First Reliance Bank founder’s father leaves a legacy
January 11, 2024
Freddie Saunders, 86, of Florence, South Carolina, died peacefully on January 9, 2024, at the McLeod Health Hospice Care. Freddie was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on May 24, 1937,…
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Stantec expands Transportation team in South Carolina
January 10, 2024
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, welcomes Corinna Marsh as a Transportation Designer to its Charleston office. Marsh is a graduate of the University of South Carolina…
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Coastal Kingdom Season 4 premieres on SCETV, exploring Lowcountry wildlife
January 10, 2024
The half-hour nature series Coastal Kingdom has returned for Season 4 on South Carolina ETV. Host Tony Mills, a naturalist and educator with the Spring Island Trust in Beaufort County, and cinematographer…
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Volunteers and ball crew members needed for the 2024 Credit One Charleston Open
January 10, 2024
Charleston’s professional tennis tournament actively recruiting volunteers and ball crew members for the spring event The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, is accepting…
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William Means Real Estate welcomes top-performing REALTOR® to luxury real estate firm
January 10, 2024
William Means Real Estate, the leading luxury real estate firm in Charleston, announced the newest addition to its team of REALTORS®, Marisa Cromey. With a distinguished career that began in…
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Owen Tyler of The Cassina Group honored with Distinguished Service Award by South Carolina Realtors®
January 10, 2024
The Cassina Group announced that Owen Tyler, Managing Broker and Partner, has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Service Award for 2023 by South Carolina REALTORS®. This recognition is a testament…
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Charleston-based Dr. Troy joins elite ranks of Brainz Magazine’s 500 Global Entrepreneurs
January 10, 2024
Renowned talent retention expert Dr. Troy Hall has been named to Brainz Magazine’s esteemed 500 Global Entrepreneurs list for 2024, placing him among the world’s most innovative and impactful business…
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EO Charleston welcomes new strategic alliance partner
January 10, 2024
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing more than 17,000 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, has announced its new relationship with strategic…
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Workplace Friends Best Come Naturally
January 10, 2024
By Tom Poland I stumbled across an old magazine feature of mine and it made me recall stops I’d made along that long, winding road called “Career.” Some memories…
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City of Charleston releases programming for grand inauguration ceremony of Mayor-elect William Cogswell and city councilmembers
January 10, 2024
The city of Charleston released the programming for the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor-elect William Cogswell, set to take place on Monday, January 8th at noon, outside the iconic City Hall…
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SCDE seeks summer food program partners
January 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program…
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Greenwood Pathway House receives national Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award
January 9, 2024
Greenwood Pathway House is receiving $30,000 as a Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards recipient. The award, presented during a news conference at Chick-fil-A in Greenwood, is part of a national program…
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Lima One Capital predicts stable housing prices and increased transaction volume in 2024
January 9, 2024
Lima One Capital unveiled its 2004 Housing Outlook today. The 26-page document predicts a more stable housing market than that of the previous 12 months. “The 2023 Housing Market tested…
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International African American Museum opens doors for educational field trips
January 9, 2024
The International African American Museum (IAAM) is calling out to students and educators to come explore the rich cultural and historical narratives by booking a field trip to one of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
January 9, 2024
Efferent Labs and Lucie Medical were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. EHG South received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access to SCRA’s Startup…
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2024 MLK Celebration theme, parade marshal, honorees announced
January 8, 2024
Beginning on January 11, 2024, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 52nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Put on by YWCA Greater Charleston each year,…
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Marketing Minute Video: How to Successfully Engage with Stakeholders
January 8, 2024
Marketing Minute by Morgan Grimes, NP Strategy Virtual technology allows us to cast a wide net, but nothing beats establishing a real connection in person. This week’s video provides tips…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Hammock Walk
January 5, 2024
Today, Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of its newest 55+ community, Hammock Walk, by Ashton Woods. Hammock Walk’s first homes, as…
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Michelle Simmons selected as CCSD Chief Academic Officer
January 5, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Michelle Simmons as Chief Academic Officer. Simmons has served as the district’s Interim Chief Academic Officer (CAO) since July 2022. Prior to her role…
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Moore & Van Allen elevates 15 attorneys to member, including Charleston attorney Daniel Layfield
January 4, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the following 15 attorneys have been elected as the firm’s newest members: Holly S. Bannerman, William “Bill” M. Butler, Sarah Dohoney Byrne,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects four new Shareholders
January 4, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Sterling Moose Busbee, Guy M. Dabbs IV, Ronald T. Scott and Cameo Joseph-McCollum have been elected as Shareholders in the firm. Charleston Sterling…
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Award winning social media strategist joins NP Strategy
January 4, 2024
Ryal Curtis to Lead Social Media Team as Senior Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, will launch a robust expansion of its…
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Like A Scene From An Old Western
January 3, 2024
By Tom Poland It was 1985 when I spent three days in Reno. I didn’t shoot a man just to watch him die, Johnny, but I conjured up images…
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More than 700 Carolina children expected to be diagnosed with cancer in 2024
January 3, 2024
According to Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas (CCP), the patient and family support organization that serves all of North and South Carolina, cancer will remain the #1 disease killer…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC announces new retail partner for the Lofts Downtown Nexton
January 3, 2024
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced a new tenant coming to the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton. Rita’s, the world’s largest Italian ice & frozen custard brand known for its…
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International African American Museum to host Martin Luther King Day celebration
January 3, 2024
WHAT: The International African American Museum (IAAM) will hold a public celebration of Martin Luther King (MLK) Day onsite that will feature complimentary admission to the museum, a showcase of…
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Stantec expands Community Development team in South Carolina
January 3, 2024
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, welcomes Olivia Ellington as a Civil Designer to its Charleston office. Ellington graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor…
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Ashley Jackrel, Michael Bone, promoted to Senior Vice President
January 3, 2024Avison Young announced the promotions of brokers Ashley Jackrel and Michael Bone to Senior Vice Presidents. Jackrel joined the firm’s Charleston office in 2020 and specializes in office and investment…
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Chase Gray joins Avison Young as Associate in Charleston
January 3, 2024
Firm grows retail & investment services with new hire Avison Young announced the addition of Chase Gray as an Associate broker based in the firm’s Charleston office, focused on tenant…
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Maynard Nexsen elevates thirteen attorneys to Shareholder
January 3, 2024
Maynard Nexsen, a full-service law firm with 24 offices across the United States, announced the promotion of 13 attorneys to Shareholder, effective January 1, 2024. The Firm’s new shareholders include…
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Colliers Report: Construction efforts and redevelopments create opportunity
December 28, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Hospitality Market Highlights As the hospitality industry steadily recovers post-COVID-19, shifts in room supply, propelled by construction and redevelopment…
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Colliers Report: Expansion expected with continued population growth
December 28, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights Hospital systems are experiencing a noteworthy surge in ambulatory expansion, propelled by ongoing economic development announcements…
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39 Broad Street & 29 Elliott Street office building sold
December 21, 2023
NAI Charleston announced that partner David Ingle represented the buyer in the transaction of 39 Broad Street and 29 Elliott Street. The seller, HTA 39 Broad LLC, was represented by…
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Michael Oliver Eckard graduates from Diversity Leaders Initiative
December 20, 2023
Michael Oliver Eckard, office managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins’ Charleston office, has successfully completed the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI). A program of the Riley Institute at Furman University, the DLI…
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SeamonWhiteside outpaces volunteer time and fundraising through 2023 philanthropic efforts
December 20, 2023
SeamonWhiteside Outpaces Volunteer Time and Fundraising Through 2023 Philanthropic Efforts Offices in Mount Pleasant, Charlotte, and Greenville champion employees’ charities and give-back efforts SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm…
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SC Department of Agriculture seeks infrastructure grant applications
December 20, 2023
Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program Targets Middle of the Food Supply Chain The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to offer over $4…
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Colliers promotes Kathleen Umholtz to Information Technology Coordinator for South Carolina offices
December 20, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Kathleen Umholtz has been promoted to Information Technology (I.T.) Coordinator for the firm’s statewide operations. Umholtz’s role is to provide on-demand technical support and…
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Hemp Farming Permit application period is Jan. 1-Feb. 29, 2024
December 20, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will begin accepting Hemp Farming Permit applications for the 2024 season on Jan. 1, 2024. Anyone who wishes to farm hemp in South Carolina…
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Conifers’ Fragrant Pull On Memory
December 20, 2023
By Tom Poland I read that fragrances stimulate recall more so than any other sense. I knew from experience that it had to be true. You and I, we’re…
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Stantec expands Transportation team in South Carolina
December 19, 2023
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, welcomes Hinkal Lohar as a Roadway Designer to its Charleston office. Lohar is a recent graduate from Clemson University where she…
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Tanner Backman relocates to Goodwyn Mills Cawood’s Greenville office
December 19, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) architect Tanner Backman, AIA, NCARB, has relocated to the firm’s Greenville, South Carolina office to lead the local architecture team. Backman joined the firm in Birmingham,…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Director of Development
December 19, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation in Greenville has hired Jared Martin as Director of Development. Martin will create, implement, and oversee the organization’s development…
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Verde restaurant concept relocates headquarters and opens new location in Park Circle
December 19, 2023
The first Verde in North Charleston will open soon at 4731 Mixon Avenue, which was formerly occupied by Abundant Seafood. The new location will offer their standard dine-in service as…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as Educator of the Month
December 19, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dorchester County School District Two’s Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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Fairways of Philanthropy: Caledonia, True Blue tee time specials to benefit Project Golf
December 19, 2023
Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of golf-rich South Carolina’s top 5 public courses, are offering holiday specials that will delight players and benefit Project Golf, a…
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Partnership helps small farmers in SC achieve key food safety certification
December 19, 2023
With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers their commitment to food safety. The South Carolina…
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Residents at South Bay at Mount Pleasant are catalysts for new fundraising participation options for LOWVELO.
December 19, 2023
“Cancer has affected us all, so we who survive do what we can to support the continuing research,” said Roberta Price, a resident of South Bay at Mount Pleasant senior…
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Trident United Way announces new Chief Impact Officer
December 19, 2023
Natasha Chatman will join the organization in February 2024 Trident United Way announced the appointment of Natasha Chatman as Chief Impact Officer. Chatman is currently the Chief Operations & Compliance…
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CSU presents endowed scholarship in honor of Keith and Deborah Summey
December 19, 2023Charleston Southern University announces the establishment of The Keith and Deborah Summey Family Endowed Scholarship to honor the Summey’s record of public service. Keith Summey is retiring this month after…
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Fairways of Philanthropy: Caledonia, True Blue tee time specials to benefit project golf
December 19, 2023PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of golf-rich South Carolina’s top 5 public courses, are offering holiday specials that will delight…
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