Hundreds of doctors of optometry and eye care industry professionals from across the country expected to bring economic boost to Hilton Head during SCOPA 119th annual meeting
July 22, 2026
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) is excited to host their 119th Annual Meeting, bringing together optometric physicians, industry representatives, community partners and exhibitors, to The Westin Hilton Head…
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Blink Book Review: Kathryn Stockett’s “The Calamity Club”
July 22, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell It’s hard to know where to start with what I loved most about “The Calamity Club.” I’m finally becoming a historical fiction fan. Books like “The…
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Anne Perrin Flynn awarded South Carolina’s highest civilian honor with the Order of the Palmetto
July 22, 2026Anne Flynn, chair of the Noble Tree Foundation and immediate past-chair of the Spartanburg County Commission for Higher Education (USC Upstate), has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy reveals James Bond theme for 16th Annual Party for the Parks
July 21, 2026
One of Charleston’s most anticipated fall fundraising events returns for its 16th year with a sophisticated new theme inspired by the world’s most famous secret agent. Charleston Parks Conservancy has…
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RMF Engineering announces new shareholder Michael Scruggs
July 21, 2026
RMF Engineering, a leader in full-service MEP engineering, announces the addition of Michael Scruggs, PE, HFDP, as a shareholder in the company. Scruggs joined RMF in 2015 and has since…
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City of Charleston partners with The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab on flood mitigation forum with USACE
July 21, 2026
The City of Charleston is partnering with The Post and Courier’s Rising Waters Lab to host a community forum on flood mitigation efforts shaping Charleston’s future, with participation from the…
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August 2026 events and programs at Charleston County Parks
July 21, 2026
August 2026 Festivals & Events Lincoln Recreation Center Back to School Kickoff Saturday, Aug. 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lincoln Recreation Center in McClellanville Everyone is invited! Charleston County…
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Charleston County School District recognized nationally for enrollment growth and strategic investment in teachers
July 21, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been recognized as one of only 11 large urban school districts in the nation to experience student enrollment growth over the past eight years,…
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MOJA Arts Festival returns Sept. 24–Oct. 1, celebrating 50 years of iconic music
July 21, 2026
New nonprofit MOJA Arts takes over planning of 42nd annual festival, honoring Barbados, Gullah Geechee, Jamaica and Sierra Leone The 42nd annual MOJA Arts Festival will run Sept. 24 through…
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South Carolina entrepreneur centers form new statewide support organization
July 21, 2026A reciprocal access agreement between four South Carolina entrepreneur support organizations (ESO Network) will provide seamless access to each organization’s coworking space and conference rooms for their founders and startup…
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Cape Landing introduces flexible small business spaces designed for local entrepreneurs and growing businesses
July 20, 2026
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Cape Landing, the new mixed-use destination coming to Carolina Park, is introducing a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, local businesses, and growing brands seeking a presence in…
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SCDNR in partnership with SC7 to host inclusive Multisensory Nature Experience at Caw Caw Interpretive Center
July 20, 2026
Event will connect visually impaired persons (or those with other accessibility needs) to the outdoors RAVENEL, SC – The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) in partnership with both the…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber announces Leadership Mount Pleasant initiative
July 20, 2026
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces the launch of Leadership Mount Pleasant, a dynamic and immersive community leadership initiative designed to cultivate, connect, and elevate the next generation…
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Allan Family matching challenge and Foundation commitment move Allan Park renovation forward
July 17, 2026
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced two major commitments that will help bring the proposed Allan Park renovation to fruition and support its ongoing care. Mr. Robb Allan, whose family developed…
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McElveen Race for The ARK marks 27 years of supporting families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias
July 17, 2026
The ARK of South Carolina will host the 27th Annual McElveen Race for The ARK on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in downtown Summerville. The event raises funds for programs and…
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The Power of the Paper Purge: Why (and how) to declutter your files
July 16, 2026
By Brenda Tringali At Your Fingertips Organizing How does your paperwork filing system make you feel? If words like “stressed,” “overwhelmed,” or “disgusted” come to mind, you are far from…
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Lowcountry Literacy Project and Windwood Farm partner to provide life changing literacy support for six boys this summer
July 16, 2026
Summer Scholars Initiative Expands Access to High-Dosage Orton-Gillingham Intervention Through Support from the Wright Reason Foundation The Lowcountry Literacy Project (LLP) announced a new partnership with Windwood Farm Home for…
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ADA anniversary celebration returns to Park Circle July 23
July 16, 2026
In partnership with the City of Charleston and City of North Charleston, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) will once again present an event celebrating the anniversary of…
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Application period reopened for State Accommodations Tax funding
July 16, 2026
Charleston County has reopened the application period for its State Accommodations Tax Funding Program and will accept applications from non-profit 501(c) organizations seeking funding through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.…
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The Harbor Entrepreneur Center receives Truist Foundation Grant to expand entrepreneur support across the Lowcountry
July 16, 2026
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC) announced it has received a generous grant from Truist Foundation to expand the reach and impact of the Harbor Accelerator, the organization’s flagship program for…
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South Carolina’s healthiest rivers tell their story one fish at a time
July 16, 2026
SCDNR fisheries biologists conduct research on the SC7 Expedition trail By Cheyenne Twilley JONES GAP STATE PARK, S.C. — S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing…
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Bocklet Orthodontics brings a brighter approach to orthodontic care to Charleston
July 15, 2026
Bocklet Orthodontics is now open at 2283 Henry Tecklenburg Drive in Charleston, welcoming patients into a newly constructed orthodontic office designed to feel bright, comfortable and easy to navigate. Built…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations
July 15, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Lizzie Cook to Director of Brokerage Operations for the firm’s four South Carolina offices. In her new position, Cook will lead the…
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Extended through July 31st: Lowcountry Food Bank continues free summer meals program for kids
July 15, 2026
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) is participating in the Summer Lunchbox – Summer Meals Program to provide nutritious summer meals to children 18 years old and younger without charge. The program is in…
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Shiloh Waits for Help
July 15, 2026
By Tom Poland I call it the Roll Call of The Waiting. Inactive churches in need of friends. Friendship, Dothan Methodist, St. Simon’s Episcopal Church, Halfway Creek, Workman Methodist,…
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Blink Book Review: Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden”
July 14, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell Theo of Golden was high on my TBR list for summer this year. From what I’d heard, it needed to be a summer book –…
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Colliers announces the promotion of Allison Katitus
July 14, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina announced the promotion of Allison Katitus to Property Management Coordinator within its Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division. Katitus is advancing from an Administrative Assistant role…
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CPI for all items falls 0.4% in June; gasoline down
July 14, 2026
The annual inflation rate fell to 3.5% in June, down from 4.2% in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumer prices declined 0.4% from May to June,…
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Johns Island Elementary welcomes Dr. Stephanie Hall as Interim Principal
July 14, 2026
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) has named Dr. Stephanie Hall interim principal of Johns Island Elementary School, effective immediately, following the appointment of former principal Judith Condon as Interim…
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Gov. McMaster appoints Darline Graham to the U.S. Senate
July 13, 2026Cover photo: SCETV Live Stream Governor Henry McMaster today announced the appointment of Darline Graham to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy created by the passing of…
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Funding allocated in 2019 implemented in 21 South Carolina counties statewide
July 13, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today announced significant progress and measurable impacts resulting from the Rural Initiative Grant and Rural Broadband Grant programs. This funding — allocated to projects…
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Statewide Expedition nearing halfway point
July 13, 2026
SC7 Expedition enters S.C. Midlands enroute to the coast and Lowcountry By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Despite searing South Carolina heat and humidity, scores of participants in the sixth-annual South…
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U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71
July 13, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who spent more than two decades in the Senate and became one of the chamber’s leading voices on defense and foreign policy,…
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Kiawah River Real Estate strengthens sales leadership with appointment of Jeff Leonard
July 10, 2026
Kiawah River, a luxury waterfront community near Charleston, S.C. and the region’s first agrihood, announced the appointment of Jeff Leonard as Director of Sales and Broker-In-Charge. In his role, Leonard…
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SC YMCA Youth in Government to host National Civics Bee® Statewide Competition
July 10, 2026
Former SC Governor David M. Beasley to host South Carolina’s inaugural competition As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the SC YMCA Youth in Government branch of…
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EO Charleston announces Board Members
July 9, 2026
EO Charleston has announced its current board members, a group of entrepreneurs and business leaders who will help guide the chapter’s learning, member experience, strategic partnerships, community engagement, finance, forum,…
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City Gallery presents Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse
July 9, 2026An Exhibition of Work by Katelyn Chapman, Ashleigh Coleman, and Patrick Owens, July 17 – August 30, 2026 Charleston City Gallery presenting Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse, a three-person exhibition…
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City of Charleston launches school supply drive
July 9, 2026Invites businesses to host their own ahead of First Day Festival The City of Charleston is kicking off its annual School Supply Drive on Monday, July 13, ahead of the…
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ACEC-SC celebrates 2025-26 Future Leaders Program graduates
July 9, 2026
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show in June.…
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SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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The Beach Company welcomes new talent to growing accounting team
July 9, 2026
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development, and property management, announces the addition of two accounting professionals as part of its summer 2026 hiring…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Timothy M. James as Vice President, Marketing
July 8, 2026
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With…
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OSLA Agency opens Summerville office to serve Southeast regional growth
July 8, 2026
OSLA Agency, a strategy-first digital marketing firm for small and mid-sized businesses, announced the opening of its new office at 100 S. Main St., Suite F, in historic downtown Summerville,…
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Bookhardt Cemetery
July 8, 2026
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
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Small elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 8, 2026
Samuel R. Small, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, First Palmetto Bank in Columbia, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote…
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SeamonWhiteside invests in future of parks and recreation with addition of Tom O’Rourke
July 8, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announces the addition of Tom O’Rourke as director of parks and recreation services. Based in the firm’s Mount…
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Blink Book Review: Terry Szuplat’s “Say It Well”
July 8, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I like to mix fiction with “good for you” nonfiction on my summer reading list. My first nonfiction pick is Say It Well by Terry Szuplat,…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Leroy Wamble joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
July 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina welcomed Leroy Wamble as a Market Analyst. Wamble will support market data and research initiatives for Colliers’ Charleston office. Wamble’s responsibilities include delivering accurate, high-quality market…
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Mungo Homes acquires McGuinn Homes, expands Southeast presence
July 7, 2026Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current…
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