Spoleto Festival USA announces 2026 opening ceremony as official launch of Charleston’s festival season
May 21, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA announced plans for its 2026 Opening Ceremony, the official launch of the Festival season and a defining public moment marking the shared beginning of Spoleto Festival USA…
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SCDES encourages safe swimming in lakes, rivers, pools and more as summer season approaches
May 21, 2026
As South Carolinians head outdoors to cool off this summer, the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents and visitors to make water safety a priority while enjoying pools,…
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SFC Carrier Cup presented by Huk to bring offshore fishing, fan fest, and America250 summer kickoff concert with Brian Kelley to USS Yorktown
May 21, 2026
May 29–31, 2026 | USS Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Sport Fishing Championship (SFC) will return to Charleston, South Carolina, May 29–31, for the SFC Carrier Cup presented by…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio programs win five Telly Awards
May 21, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) programs have been honored with five Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged…
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The World Book
May 20, 2026
By Tom Poland A lulu of a lady sold my parents a set of the World Book Encyclopedia. Miss Lulu Goolsby to be exact. It changed my life living…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Dr. Christopher Traugh as director of construction services
May 20, 2026
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned, regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, has hired Christopher Traugh, DBA, as Director of Construction Services. In this role, Traugh will provide strategic…
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S.C. Department of Natural Resources removes sizable barge from Lowcountry waterway
May 19, 2026
Officials say 60-foot vessel was an environmental and navigable hazard By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), under the direction of Dr. Tom Mullikin, has…
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Announcing the 2027 class of Liberty Fellows
May 19, 2026
21 South Carolinians commit to driving increased impact & embracing civil discourse Liberty Fellowship announced the incoming 2027 Class of Liberty Fellows. Since 2003, the network of more than 350…
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Wild Wing’s Avocet Course closes to undergo major restoration project
May 19, 2026
Wild Wing’s Avocet Course closed on May 18 for a four-month restoration project designed to return the acclaimed Jeff Brauer-Larry Nelson layout to the top of the Myrtle Beach market. The…
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South Carolina Public Charter School District celebrates 20th anniversary
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Public Charter School District (PCSD) celebrates its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of expanding educational opportunity, innovation, and school choice for families across South Carolina. Created by…
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Mayor Cogswell, Integral Carolinas COO, and Charleston Housing Authority CEO release statements following Housing Authority meeting this afternoon
May 19, 2026
City leaders, housing officials, and development partners signaled renewed alignment and momentum on Charleston’s landmark affordable housing initiative, Project 3500, following the May 18th Charleston Housing Authority meeting. Statement from…
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Celebration of the permanent protection of the 972-acre Meyer Lake Tract
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Lowcountry Land Trust and conservation partners will celebrate the permanent protection of the 972-acre Meyer Lake Tract, a landmark conservation achievement along the…
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Spoleto Festival USA unveils 2026 festival poster featuring Jasper Johns’ Three Flags
May 19, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA unveiled the official poster for its 2026 Festival season, featuring Jasper Johns’ seminal 1958 work Three Flags. The announcement marks the beginning of the Festival’s public countdown…
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Chernoff Newman earns multiple honors at 2025 SCPRSA Mercury Awards
May 19, 2026
Chernoff Newman garnered multiple honors at the South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) Mercury Awards, held April 15, 2026, at Segra Park in Columbia. The Mercury Awards celebrate…
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Santee Cooper issues request for proposals for new solar energy resources
May 19, 2026
Santee Cooper has issued its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified solar developers to submit proposals for new utility-scaled photovoltaic projects to be added across its service territory…
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Cameron Everett named Community Management Training Specialist
May 19, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Cameron Everett has taken on the role of Community Management Training Specialist. His primary responsibilities in this role include guiding and supporting new…
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Aviation leader launches ASJR Aviation on Johns Island
May 19, 2026
JOHNS ISLAND, SC – Aviation executive W. Ashley Smith Jr. has launched ASJR Aviation, an aviation advisory and certification firm. The company will provide pilot and A&P mechanic certifications, FAA…
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South Carolina ETV announces season 2 of acclaimed literary series, Books by the River
May 19, 2026
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the return of its nationally distributed, Emmy-nominated literary series Books By The River. The new season premiered locally on ETV on May…
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Charleston mayor hosts a senior U.S. Army engineer during Peninsula site visit
May 19, 2026
The City of Charleston and Mayor William Cogswell host a senior U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) general during a visit to the city’s Battery, May 15. Maj. Gen. Jason…
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James Island County Park’s Yoga Fest set for June 18
May 19, 2026
Embrace the summer solstice during Yoga Fest at James Island County Park! This family-friendly event celebrates summer and community, with activities and entertainment on Thursday, June 18 from 6 –…
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South Carolina ETV receives five Southeast Emmy® Awards
May 18, 2026
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received five Emmy® Awards from the Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 2026 Southeast Regional Emmy® Awards held…
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NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy to combine
May 18, 2026NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) and Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction. Dominion Energy shareholders…
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BEHKO Construction selected by SunCap Property Group to build 119,600 SF tilt-up spec warehouse at Ingleside Commerce in North Charleston
May 18, 2026
A new 119,600-square-foot speculative warehouse is coming to Palmetto Commerce Park in North Charleston — and BEHKO Construction will build it. SunCap Property Group has named the Charleston-based design-build firm…
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As boating season kicks off, state law and common sense demand safety on the water
May 18, 2026
National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, serves as a timely reminder before Memorial Day weekend With Memorial Day weekend approaching and South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and coastal waters filling up…
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South Carolina law now protects farmers’ roadside markets from commercial zoning, regulation
May 18, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation into law May 15 that gives the state’s farmers new protections for roadside markets, shielding them from commercial zoning requirements and regulations that…
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Stage Door Arts Academy welcomes accomplished tap artist and educator Charlie Maybee to summer faculty
May 16, 2026
Stage Door Arts Academy is expanding its summer performing arts lineup with the addition of acclaimed tap artist, choreographer, and educator Charlie Maybee. Beginning this summer, Charlie will lead Tap…
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FEMA approves more than $1.2 billion to support recovery in seven southeastern states
May 14, 2026
FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for…
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Summerville caregiver is among 7 honorees nationwide redefining what life after stroke can look like
May 14, 2026
Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of survivors of stroke, caregivers and community champions Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability…
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Harbor Logistics announces two transportation and supply chain executive hires
May 14, 2026
Harbor Logistics has announced the addition of two experienced logistics and transportation professionals to its leadership team with the hiring of Park Williams as Senior Vice President of Sales and…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on The Vault in Greenville, SC
May 14, 2026
Pyramid Contracting announced the start of construction on The Vault in Greenville, South Carolina, where our team is serving as the General Contractor for this unique new development. The Vault…
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Support student-athletes: Charleston Athletic Fund virtual auction now open
May 14, 2026
The College of Charleston Athletic Fund Virtual Auction opens Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m., with bidding running through Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. All proceeds directly support the…
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North Charleston residents invited to shape the future of their neighborhoods
May 14, 2026
BCDCOG kicks off neighborhood planning workshops in Reynolds Avenue, Mall Drive, and Aviation/Remount communities. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) will host the first round of community workshops for its…
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Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council seeks community leaders to serve as 2026–2028 community representatives
May 14, 2026
The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is seeking community leaders to serve as Community Representatives for the 2026–2028 term. The council is now accepting applications for five representative…
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Katelyn Chapman awarded 2026 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year
May 14, 2026
Coastal Community Foundation announced Katelyn Chapman as the 2026 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The award supports the creation of new artwork representing the look and feel of the…
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Boat access available at new waterfront park starting May 15
May 14, 2026
Boat Ramps and Trailer Parking to Open at 6 a.m. Public boat access at the new Berkeley County Waterfront Park will be available Friday, May 15. All six boat ramps and approximately…
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Chick-fil-A scholarship supports continuing education at College of Charleston
May 14, 2026
The Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship at the College of Charleston is one of the first scholarships created for master’s degree candidates. Launched in 2020, the scholarship has been awarded to…
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A Striped Bass & An Oak
May 13, 2026
By Tom Poland Though my hair was chestnut brown, I was green, a young writer hoping to create something memorable. I needed inspiration and I found it in a…
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Brad Ewing joins McMillan Pazdan Smith as Regional Practice Leader
May 12, 2026
McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomed Brad Ewing, AIA, RID, NCARB, LEED AP as a Regional Practice Leader, bringing more than 25 years of experience shaping complex civic and public-sector projects. Throughout…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects 84 acres on Wadmalaw Island, expanding conservation corridor
May 12, 2026Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, announced the permanent protection of H&H Farm, approximately 84 acres of private…
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2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster unveiled
May 12, 2026Mayor William Cogswell and City Director of Cultural Affairs Rochelle Riley unveiled the official 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster on Friday, May 8, at City Gallery. This year’s winning artist,…
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Community Engagement Council continues to discuss 106 Coming Street project
May 12, 2026
The College of Charleston continues its efforts to partner with a diverse group of community members to help guide the commemoration and development efforts of Coming Street Commons, a planned student residence hall at…
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The College of Charleston expands access to excellence: restructured Honors College now offers multiple pathways to success
May 12, 2026
The College of Charleston Honors College is expanding its reach to support a greater number of highly motivated students. The newly reimagined Honors College will provide additional students with access…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrates straight ‘A’ grades for safety
May 12, 2026
All four hospitals at Roper St. Francis Healthcare have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog. Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital,…
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Dorchester County hosts Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate military personnel
May 12, 2026
Dorchester County invites community members to the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Davis-Bailey Park pavilion, located at 5190 E. Jim Bilton…
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National Prevention Week: Prevention Starts at Home and in the Community
May 12, 2026
National Prevention Week, observed May 10–16, highlights the importance of preventing substance misuse before it starts. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use…
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Graham welcomes over $200 million investment in U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston
May 12, 2026U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard’s announcement approving $212 million in funding to enhance readiness at Base Charleston in North Charleston. The Coast Guard stated…
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Veteran CCSD district leader Dr. Jamie McCarthy named associate superintendent for the elementary learning community
May 12, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Dr. Jamie McCarthy has been named Associate Superintendent for the Elementary Learning Community effective July 1, 2026. Dr. McCarthy brings nearly two decades…
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CPI for all items rises 0.6% in April; shelter and gasoline up
May 12, 2026
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after rising 0.9 percent in March, according to the U.S. Bureau…
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Charleston Moves hosts Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 15
May 12, 2026
WHO: Charleston Moves, Mayor William Cogswell, Charleston City Council members, and community residents WHAT: A community bike ride from White Point Garden to City Hall in celebration of National Bike to…
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SC Ports Graduates 2025-2026 Port Ambassador Class
May 12, 2026
South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 30 business and community leaders who completed the 2025-2026 Port Ambassador program. The group, who represent organizations throughout South Carolina, spent the past year getting…
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