Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of additional areas In Jasper and Colleton Counties
October 6, 2016As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of additional coastal areas in Jasper and Colleton, South Carolina. Residents and visitors…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas
October 6, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Horry and Georgetown areas
October 6, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew continues to threaten the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Horry and Georgetown, South Carolina. Residents and…
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City of Charleston Hurricane Matthew update
October 6, 2016The City of Charleston Municipal Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) moved to OPCON 1 at 3:00 p.m. in coordination with Governor Nikki Haley’s evacuation order. This status fully staffs the EOC…
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Shelters from across South Carolina join together before Hurricane Matthew: Charleston Animal Society helping Dorchester County SPCA
October 5, 2016
As Hurricane Matthew approaches, Charleston Animal Society personnel were busy helping Francis R. Willis SPCA in Dorchester County. “By getting our animals to a safe zone, we are building capacity…
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Charleston Animal Society closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes lowcountry: Pet owners urged to make pets part of their emergency evacuation plan
October 5, 2016
Charleston Animal Society is closed until after Hurricane Matthew passes the Lowcountry. Employees are working to make sure all of the animals at the shelter are cared for. Essential personnel…
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Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas
October 5, 2016Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces evacuation of Charleston and Beaufort areas
October 5, 2016Traffic Lanes of I-26 Will Be Reversed As Hurricane Matthew threatens the southeastern United States, Governor Nikki Haley today ordered an evacuation of coastal areas in and around Charleston…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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Free Ask-A-Lawyer web chat on Oct. 12
October 5, 2016The SC Bar Ask-A-Lawyer program, which coordinates volunteer lawyers in a regional effort to assist the public with its legal questions, will host a statewide web chat on Wednesday,…
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Autumn on the Ashley at Magnolia Gardens moved to Oct. 15-16
October 5, 2016
Due to Hurricane Matthew, Autumn on the Ashley at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has been postponed to Oct. 15-16. The 9th annual crafts fair is free to the public. It opens at 9…
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Charleston rUNdead 5K returns in November with plenty of new features and charitable focus
October 5, 2016Charleston’s zombie race, rUNdead, is back from the dead in 2016. A 5K run and fall festival, rUNdead is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Mullet…
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Community Icon, First Reliance Bank, named among top 1% most extraordinary banks in U.S.A
October 5, 2016
First Reliance Bank, a local Florence icon, was just named among the top 1 percent most extraordinary banks in the United States by The Institute for Extraordinary Banking™. First Reliance…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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SCSBA names Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency Champion for Public Education
October 4, 2016The South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) will honor the Upchurch & Jowers Insurance Agency with a Champions for Public Education Award on Tuesday, October 4, during the Kershaw County…
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City of Charleston prepares for Hurricane Matthew
October 4, 2016As of 6 p.m., The City of Charleston is operating at OPCON 4. The city’s Emergency Management Department is in close communication with Charleston County and other local agencies about…
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PrimeLending welcomes new hires to Hilton Head, SC branch
October 4, 2016
Dallas-based residential mortgage originator PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital company, announces the addition of two new mortgage loan officers to the PrimeLending branch located at Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 101, Hilton Head…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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SCE&G monitoring Hurricane Matthew; offers safety and preparedness tips
October 3, 2016
SCE&G is monitoring the path of Hurricane Matthew and encouraging customers to prepare now for the potential impacts of severe weather, which could include power outages. “We don’t yet know…
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Four Low Country District Superintendents Join Forces to Work on Early Literacy
October 3, 2016
The Superintendents of the four school districts in the tri-county area, which include Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester Two and Dorchester Four, are collaborating to identify and implement best practices in Early…
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Berkeley County School District to host public forums
October 3, 2016
Berkeley County School District will host a series of eight public forum meetings, entitled Moving Berkeley Forward…A community that empowers every student for success. Community members who attend the forum…
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SMPS Palmetto Chapter elects 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter has declared its 2016-2017 Board of Directors. SMPS Palmetto is a community of marketing and business development professionals representing the A/E/C…
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Citadel among top five in nation on President’s Honor Roll for community service
October 3, 2016
The Citadel is now listed on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the top five colleges and universities for civic service in America in the category of General…
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First Choice by Select Health rated the top medicaid plan in South Carolina
October 3, 2016
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is the top-rated Medicaid health plan in the state for the second consecutive…
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Now accepting cadet and student applicants for new Swain Department of Nursing
October 3, 2016South Carolina Board of Nursing gives the go ahead to Citadel’s program for Jan. 2017 start The Citadel is now accepting applications for its new Swain Department of Nursing program…
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Will Sherrod represented the landlord in the lease of 1,300 SF of retail space in Charleston
October 3, 2016
Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the landlord in the lease of 1,300 SF of retail space located in the Bees Ferry Shopping Center located at…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and…
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South Carolina United Ways continue to encourage everyone to support their communities one year after the flood
October 3, 2016
The United Way Association of South Carolina (UWASC) and local United Ways across the state are remembering the 1000 Year Flood with the release of a new report and social…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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S.C. Chamber announces 2016-2017 Board of Directors
October 3, 2016
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its newly elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors for 2016-17, effective October 1, 2016. Executive Committee Barbara Melvin (Chairman) – As…
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Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) takes off with series of October events
October 3, 2016
The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network, or WREN, will make its official debut with launch events October 6 in Columbia, October 13 in Charleston and October 27 in Greenville. The…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 3, 2016
South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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SC Arts Commission invites artists to apply for $5,000 fellowships
October 2, 2016South Carolina artists working in visual arts, craft, media screenwriting and media production may apply for a 2017-2018 Individual Artist Fellowship Award from the South Carolina Arts Commission. One fellowship…
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Mansfield joins MUSC Health executive leadership team
October 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Jerry A. Mansfield, Ph.D., RN, was recently named MUSC Health executive chief nursing officer and chief patient experience officer, assuming his new role in August. He joins…
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Dr. Donald Porter named Director of Communications and Community Engagement
October 2, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Dr. Donald Porter has been named the new Director of Communications and Community Engagement for the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The…
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Trio Solutions selects five local nonprofits to receive free marketing services during CreateAthon® 2016
October 2, 2016
Five nonprofit organizations from the Lowcountry have been chosen to be the beneficiaries of free marketing and advertising services provided by Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO) during its tenth annual CreateAthon® event. The collaborative,…
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Maxtrix Kids Rooms Flagship Showroom opens in Mount Pleasant
October 2, 2016
The much-anticipated Maxtrix Kids Rooms celebrated its opening today with a ribbon cutting and private shopping event for customers eager to get a sneak peek at the company’s revolutionary kids…
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Chase After a Cure donates $100,000 to MUSC for Childhood Cancer Research
October 2, 2016
Chase After a Cure presented a check for $100,000 to pediatric oncologist Dr. Jacqueline Kraveka and her team at the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital on Sept. 26.…
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Paul joins MUSC Health as chief people officer
October 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – Darrick T. Paul was recently named MUSC Health chief people officer (CPO) and assumed his new role Sept. 4. He joins the MUSC Health executive leadership team, bringing…
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Zucker Family School of Education introduces kids to artists and authors
October 2, 2016As part of its literacy initiative, “Authors in Schools,” The Zucker Family School of Education hosted award-winning illustrator James Ransome at three local partner schools to help kick off the…
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Charleston Animal Society’s Firefighter Calendar unveiled in front of packed house
October 2, 2016
An enthusiastic record setting number of ladies (and gentlemen) came out to witness the debut of Charleston Animal Society’s 2017 Firefighter Calendar. Sponsored by Kia Country of Charleston, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Anson…
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LS3P designers selected for Leadership Development Academy
October 2, 2016
CHARLESTON, SC – LS3P congratulates Bryan Beerman, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA; Sarah Corbitt, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Jason Kubichan, Assoc. AIA, LEED GA, CDT; and Lindsey Stang, AIA, G.G.P.…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Teach For America welcomes more teachers with ties to South Carolina this fall
October 1, 2016
This fall, Teach For America welcomes a new teaching corps among whom 60 percent have ties to South Carolina, triple the rate of last year’s corps. The increase in corps…
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Shem Creek Bar and Grill celebrates 32 years of serving seafood in the Lowcountry
September 30, 2016
It’s been a little over 32 years since Shem Creek Bar and Grill opened its doors and made a name for themselves as one of Shem Creek’s landmark restaurants. Nestled…
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