“Pick Up Your Parks” initiative combats litter in local parks and green spaces with free clean up kits
September 7, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, alongside South Carolina Aquarium and Keep Charleston Beautiful, introduces a proactive initiative to combat litter in local parks and green spaces. The “Pick Up Your Parks”…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
September 7, 2023
BagValet, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Aravis BioTech, CloseWise, Ortho-Dx, and Sagacity Solutions received new grant funding. All SCRA Member…
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Charleston championship Ons Jabeur and Belinda Bencic to compete in the 2024 Credit One Charleston Open
September 7, 2023
Three-time Grand Slam finalist Jabeur and Olympic Gold Medalist Bencic enter Charleston tournament World No. 5, three-time Grand Slam finalist and 2023 Charleston Open champion Ons Jabeur and World No.…
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USC Alumni Association announces 2023 Alumni Award recipients
September 7, 2023
The University of South Carolina Alumni Association announced Thursday (Sept. 7) the recipients of the university’s 2023 Alumni Awards. David Beasley, ’79, ’83 has been named the Algernon Sydney Sullivan…
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Vote now for Greenwood Pathway House to receive Chick-fil-A’s True Inspiration Award
September 7, 2023In only seven months of operation, Pathway Village in Greenwood has had an impact in helping 29 families, with 59 children, take steps to overcome homelessness permanently. Pathway Village, part…
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A Scrape In The Sand
September 7, 2023
By Tom Poland Sand washes away. Memories last forever. The year was 1982. That would have been South Carolina Wildlife magazines 28th anniversary. I worked in film then and…
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College of Charleston Archaeology alumna digs into the historically overlooked
September 7, 2023
Molly Van Ostran ’17 landed at the College of Charleston for her undergraduate studies based on one simple email: She’d contacted quite a few anthropology programs with active archaeologists, but the…
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South Carolina Aquarium announces return of Aquarium Aglow – November & December
September 7, 2023
Tickets on Sale Now for This Holiday Light Celebration Holiday magic returns to the Lowcountry at Aquarium Aglow! On select nights this November–December, the South Carolina Aquarium will open its…
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2023 #WhatWomenBring honorees announced by YWCA Greater Charleston
September 7, 2023
Twelve of South Carolina’s women leaders across a dozen industries will take the stage at YWCA Greater Charleston’s sixth annual #WhatWomenBring event at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023. The…
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Grandparents’ Role in Saving for College
September 6, 2023
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Friends often tell me how much their lives are enriched by the special bond they share…
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Trident Technical College Foundation announces three new board members
September 6, 2023
Trident Technical College Foundation announced the election of three new board members: Pat Fosberry of John S. James Co., Ron Jones of Smith Debnam Law, and Spencer Pryor of Charleston…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Claire Wilson to their operations team
September 5, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Claire Wilson has joined the Chamber team as Operations Manager. In this role, she will support the Operations team by working directly with the CEO and…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy funding for South Carolina
September 5, 2023
Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn announced over $2.6 million in USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) funding for projects across the state with $676,707 coming to the sixth congressional…
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Winning against Gentrification: Historic Black Community Comes Alive Again for Seniors with Refurbishment
September 5, 2023
Myrtle Beach’s Swansgate models how efforts of community, developers can find solutions MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Before it was a senior community, it was a place of learning, at a…
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CCSD students make historic gains on SC READY test
September 5, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) students improved reading scores to record levels in all grades and among all student groups, according to the recently released SC READY test results from…
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Caledonia, True Blue prepare to host 32 teams from across the nation for Golfweek Challenge
September 5, 2023
Thirty-two collegiate golf teams from across the nation are gearing up to play Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses,…
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Christopher Rainey captures Flight Winners Playoff At PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship
September 5, 2023
Christopher Rainey (Drums, Pa.) shot a net 68 (gross 99) to win the Flight Winners’ Playoff at the 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship Friday at Grande Dunes Resort…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Stacey Ledbetter, NFlyte
September 5, 2023
The 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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Regional electrical contractor CarolinaPower achieves major construction safety milestone
September 4, 2023
Two years without a recordable incident CarolinaPower, a leading regional electrical contractor with an office in Charleston, achieved a major construction safety milestone in August: two years without a recordable…
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Harbor Commercial Partners finds 13,200 SF flex building for Rock Spring Contracting
September 1, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that David Newman and Walter Reid, Jr. represented Rock Spring Contracting Charleston, LLC in the lease of 13,200 SF of flex space at 486 Wando Park…
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Lease signed on Savannah Highway building – new tenant found by Harbor Commercial Partners
September 1, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, Timberwolf SC LLC, in the lease of 2,800 SF at 2413 Savannah Hwy in Charleston, to…
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Five key environmentally friendly practices for sustainable urban design
September 1, 2023
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design throughout the Carolinas, celebrates Environmental Awareness Month in September by highlighting the key practices for environmentally friendly urban design. From sites in Charleston and…
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Local author and life coach launches new podcast: “Rock Your Reinvention”
September 1, 2023
Author and life coach, Karin Freeland, is launching a podcast called “Rock Your Reinvention.” “Rock Your Reinvention” is a podcast for anyone looking to gain insights about what they really…
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CCSD announces that it has received a high bond rating for last five years
August 31, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced at the Board Meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, that it has maintained a high bond rating for the last five years. The rating…
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CCSD’s Phase IV of One Cent Sales Tax program earns impeccable review
August 31, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently received a positive review for its internal controls of the 2017-2022 One Cent Sales Tax Capital Program (also known as Phase IV). The sales tax…
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Berkeley County encourages public to report storm damage
August 31, 2023
Dispose of Storm Debris Friday, Saturday at Landfill & Convenience Centers Berkeley County Government is encouraging any resident or business that sustained storm damage from Idalia to report it online HERE or…
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Public comment period opening for PY2022 CAPER report draft on county grant programs
August 31, 2023
Public Hearing on Draft Set for September 13 Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on the draft of its PY2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details accomplishments…
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August 31 Tropical Storm Idalia recovery update
August 31, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia recovery efforts began at daybreak, as city crews fanned out across the city to complete initial damage assessments and clean-up. The city shifted to OPCON 3 this…
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Dorchester County announces updates on county services
August 31, 2023
Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Dorchester County Courts All Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Dorchester County Courts will resume their normal operating hours on Friday, September 1. Dorchester County Convenience…
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Crawl Space Ninja leases new space in North Charleston
August 31, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, 756 St Andrews Blvd, LLC, in the lease of 2,100 SF at 7187…
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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification
August 31, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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The Beach That Was
August 30, 2023
By Tom Poland From afar the skyline looks like that of a city, and it is. Myrtle Beach’s skyline of hotels seems to dwarf the skyline of all other…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $10.25M sale of waterfront build-to-rent community on Hilton Head Island
August 30, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Tidal Bluff, a waterfront build-to-rent community with 30 units located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Louis Smart, Taylor Bird, and…
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Greenville County’s Economic Development leader Mark Farris stepping down
August 30, 2023
Recognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” with over $3.9 billion invested, 17,900 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE, S.C. – After an exemplary 38-year economic development career producing…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…
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Berkeley County awards construction contract for Bushy Park Dredging Project
August 29, 2023
Berkeley County Government has awarded the construction contract for the Bushy Park Dredging and Spoil Site Project to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. County Council approved the contract at its meeting…
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Dorchester County receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 29, 2023
Dorchester County was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2022. This commendation, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), reflects Dorchester…
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Dramatic Pawleys Plantation restoration project taking shape as Jack Nicklaus design eyes October reopening
August 29, 2023
The restoration of Pawleys Plantation, a stunning Jack Nicklaus design that plays along a tidal marsh, continues to progress smoothly, and the layout’s plans for an October reopening are on schedule.…
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Dominion Energy environmental grant application now open to nonprofit, educational organizations
August 29, 2023
Dominion Energy has opened the application window for eligible nonprofit and educational organizations to apply for environmental grants. The Environmental Education & Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy’s efforts to…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Daphne Johnson to their marketing team
August 29, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Daphne Johnson has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, she will support the Marketing team through coordinating projects, writing digital communication…
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College of Charleston receives NSF grant to study mass extinction
August 29, 2023
Sept. 1, 2023, will be a momentous day for the College – and, perhaps, the future of our planet. That’s when geology professor Teddy Them will begin using the College’s share of a prestigious…
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Women Confidence Builders awards scholarships at largest event of 2023
August 29, 2023
Women Confidence Builders hosted its biggest event of 2023 and presented scholarships to students from Anderson Career Technology Center and Spartanburg Academic Movement. The sold-out luncheon took place on August…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires
August 29, 2023
Today, The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced four new hires joining the company. Justin Ciferno will be joining The…
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Pawleys Plantation eyes October reopening after restoration project
August 28, 2023MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The restoration of Pawleys Plantation, a stunning Jack Nicklaus design that plays along a tidal marsh, continues to progress smoothly, and the layout’s plans for an…
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Apollon Wealth Management brings in Midwest wealth management firm Piershale Financial Group
August 25, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC & BARRINGTON, IL – Apollon Wealth Management announced the addition of Piershale Financial Group to its growing network of wealth management offices across the U.S. The new DBA,…
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PFAS settlement steering committee releases allocation estimates for largest drinking water settlement in history
August 25, 2023CHARLESTON, SC – Attorneys representing hundreds of public water systems in litigation against PFAS manufacturers 3M and DuPont released tables with the estimated range of financial recovery public water systems…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2024
August 24, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2024. For over 50 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community…
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Lone Star, The Rambling Ghost
August 24, 2023
By Tom Poland I’ve long felt that two of South Carolina’s prettier community names are Silverstreet and Lone Star. Silverstreet I’ve seen many times. Those names, evocative and atmospheric,…
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Financial Wellness for your Employees
August 24, 2023
Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…
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