Garden lovers and school children will flock to Magnolia
May 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 3, 2012 – Several hundred garden lovers and school children are expected to visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Friday, May 11, as part of the…
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CKYH Picks Charleston for New Asia Service
May 2, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 2, 2012 – The CKYHalliance of ocean carries has picked the Port ofCharleston for a new, weekly container service withcoverage across Northeast Asia. The AWE-6 is…
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Young & Free South Carolina Fundraises for Water Missions International
April 24, 2012Change for Change Campaign to raise money for a water purification system in AfricaN.CHARLESTON, SC – April 24, 2012 – Young & Free South Carolina,powered by South Carolina Federal Credit…
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Charleston Box Volume Up 12% in March
April 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 17, 2012 – Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic at the port since October…
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Charleston National Walk @ Lunch Day Celebration Set for Marion Square
April 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 12, 2012 – Many Americans struggle to fit regular exercise into their busy schedules. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina says a 30-minute walk during the lunch…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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SC Business Week Now Accepting Applications and Sponsorships
April 10, 20122012 Business Week Presented by South Carolina Cable Television Association COLUMBIA, SC – April 10. 2012 – Student applications andsponsorships are being accepted for the prestigious South CarolinaBusiness Week, July…
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OnSite Power Services provides Emergency Generator Services to SC, NC and GA
April 6, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 5, 2012 – The Midlands welcomes OnSite Power Services, LLC and its Owner, Mark T. Bullock as a leading provider of emergency generator services, sales, and…
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Fashion Group International of Charleston Hosts The Best Of Fall/Winter 2012 International Collections Preview
April 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 6, 2012 – Fashion GroupInternational (FGI) returns to the spotlight with its Best OfFall/Winter 2012 International Collections video presentation fromParis, Milan, London and New York edited…
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Founder of Circa PR Charleston to speak at CSW 2012
April 4, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 4, 2012 – Katie Kern, founder of Circa PR, isscheduled to speak and host a workshop at Columbia Style Week 2012 inJune. Founded by Katie Kern,…
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SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to Receive 2012 Global Vision Award
April 2, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 2, 2012 – The Columbia World Affairs announcesthat Robert M. “Bobby” Hitt III, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce,will receive the 2012 Global Vision Award. Hitt will…
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Magnolia officially joins elite group of camellia gardens
March 22, 2012PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – March 22, 2012 – With a handshake and a smile, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens on Wednesday officially joined an elite group of gardens around the world…
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Governor’s Mansion lit blue as part of 2012 Light the Way Campaign
March 22, 2012First Gentleman Michael Haley raises awareness of Down syndrome, cognitive research COLUMBIA, SC – March 22, 2012 – First Gentleman Michael Haley lit theSouth Carolina Governor’s Mansion blue last night to…
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SC Ports' February Container Volume up 9%, Breakbulk Up 118%
March 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 20, 2012 – Containervolume in the Port of Charleston rose 9.2 percent inFebruary compared to the same month last year, inresults announced at the regular meeting…
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Southern Region Still Has Work to Do on Adolescent Sexual Health
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Two key advocacy and educationorganizations in South Carolina are joining 20 organizations across 10southern states to call for improved sexual health education in…
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HUD Awards$185,000 in Counseling Grants to Help Families Find and Keep Housing in SC
March 19, 2012HUD funding critical to support six counseling agencies in South Carolina COLUMBIA,SC – March 19, 2012 – As part of its continuing effort to help familiesfind decent housing and to…
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Palmetto Poison Center Observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 19, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 19, 2012 – Each year more than 2 million callsare received at Poison Centers nationwide. The Palmetto Poison Centerreceived over 35,000 calls in 2011 from all…
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As Kiawah prepares for the 2012 PGA Championship, Lowcountry Regional Airport and Walterboro plan to take off
March 16, 2012Largest general aviation airport in S.C. serves as gateway for access to PGA Championship, area economic development jewels, proximity to Charleston ports, and aviation giant nearby WALTERBORO, SC – March 16,…
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BlueCross Issues National Walk @ Lunch Day Challenge to S.C. Employers
March 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 12, 2012 – BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina is challenging other South Carolina companies to follow itslead and hold lunchtime walks for their employees on National Walk…
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Heather Ricard Promoted to Director of Risk Management Services for the Municipal Association of SC
March 8, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 8, 2012 – Heather Ricard is the new director of Risk Management Services at the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Formerly CFO andassistant director for Risk…
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Chief Finley Begins as Charleston Fire Department Interim Chief
March 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 5, 2012 – Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. confirmed today that Chief W. Franklin Finley, Jr. will be Interim Chief of the Charleston Fire Department following…
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Marine Corps Reserve promotes Todd P. Garrett of Grubb & Ellis | WRS to Major
March 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 5, 2012 – CharlieCompany, 4th Landing Support Battalion (C Co, 4th LSB),Marine Corps Reserve announces that Todd P.Garrett was promoted to the rank of Major in…
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Marine Corps Reserve promotes Todd P. Garrett of Grubb & Ellis | WRS to Major
March 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – March 5, 2012 – CharlieCompany, 4th Landing Support Battalion (C Co, 4th LSB),Marine Corps Reserve announces that Todd P.Garrett was promoted to the rank of Major in…
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Brookgreen Garden's Ron Daise Elected Chairperson of Federal Commission
February 29, 2012PAWLEY’S ISLAND, SC – February 29, 2012 – Ronald Daise, Brookgreen Garden’s Vice President for Creative Education, was named Chair-Elect of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, upon election during…
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Reigning champs Storm The Citadel again
February 28, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 28, 2012 – The Citadel cadet Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers captured the Spartan helmet trophy for the second time at the 2012…
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Leadership South Carolina Announces Class of 2012
February 21, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 21, 2012 – The 2012 Class of Leadership South Carolina has beenselected representing 48 different communities and organizations throughoutthe state and marking the 31st year of…
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TMA Carolinas Chapter Announces 2012 Officers
February 17, 2012CHARLOTTE, NC – February 16, 2012 – The Carolinas Chapter of theTurnaround Management Association (TMA), a global industry group forcorporate restructuring professionals, has elected its 2012 officers anddirectors. The chapter…
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Charleston Southern student takes on Parkinson's
February 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 15, 2012 – In early May, James Mangini will leave North Charleston, South Carolina, and begin running eight and 10 hours a day. Not on smooth…
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Magnolia Gardens garner prestigious international camellia honor
February 15, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Camellia Garden of Excellence with honors by the International Camellia Society. The award was announced recently during the…
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Charleston Deepening Project to Receive $2.5 Million to Continue Study
February 8, 2012WASHINGTON, DC – February 8, 2012 – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SouthCarolina) said he was pleased the work plan today released by the U.S.Army Corp of Engineers set aside $2.5…
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Front porch of the Lowcountry gets in the “swing” for spring
February 8, 2012WALTERBORO, SC – February 8, 2012 – The City of Walterboro, known for its historic charm and abundant natural resources, has a full lineup of events and outings for the…
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SBA Deadline in South Carolina to Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is February 24
January 29, 2012ATLANTA, GA – January 26, 2012 – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses that February 24 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available…
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Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
January 20, 2012Blackbaud debuts new specialty index focused on public, society benefit organizations CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through…
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Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels
January 20, 2012Blackbaud debuts new specialty index focused on public, society benefit organizations CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through…
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New World Alliance Adds Charleston Calls to New Trans-Atlantic Service
January 20, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 19, 2012 – The New WorldAlliance consortium of ocean carriers announced anew Trans-Atlantic service that includes twice-weeklycalls at the Port of Charleston’s Wando WelchTerminal. The…
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Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS named as newest member of Charleston Industry Roundtable
January 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS has been named as a member of the Charleston Industry Roundtable of the Federal Reserve Bank…
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Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS named as newest member of Charleston Industry Roundtable
January 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – Chris Fraser of Grubb & Ellis |WRS has been named as a member of the Charleston Industry Roundtable of the Federal Reserve Bank…
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African-American contributions highlight Magnolia Plantation Black History Month program
January 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 17, 2012 – Historians, artisans, Civil War re-enactors and a storyteller will present a spectrum of African-American history from colonial times to the present during a…
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SCRA Named 9th Fastest Growing Company by SC Chamber
December 5, 2011Awards Announced at Chamber’s 32nd Annual Summit CHARLESTON, SC – December 5, 2011 – SCRA, a leading applied research andtechnology services company in South Carolina, today announced itsreceipt of the SC…
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Smartstate™ Program Invites Public to Hear Saul Singer, Bestselling Co-Author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle
November 29, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 29, 2011 – South Carolina’s SmartState™Program is inviting the public to attend a special presentation by SaulSinger, best-selling co-author of Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s…
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Downtown's Newest Holiday Event – Charleston WreathFest
November 18, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 18, 2011 – The Charleston Peninsula Preservation Trust (CPPT) announced Charleston WreathFest, a community business development project to make downtown attractive and festive for holiday shoppers…
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Breakbulk Volume up 121% in October, SC Ports Board Approves Nearly $1 Million in Projects
November 16, 2011Container volume down 6% on tempered peak season CHARLESTON, SC – November 15, 2011 – Breakbulk volume at South Carolina’s seaports in Charleston and Georgetown continued its uptick, with a 121…
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'First Light' Proudly Sponsored by WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC in Charleston to Bermuda Race
June 27, 2011WhirlyBird Solutions, LLC proudly sponsored the 44’ Cherubini ketch, First Light, in the Charleston to Bermuda Race, May 21, 2011. Rob Turkewitz and his crew set sail to raise awareness…
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Senetek Announces Commercial Oil Production From Riggin Project; Relief Canyon Status Report
December 22, 2010HILTON HEAD, SC – December 21, 2010 – Senetek PLC (OTC Bulletin Board: SNKTY) announced today that commercial production commenced in Texas from the Riggin #1 well in the Permian…
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Come join us at the BIG Local Expo (Best in Green and Local)
August 4, 2010LOWCOUNTRY BRANCH Friday, August6th, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Come join SouthCarolina Businessleaders and residents as we discuss the future of local business and greentechnology in our state. Highlightsof this All Day Event include:…
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Life Cycle Institute’s New IMPACT Blog Focuses on Learning, Leadership and Change
April 14, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2010 – The Life Cycle Institute, Life Cycle Engineering’s (LCE) education group, has launched a new blog on Learning, Leadership and Change. The IMPACT blog,…
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Brookgreen Gardens' Spring Gardening Expo Offers Outstanding Speakers, Demonstrations, and Advice
March 10, 2010MURRELLS INLET, SC – March 8, 2010 – On Saturday, March 27, Diggin’ It, the spring garden festival, will provide a gardening expo that will be your go to place…
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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County
September 22, 2009Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…
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AGM Imports Announces New Distribution Facility in Jasper County
September 22, 2009Investment expected to bring 15 new jobs to the area JASPER COUNTY, SC – September 22, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and AGM Imports today announced that…
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Coastal Carolina Makes Inroads into Equestrian Living
July 7, 2009MYRTLE BEACH, SC – July 7, 2009 – Long recognized for its beautiful shoreline and a lifestyle of breezy beaches and easy living, coastal Carolina is gaining an impressive reputation…
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