SC Launch Inc. invests in SiteLabs
October 10, 2023Daniel Gambrell, investment associate, SCRA, Darren Schaupp, co-founder and CEO, SiteLabs South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in SiteLabs. The $250,000 investment will help the Seneca-based startup scale…
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New South Carolina ETV digital literacy initiative empowers senior citizens
October 10, 2023South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has announced the launch of Wise and Wired, a digital literacy initiative designed for senior citizens. Wise and Wired was created to engage and empower lifelong…
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Colliers Report: Office submarkets diverging in performance
October 9, 2023Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 Charleston Retail Market Highlights Charleston as a whole experienced a robust third quarter while performance and demand varied by submarket. Downtown…
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Rivers Edge Golf Club named Myrtle Beach Area Golf Course Owners Association Course Of The Year
October 9, 2023SHALLOTTE, NC – 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…
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2024 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition general admission, special events and select VIP available now
October 9, 2023The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events, will return to host its 42nd…
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JE Dunn Construction announces grand opening of new location in Charleston
October 9, 2023JE Dunn Construction, one of the nation’s largest general contractors, celebrated the official grand opening of its new Charleston office located in the Navy Yard in North Charleston. The event…
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Black and Indigenous hunting: Nature organization to offer a culturally rich learning experience for women and men of color
October 9, 2023On October 12, 2023, a three-day learn-to-hunt experience designed specifically for Black and Indigenous women and men will take place in rural South Carolina. Unearthing Joy, a Nashville-based nature organization,…
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The State Treasurer’s Office recognized for communications excellence at Palmetto Awards ceremony
October 9, 2023The State Treasurer’s Office was recently recognized for communications excellence at the International Association of Business Communicators S.C. Chapter 2023 Palmetto Awards ceremony for two of its recent communications campaigns.…
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McLeod Health partners with WGU for staff educational opportunities
October 6, 2023FLORENCE, SC – McLeod Health has signed a collaboration agreement with online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) that will provide personalized pathways to higher education through affordable bachelor’s and master’s…
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Architrave celebrates 35 years of architectural excellence in South Carolina’s Midlands and Lowcountry
October 6, 2023Architrave, an architecture firm renowned for exceptional historic renovations and tailored residential designs, is celebrating 35 years of shaping the architectural landscape in South Carolina’s Midlands and Lowcountry regions. Recognized…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adds engineering project manager in Charleston
October 6, 2023Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is pleased to welcome project manager Earl DuPriest in Charleston, South Carolina. He brings valuable experience to GMC’s engineering team, having worked for one of the…
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William Means Real Estate welcomes new luxury agent from California
October 5, 2023William Means Real Estate, the leading luxury real estate firm in Charleston, announced Andrew Stein as the newest addition to its team of REALTORS®. Stein, a California native with seven…
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2023 MOJA Arts Festival announces new closing weekend highlights
October 5, 2023The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the MOJA Planning Committee, has announced details of additional MOJA Arts Festival performances and performing artists ahead of its…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg announces selection of Chito Walker as next Chief of Police
October 5, 2023During a 1 p.m. press conference in Washington Square, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the selection of Chito Walker as the city of Charleston’s next Chief of Police. The announcement…
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The Miraculous Green Lizard
October 5, 2023By Tom Poland We call it a lizard, except it’s not. It’s an anole, and it can re-grow its tail, “regenerate” in the words of scientists. Think about that.…
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From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina
October 5, 2023As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina,…
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Tour de Plantersville, Georgetown Wooden Boat Show headline loaded event lineup along South Carolina’s Hammock Coast
October 5, 2023As autumn descends upon South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, it brings with it an array of exciting events that showcase the region’s vibrant offerings. From the arts to eco activities and…
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Billionaire Sheila Johnson to speak at Women for Women Summit in Charleston
October 5, 2023Salamander Hotels & Resorts founder and CEO, Sheila Johnson, will be a keynote speaker at the Women for Women Summit in Charleston on Thursday, October 5th. The daylong event, hosted…
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Grant allows College of Charleston students, Professor to launch project with groundbreaking potential
October 5, 2023Combine NASA and Silicon Valley and you come up with one of the most cutting-edge places in the world – the Ames Research Center in Mountain View, California. Since 1939, state-of-the-art facilities…
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The Beach Company supports 2023 Rose Ball as gold benefactor
October 5, 2023Today, The Beach Company, a Charleston-based full-service real estate firm, announced the company’s participation as a gold benefactor, donating $12,500 to the 27th Rose Ball, Greenville’s longest-running charitable event that…
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United Community employees recognize World Animal Day through acts of service across its footprint
October 5, 2023United Community’s employees are coming together for the third consecutive year to support the welfare of the voiceless for World Animal Day. Throughout the first half of October, teams across…
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SeamonWhiteside commemorates over two decades in the Upstate
October 5, 2023Over 2,000 projects completed and 60 new employees across Spartanburg and Greenville SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is proud to celebrate two major…
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Pawleys Plantation reopens after dramatic greens, bunkers restoration project
October 5, 2023MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus design renowned for its beauty and challenge, reopened October 2 after a comprehensive greens and bunkers restoration…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $20,000 from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support hunger relief in the Lowcountry
October 5, 2023Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, Lowcountry Food Bank will provide children and their families with nutritious food through our School Market program. School Markets provide…
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Mashburn Construction promotes five across the State
October 4, 2023Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for five team members across their Columbia and Charleston locations. Logan Parker has been promoted to Project Manager. Logan interned with Mashburn and was offered…
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South Carolina State Fair Releases Details for this Year’s 12 Day Event
October 3, 2023Fun, food, entertainment and South Carolina culture return to Columbia, S.C. Oct. 11-22, 2023 Columbia, S.C. is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th…
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Jen Howard, South Carolina Land Trust Network
October 3, 2023Be a part of the SC Land Trust Networks Land Trust Days South Carolina’s land trusts have collectively protected more than a million acres in our state. The SC Land…
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SC Ports CEO Melvin named 2023 Leading Woman
October 3, 2023South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin was named 2023 Leading Woman by SC Women in Leadership. SC Women in Leadership celebrates South Carolina women who have blazed trails in civic…
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Charleston retains Title of No. 1 Small City in the U.S. in Condé Nast Travelers Readers’ Choice Awards
October 3, 2023For the second consecutive year, and twelfth time in the last thirteen years, Charleston has been named the most popular city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. The Readers’ Choice…
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Fall Into Service: Red Cross volunteers needed
October 3, 2023As more people rely on the Red Cross for help, the need for compassionate volunteers throughout South Carolina has never been greater. As the season changes, what a great time…
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SCRA announced New Member Companies and grant funding
October 3, 2023Members HQ and Supermoon were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. PeriopHealth received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner…
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Berkeley County seeking feedback on updated Stormwater Design Standards Manual
October 3, 2023Public Comment Period Opening October 2, 2023 Berkeley County is in the process of updating its Stormwater Design Standards Manual (SWDSM) and is seeking public feedback on the document. A…
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SC Technical College System Foundation receives $40,000 Power:Ed grant to expand a tech workforce development program to meet the demand for skilled coders
October 3, 2023The South Carolina Technical College System Foundation (SCTCS Foundation) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to expand Create Opportunity, a tech…
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Charleston Metro Chamber hosts ACCESS: Mayoral Forum – City of North Charleston
October 3, 2023The Charleston Metro Chamber will be hosting the ACCESS: Mayoral Forum – City of North Charleston on October 3, 2023. The Mayoral Forum aims to facilitate access to candidates, enabling members…
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South Carolina Community Loan Fund awarded $50M in New Market Tax Credits, one of three awardees in the state
October 3, 2023The South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) announced its award of $50 million in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocations from the U.S. Department of Treasury CDFI Fund. SCCLF was…
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Pawleys Plantation reopens after dramatic greens, bunkers restoration project
October 3, 2023Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus design renowned for its beauty and challenge, reopened October 2 after a comprehensive greens and bunkers restoration project. Founders Group International…
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WaterFest at The Waterfront Daniel Island – November 5
October 3, 2023Hosted by East West Partners, the annual WaterFest community event held on Sunday, November 5 from 1-4 p.m. offers fun for the whole family at The Waterfront Daniel Island. Enjoy…
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Lowcountry Food Bank breaks ground for Southern Region Food Center in Hampton County
October 3, 2023Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held a groundbreaking ceremony last week in Early Branch for its new Southern Region Food Center. Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) in 2022 secured land on the…
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Three more reasons to attend the 321 Student Film Festival in Greenville
October 3, 2023Besides an amazing array of student films, the 321 Student Film Festival also will offer three opportunities to learn about the film industry and filmmaking presented by local experts with…
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FY23 S.C. Arts Commission grantmaking exceeded $11 million
October 3, 2023Grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that in FY23, for the second year in a row, its statewide grantmaking invested…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces new Director of Philanthropy
October 3, 2023MURRELLS INLET, SC – Brookgreen Gardens announced their new Director of Philanthropy, Jamie Yearwood. In this role, Yearwood will be responsible for managing Brookgreen’s comprehensive development program including major gifts,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Chef Russ Moore, Slightly North Of Broad
October 2, 2023The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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They are ABLE
October 2, 2023By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator for the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program How important is stability, peace of mind or independence to you? These qualities are always top of…
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The Ruins Of Chappels
September 28, 2023By Tom Poland Highway 34. It’s my route east to places like Ninety-Six, Abbeville, and Greenwood. When I drive Highway 34, I’m in my element—the back roads, but some…
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Helping Hands of Georgetown receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to support more students in its Youth Empowerment Program
September 28, 2023Pictured L to R: Lynne Ford, HH Associate Director; Jean Rothrock, HH Board Chair; Brycen Mention, YEP junior @ Georgetown High School; Daju’honna Mitchell, YEP senior @ Georgetown High School;…
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Tripadvisor ranks Halls Chophouse Charleston #3 Fine Dining Restaurant in the U.S.
September 28, 2023Hall Management Group is proud to announce its Halls Chophouse restaurant in Charleston has earned a top national spot in Tripadvisor’s 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. Halls…
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EPA honors Hana Engineers in Superfund cleanup
September 28, 2023The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented its Excellence in Site Reuse Award to Brookwood Capital Partners (BCP) and Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLC for their outstanding commitment and efforts…
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Dorchester County invites community input at Complete Streets Workshops
September 28, 2023Dorchester County Government invites the public to a series of Complete Streets Workshops, designed to engage the community in shaping the future of our streets. These workshops aim to gather…
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The Ideal Foundation announces funding for Doors to Dream
September 28, 2023The Ideal Foundation, a division of The Ideal Life, has selected Doors to Dream as its fall grant recipient. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, and founded in 2016, Doors to…
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International African American Museum and Bank of America partner to broaden access to art
September 27, 2023The International African American Museum (IAAM), which officially opened late June to welcome guests and community members to experience the full story of the African American journey, has made community…
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