts Builders, a family-owned custom home builder with a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship and client-focused design, received high honors at the Charleston Home Builders…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Ashley River Crossing Pedestrian and Bike Bridge
January 9, 2025
A major step forward in Charleston’s infrastructure was marked on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, as city officials and community leaders gathered for the groundbreaking of the Ashley River Crossing. This…
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Colliers Charleston Office Report: New leases highlight normalizing high-end market
January 9, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Office Market Highlights The Charleston office market saw positive signs in the last quarter of 2024 as new leasing picked…
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Google contributes over $2.5M to local and state organizations in 2024
January 9, 2025
Google and Google.org awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants to 11 local and state community organizations in South Carolina in 2024. The grants are part of the company’s commitment to…
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K&L Gates names nearly 35 new partners, of counsel, and policy professionals across firm
January 9, 2025
The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm’s global platform as new partners, of counsel, government affairs counselors, and government…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ruth Jordan, Entrepreneur Resource Center
January 8, 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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Kids On Point presents Ready. Set. Glow – Charleston’s premier fundraising event
January 8, 2025
Kids On Point announced its annual fundraiser, Ready. Set. Glow, taking place on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM at the iconic Cistern Yard at the…
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Aqua Blue Pools unveils new brand in 2025
January 8, 2025
Aqua Blue Pools (ABP), the Lowcountry’s premier pool-building company since 1991, announced its new rebranding initiative in 2025. After more than three decades of service under the same trusted brand,…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces four staff members
January 8, 2025
Artist development, arts industry and communications roles filled The South Carolina Arts Commission began 2025 with full teams serving artists and arts organizations and its communications needs after adding four…
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Charleston Metro Chamber celebrates 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator graduates
January 7, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the graduation of the 2024 Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) cohort on December 11. This milestone marked the culmination of a transformative,…
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Good Strategies launches new Tricounty Nonprofit Directory and Events Calendar to boost local volunteerism
January 7, 2025
Good Strategies, Charleston’s leader in social impact solutions, announced the launch of two new Charleston regional community resources aimed at making it easier to discover and engage with more of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 7, 2025
myMechanic, The After Cancer, and Volare Boats were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Brokerbase, NovaVia Spine & Biologics, Rapid Title, and Zitles received new grant funding. All…
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Maynard Nexsen elevates nine attorneys to Shareholder
January 7, 2025
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the promotion of nine attorneys to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2025. The Firm’s new shareholders include…
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Regional Librarian recognized at Stiles Point Elementary
January 6, 2025
Cooper named Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year Leslie Cooper, the teacher-librarian at Stiles Point Elementary School, was named the Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year on December 11, 2024,…
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Berkeley County hosting Community Development Block Grant Workshop
January 6, 2025
Registration Period Opening December 30, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting a special Application Workshop on its Community Development Block Grant Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Assembly…
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Colliers South Carolina Student Housing Report: High interest rates, slow enrollment growth moderate student housing market
January 6, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2024 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights South Carolina’s student housing market saw privately owned inventory grow to 36,816 beds even as overall…
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Lowcountry Food Bank awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation
January 6, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support the LCFB’s mission in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina to unite…
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Front Light Building Company announces new semi-custom home brand
January 6, 2025
Beaufort S.C.- Front Light Building Company announced its new semi-custom home brand Lanthorne Homes. The company, which currently offers high-quality, masterfully designed homes in Coosaw Point in Beaufort County, will soon…
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David Feild named CEO of Colliers | South Carolina, continuing a legacy of growth and excellence
January 6, 2025
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that David M. Feild has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Feild, who was named President in 2024, succeeds John W. Folsom,…
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Lowcountry Council of Governments receives Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Grant to empower Workforce Development
January 6, 2025
The Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) announced that it has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) to support Workforce Development Program, “Training…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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Charleston International Airport sees 1.5% increase in passenger traffic over the 2024 holiday season
January 6, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) announced a 1.5% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 holiday season, surpassing last year’s numbers. This year’s holiday season, spanning Christmas and New Year’s, marked…
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MUSC recognized for commitment to quality of patient care
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) has awarded 77 Certified Zero Harm Awards in 2024 to MUSC Health medical centers throughout South Carolina. The awards recognize units with an extraordinary…
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Renowned Southeastern Spine Institute joins Novant Health
January 6, 2025
As industry leaders in patient experience and care innovation, Novant Health and Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) have a shared vision to continue elevating the Charleston area as a destination for…
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SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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