Saving Lives: Addressing Misconceptions in Organ Donation
July 20, 2025
By David DeStefano President & Chief Executive Officer We Are Sharing Hope SC Every myth that undermines trust in organ donation equals a life not saved. Every time someone hesitates…
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Colliers brokers acquisition of additional office condo in Summerville for Level Financial Group
July 17, 2025
Grayson Greiner of Colliers | South Carolina brokered the purchase of an approximately 1,209-square-foot office condo at 208 North Cedar Street in downtown Summerville, South Carolina. Colliers represented the property…
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Charleston’s First Day Festival returns August 10
July 17, 2025
COMMUNITY INVITED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE The City of Charleston is preparing to help local students head back to school with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.…
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Moonlight Mixers are back at the Folly Beach Pier
July 17, 2025
Three more nights of dancing on the pier this summer The Folly Beach Pier continues its Moonlight Mixers series in July! The next event will feature music from Dave Landeo…
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SHL Medical to host hiring event in North Charleston – July 23
July 17, 2025
Global manufacturer offering on-site interviews, same-day job offers, and competitive pay for positions in production, maintenance, and logistics SHL Medical, a pioneering leader in designing, developing, and manufacturing self-injection solutions,…
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Holy City Linen expands Charleston County operations
July 17, 2025
Founded in 2016 in Mount Pleasant, Holy City Linen provides quality, sustainable commercial laundry services throughout the Charleston area. As a vital partner to the region’s robust tourism industry, Holy…
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Now available! Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, North Strand Helping Hands
July 17, 2025
Food Lockers Enable Neighbors Who Seek Food Assistance to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food…
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TD Bank awards $100,000 to MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
July 17, 2025MUSC Hollings Cancer Center was awarded a $100,000 grant from TD Bank to expand two initiatives aimed at reducing cancer disparities in South Carolina. Both programs are led by Marvella…
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My Southland, Maybe Yours
July 16, 2025
By Tom Poland April, along a back road to Athens, G-A, I saw ghosts. Amid new homes a shed and barn cast blue shadows across brilliant-green grass. Then I…
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Inaugural Camp Summer Smiles creates magic for children
July 16, 2025
Fifty young people with disabilities and their siblings enjoyed a summer camp experience – many for the first time – in July 2025 thanks to a pilot project between Limitless…
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City of Charleston’s Forest Acres Drainage Improvement Project named Project of the Year in South Carolina
July 15, 2025
The City of Charleston announced that its Forest Acres Phase 2 Drainage Improvement Project has been named South Carolina Project of the Year in the Environment category by the American…
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15th Annual Mount Pleasant Business & Community Expo set for September 18
July 15, 2025
Get your business cards ready! The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant—driven by Crews Subaru—is set to take place Thursday, September 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Omar…
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ECCO announces 2025 Charity Pickleball Tournament
July 15, 2025
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced the return of The Big Dill! The second annual charity tournament will be held on October 4, 2025, at the nine-court pickleball facility, The…
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CCSD announces creation of Elevation Schools to expand support and resources for students
July 15, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announces the formation of Elevation Schools, a unified cohort of 14 elementary schools that will receive enhanced support and resources beginning in the 2025–2026 school…
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Grants awarded to improve communities throughout SC
July 15, 2025
S.C. Department of Commerce awards nearly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Eight communities from throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling almost $8 million…
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Charleston International Airport breaks ground on major West Gates Expansion project
July 14, 2025Charleston International Airport (CHS) announced the groundbreaking of its transformative West Gates Expansion project today, marking a major milestone in the airport’s ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the Lowcountry’s…
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ADA Anniversary Celebration: Building Community
July 14, 2025
In partnership with the City of Charleston and City of North Charleston, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will present an event celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Americans…
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Town of Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment Project set to begin Aug. 6, at Fish Haul Beach
July 11, 2025
Overall schedule updates, temporary closure of Fish Haul Beach Park announced The Town of Hilton Head Island’s beach renourishment project is scheduled to start on Aug. 6, at Fish Haul…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces 2025 Notary Public Seminars
July 10, 2025
Today, Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Lexington, Spartanburg, Florence, and Charleston counties in August and September. These…
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Video Isn’t Optional in 2025 — Here’s How to Use It with Intention
July 10, 2025
By Alex Prince Director at NP Strategy Video isn’t “nice to have.” It’s the format people expect. If you’re serious about building visibility, driving engagement, or strengthening relationships, video needs…
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New South Carolina initiative to put nature at the heart of workforce and community wellbeing
July 10, 2025
Nature at Work to launch on July 14 in Columbia, uniting leaders across sectors to create a healthier, more resilient South Carolina. Nature at Work, a new statewide initiative focused…
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Nailing Down A Mystery
July 9, 2025
By Tom Poland Old doors rife with nails. Rows and rows of nails. Studs. Like handsome lads, all in a row. All in precise order. I’ve come across two…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages wise charitable giving following Texas flooding disaster
July 9, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the…
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DWG announces promotions on the leadership team
July 9, 2025
DWG Inc., Consulting Engineers (DWG), announces that Gaelyn Zafred and Cate Smolinsky have assumed expanded roles within the company. Zafred, a Team Leader, is now a Principal, and Smolinsky is…
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State Representative Bannister honored as “Conservation Hero”
July 9, 2025
House Ways and Means Chair recognized for commitment to state’s natural resources By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Greenville attorney and South Carolina Representative Bruce Wyche Bannister, chairman of the S.C.…
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Sturm elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 9, 2025
H. Richard Sturm, regional president of the Carolina’s for Ameris Bank, Mt. Pleasant, SC, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a…
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Omatic partners with investment firm Clearhaven Partners
July 9, 2025
To Accelerate Its Mission to Solve Data Interoperability and Management for Nonprofits CHARLESTON, SC and BOSTON, MA – Omatic, the leading integration and data platform for social impact organizations and…
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BermudAir adds twice-weekly service from Charleston International Airport
July 9, 2025
Just in time for the peak summer travel season, BermudAir announces expanding from a once-weekly service to a more convenient twice-weekly service, effective August 7, 2025. The new service on…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville embarks on a new chapter at the Little Blue House
July 8, 2025Community Invited to Support Renovations Through Matching Campaign Celebrating More Than 43 Years of Service As demand for home-delivered meals continues to rise in the Lowcountry, Meals on Wheels…
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County Public Works officials to deliver quarterly update on Main Road Segment A project
July 8, 2025
Charleston County Public Works officials will host a quarterly public meeting for the Main Road Corridor Segment A project on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at…
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Young’s Farm protected forever
July 8, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of a 225-acre working agricultural property owned by Rita and Melvin Young in Dorchester County. Located just outside the Town of Saint George,…
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CCSD leader Sharon Randall appointed principal at Morningside Middle
July 8, 2025
Charleston County School District announced that Sharon Randall has been named principal of Morningside Middle School. Currently the assistant principal at the East Cooper Center for Advanced Studies, Randall brings…
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Charleston County Parks’ Inclusive Prom is back August 9
July 8, 2025
Join us for a Space-tacular, Galaxy-Themed Inclusive Prom The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission invites all members of the community with disabilities to the annual Inclusive Prom on Aug.…
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CS INSTRUMENTS establishing North American headquarters in Beaufort County
July 8, 2025
CS INSTRUMENTS, a manufacturer of compressed air measuring technology, announced it is establishing its North American headquarters in Beaufort County. The company’s $3.6 million investment will create 13 new jobs.…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Office Market Q2 2025
July 7, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Shrinking availability may spur new construction Market Highlights Class A availability in Downtown Charleston is shrinking rapidly as no full floors remain. As the…
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Genesis Healthcare receives national recognition for excellence in patient care
July 7, 2025
Genesis Healthcare, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers across South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to exceptional patient care. The Health Resources and Services…
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College of Charleston Alumna awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
July 7, 2025
With the help of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards, marine biology graduate Emily Dombrowski ’23 recently received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Emily Dombrowski ’23 earned dual degrees…
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Helen Munnerlyn awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor
July 3, 2025
Helen Munnerlyn, the outgoing executive director of Leadership South Carolina, has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Munnerlyn is retiring after two decades leading…
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Colliers promotes Chandler Messer and Wilson Springs to Assistant Property Managers
July 1, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotions of Chandler Messer and Wilson Springs to Assistant Property Managers. Members of Colliers’ Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team, Messer is based in…
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Blood Law, PLLC expands to Charleston area with new office location
July 1, 2025
Blood Law, PLLC, a trusted name in family law, announced the expansion of its legal services to the Charleston region, with a new primary office opening in Mt. Pleasant. The…
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Ingevity announces departure of Performance Materials segment president, Ed Woodcock
July 1, 2025
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation (NYSE:NGVT) announced Ed Woodcock, executive vice president and president, Performance Materials, departed the company effective July 1, 2025. Woodcock’s departure follows a 37-year career…
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Harbor Logistics and A&R Bulk-Pak combine to provide warehousing, transportation, transloading, and brokerage services to the Southeast USA
July 1, 2025
New leadership team sets course for geographic and capability expansion CHARLESTON, SC – Harbor Logistics and A&R Bulk-Pak, both portfolio companies of NOVA Infrastructure, announced a strategic combination to expand…
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VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC to launch pilot sustainability and resiliency planning initiative
July 1, 2025
VisionGreenwood and Sustain SC announced a strategic partnership to launch Greenwood as the pilot community for a groundbreaking initiative focused on municipal sustainability and resiliency planning. This forward-thinking collaboration brings…
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Dorchester County, MUSC Health, and local partners break ground on new primary care center in St. George
July 1, 2025Dorchester County Government leaders joined representatives from MUSC Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, the South Carolina Office of Mental Health/Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center, and elected…
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We Are Sharing Hope makes incredible strides in tissue donation
July 1, 2025
LifeNet Health recognizes Sharing Hope SC with prestigious award We are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), has been recognized by LifeNet Health for…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
July 1, 2025
Carolina Biologics, Make Startups, Thrive Data, and WaterUS were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Biologics, Clemson Composite Center, Coastal Carolina University, GreenCape Health, Health Evolve, and Tandem…
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Dominion Energy receives regulatory approval to extend V.C. Summer Nuclear Station operations for 20 years
July 1, 2025
Nuclear Regulatory Commission extends V.C. Summer’s operating license through 2062, ensuring reliable, carbon-free power for decades The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved Dominion Energy South Carolina’s application to extend…
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Entries are now open for the South Carolina State Fair’s 2025 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2025
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 8-19, 2025 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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Madeleine McGee awarded Order of the Palmetto – celebrated in Charleston with nonprofit leaders
June 30, 2025
Together SC shared that Madeleine McGee, former President & CEO of the organization, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor, during a special celebration hosted…
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