Britt Law Firm launches with artificial intelligence and data privacy focus
November 19, 2024
Britt Law, a new corporate and technology law firm, has launched in Charleston, South Carolina, with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and data privacy for companies of all…
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SouthCon Building Group singled out with 2024 “Project of the Year” Award for 1850s Gin House renovation & addition at Boone Hall Plantation
November 19, 2024
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, recently won “Project of the Year” — an exclusive award from Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC…
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The Fly & Lure hosts Fly Tying Workshop on November 21
November 19, 2024
The Fly & Lure, a local, luxury fly fishing shop showcasing a curated assortment of high-quality fishing gear, is excited to announce a Fly Tying Workshop on Thursday, November 21,…
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Truist Charitable Fund awards $100,000 grant to develop People First Scorecard
November 19, 2024
The Charleston Chamber Foundation, through the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund to support the development of a People First…
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SCbio to host a gathering of national life sciences leaders at annual conference in Charleston Feb. 18-20
November 19, 2024
SCbio will unveil its new initiative aimed at defining the core pillars of the state’s life sciences and medtech sectors to attract companies to the state. SCbio will bring national…
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Retirees – Lower your individual income tax bill with these 5 tips
November 18, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants retired South Carolinians and those who are 65 and older to know about tax deductions and exemptions the state offers its older…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points ticket sale starts at midnight on Black Friday, Nov. 29
November 18, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns Saturday, March 15, for its 43rd annual event in Columbia, S.C. Tickets go on sale at midnight on Black…
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How much can store brands save consumers for Thanksgiving this year?
November 18, 2024
Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute reveals $17 savings for party of 10 Although food inflation continues to slow, budgeting for Thanksgiving might be challenging for consumers still acclimating to historic food…
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Charleston Southern named Purple Heart University
November 18, 2024
Charleston Southern University has been named a Purple Heart University, an honor bestowed by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Several local Purple Heart recipients attended the service Wednesday,…
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All Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn top ratings for fourth straight time
November 18, 2024
Four Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn ‘A’s’ for patient safety Every hospital at Roper St. Francis Healthcare has once again achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade in the latest…
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SC Ports: Container volumes steady as rail infrastructure expands
November 18, 2024
With highly productive port service and expanding rail capabilities, South Carolina Ports is well-positioned to speed goods to market and support growth in the Southeast. SC Ports has three big-ship…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new phone app to help make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 18, 2024
Recycling just got easier in South Carolina with the introduction of the Recycle Here SC mobile phone app. The app – developed through a partnership between the S.C. Department of Environmental…
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Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates five-year anniversary
November 15, 2024
Grant Philanthropic Advisors celebrates its five-year anniversary as an independent advisory firm. Since its inception, Grant Philanthropic Advisors has proudly supported dozens of individuals, foundations, family offices and corporations in…
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SCTBA is now the Palmetto Broadband Coalition
November 15, 2024
Organization strengthens efforts to bridge the digital divide in South Carolina The South Carolina Telecommunications and Broadband Association (SCTBA) announced it is now the Palmetto Broadband Coalition (PBC). This evolution…
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East West Partners debuts revitalization of 152-year-old landmark building in Charleston
November 15, 2024
East West Partners, a premier, nationally awarded residential and commercial real estate development group with a flagship office in Charleston, announces the grand opening of 71 Wentworth, a collection of…
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The Mills House announces 2024 holiday happenings
November 15, 2024Charleston’s Iconic Pink Hotel Ushers in the Holiday Season with Beloved Traditions and New Experiences For over 170 years, The Mills House has been Charleston’s landmark hotel with its iconic…
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TRIO celebrates 18 years of CreateAthon by donating over $125,000 in free marketing services
November 14, 2024
Five local nonprofits received dozens of marketing deliverables Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a full-service marketing agency in Mount Pleasant, presented its work to five Lowcountry nonprofits following its 18th annual…
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The Beach Company announces eight new hires
November 14, 2024
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced eight new hires. Patterson Farmer has been hired as director of business development…
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Trust parents over unelected officials to protect teens’ online safety
November 14, 2024As technology rapidly advances, ensuring the online safety of our teens has become a pressing concern for parents and lawmakers. While federal proposals like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)…
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Front Light Building Company announces growth into the real estate development sector
November 14, 2024
Front Light Building Co., an innovative custom home builder based in Bluffton, SC known for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation in building luxury homes, is excited to announce…
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Low Tide Brewing expands Charleston County operations
November 14, 2024
Low Tide Brewing, a craft beer manufacturer, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $22.2 million investment will create 33 new jobs. Founded on Johns…
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A record-breaking sea turtle release for the South Carolina Aquarium
November 14, 2024
Aquarium Celebrates 43 Sea Turtles Released This Year, Surpassing Previous Record of 39 After nearly 25 years of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing sick and injured sea turtles, the South Carolina…
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Director of Tissue Recovery Services at We Are Sharing Hope SC receives 2024 Outstanding Role Model Award
November 14, 2024
Presented by INvolve and Supported by YouTube We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) announces Michael Palmisano, Director of Tissue Recovery Services, has been recognized as one of the 100 executives…
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Golf Digest’s Top Picks: Caledonia and True Blue Shine on Pawleys Island
November 14, 2024
Golf Digest has long been one of the game’s most respected voices, and the venerable magazine and one of its most prominent writers is singing the praises of Caledonia Golf…
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Shop Where You Live: win big while supporting Mount Pleasant’s local businesses
November 14, 2024
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant announced the return of the “Shop Where You Live” campaign, encouraging residents to support local businesses during…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Spartanburg County
November 14, 2024
An affordable college education became a reality on Thursday for hundreds of high-achieving, under-resourced Spartanburg students because of the Meeting Street Scholarship Fund. The expansion was made possible through an…
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South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) ranked #1 Public High School in South Carolina by Niche
November 14, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) has once again been ranked the #1 Best Public High School in South Carolina by Niche, a leading platform for school and…
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Historian Durant Ashmore receives DAR’s Historic Preservation Recognition Award from Behethland Butler Chapter
November 14, 2024
Historian and battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore is the recipient of the prestigious Historical Preservation Recognition Award of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The award, presented by the…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomes Jenny Williams as Commercial Segment Leader
November 14, 2024
McMillan Pazdan Smith announced the addition of Jenny Williams as Commercial Segment Leader. With over 20 years of experience across the Southeast in mixed-use, adaptive reuse, commercial, retail, K-12, higher…
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Dominion Energy offers utility bill assistance for small businesses
November 14, 2024
With cooler temperatures around the corner, Dominion Energy South Carolina is reminding small businesses that may be struggling financially to apply for assistance with their energy bill. EnergyShare for Small…
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SCDES, Lt. Governor Evette and partners launch new ‘Recycle Here SC’ phone app to make recycling easier in South Carolina
November 14, 2024
The new “Recycle Here SC” mobile phone app will be officially launched Nov. 15 as an innovative way to make recycling easier in South Carolina. The free mobile phone app…
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Single Tenant Net Leased 76 Convenience Store trades in 1031 Exchange
November 14, 2024
Trad Dyches, CCIM of NAI Charleston, recently represented the buyer of a 76 Convenience Store located at 704 Bells Highway in Walterboro, SC as part of a 1031 Exchange. The…
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USC awarded $35 million federal grant to boost state’s college and career readiness
November 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the University of South Carolina a $35 million grant to improve college and career readiness among disadvantaged students in South Carolina. USC is…
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Celebrating a new cohort of teachers seeking National Board certification
November 14, 2024
The Center of Excellence for Educator Preparation and Innovation at Voorhees University (EPI Center), in partnership with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, will convene and celebrate teachers pursuing…
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SCDOT requests public comment on 2024 Statewide Rail Plan
November 14, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests public comment on the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan. The 2024 Statewide Rail Plan includes input from passenger and freight rail operators, metropolitan planning organizations, councils of government, neighboring state…
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Charleston International Airport announces first nonstop flight to Bermuda
November 14, 2024
New Service to Begin April 19 with Weekly Flights on Saturdays Charleston International Airport (CHS) and BermudAir announced the first-ever nonstop flight between the Lowcountry and the island of Bermuda.…
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SCETV unveils new MediaSCape Studios: A state-of-the-art creative tech space for South Carolina educators and students
November 13, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) announced the completion and opening of its new MediaSCape Studios– a state-of-the-art creative tech space designed to enhance educational experiences and foster student…
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South Carolina ETV premieres new series, IMPACT South Carolina, with screening and live studio audience for Palmetto Perspectives on National Diabetes Day
November 13, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the premiere of a new series, IMPACT South Carolina, as well as an opportunity for the public to attend a live studio taping of Palmetto Perspectives on…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes five new associates
November 12, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Kate Childs, Catherine R. Langdon, Ashley Long, Sarah J. Reisinger and Chloë Satzger have joined the firm. “We are thrilled to welcome five exceptional…
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Cassette Music Memories
November 12, 2024
By Tom Poland Last week my writer-daughter, Beth, wrote a story about her MTV years. She recalled the 1980s watching music videos. She wrote, “When my sister and I…
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Credit One Charleston Open celebrates 25 years in Charleston with top tennis players and new fans experiences
November 12, 2024
Single session tickets and packages now available for the WTA 500 professional tennis tournament The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s premier women’s-only tennis event, will return for its 53rd edition…
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The 35th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights opens November 15
November 12, 2024
The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park opens on Nov. 15! The event will be open nightly from 5:30 – 10 p.m. through Dec. 31, 2024. For…
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Kesun Lee is named Commercial Associate at Landmark Enterprises Services, LLC.
November 12, 2024
Kesun Lee has been named Commercial Associate at the Charleston, SC office of Landmark Enterprises. Kesun Lee has joined Landmark Enterprises as a Commercial Sales Associate. Kesun is focused on…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Darlene Heater, Charleston Parks Conservancy
November 12, 2024
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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Kesun Lee is named Commercial Associate at Landmark Enterprises Services, LLC
November 12, 2024
Kesun Lee has been named Commercial Associate at the Charleston, SC office of Landmark Enterprises. Kesun Lee has joined Landmark Enterprises as a Commercial Sales Associate. Kesun is focused on…
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Capital Development Partners announces delivery of Shipyard Creek, the East Coast’s premier transload opportunity
November 12, 2024
JLL leads leasing for the 160,250-square-foot, Class-A industrial facility in Charleston JLL and Capital Development Partners announced the completion of Shipyard Creek, a unique transload property in Charleston. The 160,250-square-foot,…
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Charleston tech companies raise combined $100 million
November 12, 2024Over the past six months, multiple tech companies in the Charleston region have together raised just under $100 million in capital to fund their growth and expansion. The companies include:…
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Colliers South Carolina Industrial Report: Performance diverges across markets as building boom slows
November 12, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights South Carolina’s overall industrial performance was mixed across the state as solid absorption along the I-85…
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Colliers Charleston Industrial Report: Elevated vacancy provides tenants with options
November 11, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2024 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights Despite an ongoing wave of new deliveries pushing vacancy higher, Charleston’s industrial market continues to show signs…
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YWCA Greater Charleston announces 53rd Annual MLK Celebration
November 11, 2024
YWCA Greater Charleston Announces 2025 MLK Celebration Keynote Speakers Beginning on January 16, 2025, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 53rd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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