Dorchester County and The Furman Co. provide update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County, in partnership with The Furman Co., provided an update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street property in Summerville, SC. This transformative project, which includes a blend…
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Dorchester County announces 2024 Tax Sale details
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County will hold its 2024 Tax Sale on Monday, October 28, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Tuesday, October 29, from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The sale…
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Wells Fargo donates more than $1 million for Hurricane Helene disaster relief
October 2, 2024
Funding to benefit communities across the region with support for temporary shelter, supplies and other recovery needs As communities across the Southeast grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene,…
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SCETV launches new digital series, Now We’re Cookin’ on Oct. 8
October 2, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) welcomes Now We’re Cookin’ with Chef Lauren Furey to its digital line-up of content. The show celebrates makers and creators, from farmers to fishermen, to butchers and beekeepers.…
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Berkeley County announces early voting locations for 2024 General Election
October 2, 2024
The Early Voting Period for the 2024 General Election is Monday, October 21 – Saturday, November 2. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. during this time (closed on Sundays). Registered…
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BCDCOG hosting public meetings for US 52 feasibility study
October 2, 2024
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) invites the community to participate in two upcoming public meetings focused on enhancing public transit along the US 52 corridor, which connects North Charleston,…
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Berkeley County pursuing EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant
October 1, 2024
Berkeley County is pursuing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup Grant for the former St. Stephen High School property that closed to the public in 1996 and is located…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to celebrate 43rd showcase in downtown Charleston
October 1, 2024
TICKETS AND PACKAGES NOW AVAILABLE The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events,…
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CCSD’s Simmons selected as “What Women Bring” honoree
October 1, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD)’s Chief Academic Officer, Michelle Simmons, was recently named the 2024 Education Honoree by the YWCA of Greater Charleston. The YWCA’s What Women Bring is an…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond urges donors to give smart as the Southeast recovers from Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people of South Carolina,…
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Cypress Gardens to host annual Halloween in the Swamp Oct. 24, 25, 26
September 30, 2024Tickets to go on sale October 1 Cypress Gardens will host its annual Halloween in the Swamp for three consecutive nights: Thursday, October 24, Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26. Each night will…
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Colleen Carr selected to lead Simmons-Pinckney Middle
September 30, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Colleen Carr as Interim Principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School. Carr has served as the district’s Director of Acceleration Schools since 2022. At her request,…
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Hurricanes, A Personal History
September 30, 2024
By Tom Poland Growing up in landlocked Lincoln County, Georgia, I never worried about hurricanes. I left that to folks on the coast. Hurricanes were not to be feared. If…
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Harbor Commercial Partners finds space for Moore Immigration LLC
September 30, 2024
Gerry Schauer, CCIM of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Moore Immigration LLC, in an office lease. The office is located at 5841 Rivers Avenue, Suite 106 B, in North…
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Sportsman Boats renews lease in Summerville
September 30, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Landlord, 2550 Summerville Property Owner LLC, in the lease renewal of a 94,000 SF industrial…
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Trident United Way announces Bridget Durkan Laird as Chief Advancement Officer
September 30, 2024
Veteran Nonprofit Leader to Drive Strategic Growth and Community Impact Trident United Way announced the appointment of Bridget Durkan Laird as the organization’s Chief Advancement Officer. Laird, former CEO of…
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Google breaks ground on two new data center campuses in South Carolina as part of $3.3 billion investment
September 30, 2024
Google announced a $3.3 billion investment in South Carolina to expand its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company also announced new support for energy affordability programs and a local…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Sustain SC and The Shi Institute at Furman University welcome the fourth class of SLI fellows
September 30, 2024
Sustain SC and The Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities at Furman University introduced the 2025 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. Now entering its fourth year, SLI is a collaborative effort between Furman…
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Like Minded CHS announces October Event Line-Up
September 26, 2024
Like Minded CHS, a leading community for female entrepreneurs in Charleston, is thrilled to announce a series of empowering and inspiring events scheduled for October. These events offer unique opportunities…
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Spoleto Festival USA celebrates exceptional 48th season
September 26, 2024
Sales at Spoleto’s 48th Festival top an impressive $3.53 million Spoleto Festival USA 2024 marked a resounding success, drawing enthusiastic crowds from 13 countries around the world and 48 states,…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy wins 2024 NAPF Greenfields Excellence in Community Programming Award
September 26, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has been named as a recipient of the National Association of Park Foundations’ (NAPF) 2024 Lehman Award for Park Foundation Excellence, earning a Greenfields Excellence in…
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Remembering Ken Burger
September 26, 2024
By Tom Poland “Don’t forget to be happy. It’s the only measurement of success that really counts.” – Ken Burger I wish I had known Ken Burger for more…
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Dorchester County partners with The Salvation Army for 2024 Do More Christmas Angel Tree Program
September 26, 2024
Dorchester County partners once again with The Salvation Army for the third annual Do More Christmas initiative. Through the Angel Tree Program, we are committed to helping local Dorchester County families…
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After seven years of no progress, Sumar Street moves forward with robust plan for West Ashley residents
September 26, 2024
Charleston City Council has approved a comprehensive development plan for the Old Piggy Wiggly site on Sumar Street in West Ashley, marking a significant step forward after seven years of…
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Charleston’s philanthropic tradition faces unprecedented challenges amid national decline in charitable giving
September 26, 2024
Charleston’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy is facing unprecedented challenges, as the number of people and the total dollars that support nonprofits nationwide has reached a historic low, according to a…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal reopening with major weekly Asia service
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Ports celebrated the reopening of Leatherman Terminal, working a vessel with our ILA partners and the support of the maritime community. SC Ports will resume Leatherman Terminal gates…
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Dorchester County disaster loan outreach center: SBA assistance for Tropical Storm Debby recovery
September 26, 2024
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for Berkeley County and Orangeburg County due to the damages caused by Tropical Storm Debby. This declaration also includes the…
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Town of Port Royal, S.C. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Global Eco Adventures, other agencies to host Oct. 8 press event
September 26, 2024
Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
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SC Launch Inc. announces second investment in LifeTagger
September 26, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in LifeTagger. The Ladson-based company develops proximity software that helps businesses and organizations easily connect, engage, and communicate…
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Savant Systems Inc. renews lease in North Charleston
September 26, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Pepperdam Industrial, LLC in the lease renewal of a 14,000 SF industrial space located at…
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Office space leased in downtown Charleston
September 26, 2024
Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM of Harbor Commercial Partners, represented the Landlord, Three Broad Inc, in leasing office space at 3 Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The new Tenant,…
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New ice cream shop coming to the Shoppes of Folly
September 26, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Folly Camp LLC, in leasing a 2,000 SF retail space located at 915 Folly Road, Unit P…
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National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership appoints Dr. Justin Habash as senior vice president of leadership programs and chief learning officer
September 26, 2024
The National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership, a newly founded initiative promoting leadership through the Medal of Honor’s core principles, announced Dr. Justin Habash has joined the team as…
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Charleston Christmas Special is all-new for 29th season
September 25, 2024
See why thousands of people make the Charleston Christmas Special part of their holiday tradition. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, this holiday spectacular for all ages runs Dec. 12 to Dec.…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2024 Alumni Award recipients
September 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Wednesday (Sept. 25) the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards. Clay Owen, ’82, has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award recipient. This…
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Berkeley County Council approves opioid recovery funding for local organizations
September 25, 2024
At its meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, Berkeley County Council approved approximately $1.2 million in opioid recovery funding to be distributed to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid…
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College of Charleston hosts Women for Women Summit
September 25, 2024
The fourth annual Women for Women Summit, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The summit is upgrading to a…
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CCSD maintains positive direction on AP tests
September 24, 2024
Students from Charleston County School District (CCSD) continued their improvement for the third consecutive year on Advanced Placement (AP). The national testing organization recently released results, and CCSD students scoring…
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Registration open for Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run and Walk on Nov. 13 & 14
September 24, 2024
Register before it sells out and get a running start on the holiday season Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to a magical sneak peek of the…
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CAMS announces Charleston office relocation to better serve community
September 24, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a leading provider of community association management services throughout the Carolinas, is excited to announce the relocation of its Charleston office. This move represents a…
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Hopkins joins The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina
September 24, 2024
The Nature Conservancy in South Carolina (TNC-SC) welcomes Susanna Hopkins, Resilience Program Manager. In this role, Hopkins will lead the organization’s efforts to implement nature-based solutions in communities across the…
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Lakeland Capital announces $40 million in transactions year-to-date
September 24, 2024
Lakeland Capital, a private, multifamily investment company active in select East Coast markets, is pleased to announce that it has completed $40 million in transactions year-to-date. This milestone includes the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches search for new President & CEO
September 24, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has begun the search for the organization’s next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners as its executive…
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A Conversation with Harold Singletary, BrightMa Farms
September 24, 2024
From seed to manufacturing, BrightMa Farms is a Charleston-based AgTech company that has built a sustainable circular economy model with industrial hemp as the product. BrightMa Farms brings together state-of-the-art…
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Two CCSD schools earn prestigious National Blue Ribbon honor in 2024
September 24, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Academic Magnet High School and Buist Academy were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. This is the first time in three years…
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Together SC celebrates the legacy of Madeleine McGee: A Champion of the SC Nonprofit Sector
September 24, 2024
After nearly 14 years of service as President & CEO of Together SC, Madeleine McGee will step down on September 26th. Together SC celebrates her leadership and the collective impact…
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Two Lowcountry Food Bank partner agencies, Allen AME Church and Blessed Hands Food Pantry, receive pantry makeovers from Food Lion Feeds in Edisto Island and Goose Creek, SC
September 23, 2024
The Great Pantry Makeover addresses food insecurity; supports individuals and families who experience hunger Lowcountry Food Bank partner agencies Allen AME Church and Blessed Hands Food Pantry received makeovers last…
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S.C. Arts Commission launches Creative Careers website
September 23, 2024
Today, the South Carolina Arts Commission formally announced the launch of a new website designed to provide information and insight into the vast career opportunities within the state’s thriving $14…
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Carnes Crossroads residential community hires Farm Director
September 23, 2024
Former Clemson Extension Agent to Lead One of South Carolina’s Largest Agrihoods The cooler September temperatures welcomed Christoper Burtt to Carnes Crossroads as the Agrihood’s first official Farm Director. In this role, Christopher will…
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