More national guests highlight season three of The Great Retention
October 18, 2023
Season Three of The Great Retention, a leading podcast geared for businesses looking to recruit and retain young professionals, drops next week with a wider array of guests. Hosted by…
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South Carolina Federal wins three “Best Place to Work” awards
October 18, 2023
South Carolina Federal Credit Union recently won three awards from local and industry news media for being a Best Place to Work. The credit union’s achievements include: • SC Biz…
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Fetter Health Care Network expands outreach efforts with new mobile unit
October 18, 2023
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has received funding through the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to acquire an additional mobile medical unit. This new unit will enhance Fetter’s ongoing…
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Learning Along The Estuary
October 18, 2023
By Tom Poland The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland. There, they ride a traditional bus…
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East West Partners launches phase III sales with new townhomes at The Waterfront Daniel Island
October 17, 2023East West Partners, a luxury real estate developer, announces the sales launch for the initial offering in its third collection at the mixed-use community, The Waterfront Daniel Island, which features…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $270,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
October 17, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced it received a $270,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to increase the amount of nutritious food that LCFB can distribute to ensure equitable access…
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SCDOR named 2023 PEBA Partners Award overall award winner
October 17, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has been named the 2023 overall winner of the PEBA Partners Award, an honor bestowed by the South Carolina Public Employee Benefit Authority…
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Dorchester County announces early voting and redistricting information for 2023 Elections
October 17, 2023
Dorchester County Voter Registration and Elections Office announced the early voting locations for the 2023 General Election. Early voting will be held from October 23 – November 3, 2023, Monday…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in WAVS Custom
October 17, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in WAVS Custom. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company and explore new markets for…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation awards grants benefitting 56 nonprofit organizations in Horry and Georgetown counties
October 17, 2023
Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, awarded its annual grants to fifty-six nonprofit programs as part of its annual Granting Day initiative. The Competitive Grants, all awarded…
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DWG Consulting Engineers celebrates 50 years in business
October 17, 2023
DWG Inc., Consulting Engineers (DWG), an engineering firm based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The company was founded in 1972 in Savannah, Georgia by Cornelius…
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Scam Alert: SC businesses targeted with solicitation for certificates of status and other documents
October 17, 2023
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond issued a scam alert to businesses warning them of a bogus solicitation letter selling “certificates of status” and other federally issued documents for…
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College establishes civil discourse initiative, names inaugural director
October 17, 2023
It is no secret that people are not getting along. We seem to be living in a world where the loudest voices often drown out differing points of view and…
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City of Charleston debuts new ‘TrashTracker’ mobile app
October 17, 2023
The city of Charleston Environmental Services Division announced the launch of ‘CHS TrashTracker,’ a new mobile app that delivers garbage, trash and street sweeping service reminders to city residents via…
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SC Ports CEO: SC Ports offers powerful alternative gateway on U.S. East Coast
October 17, 2023
Deepened harbor, enhanced terminal capacity driving growth During her second State of the Port address, South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin showcased how SC Ports is powerhouse port,…
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Berkeley County’s Brownfield Grant initiative making strides in St. Stephen
October 17, 2023
Community Update Meeting Happening October 24 at 6 p.m. A year after Berkeley County Council approved a $500,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant to fund a large-scale revitalization initiative in the…
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Charleston Wine + Food announces 2024 schedule
October 17, 2023
Tickets on Sale Beginning October 19th 100+ Events, March 6-10, 2024 The Charleston Wine + Food (CHSWF) has announced the 2024 Festival on-sale date as October 19, 2023 at 11…
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The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective (BEE Collective) announces its inaugural Just-Us INDABA: Birthing, Education, and Healing Justice Summit on Saturday, November 4, 2023, Downtown Charleston, South Carolina
October 17, 2023
The BEE Collective announced its inaugural Just-Us INDABA: Birthing, Education, and Healing Justice Summit, arriving Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1422 building located at 1142…
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Update: City of Charleston Business & Neighborhood Services Division to host ‘Local Government 101’ event
October 17, 2023
The city of Charleston Business & Neighborhood Services Division will host a ‘Local Government 101’ event designed to provide citizens with a comprehensive understanding of city operations on Thursday, October…
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JE Dunn Construction’s Charleston office celebrates second consecutive year as one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” in 2023
October 16, 2023
JE Dunn Construction’s Charleston office is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” for the second year in…
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Marketing Minute Video: Preparing for the Media
October 16, 2023
Marketing Minute by Caroline Balchunas, NP Strategy If the media is attending your next event, preparation is paramount. This week’s video shares three tips to ensure their visit is a…
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Former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn joins Wyche, P.A.
October 15, 2023
South Carolina’s 2nd female Supreme Court Justice Joins Wyche as Special Counsel Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with three offices across South Carolina, announces that Kaye Hearn, former South Carolina…
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South Carolina Author Jamie Langston Turner Publishes Ninth Novel
October 15, 2023
South Carolina author Jamie Langston Turner has published her ninth novel, Every Ocean Has A Shore, part of an extended series that begins in the fictional town of Derby, South…
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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® inducts David Lockwood of Colliers | South Carolina as 2023-2024 President
October 13, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was inducted by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial and…
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Waterfall Country
October 12, 2023
By Tom Poland Several hikes proved easy. One proved tougher than nails. By the time we made it to the third waterfall of the day, an idea had firmly…
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MUSC named 2023 top college for diversity and Diversity Champion by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
October 12, 2023
For seventh consecutive year, MUSC recognized with national diversity award Recently, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, announced its 2023 Health Professions Higher…
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EforAll Lowcountry hires first Executive Director and announces office location
October 12, 2023
Local minority small business advocate, Raquel Padgett, to lead new Business Accelerator program for under-served entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to accelerate economic and…
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Berkeley County Council passes One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan update
October 12, 2023
Provides Blueprint for County Growth Over Next 20 Years Berkeley County Council adopted the One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan at its meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023. To view the full Plan, go HERE. Watch the…
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South Carolina ETV gardening and horticulture show “Making It Grow” celebrates 30 years
October 12, 2023
The Emmy Award-winning series Making It Grow celebrates its 30th anniversary of bringing horticultural knowledge to households across the Palmetto State on Oct. 12. From its inception in 1993, the South Carolina…
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Thousands of additional donations needed to replenish Red Cross blood supply
October 12, 2023
Gift cards, chance at $5K for those who come to give during national shortage Since announcing a national blood and platelet shortage a month ago, thousands of donors across the…
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Charleston Literary Festival announces partnership with The Guardian and the IAAM to explore the enduring legacy of transatlantic slavery
October 12, 2023
IAAM is set to run two major Festival sessions: one featuring former Guardian journalist and professor Gary Younge, followed by a panel exploring The Guardian’s historical connections with transatlantic slavery.…
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Residents of South Bay at Mount Pleasant senior living community walk, bike and swim for LOWVELO fundraiser
October 12, 2023
LOWVELO participants and staff from South Bay at Mount Pleasant left-right: Lynn Bagnal, Carol Pauken, Phyllis Ray, George and Rena Frasciello, Patricia Goodman, Eileen Smith, Robert Epley, Lou Ruch, Sean Davis (executive…
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Sarah Moriarty, Charleston Literary Festival 2023
October 12, 2023
This year’s edition of the Charleston Literary Festival 2023 is just around the corner. It runs from November 3-12 in Charleston, SC, at downtown historic venues. With an emphasis on…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of ways to save during Energy Awareness Month
October 12, 2023
With the arrival of fall, Dominion Energy is reminding customers of ways to reduce their energy usage and save year-round. “National Energy Awareness Month may come around once a year,…
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Habitat Greenville launches communitywide effort to increase Black homeownership
October 12, 2023Habitat for Humanity of Greenville has formed a community-led initiative to create new pathways to homeownership and family growth for Black people across the county. Using Unity Park, a City…
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Extreme triathlete, disabled veteran ready to ‘rock and roll’ Marine Corps Marathon
October 12, 2023With a “chariot” of unknown endurance, Lander University alumni Cameron Dorn and Mike Hudson are embarking on a journey few would undertake. But then, most people have never experienced the…
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Maynard Nexsen earns Mansfield Rule Certification
October 11, 2023
Diversity Lab announced that Maynard Nexsen has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification. All Mansfield-certified firms have completed a 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab with built-in measurement, transparency, and accountability. Each certified…
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ISRAEL AT WAR: Hamas launches sneak-attack
October 11, 2023
Death toll rises as do reports of atrocities committed by Hamas Analysis by W. Thomas Smith Jr. Israel is at war, and frankly it has been for years – a…
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The Sixth Annual #WhatWomenBring Event – photo gallery
October 11, 2023
The sixth annual YWCA event, #WhatWomenBring, was held on Wednesday, October 4 at Trident Technical College. This year, the YWCA honored 12 women who are changing the face of…
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Harbor Commercial Partners recognized as Best New Commercial Property Firm by the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce
October 10, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announced that it has been awarded the prestigious title of Best New Commercial Property Firm by the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Commercial Partners, although only in…
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SC Public Radio nominated for 12 awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas
October 10, 2023
South Carolina Public Radio is proud to announce the network has received 12 award nominations from the Radio Television Digital News Association of the Carolinas (RTDNAC). Winners of the 2023…
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GADC promotes Gaddy, Smith to senior positions in Greenville County Economic Development organization
October 10, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has announced the promotion of two key members of Greenville County’s nationally recognized economic development organization effective October 9, 2023. Tavia CM Gaddy and…
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Sustain SC welcomes Cynthia Davis as Senior Vice President and opens search for CEO
October 10, 2023
Sustain SC is proactively responding to the ever-increasing demands for the organization to facilitate the advancement of sustainability in South Carolina with key hires. Today, Sustain SC welcomes Dr. Cynthia…
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Empowering Underserved Communities: Duke Energy and Together SC renew commitment to “Powered Up” program in South Carolina
October 10, 2023
Duke Energy and Together SC announced the continuation of their partnership, empowering community-focused nonprofits with the transformative “Powered Up” program. “It is Together SC’s vision to create more equitable…
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Rivers Edge Golf Club named Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Course Of The Year
October 10, 2023
Rivers Edge Golf Club, an acclaimed Arnold Palmer design, has been named 2023 Golf Course of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association (MBAGCOA). The dedication…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, CPAs, promote Lindsay Medlin, Paul Medlin to principals
October 10, 2023
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS) today announced that Lindsay Medlin, CPA, and Paul Medlin, CPA, have been promoted to the firm’s leadership team as principals effective January 1, 2024.…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio to engage viewers and listeners during the 154th Annual South Carolina State Fair
October 10, 2023
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has announced its participation as a permanent exhibit at the 154th Annual South Carolina State Fair, taking place from Oct. 11 – 22…
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Two minutes may be all you have to escape a home fire — South Carolina’s most frequent disaster
October 10, 2023
During Fire Prevention Week, practice your escape plan and test your smoke alarms; Midlands residents in need can contact Red Cross to request a free smoke alarm This Fire Prevention…
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South Carolina ETV celebrates 20 years of the South Carolina Channel
October 10, 2023
The South Carolina Channel celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 1. As one of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio’s (SCETV) four broadcast television channels, the South Carolina Channel has…
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SC Ports welcomes 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors
October 10, 2023
South Carolina Ports kicked off the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program, welcoming its largest class in the program’s six-year history. Over the next year, 31 professionals from across the state will…
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