Regional Librarian recognized at Stiles Point Elementary
January 6, 2025
Cooper named Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year Leslie Cooper, the teacher-librarian at Stiles Point Elementary School, was named the Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year on December 11, 2024,…
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Berkeley County hosting Community Development Block Grant Workshop
January 6, 2025
Registration Period Opening December 30, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting a special Application Workshop on its Community Development Block Grant Program at 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in the Assembly…
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Colliers South Carolina Student Housing Report: High interest rates, slow enrollment growth moderate student housing market
January 6, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2024 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights South Carolina’s student housing market saw privately owned inventory grow to 36,816 beds even as overall…
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Lowcountry Food Bank awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation
January 6, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support the LCFB’s mission in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina to unite…
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Front Light Building Company announces new semi-custom home brand
January 6, 2025
Beaufort S.C.- Front Light Building Company announced its new semi-custom home brand Lanthorne Homes. The company, which currently offers high-quality, masterfully designed homes in Coosaw Point in Beaufort County, will soon…
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David Feild named CEO of Colliers | South Carolina, continuing a legacy of growth and excellence
January 6, 2025
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announces that David M. Feild has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. Feild, who was named President in 2024, succeeds John W. Folsom,…
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Lowcountry Council of Governments receives Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Grant to empower Workforce Development
January 6, 2025
The Lowcountry Council of Governments (LCOG) announced that it has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) to support Workforce Development Program, “Training…
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South Carolina industry recruitment reaches $8.19 billion in 2024
January 6, 2025
Capital investment by existing industry excels, accounting for $5.38 billion The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) today released its 2024 industry recruitment results, with an announced total capital…
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Charleston International Airport sees 1.5% increase in passenger traffic over the 2024 holiday season
January 6, 2025
Charleston International Airport (CHS) announced a 1.5% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 holiday season, surpassing last year’s numbers. This year’s holiday season, spanning Christmas and New Year’s, marked…
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MUSC recognized for commitment to quality of patient care
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) has awarded 77 Certified Zero Harm Awards in 2024 to MUSC Health medical centers throughout South Carolina. The awards recognize units with an extraordinary…
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Renowned Southeastern Spine Institute joins Novant Health
January 6, 2025
As industry leaders in patient experience and care innovation, Novant Health and Southeastern Spine Institute (SSI) have a shared vision to continue elevating the Charleston area as a destination for…
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SCDES launches new Coastal Atlas to provide valuable information about SC’s Coastal Environment
January 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) launched a new public resource providing valuable information about South Carolina’s coastal environment. The new South Carolina Coastal…
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Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club earn prestigious Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers
January 6, 2025Caledonia Golf & Fish Club and True Blue Golf Club have earned the prestigious 2025 Platinum Award from the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM), marking another national honor for the…
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Commercial real estate veteran David Newman joins eXp Commercial
January 6, 2025David Newman, an accomplished commercial real estate professional with two decades of industry experience, announces his transition to eXp Commercial. This move aligns him with his sister, Sarah Newman, a…
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Like Minded CHS kicks off 2025 with transformative events for women entrepreneurs
January 5, 2025
Like Minded CHS, Charleston’s premier community for women entrepreneurs, announces an exciting lineup of January events designed to empower and connect female business owners in the Charleston area. WHAT:…
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Retail space leased on Folly Rd
January 5, 2025
Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Folly Camp, LLC, in a lease of 839 SF of retail space located…
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Dorchester Road retail space leased
January 3, 2025
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, McDew, LLC, in the lease of 1,160 SF of retail space at 5117 Dorchester Rd, Unit D in North Charleston.…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd elects new Shareholders
January 3, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Tyler K. Gilliam and Jonathan D. Klett have been elected as Shareholders in the firm, effective January 1, 2025. Tyler Gilliam is a business…
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Retail space leased in Johns Island
December 31, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, in the lease of 1,200 SF of retail space at 2770 Maybank Highway in Johns Island. Joseph Purze of CBRE…
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Former Assistant County Attorney Kimberly Wunder joins Pope Flynn
December 27, 2024
Kimberly Wunder, a former in-house local government attorney, has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters. Wunder will focus on providing cities,…
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Colliers Charleston Multifamily Report: Charleston’s multifamily building boom slowing as market catches up
December 23, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Following its single largest quarter of deliveries since 2017, Charleston’s multifamily occupancy saw a gradual decline as…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces Kevin T. Sheilley as new President & CEO
December 20, 2024
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced the selection of Kevin T. Sheilley as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will officially assume his role on February 10,…
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Berkeley County Greenbelt Program accepting applications for funding in 2025
December 19, 2024
Application Period: January 2 – April 30, 2025 The Berkeley County Greenbelt Program will begin accepting applications to fund Greenbelt Preservation projects starting Thursday, January 2, 2025. Eligible projects must support Greenbelt…
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GMC expands geotechnical expertise in South Carolina and Georgia
December 18, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services in South Carolina and Georgia in more ways than one. Mark Van Aken, PG, will be…
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Berkeley County Council approves 200-plus resurfacing projects
December 18, 2024
City, County and State Roadways Around the County Berkeley County Council has approved resurfacing work for 227 city, county and state roads located around Berkeley County. Council approved these items at…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awards $375,000 in Impact Grants to lowcountry nonprofits
December 18, 2024
In its first Impact Grants cycle of fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025), Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has awarded $375,000 in grants to eight local nonprofit organizations.…
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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Greenville
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fifth financial center in Greenville located at 111 The Parkway. Designed with convenience in mind, the credit union’s Thornblade location features a…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center performs ‘Jaw in a Day’ for cancer survivor
December 17, 2024
A multidisciplinary team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center performed a successful ‘Jaw in a Day’ procedure on a patient with a history of head and neck cancer. This intricate procedure…
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Three Roper St. Francis Healthcare facilities earn Top General Hospital Awards
December 17, 2024
Achievement comes after four of the system’s hospitals earned ‘A’ grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group In an outstanding achievement, three Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals — Bon…
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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission maintains National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation
December 17, 2024
Distinction recognizes quality of operation, management and service to the community The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) was recently recognized for its re-accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation…
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Together SC celebrates the Graduating Class of the 2024 Carolina Leadership Seminars
December 17, 2024
Together SC announced the graduation of the 2024 cohort of the Carolina Leadership Seminars (CLS), a signature program designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of South Carolina’s nonprofit executive directors.…
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MUSC breaks ground on College of Medicine building that aims to enhance medical education
December 17, 2024
New facility marks first dedicated facility for medical students in more than a century Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) leaders, physicians, medical students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered to…
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Inland Port Greer expansion progressing to meet market demands
December 17, 2024
South Carolina Ports is enhancing its intermodal connections in South Carolina with the ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer and construction of the Navy Base Intermodal Facility. SC Ports is…
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Mesa Land Services establishing operations in Charleston County
December 17, 2024
Mesa Land Services, a provider of easement acquisition and title search solutions, announced it is establishing its first operation in Charleston County. The company’s $1.3 million investment will create 24…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $93,000 to United Way
December 17, 2024
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a campaign to raise funds for local United Ways and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC…
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Clemson Architecture students win awards from the Society of American Registered Architects
December 17, 2024Six Clemson University Master of Architecture (M.Arch) students have been named among the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) 2024 Student National Design Awards winners. The award winners were announced in New…
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Boeing commits to expand Charleston County operations
December 16, 2024
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced it plans to expand its operations in Charleston County. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new…
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Credit One Charleston Open celebrates third consecutive WTA 500 Tennis Tournament of the Year award
December 16, 2024
Charleston’s professional tennis tournament awarded top honors from the Hologic WTA Tour for the third year in a row The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and…
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University of South Carolina releases economic forecast for 2025
December 16, 2024
The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, released the 2025 economic forecast at the 44th annual Economic Outlook…
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Colliers South Carolina Retail Report: Supply limitations driving tenant competition
December 16, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights South Carolina’s retail market continues to tighten as population growth and high construction costs combine to…
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SC Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen honored with the Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
December 16, 2024The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) celebrated the remarkable leadership and achievements of Senator Thomas Alexander and April Allen on Thursday and presented them with its highest honor – the…
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Credit One Charleston Open named Tournament of the Year
December 16, 2024
The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only tennis tournament and the official clay season kickoff on the Hologic WTA Tour, has been named ‘WTA 500 Tournament of the Year’…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from economic development training program
December 16, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council announces Lexington attorney Gary Jack Duncan recipient of prestigious service award
December 13, 2024
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) Presidents’ Council has recognized attorney Jack Duncan with the Mullis Award of Excellence. This distinguished honor celebrates outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to…
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S.C. Leaders graduate from Economic Development Training Program
December 13, 2024The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) have announced the state and community leaders who recently graduated from The SC Economic Institute…
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Columbia College joins Global ‘Partners in Peace’ initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center
December 12, 2024
Columbia College is honored to join the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative launched by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in partnership with the Nobel Peace Center. This…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces designer for Colonial Lake revitalization
December 12, 2024
Renowned garden designer Molly Hendry joins the effort to create a resilient and sustainable landscape for Charleston’s beloved public space The Charleston Parks Conservancy announced the latest updates on the…
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$8.5M Greenbelt funds awarded to land trust projects
December 12, 2024Lowcountry Land Trust is proud to announce the designation of $8,556,750 from the Charleston County Greenbelt Program to support eight transformative conservation projects that will safeguard cultural heritage, enhance public access to green spaces,…
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Colliers Charleston Retail Report: Growing rents follow residential expansion
December 12, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Charleston Retail Market Highlights Retail development continues to follow residential corridors outwards beyond existing submarkets as Charleston continues to attract high-income…
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Clyburn statement on President Biden providing clemency and pardons for individuals convicted of non-violent crimes
December 12, 2024Today, U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on President Joe Biden providing clemency for nearly 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardons for 39 individuals convicted of non-violent…
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