Charleston Digital introduces Job Development Incentive
May 6, 2025Charleston Digital introduced a new business incentive targeting high-wage job growth. The Job Development Incentive (JDI) is a one-time cash payment of $1,000 to tech companies creating new jobs at…
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Miss South Carolina delegates recognized at State House
May 6, 2025
The South Carolina State House welcomed more than 50 local delegates and volunteers from the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization on April 29 for Miss South Carolina Day, an annual…
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This Saturday! 32nd Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive supports Lowcountry Food Bank
May 6, 2025
The 32nd annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place nationally and in Charleston on Saturday, May 10. This event is the largest one-day food…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC recognized as 2025 Best Nonprofit to Work For
May 6, 2025
The statewide nonprofit donation program was among 50 organizations recognized from across the nation. We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), has…
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U.S. films selected for international public television conference in Bilbao, Spain
May 5, 2025
SCETV continues role as U.S. INPUT Secretariat Five films from the United States were screened at the 2025 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference held May 3–7 in Bilbao, Spain. Hosted…
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Cario Middle recognized as a Palmetto’s Finest School
May 5, 2025
Thomas C. Cario Middle School made history for Charleston County School District (CCSD) on April 30, 2025. Cario is the first school in CCSD in more than two decades to be…
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College of Charleston student selected for prestigious Public Service Scholarship
May 5, 2025
College of Charleston Honors College student Jakob Highducheck is one of 20 students nationwide selected as a 2025 Key into Public Service Scholar by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Chosen…
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Berlin G. Myers Parkway Extension now open to traffic
May 5, 2025Dorchester County celebrated a significant milestone in community infrastructure. The Town of Summerville, South Carolina Department of Transportation, and Dorchester County Government joined forces to complete Phase III of the…
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Janice Malone to serve as Executive Principal while continuing leadership at Sanders-Clyde Elementary
May 5, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Janice Malone, a veteran school leader with over four decades of outstanding service, will continue her service as principal of Sanders-Clyde Elementary while…
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Rebecca Accolla named new principal of Carolina Park Elementary School
May 5, 2025
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Rebecca Accolla, an educational leader with over 20 years of experience, has been appointed the new principal of Carolina Park Elementary School in…
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Nexton announces Stanley Martin Homes new townhome model grand opening
May 5, 2025
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of Stanley Martin Homes’ townhome model. Located in Nexton’s Brighton Park Village and walkable to Dayfield…
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SC Student Loan Corporation launches a new employee-directed mini grants program
May 1, 2025
South Carolina Student Loan Corporation (SCSLC), a nonprofit with over 50 years of experience in educational loan lending, has launched a mini grants program awarding a total of $25,000 to six SC nonprofits…
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Dorchester County announces Notary Public Commission enrollment now available at Summerville location
May 1, 2025
Residents of Dorchester County can now conveniently enroll their Notary Public Commission at the Clerk of Court’s Office, Family Court Division, located at 212 Deming Way, Summerville. Residents can continue…
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City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience & Sustainability to host Waterwise Charleston open houses
May 1, 2025
City of Charleston’s Office of Resilience & Sustainability is hosting a series of open houses throughout May to provide residents with crucial information and resources on how water is affecting…
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Picnic for the Parks sets attendance record, raises $55K for 26 Charleston parks
May 1, 2025
A record-breaking crowd gathered at Hampton Park’s Rose Pavilion on Sunday, April 27, 2025, for the Charleston Parks Conservancy’s 4th annual Picnic for the Parks, raising $55,000 to support the…
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Charleston Real Producers honors REALTOR® Terry Haas with inaugural ICON Award
May 1, 2025
Terry Haas, a respected leader in Charleston’s residential real estate industry and co-founder of 32 South Properties, has been named the first-ever recipient of the ICON Award — the highest…
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TRIO announces brand evolution focused on AI, creativity and human connection
May 1, 2025
After nearly 25 years of innovation and industry leadership, Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO) announces its next evolution: TRIO 4.0, focused on being an AI-powered marketing partner helping brands thrive in…
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Charleston County Waterparks to open for weekends starting May 17
May 1, 2025
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will open its three waterparks – Splash Island in Mount Pleasant, Splash Zone on James Island, and Whirlin’ Waters in North Charleston…
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AT&T expands fiber internet to over 500,000 locations in South Carolina
May 1, 2025
AT&T has expanded its fiber internet network to more than 500,000 customer locations across South Carolina. The move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to improve access to high-speed…
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Capt. Mose Rogers & The S.S. Savannah
May 1, 2025
By Tom Poland I visit cemeteries never knowing what I’ll find. February 10, a cemetery gave me a story that has the elements of a great movie—risk, bravery, tragedy, the…
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Charleston Southern offers support to Limestone, St. Andrews students
May 1, 2025
In the wake of recent closure announcements from Limestone University and St. Andrews University, Charleston Southern University is stepping forward with a plan that offers impacted students a clear, streamlined…
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Blackbaud promotes Chad Anderson to Chief Financial Officer
May 1, 2025
Blackbaud, the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced the promotion of Chad Anderson to executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO). Anderson will oversee the company’s financial…
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PalmettoPride to launch SC Sweep campaign from April 25 to May 4
April 30, 2025
The statewide campaign is meant to encourage SC residents to pick up litter and keep South Carolina beautiful PalmettoPride, South Carolina’s anti-litter organization, is launching its new SC Sweep campaign. The statewide…
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IMPH releases action plan to improve health outcomes for moms and babies in rural SC through improved access to care
April 30, 2025
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton appoints new director of sales & marketing in Charleston
April 30, 2025
Charleston’s beloved pink landmark, The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton announced the appointment of Madeline Ravenna-Kavanagh as its new director of sales and marketing. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ravenna-Kavanagh…
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Iconic Kiawah destination celebrates two decades of community charm
April 29, 2025
Freshfields Village marks the milestone with 20 free concerts this summer Freshfields Village, the premier open-air shopping and dining destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is celebrating 20 years…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina launches JA Biztown Mobile® to help students gain better understanding of careers in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
Immersive Program Designed to Increase Career Exploration and Financial Literacy of Elementary School Students Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announces the launch of JA BizTown Mobile®. This program is…
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series 2025 schedule set
April 29, 2025
Race 1 set for June 15 at James Island County Park The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series is back this summer at James Island County Park! The 2025 races will be…
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Wells Fargo Economic Report shows strong employment growth in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
A new Wells Fargo economic report, State Labor Markets Simmer in Q1, finds that state unemployment rate movements were mixed at the start of 2025, although payrolls in South Carolina rose 2.3%…
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6 Turner Padget shareholders named top in state by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2025
Turner Padget announces the inclusion of six of its attorneys among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2025. Shareholders Richard S. Dukes, Jr., Catherine H. Kennedy, Lanneau Wm. Lambert, Jr., and Franklin G. Shuler are named…
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Nexton announces grand re-opening of Model Row
April 29, 2025
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Model Row with a community-wide event on April 26. The refreshed Model Row…
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Eight Parker Law Group attorneys recognized by S.C. Super Lawyers for 2025
April 29, 2025Six Parker Law Group attorneys were named to the 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, while two others made the rating service’s annual “Rising Stars” list. Here are the six…
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South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers launch video series highlighting the creative side of advanced manufacturing
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Industrial Market Q1 2025
April 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Positive momentum ahead of trade challenges Market Highlights Charleston’s speculative pipeline is beginning to realign with market demand with vacancy expected to peak this…
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Mayor William Cogswell supports bipartisan legislation to align growth with infrastructure
April 24, 2025Mayor William Cogswell expressed strong support for H. 4050—a bipartisan bill under consideration at the South Carolina Statehouse that would give municipalities a powerful tool to manage growth in coordination…
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Dorchester County celebrates new public kayak launch
April 24, 2025
On April 22, 2025, Dorchester County Council joined with Dorchester Parks and Recreation Commission and Dorchester County Parks and Recreation staff, to celebrate the opening of the new Swan Drive…
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Otter Learning names Wei-Li Chong as CEO and President, expands investment in leadership
April 24, 2025
Wei-Li Chong to Lead Otter Learning’s Next Growth Chapter as CEO and President; Investment in WIN Consulting to Drive Business and Culture Transformation NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Otter Learning has…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Mayor Cogswell announces the City of Charleston mini-grant award winners for the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood
April 23, 2025
Mayor Cogswell announced the first round of mini-grant winners for the Love Your Block program, a resident-led initiative focused on small-scale projects that create lasting community impact. The city received…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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Collins & Lacy and Lewis Blain joins forces: a perfect combination of values, vision, and momentum
April 23, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that, effective April 21, 2025, it has joined forces with Lewis Blain. With offices in Columbia and Charleston, Lewis Blain is a boutique litigation firm…
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Publix Charities awards grant to address hunger in East Cooper communities
April 22, 2025East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support Hunger Relief. Established in 1966, Publix Super Markets Charities aims…
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Expanding the conservation of Fairfield Plantation
April 22, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of an additional portion of Fairfield Plantation—an ecologically rich and historically significant property located on the South Santee River at the gateway to…
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CTAR launches Missing Middle campaign to address Charleston’s housing crisis
April 22, 2025
The Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR) has launched a region-wide campaign to promote the development of Missing Middle Housing (MMH) as a solution to Charleston’s housing concerns. Recent population…
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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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LaCorata Beverage LLC makes substantial donation of Graasi Organic Barley Water to Lowcountry Food Bank for distribution to partner agencies
April 21, 2025
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that LaCorata Beverage has made a substantial donation of 16 ounce Graasi Organic Barley Water bottles to Lowcountry Food Bank for the third consecutive…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio commemorates the 10-year anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME tragedy
April 21, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 tragedy at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston through a series of…
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BermudAir inaugural flight lands at Charleston International Airport, launching new international service
April 21, 2025Charleston International Airport (CHS) welcomed a new international connection as BermudAir celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Bermuda. The new weekly service, operating on Saturdays, marks a major…
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The Southern Bank taps Charleston-based Ryan Benton for Executive Vice President
April 21, 2025
The Southern Bank announced Ryan Benton as Executive Vice President. The news comes on the heels of M.J. “J.” Huggins III’s recent selection as CEO. Benton will oversee and manage…
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