Harbor Commercial Partners’ Clients Experience Rapid Growth
May 14, 2024Designer Services Charleston was started in 2020 by a local female entrepreneur. Fast forward four years, and she has doubled the business’ footprint to keep up with customer demand. The…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.3 million in grants
May 14, 2024
Foundation Releases 2024 Cycle 1 Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has announced its Cycle 1 grant awards. In this funding distribution, the Foundation awarded 94…
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Over $257 million in funding for Electric projects in South Carolina
May 14, 2024
Projects to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Jobs Across South Carolina Projects Will Help over 121,000 People Access Reliable Electricity and Create Smart Grid Technologies Throughout the State U.S. Department…
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Mary Beth Branham elected to LS3P Board of Directors
May 14, 2024
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P announced Columbia Office Leader, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA, has been elected to the LS3P Board of Directors. A Columbia native, Branham opened the…
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Cicadas’ Rise & Fall
May 14, 2024
By Tom Poland A spring or summer day isn’t quite Southern without singing cicadas and it seems our annual cicadas love the heat of day come summer, singing best during…
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Francis Marion University and Together SC announce 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Award
May 14, 2024
Francis Marion University (FMU) and Together SC announced Sarah Pope as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Fred R. Sheheen Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership. Named after Fred Sheheen,…
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Leader in wildlife research expands facilities, public programs
May 13, 2024
Nemours Wildlife Foundation cuts ribbon on Eugene and Laura duPont Conservation Hall, announces fall tours Nemours Wildlife Foundation and supporters recently cut the ribbon on the Eugene and Laura duPont…
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2024 Southern Living Idea House coming to Kiawah River on Johns Island
May 13, 2024
Kiawah River, a waterfront community and the region’s first agrihood, announced that the community is the selected location for the 2024 Southern Living Idea House. The Idea House at Kiawah…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2024 Agency Conference helps empower its partner agencies and food pantries
May 13, 2024
To Better Serve Neighbors Who Experience Food Insecurity Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its fifth Agency Conference at NewSpring Church in North Charleston on April 26. The LCFB Agency Conference…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announces 2024-2025 president and board of directors
May 13, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2024-2025 officers and board of directors during the Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 650+ members have been the…
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Kimberly Larsen joins Nemours Wildlife Foundation
May 13, 2024
At the start of the year, Nemours Wildlife Foundation welcomed Ms. Kimberly Larsen to its team in the role of Business Administrator. Larsen who holds a master’s in business administration…
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McKenna Hakanson named CCSD’s 2024 Teacher of the Year
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members surprised North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) teacher McKenna Hakanson today with the announcement that she has been chosen as the 2024 CCSD Teacher…
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Veteran CCSD educator John Cobb named Executive Principal at Memminger Elementary
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome John Cobb as Executive Principal at Memminger Elementary School. In this new role, Cobb will oversee the work at…
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Nick Reece selected as principal at Moultrie Middle
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is thrilled to announce Nick Reece as principal at Moultrie Middle School. Reece has served as interim principal at Moultrie for the past year. Prior…
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LaShawna Harris selected as CCSD leader of Teaching and Learning
May 13, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Lashawna Harris as Executive Director of Teaching and Learning. Harris has served as the district’s Director of Instructional Programs since 2019.…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville raises $28,000 in inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament
May 13, 2024
Meals on Wheels of Summerville is pleased to announce that the inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament, held on April 13 and 14 at The Pickle Bar, raised $28,000…
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Prestige Therapeutic Fitness celebrates ribbon cutting with innovative approach to fitness
May 13, 2024
Prestige Therapeutic Fitness (PTF), Mount Pleasant’s newest fitness center, is proud to announce its grand opening. Owner Zoher Alimohamed and family celebrated this momentous occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside…
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EO Charleston partners with local law agency
May 13, 2024
Brewer Law Firm to help Lowcountry entrepreneurs compete with larger businesses EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing more than 18,800 entrepreneurs from…
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Ecumenical University appoints James L. Felder as its third president
May 10, 2024
The Board of Trustees of Ecumenical University announced the appointment of James L. Felder as its third president. Bishop Redfern II, founder of Ecumenical Church and University, officially announced, heralding…
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John Truluck named Local Developer of the Year and Holly McCrary awarded SCEDA Rising Star
May 9, 2024
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced the recipients of two prestigious awards at SCEDA’s Annual Conference, held May 8-10 in Myrtle Beach. John Truluck, economic development director at…
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Lauren Taylor Law to surprise two South Carolina educators with a trip to Italy
May 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Lauren Taylor Law, a leading law firm in South Carolina, announced a unique opportunity for two South Carolina educators to experience the trip of a lifetime. The…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cassidy Caulk, Kindred Label
May 9, 2024
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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Bonham House—Last Of Its Kind
May 9, 2024
By Tom Poland In Saluda County an old homeplace sits on brick piers. It’s as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar, but that wasn’t always the case. Some refer…
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Liberty Fellowship kicks off 20th anniversary year, announces Legacy Partners
May 9, 2024
Liberty Fellowship, a dynamic and diverse network of 350 leaders across South Carolina, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with special activities and initiatives over the next 12 months that will…
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Marketing Minute: From Random to Regular on Social Media
May 9, 2024
Marketing Minute by Jeff Reeves, NP Strategy In today’s digitally-driven world, staying consistent on social media is not just an option—it’s a necessity for fostering trust, building your brand,…
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Ecumenical Church and University announces 28th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony
May 9, 2024COLUMBIA, SC – Ecumenical University announced the 28th Ecumenical Church and University Convocation, which will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 4 PM at the Metropolitan Convention Center,…
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SCbio’s life science accelerator, SCbioDrive, launches application for inaugural cohort
May 8, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), today opened the applications for its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, A biannual program, SCbioDrive will select up to six seed-stage life…
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Mayor William Cogswell announces D.U.I. checkpoints to crack down on impaired driving
May 8, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell announced today a decisive step forward in prioritizing the safety and well-being of Charleston residents and visitors. Effective immediately, the Charleston Police Department will deploy strategically positioned…
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Winkler Group commemorates 20th anniversary by introducing new service lines to transform nonprofit fundraising
May 8, 2024
The Winkler Group, one of the nation’s premier fundraising consulting firms, commemorates its 20th anniversary by introducing innovative services to enhance support for nonprofits. The four new offerings are tailored…
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Blackbaud makes a strategic investment in UBIQ Education
May 8, 2024
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced a strategic investment in UBIQ Education, innovators in school websites through the introduction of AMAIS, the first…
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Team South Carolina shines at National ProStart Invitational for seventh year in a row
May 8, 2024
Hosted by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF), Team South Carolina battled more than 400 competitors at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational in April at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront.…
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Dorchester County launches new Transportation Sales Tax Program website
May 8, 2024
Dorchester County announced the launch of its new Transportation Sales Tax Program website, a comprehensive resource dedicated to current and future transportation projects funded by the County’s Transportation Sales Tax…
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Hunter Quinn Homes names new Charleston division President
May 8, 2024
Hunter Quinn Homes, the Lowcountry’s largest locally owned home builder, announced the promotion of Chris Counts to President of its Charleston division. Previously serving as President of the company’s Build…
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Tindall Corporation’s Greg Force announces retirement after 36 years
May 8, 2024
Tindall Corporation, a leading provider of precast, prestressed concrete solutions, announces Greg Force, Chief Executive Officer, is set to retire after 36 years of service on June 30th, 2024. Over…
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Comcast launches WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” in partnership with the Charleston Digital Corridor Learning Center
May 8, 2024Comcast provides $25,000 grant to support Charleston Digital Corridor’s Learning Center Comcast announced the opening of its newest Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zone” at the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) Learning Center,…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber Director honored with CACCE Scholarship
May 7, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) is pleased to announce that at the Staff Leadership Development Conference in Greenville last week, their Director, Rebecca Imholz, was one of five…
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Moms take center stage at Soar In Style’s Fashion show this weekend
May 7, 2024
Calling all stylish moms in the Charleston area! Soar In Style Wardrobe Studio, your go-to personal styling service, is hosting a fashion show this weekend – The Poised + Proper…
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More than 700 graduate from CSU over weekend
May 7, 2024
More than 700 graduates and undergraduates received diplomas at Charleston Southern University’s spring commencement ceremonies May 3 and 4. Graduate degrees were conferred Friday, May 3, and undergraduate degrees were…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024
MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and…
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The good and food for thought
May 7, 2024
By Alan Cooper Publisher WhosOnTheMove.com Recently I reached out to some contacts from across the state and asked them to send me: one metric that they are proud of…
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TTS Studios expands operations in Charleston County
May 7, 2024
TTS Studios, a custom fabrication company, announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $845,000 investment will create 14 new jobs. TTS Studios recently moved to a…
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The International African American Museum names Grady L. Crosby as board chair
May 6, 2024
Crosby succeeds Wilbur Johnson, long-time chair The International African American Museum (IAAM) board has elected Grady L. Crosby as its new board chair, succeeding Wilbur E. Johnson. Johnson is a…
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Freshfields Village: Your ultimate summer destination for family fun and events
May 6, 2024
Highlighting 7 “Can’t-Miss” Summer Events at the Village on Kiawah Island Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is pleased to announce…
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Nexton announces grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s model townhome
May 6, 2024Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the grand opening of Brookfield Residential’s Sage Townhome model home. “Brookfield Residential was added to Nexton’s builder program in…
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Santee Cooper partners with local suppliers on ELG Project at Cross and Winyah Generating Stations
May 6, 2024
Santee Cooper has undertaken a major capital project that primarily relies on South Carolina-located companies and resources to increase environmental protections at its two coal-fired generating stations in compliance with…
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South Carolina Superintendent of the Year and District Administrator of the Year announced
May 6, 2024
Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Frank Rodriguez, has been named the 2025 South Carolina Superintendent of the Year, and Lexington-Richland District Five Director of Human Resources, Dr. Reggie Wicker, has…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond encourages donors to support local charities, give wisely in local fundraising drives
May 6, 2024
In advance of South Carolina-based fundraising initiatives this week, Secretary of State Mark Hammond has issued a statement supporting these efforts and recommending that donors practice wise charitable giving. “Nonprofit…
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Polish Ambassador extolls Summerville Orchestra’s grand finale May 17 & 18
May 6, 2024
Who would have thought the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland would announce his “honorary patronage” for the Summerville Orchestra (S.O.)? Well, the ambassador himself did when he learned the…
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Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission celebrates 50 years of community impact
May 6, 2024
Dorchester County Alcohol and Drug Commission (DADC) is proud to mark its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone reflecting half a century of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to enhancing public…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy’s picnic for the parks draws 400 attendees, raising $40,000 for parks
May 6, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy marked its 17th birthday with a resounding success at the Picnic for the Parks event held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Rose Pavilion in…
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