USC hits record enrollment
August 27, 2024
As the fall semester begins, enrollment at the University of South Carolina has reached a record high. “We are excited to welcome another strong freshman class to USC,” President Michael…
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Moore & Van Allen recommits to Mansfield Certification process for 2024-25
August 27, 2024
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announce that the firm has renewed its commitment for the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Certification process, a year-long undertaking designed to ensure that qualified legal…
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Wells Fargo Foundation grants $200,000 to Hope For The Warriors to benefit programs supporting veterans in South Carolina
August 27, 2024The Wells Fargo Foundation recently awarded Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 military families, a…
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Melissa Fiore joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as Director of Membership Engagement
August 27, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Melissa Fiore as a new Director of Membership Engagement. Melissa will help lead efforts to connect with current and prospective…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in Case Status
August 27, 2024
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested $250,000 in Case Status. The North Charleston-based company has developed client engagement software with a simple-to-use mobile app that…
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MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve lives throughout South Carolina
August 27, 2024
In its centennial year, The Duke Endowment has made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to help the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) improve access to health care throughout…
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SCMA announces the 2024-2025 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program
August 26, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its 2024-2025 class of 23 manufacturing leaders for the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP). The class is comprised of professionals representing a…
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United Community refreshes look across South Carolina
August 26, 2024
United Community, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, is getting a fresh new look. Every United branch in the Lowcountry and Midlands is updating its signage to the refreshed…
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Kiawah River opens waterfront outfitter
August 26, 2024
Kiawah River, a waterfront community on Johns Island and the region’s first agrihood, has announced the grand opening of The Landing, a one-stop-shop outfitter to book eco-tours and consult expert…
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Bubble Paper welcomes James Richards as new Design Engineer
August 23, 2024
Bubble Paper, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announce the addition of James Richards as the company’s new Design Engineer. With over 15 years of experience in design engineering and…
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Step back into the 60s Glamour at the 14th Annual Party for the Parks on Nov. 2
August 23, 2024
Tickets go on sale Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced that the 14th Annual Party for the Parks will take place on November 2, 2024, at…
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Colliers Charleston Retail Report: Limited supply, population growth lower vacancy
August 23, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Charleston Retail Market Highlights Geographic constraints are forcing Charleston’s growth patterns outward with the bulk of new construction occurring in the…
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LRC Properties and GEM Realty Capital purchase Summerville, SC distribution center
August 23, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners, LLC arranges Sale in Summerville, South Carolina. GVII-LRC FOL Owner, LLC, a joint venture between LRC Properties and affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, acquired the Fruit of…
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Buyer representation at 2026 Herbert St
August 22, 2024
David Newman and Walter Reid of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Buyer in the sale of 1.04 acres of land at 2026 Herbert Street in Charleston. The Seller was represented…
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Office leased on Calhoun St
August 22, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announced that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the Landlord, TIME Properties, LLC, in the lease of 2,000 SF of office space at 223 Calhoun Street.…
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Senator Katrina Shealy and Judge Merl Code to receive Riley Institute’s Statewide Leadership Awards
August 22, 2024
Honorees will be recognized at the Riley Institute at Furman’s eighteenth annual Riley-Wilkins OneSouthCarolina Legislative and Civic Leadership Awards Dinner The Riley Institute at Furman University has announced that South…
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The Beach Company announces exterior renovation plans for Village Pointe
August 22, 2024
The Beach Company announced that exterior renovations are underway at Village Pointe, a prominent retail destination in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Village Pointe is home to a diverse mix of tenants,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber President and CEO announces retirement
August 22, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced President and CEO Bryan Derreberry will retire at the end of 2024 after a distinguished 13-year tenure leading the organization. Under Derreberry’s leadership,…
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First reading of Union Pier tax increment financing district passes unanimously
August 22, 2024
Charleston City Council voted unanimously to initiate the establishment of a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the Union Pier property. This vote now signals Charleston County Council and the Charleston…
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Cargo volumes up 8% at Port of Charleston, up 19% at inland ports
August 22, 2024
Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had an 8% uptick in container volumes in…
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Prisma Health CSO Dr. Alain Litwin joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 22, 2024
SCbio welcomed Prisma Health Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Alain Litwin, MD, MPH, MS, to its Strategic Advisory Board. As Chief Scientific Officer, Litwin provides strategic and operational direction, promotes the…
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EO Charleston announces new chapter president and board
August 22, 2024
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 19,000 entrepreneurs from more than 80 countries, welcomes a new chapter president and board of directors…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit Bill into law
August 21, 2024Governor Henry McMaster was joined by members of the General Assembly and local business leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S. 1021, which extends the Abandoned Buildings Tax Credit…
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Robert Ariail, Cartoonist
August 21, 2024
By Tom Poland In the beginning, there was the urge to draw—and inspiration, Saturday morning cartoons. “I’d drawn since I was a boy, spending hours with crayons, pencils, manila…
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Nexton announces grand opening of HYLO Fitness
August 21, 2024
Nexton announced the opening of HYLO Fitness, a fitness studio brand known for offering a unique combination of high-intensity and low-impact workout classes. The studio hosted a grand opening event…
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Charleston Dermatology opens fourth location, welcomes new dermatologist
August 20, 2024
Charleston Dermatology, a leading provider of medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care, announced the grand opening of its fourth location at the Berkeley Medical Complex. The new office opens on…
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Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center receives $1.6M in state funding
August 20, 2024
For Site Expansion, Facility Upgrades The Berkeley County Emergency Services Training Center has received $1,616,398.57 in state funding for expansion and facility upgrades at its site in Moncks Corner. Since 1996,…
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Coastal Community Foundation opens disaster relief grant applications for Colleton County
August 20, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for nonprofits providing disaster relief and recovery in Colleton County. To apply organizations must be a registered 501(c)3 serving Colleton County. The…
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Eveon Containers expands North American operations with a new headquarters in Charleston County
August 20, 2024
Investment will create over 25 new jobs in the next 5 years FAST FACTS Eveon Containers (Eveon) is expanding its North American operations to include a new headquarters in Charleston…
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SCRA awards nearly $4 million to South Carolina colleges and universities
August 20, 2024
Lectures and term papers won’t be the only things happening in the state’s colleges and universities as faculty and students return this fall. Some will work on life-saving innovations such…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2024 Angels
August 19, 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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SC Works Trident partners with Lowcountry Careers Collaborative
August 19, 2024
New Initiative Aims to Train 1,000 Healthcare Workers by 2025 SC Works Trident, a Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) program, is partnering with Lowcountry Careers Collaborative (LCC) to recruit 1,000 healthcare workers…
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South Carolina State Fair announces flash sale to celebrate 46 counties
August 19, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair announced a special flash sale on admission tickets in honor of our 46 counties. As part of this year’s theme, “46 Reasons to Celebrate South…
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WAJIBA wants to drive home a win for local charities
August 19, 2024
The West Ashley James Island Business Association (WAJIBA) is thrilled to announce a charity raffle offering a chance to win a brand new 2024 Ford Bronco from Palmetto Ford! This…
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Our Long Lost Prairie
August 16, 2024
By Tom Poland As I stood near rattlesnake master, a plant of the prairie, bison thundered across the prairie with a great sweep of fire raging behind them, seemingly…
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CCSD opens 2024-2025 school year with all teaching positions filled
August 16, 2024Historic teacher fill rate to serve students well Charleston County School District (CCSD) is opening an unprecedented school year with its approximately 3,600 classroom teacher positions filled. Superintendent of Schools…
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Harbor Commercial Partners’ industrial team wins CoStar’s Q2 2024 Power Broker Quarterly Deals award
August 16, 2024
CoStar Group, Inc., the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces, announced the CoStar Power Broker Quarterly Deals winners for Q2 2024. Todd Garrett, SIOR, CCIM,…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 16, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 18 attorneys in our Charleston office for inclusion in The 2025 Best Lawyers in America©, including…
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Best Lawyers honors three with Parker Law Group in 2025 edition
August 15, 2024
HAMPTON, S.C.– Three attorneys have been singled out among those who practice in Hampton by The Best Lawyers in America®, in the publication’s 2025 edition. These two were named to…
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Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business partner to enhance sustainability and economic development
August 15, 2024
Sustain SC, Darla Moore School of Business Partner to Enhance Sustainability and Economic Development Sustain SC is proud to announce a new partnership with the University of South Carolina Darla…
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Dorchester County to distribute flood cleanup buckets following Tropical Storm Debby
August 15, 2024
In the aftermath of the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Dorchester County will host additional distribution sites for flood cleanup buckets, generously donated by The Salvation Army of…
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New consulting firm launches to connect Charleston businesses and nonprofits
August 15, 2024
Good Strategies to focus on building a stronger community through volunteerism Good Strategies, a new consulting firm, announces its launch with a mission to foster a more connected and thriving…
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Billfish: Catch & Release
August 15, 2024
By Tom Poland Billfish Conservation & Record Releases of Blue Marlin I wanted a real-deal Ernest Hemingway long-bill cap to let me see into the depths. One that would…
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Five Richardson Thomas partners honored in “Best Lawyers”
August 15, 2024
The just-released 2025 edition of “Best Lawyers in America” includes another outstanding showing for Richardson Thomas in the national directory, with five of the firm’s partners included in at least…
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Griffin Humphries attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition
August 15, 2024
Griffin Humphries founding members James M. Griffin and Badge Humphries are included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America . James M. Griffin, based in Columbia, is…
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CPI for all items rises 0.2 percent in July; shelter up
August 15, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after declining 0.1 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.…
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Santee Cooper welcomes newest additions to Power Associates Scholarship Program
August 14, 2024
Santee Cooper welcomed 14 new students to the Power Associates Scholarship Program during its annual Power Associates Signing Day at the utility’s headquarters. Through the program, Santee Cooper awards scholarships…
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GMC’s landscape architecture services expanding to the Carolinas
August 14, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) has expanded its landscape architecture services to the Carolinas with the addition of Tripp Barrineau as vice president of landscape architecture in the firm’s Charlotte office.…
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Dorchester County recognized with two prestigious awards for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Procurement
August 14, 2024
Dorchester County is proud to announce that it has received two distinguished awards that highlight its commitment to excellence in government operations. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States…
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Financial Planning Association of South Carolina to host Annual Symposium on October 1 in Columbia
August 13, 2024
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina is excited to announce its Annual Symposium, taking place on October 1, 2024, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. This premier event…
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