The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton appoints new director of sales & marketing in Charleston
April 30, 2025
Charleston’s beloved pink landmark, The Mills House, Curio Collection by Hilton announced the appointment of Madeline Ravenna-Kavanagh as its new director of sales and marketing. A seasoned hospitality leader, Ravenna-Kavanagh…
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Iconic Kiawah destination celebrates two decades of community charm
April 29, 2025
Freshfields Village marks the milestone with 20 free concerts this summer Freshfields Village, the premier open-air shopping and dining destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is celebrating 20 years…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina launches JA Biztown Mobile® to help students gain better understanding of careers in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
Immersive Program Designed to Increase Career Exploration and Financial Literacy of Elementary School Students Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announces the launch of JA BizTown Mobile®. This program is…
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Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series 2025 schedule set
April 29, 2025
Race 1 set for June 15 at James Island County Park The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series is back this summer at James Island County Park! The 2025 races will be…
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Wells Fargo Economic Report shows strong employment growth in South Carolina
April 29, 2025
A new Wells Fargo economic report, State Labor Markets Simmer in Q1, finds that state unemployment rate movements were mixed at the start of 2025, although payrolls in South Carolina rose 2.3%…
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6 Turner Padget shareholders named top in state by Super Lawyers
April 29, 2025
Turner Padget announces the inclusion of six of its attorneys among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2025. Shareholders Richard S. Dukes, Jr., Catherine H. Kennedy, Lanneau Wm. Lambert, Jr., and Franklin G. Shuler are named…
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Nexton announces grand re-opening of Model Row
April 29, 2025
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Model Row with a community-wide event on April 26. The refreshed Model Row…
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Eight Parker Law Group attorneys recognized by S.C. Super Lawyers for 2025
April 29, 2025Six Parker Law Group attorneys were named to the 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, while two others made the rating service’s annual “Rising Stars” list. Here are the six…
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South Carolina Arts Commission and SC Future Makers launch video series highlighting the creative side of advanced manufacturing
April 28, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in advanced manufacturing across the state. Their collaboration…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Industrial Market Q1 2025
April 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Positive momentum ahead of trade challenges Market Highlights Charleston’s speculative pipeline is beginning to realign with market demand with vacancy expected to peak this…
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Mayor William Cogswell supports bipartisan legislation to align growth with infrastructure
April 24, 2025Mayor William Cogswell expressed strong support for H. 4050—a bipartisan bill under consideration at the South Carolina Statehouse that would give municipalities a powerful tool to manage growth in coordination…
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Dorchester County celebrates new public kayak launch
April 24, 2025
On April 22, 2025, Dorchester County Council joined with Dorchester Parks and Recreation Commission and Dorchester County Parks and Recreation staff, to celebrate the opening of the new Swan Drive…
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Otter Learning names Wei-Li Chong as CEO and President, expands investment in leadership
April 24, 2025
Wei-Li Chong to Lead Otter Learning’s Next Growth Chapter as CEO and President; Investment in WIN Consulting to Drive Business and Culture Transformation NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Otter Learning has…
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Nature’s Fierce Defiance
April 23, 2025
By Tom Poland For seven years I only read Russian writers, Boris Pasternak, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and my favorite, Alexander Ilyich Solzhenitsyn. Solzhenitsyn wrote of life under Stalin.…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Sharon Tchonev, Varna International
April 23, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Mayor Cogswell announces the City of Charleston mini-grant award winners for the Ardmore-Sherwood Forest neighborhood
April 23, 2025
Mayor Cogswell announced the first round of mini-grant winners for the Love Your Block program, a resident-led initiative focused on small-scale projects that create lasting community impact. The city received…
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Johnson & Wales University expands access to free tuition initiative for eligible undergraduate students in more states
April 23, 2025
Students from all of New England, North Carolina and South Carolina can now have up to 100 percent of tuition covered by The JWU Pledge CHARLOTTE, NC — Johnson &…
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Collins & Lacy and Lewis Blain joins forces: a perfect combination of values, vision, and momentum
April 23, 2025
Collins & Lacy, P.C. announced that, effective April 21, 2025, it has joined forces with Lewis Blain. With offices in Columbia and Charleston, Lewis Blain is a boutique litigation firm…
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Publix Charities awards grant to address hunger in East Cooper communities
April 22, 2025East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support Hunger Relief. Established in 1966, Publix Super Markets Charities aims…
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Expanding the conservation of Fairfield Plantation
April 22, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of an additional portion of Fairfield Plantation—an ecologically rich and historically significant property located on the South Santee River at the gateway to…
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CTAR launches Missing Middle campaign to address Charleston’s housing crisis
April 22, 2025
The Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR) has launched a region-wide campaign to promote the development of Missing Middle Housing (MMH) as a solution to Charleston’s housing concerns. Recent population…
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Southern First reports first quarter 2025 results
April 22, 2025
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025. “We are pleased to report our…
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LaCorata Beverage LLC makes substantial donation of Graasi Organic Barley Water to Lowcountry Food Bank for distribution to partner agencies
April 21, 2025
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that LaCorata Beverage has made a substantial donation of 16 ounce Graasi Organic Barley Water bottles to Lowcountry Food Bank for the third consecutive…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio commemorates the 10-year anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME tragedy
April 21, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will honor the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 tragedy at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston through a series of…
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BermudAir inaugural flight lands at Charleston International Airport, launching new international service
April 21, 2025Charleston International Airport (CHS) welcomed a new international connection as BermudAir celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight from Bermuda. The new weekly service, operating on Saturdays, marks a major…
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The Southern Bank taps Charleston-based Ryan Benton for Executive Vice President
April 21, 2025
The Southern Bank announced Ryan Benton as Executive Vice President. The news comes on the heels of M.J. “J.” Huggins III’s recent selection as CEO. Benton will oversee and manage…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast the South Carolina Senate hearing on the question of causes for removal of the South Carolina State Treasurer
April 18, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream and broadcast a South Carolina Senate hearing on April 21 at 12 p.m. The hearing will focus on the question of causes for removal…
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South Carolinians to shine “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on April 18
April 18, 2025
South Carolina will participate in “Two Lights for Tomorrow” on the night of Friday, April 18, a nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride and…
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Wyche expands corporate practice with the return of Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega and the addition of Ben Murray
April 17, 2025
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announced the return of veteran corporate attorneys Eric Graben and Brittany Arsiniega to the firm. After gaining additional experience…
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Charleston Jazz Festival returns April 21-29, 2025
April 17, 2025
The Charleston Jazz Festival will return in 2025 with an expanded nine-day celebration of jazz, running from April 21 through April 29. This year’s festival features an extraordinary lineup of…
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Charleston County uses innovative no-dig methods to fix aging stormwater pipes
April 17, 2025
New repair techniques help prevent sinkholes with minimal disruption to neighborhoods Charleston County Public Works is using innovative “trenchless” technologies to tackle aging stormwater drainage systems across the county. By…
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Local insurance agency ranked #1 for NC and SC, awarded National Summit—The Papay Agency
April 17, 2025
Award Given to Highlight Customer Service, Business Growth, Overall Performance The Papay Agency, proudly located in The Riverwalk Commons shopping center (149 Riverwalk Blvd, Ste 19 Okatie, SC 29936), announced…
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SC Ports provides consistent fluidity, deepest harbor for expedited logistics
April 17, 2025
Completed toe wall project strengthens big-ship capabilities With a key infrastructure project now complete, SC Ports’ busiest container terminal can once again handle three mega container ships simultaneously at any…
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Eats & Beats: Black Food Truck Festival returns April 25–27 with a stacked music + food truck lineup
April 17, 2025
The Black Food Truck Festival (BFTF) is back for another epic weekend of flavor, culture and vibes, rolling into the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson, SC, April 25–27, 2025. Come…
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$500,000 donation from Boeing launches Interfaith Fund at Coastal Community Foundation
April 17, 2025
Applications are now open for faith-based organizations to receive grants from a new fund at Coastal Community Foundation, thanks to a $500,000 investment from Boeing. The Boeing Interfaith Fund supports…
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SC Cancer Alliance announces new Chief Executive Officer Nicole Echols
April 17, 2025
The South Carolina Cancer Alliance announced the appointment of Nicole Echols as its new Chief Executive Officer. Echols brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and stakeholder engagement. Most…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 17, 2025
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q1…
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College of Charleston student stars in Amazon’s ‘Sweetheart’
April 17, 2025
What do you think of when you hear the phrase time capsule? Probably a collection of photos, letters, and other nostalgic mementos stuffed in a cylindrical container and buried somewhere under…
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ECCO receives $125,000 grant to expand Outreach efforts
April 17, 2025
East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced it has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Charleston County Community Development and Revitalization Department. These funds will play a transformative role in…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood announces firmwide leadership promotions
April 17, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) recently announced promotions of key individuals to firmwide leadership roles. Galen Thackston has been named president of GMC subsidiary Headwaters; Chris Engel…
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A Southern Rock Connection
April 16, 2025
By Tom Poland Back roads took me past pecan groves and cotton fields and eventually to Charlane Woodlands, Chuck and Rose Lane Leavell’s home/tree farm. That evening Chuck and…
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Berkeley County relocating Magistrate’s Office in Goose Creek
April 16, 2025
Current facility Closing April 21; Services to Resume at New Location May 5 The Berkeley County Magistrate’s Office in Goose Creek is relocating and soon closing its current facility at…
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Dancing with the ARK’s Stars returns for its 15th year to support families facing Alzheimer’s
April 15, 2025
The ARK of South Carolina will host its 15th annual Dancing with The ARK’s Stars on May 10, 2025, at the Lowcountry Conference Center in Summerville Hilton, 406 Sigma Dr.,…
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CAMS Sydney Jones promoted to Vice President of Marketing
April 15, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) is thrilled to share that Sydney Jones has been named Vice President of Marketing. She was previously the Director of Marketing. Jones has been with…
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City of Charleston to host open house on Lowcountry Lowline Project
April 15, 2025
Public invited to preview designs for transformational bike and pedestrian path The City of Charleston will host a public open house on Thursday, April 24 to share updates and gather…
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Dorchester County applies for federal grant to fund second phase of waterline improvements in Stratton Capers Neighborhood
April 15, 2025
Project to Provide Improved Water Infrastructure and New Fire Hydrants Dorchester County, in partnership with the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, is applying to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Division…
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Charleston Farmers Market and West Ashley Farmers Market are back for the season
April 15, 2025
Charleston and West Ashley Farmers Markets Return for 2025 Season The Charleston and West Ashley Farmers Markets are officially back for the 2025 season. The downtown market at Marion Square…
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Harbor Entrepreneur Center launches pilot accelerator internship program with MBA College of Charleston students
April 15, 2025
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center (HEC), a nonprofit innovation hub located in the Town of Mount Pleasant and home to more than 100 businesses, launched its Accelerator Internship Program. HEC has…
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Airport Connector Road project receives key environmental approval, advances into right-of-way acquisition phase
April 15, 2025
Charleston County’s Airport Connector Road project has received a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a key environmental decision that officially concludes the…
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Berkeley County, Town of Moncks Corner jointly purchase Epson Oaks Property
April 15, 2025
To preserve and develop as a public park with historical emphasis Berkeley County and the Town of Moncks Corner are working together to secure, preserve and develop the Epson Oaks…
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