Williams Means Broker-In-Charge Drew Grossklaus inaugurated as CTAR President
December 5, 2023
Drew Grossklaus, Sales Director and Broker-In-Charge of William Means Real Estate’s East Cooper office has been inaugurated as President of the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®. He previously served as…
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Kognitos opens East Coast hub in Charleston
December 5, 2023
The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Kognitos, a San Jose, CA-headquartered company, has selected Charleston, South Carolina, for their East Coast hub. The company will commence operations at the Charleston…
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Mandatory minimum requirement for employers to upload W-2s online has changed
December 5, 2023
Employers who file at least 10 W-2 or 1099 forms with South Carolina withholding are now required to submit those documents to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) using…
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Marketing Minute Video: Navigate the Media Landscape with Confidence
December 5, 2023
Marketing Minute by Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy This week’s video underscores the importance of planning ahead in today’s digital era. With nearly half of our team comprising former journalists, NP…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
December 5, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: …
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Applications open for the International African Museum’s Faith Based Advisory Council
December 5, 2023
The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened June of 2023 to the public, is accepting applications for its Faith Based Education and Engagement Advisory Council. Comprised of committed,…
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Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes
December 5, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift shopping, Christmas music, and holiday parties, the end of the…
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Nexton honored with 2023 Multi-Housing News Excellence Award
December 5, 2023
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, received a Gold Multi-Housing News (MHN) Excellence Award in the category, “Best Development and Design: Mixed-Use,” at MHN’s 17th Annual…
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Trinity Partners adds Jedburg Logistics Park to its management portfolio
December 5, 2023
Trinity Partners’ Columbia office has added Jedburg Logistics Park to its property management portfolio. The project, developed by Trinity Capital Advisors, is currently under construction and set to deliver by…
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‘Maritime Miracle:’ replica of 16th-century tall ship to set sail in Georgetown
December 5, 2023
For five days, residents and visitors of South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® will have the rare opportunity to experience what it was like to sail on a 16th-century tall ship. The…
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SC Afterschool Alliance and SC Department of Mental Health announce innovative partnership to expand youth access to mental health care across South Carolina
December 5, 2023
The South Carolina Afterschool Alliance (SCAA) and the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) are partnering on a new, innovative effort to improve access to mental health care for…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
December 5, 2023
Construx, Dealerverse, Lumiq, Notey, and Zitles, were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. BagValet, ElectroWire, Rapid Title, and Skilldora, received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke
December 5, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) continues to celebrate the legacy of Rudy Mancke, the iconic NatureScene and NatureNotes host, naturalist, and teacher, with a special one-hour live special on Dec. 6 at 8…
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Berkeley County approves State Accommodations Tax funding for local organizations
December 5, 2023
Berkeley County has awarded approximately $105,307 in Accommodations Tax (A-Tax) funding to 17 different local nonprofits and organizations. County Council approved the recommended funding allocations made by the Berkeley County…
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Darlene Roberson installed as SCSBA Region 2 Director
December 5, 2023
Darlene Dunmeyer Roberson, a Charleston County School District (CCSD) board member, was installed as Region 2 (consisting of Charleston County) director of the South Carolina School Board Association’s (SCSBA) Board…
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Golf Tourism Solutions names Ryan Cannon new Executive Director
December 5, 2023
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Golf Tourism Solutions (GTS), the agency responsible for promoting Myrtle Beach as a golf destination, has hired Ryan Cannon as its new executive director. Cannon, who…
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CSU breaks records again with Christmas shoeboxes
December 5, 2023
The CSU Family has packed the most Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes of any college or university in the nation for the fifth year in a row, with a total of…
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Trinity Partners adds Jedburg Logistics Park to its management portfolio
December 4, 2023
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Trinity Partners’ Columbia office has added Jedburg Logistics Park to its property management portfolio. The project, developed by Trinity Capital Advisors, is currently under construction and…
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Colliers facilitates $31 million sale of Portside Distribution Center Building B
December 4, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina broker Mark Erickson, SIOR represented the seller, High Bay Distribution, along with the buyer, MSG Portside LLC, in the sale of Portside Distribution Center Building B.…
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Harbor View Elementary school principal Stacey Dickinson to fill role permanently
December 4, 2023
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Stacey Dickinson as the permanent principal at Harbor View Elementary School. Dickinson has served as interim principal since the beginning of the 2023-2024…
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Mia Walker receives 2023 Cote Top Ten, SARA NY, and AIA Greenville Student Design Awards for “Above The Marsh”
December 4, 2023McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Mia Walker is a 2023 Cote Top Ten award winner. The American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), in partnership with the Association…
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Habitat Greenville wins two statewide awards
December 4, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville took home two major honors at the annual SC Best in Business Awards this week. President and CEO Monroe Free won Gold in the Best…
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Life-changing scholarship expands to Allendale County
December 1, 2023
A transformational scholarship that eliminates the financial barrier to college for high-achieving, under-resourced students soon will be available in Allendale County. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund will offer up to…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 4
December 1, 2023
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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City of Charleston to host pre-proposal meeting for Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project
November 30, 2023
The city of Charleston will hold a pre-proposal meeting regarding the recently released Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project Request for Proposal (RFP) at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in…
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Dorchester County Government launches “Chat with the Chairman” series
November 30, 2023
Dorchester County Government is excited to announce the launch of its newest community engagement initiative, the “Chat with the Chairman” series. This drop-in event offers an opportunity for residents to…
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South Carolina leaders graduate from economic development training program
November 30, 2023
The SC Economic Development Institute graduates 62 community leaders The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) announced that 62 state and community leaders…
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Erik Fromm joins Waccamaw Community Foundation board of directors
November 30, 2023
Erik Fromm has been elected to the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s board of directors. WCF board president Rick Elliott said, “We are excited to welcome Erik to the WCF Board of Directors. His…
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College of Charleston builds Framework for the future
November 30, 2023
When you’re more than 250 years old and still have the kind of bright energy, innovative spirit and optimistic drive that is felt across the College of Charleston campus, you…
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Ignite Digital Services to attend Eastern Defense Summit
November 29, 2023
Company unveils new RPA calculator at show Digital transformation consulting company Ignite Digital Services will attend the Eastern Defense Summit on December 6-7. The summit, held at the Charleston Area…
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Alex Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves home inspection license
November 29, 2023
Alex Whitten, a home inspector with Daniel Whitten Inspections, has passed the South Carolina certification exam and achieved his home inspection license. Whitten joined the firm in 2022 as a…
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Trident Technical College to hold presidential search public forums
November 29, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to assist Trident Technical College with its presidential search process. The college began the search process after its longtime president,…
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My Father’s Razor
November 29, 2023
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
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Colliers Retail Report: Retail fundamentals remain strong across the state
November 29, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Key retail performance metrics in South Carolina were stable for the third quarter of 2023 and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Zandrina Dunning, The ZD Experience
November 28, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, 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…
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S.C. Arts Commission debuts new brand, websites
November 28, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a striking new brand, along with a new website, that better represents the agency’s work and the South Carolina creatives it…
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Five Events that make a Hammock Coast Christmas special
November 28, 2023
Vacationers in search of a destination with an abundance of holiday spirit will be flocking to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® this December. Long renowned for its casual charm, the Hammock…
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East West Partners named to Outside Magazine’s 2023 Best Places to Work List
November 28, 2023
East West Partners, a luxury real estate developer, announced it has been named to Outside Magazine’s 2023 Best Places to Work list, coming in at No. 43. This is the…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced Charity Fraud Awareness Week and releases Wise Giving & Professional Solicitor Report for 2022-2023
November 28, 2023
Secretary of State Mark Hammond joined other state, federal, and international charities regulators to announce Charity Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from November 27th through December 1st. As part of Charity…
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City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces upcoming City Gallery exhibitions
November 28, 2023
The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announced Sleeping with the Ancestors and ‘Payne-ful’ Business, Charleston’s Journey to Truth, a pair of upcoming City Gallery exhibitions that re-examine the lives of…
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Preparing for tax season? You can now access past copies of Individual Income Tax returns on MyDORWAY!
November 28, 2023
What you need to know: Taxpayers can now access transcripts of past SC Individual Income Tax returns if they have an account in MyDORWAY, the SCDOR’s free online tax portal.…
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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
November 28, 2023
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
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AG producers to expand markets and create jobs in 37 states and Puerto Rico
November 28, 2023
$33.2 Million Investment in South Carolina Supports New and Better Market Opportunities and Expands Existing Ones U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making investments…
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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies
November 28, 2023The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
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International African American Museum sets day to honor Masons
November 22, 2023
WHAT: The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of South Carolina Day at the International African American Museum WHEN: Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE:…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $110,000 to United Way
November 21, 2023
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Colliers Gives” campaign to raise funds for local United Way agencies and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC –…
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The Morning Routine
November 21, 2023
By Tom Poland Come daybreak, my preferred time to get moving, I check on my neighbor’s flag. I check to see that his place is ok after another night…
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Vitré Ravenel Stephens receives the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at 2023 CREW Awards Gala
November 21, 2023
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award honors a Charleston CREW member who has achieved a unique career success or milestone in the past 12-18 months as the result of an exceptional entrepreneurial…
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Nexton hosts opening for The Hub
November 21, 2023
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, celebrated the grand opening of The Hub at Nexton business and retail center on November 16th with a special event…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation event on Ambient Energy in Buildings
November 21, 2023
Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held…
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