CEO Andy Westbrook leads Palmetto State Bank as it welcomes new opportunities
March 11, 2025
Andy Westbrook is the new president and CEO of Palmetto State Bank. In this position he will lead a venerable community bank that has faithfully and effectively served customers in…
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City of Charleston announces 2025 Small Business Opportunity Expo
March 11, 2025
The City of Charleston announced the highly anticipated Small Business Opportunity Expo is returning this year. This year’s event promises to unite industry leaders, innovators, and creatives from across the…
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Charleston Southern announces dining renovations for this summer
March 11, 2025
Charleston Southern University announces a $5 million renovation of the campus Dining Hall and Student Center. The project, scheduled for May to August 2025, will heavily modernize the 18,000-square-foot facility…
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Trio Solutions Inc. wins Small Business of the Year
March 11, 2025
Charleston Metro Chamber recognizes local marketing agency The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO) as the recipient of the Small Business of the Year award, one…
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Novant Health announces Sarah Tuley as new president of East Cooper Medical Center
March 11, 2025
Novant Health announced that Sarah Tuley has been appointed as the new facility president of Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center, effective March 31. Tuley brings extensive leadership experience in…
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$60,000 awarded at Palmetto Goodwill’s “Shark Tank”-style showcase for small business owners
March 11, 2025
Local entrepreneurs competed for investment funding at Palmetto Goodwill’s “Shark Tank”-inspired showcase. Five ambitious small business owners, representing the top graduates of our nonprofit’s intensive 12-week Microenterprise Accelerator Program (MAP), delivered…
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Entrepreneurial leader Angel Holmes launches “Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE” podcast
March 11, 2025
Angel Holmes, founder of Like Minded Charleston and The Brighter Side Society, launched the “Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE,” a weekly podcast dedicated to helping ambitious entrepreneurs turn their biggest dreams…
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New statewide survey finds SC GOP voters overwhelmingly support clean energy projects
March 11, 2025
Sustain SC recently released a second study examining conservative support for clean energy in South Carolina, following an earlier survey on conservative backing for land conservation. The latest findings reveal…
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SouthCon Building Group wins national award for Boone Hall 1850s Gin House renovation
March 10, 2025
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, received a National Excellence in Construction (EIC) Award for a local historic preservation project during the Associated Builders and…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood adding another South Carolina location with Rock Hill expansion
March 10, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is further investing in the Carolinas with the addition of its Rock Hill, South Carolina office. The firm is no stranger to…
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Eight Finalists announced in 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness competition
March 10, 2025
Public Voting to Decide the “Coolest Thing Made in SC” Eight products have advanced in the 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness contest, a competition to crown the “Coolest Thing Made in…
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Dorchester County partners host first Critical Infrastructure Summit for the county
March 7, 2025
Dorchester County Emergency Management and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office hosted the first-ever Critical Infrastructure Summit in the county. The summit brought together key public and private sector stakeholders to…
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SCETV is now free to stream for Prime Video viewers in the U.S.
March 7, 2025
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is now streaming for Amazon Prime Video viewers in South Carolina. The partnership between PBS and Amazon brings ETV-HD along with the PBS KIDS Channel to Prime Video’s free ad-supported streaming television…
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CarolinaPower’s Edson Moo assumes expanded role as VDC Manager for Southeast Operations
March 7, 2025
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned regional electrical contractor with four offices across South Carolina, announces the promotion of Edson Moo to Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Manager for Southeast Operations. Virtual…
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Spring Into Action: Shield Your Home from Termites
March 7, 2025
National Termite Awareness Week is March 9-15 As we move into the warmer spring months, this seasonal transition brings longer days and sunnier weather—and a reminder that termites are becoming…
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Credit One Charleston Open announces preliminary player field featuring 12 top 20 players and five past champions
March 6, 2025
The player field includes top 10 Americans Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys and Emma Navarro The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only professional tennis tournament, has released the preliminary player…
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Join Our Team | Now Hiring: Director of Programs
March 6, 2025
We are currently hiring for the position of Director of Programs at YWCA Greater Charleston. If you’re passionate about making an impact and leading innovative programs, we would love to hear…
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SCDOT Commissioners sworn in after confirmation
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is announcing the swearing in of two SCDOT Commissioners. Commissioner Sel Hemingway, Jr. will join SCDOT for his first term after being confirmed and…
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Community Crochet-in with master quilter and artist Cookie Washington
March 6, 2025
Saturday March 8 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM In honor of National Crochet Month, join the Charleston Museum for a special ‘crochet-in’ led by master quilter and artist Cookie Washington. Join fellow…
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Charleston Promise Neighborhood welcomes two new Board members
March 6, 2025Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors, Jenni McCarty and Dr. Claire MacGeorge. Jenni McCarty is a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Charleston office…
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TS Conductor selects Jasper County for second US manufacturing facility
March 6, 2025
TS Conductor, a manufacturer of next-generation advanced conductors, today announced it selects Jasper County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation and second U.S. manufacturing facility. The company’s $134 million…
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Tickets for Charleston’s must-attend family Spring Event, Picnic for the Parks, go on sale March 7
March 6, 2025
Tickets for the 5th annual Picnic for the Parks go on sale Friday, March 7, 2025, and they sell out fast. Hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, the family-friendly event…
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College of Charleston professor helps Star Align for Charleston’s New Planetarium
March 6, 2025
Charleston has a lot of -iums: There’s the South Carolina Aquarium, Uncle Kyle’s Sweater Emporium, the TD Arena stadium and plenty of auditoriums. But there isn’t a planetarium. Until now. Two-and-a-half years ago, Paul Gangarosa, a…
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Silent Voices Can Live On
March 6, 2025
By Tom Poland It’s Up to You The passing of another year is close at hand, and I find myself thinking of people I lost in 2024. Each…
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GSSM Robotics Teams shine at South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship
March 6, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) robotics teams excelled at the South Carolina FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Robotics Championship, held at Dreher High School on Feb.…
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Charleston’s Herterich selected as one of just 15 Afterschool Ambassadors in the U.S. this year
March 6, 2025
Lauren Herterich Will Work Locally and Across the Country to Make Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs Available to More Students and Families Washington, DC – The Afterschool Alliance today announced…
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Architect Camden Muldrow joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charlotte
March 5, 2025
Architecture and engineering firm Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is expanding its Charlotte team with the addition of architect Camden Muldrow, AIA, NCARB. Muldrow has nearly a decade of experience designing…
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A Conversation with Joel Edwards, Humimic Medical
March 5, 2025
Humimic Medical, an SCRA Member Company, is an industry leader in high-grade medical products. Their first invention, the ballistic gel, is best known for setting the standard for durability, quality,…
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Colliers Charleston Retail Report: Retail remains strong behind jobs growth
March 5, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2024 Charleston Retail Market Highlights The Charleston market’s strong employment growth and rising household incomes continue to fuel an attractive environment for…
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New website brings state and private organizations together to simplify and streamline education and workforce resources
March 5, 2025
The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development (CCWD), a partnership between state and local organizations including South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV), has announced the launch the pilot of FindYourFuture.sc.gov. This virtual platform…
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SCAA hosts engaging Legislative Reception to advocate for recurring airport funding
March 5, 2025
The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) hosted a well- attended Legislative Reception on March 4 at the Capitol Center Lobby, bringing together aviation leaders and state legislators. The event, held…
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CRANSTON appoints Mitchell Murchison as new president and CEO
March 5, 2025CRANSTON, a civil and structural engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, and planning firm serving Southeast communities since 1967, has appointed CRANSTON engineering veteran and principal Mitchell Murchison, PE, MBA, as its…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery takes part in hip replacement research
March 5, 2025
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery in Columbia, SC, announced their participation in an FDA clinical study for the Polymotion Hip Resurfacing implant, making theirs the first practice in the United States…
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Horizons at Ashley Hall receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed
March 4, 2025
Horizons at Ashley Hall (Horizons) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support programming at its middle school summer academic and…
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SC Arts Commission announces 2025 recipients of state’s two arts awards
March 4, 2025
The South Carolina Arts Commission is happily announcing six unique and deserving 2025 recipients of the state’s highest recognitions for exceptional practice or support of contemporary and traditional art forms.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises $630,000 at 2025 Chefs’ Feast to support childhood feeding programs
March 4, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank’s 26th annual Chefs’ Feast event, held on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, raised $630,000, a new fundraising record for the event. The event was held at the Trident…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
March 4, 2025
LCIX, Matty AI, and SE.ai were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Agricarbon US, Bio Streamline, Blotting Innovations, Green Cape Health, and Lumiq received new grant funding. All…
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2024 EVolve Grant recipients announced
March 3, 2025
2025 Applications Open March 3 Santee Coopers EVolve Grant recipients for 2024 have been selected and include innovative projects to benefit Horry and Georgetown residents and visitors. The 2024 EVolve…
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Bank of America museums on US® offers free admission March 1st and 2nd
March 3, 2025
WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two cultural attractions Saturday and Sunday. Partner institutions, International African American Museum…
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Keep Berkeley Beautiful announces upcoming Great American Clean-up effort
March 3, 2025
Receives $10K PalmettoPride Grant Berkeley County’s Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) chapter is hosting its annual Great American Clean-up event in Cross 7:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Participants may meet at the Cross Community…
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Record set for South of Broad with the sale of 5 East Battery Street for $18.25 million
March 3, 2025
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s #1 boutique real estate firm, sets a new benchmark with the record breaking sale of 5 East Battery Street, Charleston, S.C. The historic John Ravenel House…
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Charleston Southern University acquires flight school
February 28, 2025
University deepens commitment to growing aeronautics program Charleston Southern University has purchased Chucktown Flight Training, LLC DBA Carolina Sky Flight Training, a local group based in Summerville, SC, to further its…
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SCETV showcases documentary honoring the remarkable legacy of Harriet Tubman
February 28, 2025
Harriet Tubman | From the Railroad to a Spy is now available for online viewing, and South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) will present the documentary to audiences across the…
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Johns Island gains new greenspace along Main Road
February 28, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition, protection, and transfer of Main Road Park on Johns Island. This 40-acre landmark project, fully funded by the Charleston County…
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Pine Lakes Country Club hosts third annual “Celebrations on The Strand” – The ultimate wedding & events showcase
February 27, 2025
“Celebrations on The Strand,” one of Myrtle Beach’s premier wedding and private event showcases, returns to Pine Lakes Country Club on Sunday, March 2, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andy Seavers, Case Status
February 27, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, 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 our markets…
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Octonauts comes to the South Carolina Aquarium March 7–9 for special meet and greets
February 27, 2025
Enjoy Special Programming and a Meet-and-Greet with Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Stars of “The Octonauts” will be docking at the South Carolina Aquarium to meet fans and fellow explorers March…
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Experienced litigator and mediator Amy Gaffney launches Gaffney Mediation in South Carolina
February 27, 2025
Amy Gaffney has launched Gaffney Mediation, a premier mediation firm with a focus on providing civil mediation services throughout South Carolina. With a proven track record of mediating hundreds of…
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VentureSouth and Vicinity announce joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing
February 26, 2025
VentureSouth and Vicinity announced a powerful new joint venture to create the premier platform for local alternative investing – Vicinity Ventures. Vicinity Ventures combines the strengths of VentureSouth and Vicinity…
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Old Towne Creek County Park Update
February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025 Update Great progress has been made at Old Towne Creek County Park. Many of the amenities are starting to take shape including renovations to an existing structure…
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