City Gallery presents Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse
July 9, 2026An Exhibition of Work by Katelyn Chapman, Ashleigh Coleman, and Patrick Owens, July 17 – August 30, 2026 Charleston City Gallery presenting Testaments & Revelations: Second Verse, a three-person exhibition…
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City of Charleston launches school supply drive
July 9, 2026Invites businesses to host their own ahead of First Day Festival The City of Charleston is kicking off its annual School Supply Drive on Monday, July 13, ahead of the…
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ACEC-SC celebrates 2025-26 Future Leaders Program graduates
July 9, 2026
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) recognized 26 graduates of its 2025-26 Future Leaders Program during the South Carolina Engineering Conference & Trade Show in June.…
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SCDOT receives $23.5 million federal grant for statewide bridge replacement initiative
July 9, 2026
Following an announcement from the US Department of Transportation, the South Carolina Department of Transportation announced that it has received a competitive $23.5 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development…
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The Beach Company welcomes new talent to growing accounting team
July 9, 2026
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development, and property management, announces the addition of two accounting professionals as part of its summer 2026 hiring…
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M. B. Kahn welcomes Timothy M. James as Vice President, Marketing
July 8, 2026
M. B. Kahn, recognized by Engineering News Record as the 200th largest construction company in the nation, is pleased to announce new team member, Timothy M. James, Vice President of Marketing. With…
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OSLA Agency opens Summerville office to serve Southeast regional growth
July 8, 2026
OSLA Agency, a strategy-first digital marketing firm for small and mid-sized businesses, announced the opening of its new office at 100 S. Main St., Suite F, in historic downtown Summerville,…
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Bookhardt Cemetery
July 8, 2026
By Tom Poland On a cool, windy day I drove Old Number 6 through farm country. You’d a thought wild horses had kicked up the pollen-yellow dust drifting over…
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Small elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
July 8, 2026
Samuel R. Small, Jr., Chairman, President and CEO, First Palmetto Bank in Columbia, has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA). He was elected by a vote…
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SeamonWhiteside invests in future of parks and recreation with addition of Tom O’Rourke
July 8, 2026
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announces the addition of Tom O’Rourke as director of parks and recreation services. Based in the firm’s Mount…
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Blink Book Review: Terry Szuplat’s “Say It Well”
July 8, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I like to mix fiction with “good for you” nonfiction on my summer reading list. My first nonfiction pick is Say It Well by Terry Szuplat,…
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South Carolina Tax Free Weekend returns August 7 to 9
July 8, 2026
South Carolina shoppers can skip the sales tax on school supplies, computers, clothing, footwear and other back-to-school essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs Friday, Aug. 7,…
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Leroy Wamble joins Colliers | South Carolina as Market Analyst
July 8, 2026
Colliers | South Carolina welcomed Leroy Wamble as a Market Analyst. Wamble will support market data and research initiatives for Colliers’ Charleston office. Wamble’s responsibilities include delivering accurate, high-quality market…
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Mungo Homes acquires McGuinn Homes, expands Southeast presence
July 7, 2026Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current…
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NAI Charleston facilitates sale of service facility in Summerville
July 7, 2026
NAI Charleston announced the successful sale of 219 Old Summerville Road, Summerville, SC 29486, a ±2,000 SF office/warehouse facility situated on ±1.32 AC. Whit Jones of NAI Charleston represented the…
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College of Charleston’s small-satellite payload launches to space, completing mission
July 7, 2026The final part of a two-part mission sent College of Charleston undergraduate students’ research instruments to space overnight, placing the College’s first-ever contribution to a space-based mission into orbit.…
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Women in Philanthropy awards $162,475 in grants to local organizations
July 7, 2026
Women in Philanthropy (WIP), a charitable giving circle of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, awarded $162,475 in grants to seven deserving Beaufort County nonprofits at its 2026 Grant Awards…
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Conservation leader Michael McShane of Johns Island awarded state’s highest honor
July 7, 2026Michael McShane of Johns Island has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the Governor of South Carolina. The Order of the Palmetto is…
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Kevin Guskiewicz to remain at Michigan State, leaving Clemson president search unresolved
July 7, 2026
The search for the next president of Clemson University has reopened after the university announced that its previously selected candidate has decided to remain at his current institution. In a…
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K&L Gates welcomes real estate finance partner in Charleston
July 6, 2026
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Gavin Wait as a partner in the firm’s Charleston office. Wait joins the Finance practice from Polsinelli. Wait represents lenders and borrowers in a broad range…
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Terracon wins 2026 ACEC Engineering Excellence Award for MUSC Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion
July 6, 2026
Terracon has been awarded a 2026 Engineering Excellence Award (EEA) for Building/Technology Systems by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) for the MUSC Health Jean and Hugh K. Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion…
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The interconnected web of South Carolina’s natural resources
July 6, 2026SCDNR Director shares thoughts from the SC7 trail about the connection of all things natural by SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin “When we try to pick out anything by itself,…
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Charleston County Parks opens Old Towne Creek County Park in West Ashley
July 2, 2026
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) officially opened Old Towne Creek County Park with a celebration on June 30. Located at 1400 Old Towne Road in West Ashley,…
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The Cassina Group celebrates the sale of 1750 I’On Avenue, one of Sullivan’s Island’s highest-priced sales of 2026
July 2, 2026
The Cassina Group announced the successful sale of 1750 I’On Avenue on Sullivan’s Island for $9,450,000, with Caroline Mollica representing the buyer. The transaction ranks as one of the highest…
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MUSC Health, Charleston County School District team up to expand care for student-athletes
July 2, 2026
MUSC Health Sports Medicine has been named the official health care partner for the Charleston County School District (CCSD) through a five-year agreement, providing comprehensive sports medicine services across the…
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Lander professor discusses the ‘Spirited’ Story of a new nation ahead of America’s 250th
July 1, 2026
As America commemorates its 250th birthday, many of the nation’s founding stories center on the debates and battles that secured independence. But another part of everyday colonial life flowed alongside…
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Summer Blink Book Review: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt
July 1, 2026
By Reba Hull Campbell I avoided this book because of the octopus. I loved the cover. So many friends raved over the story. But, I’d not been inclined to read…
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Disability Next Door SC: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 1, 2026
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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Celebrate Independence Day safely: Conversations before the fireworks
June 30, 2026
As families and friends gather to celebrate Independence Day, the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS) encourages parents and caregivers to…
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Twin Rivers Capital expands Property Management team
June 30, 2026
Twin Rivers Capital, LLC announced the expansion of its Property Management team with the addition of two new team members. Olivia Pinto joins Twin Rivers Capital as Property Manager. In…
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Jason Moon joins Wild Dunes Resort leadership team as Director of Hotel Facilities
June 30, 2026
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination by Hyatt property, announced the appointment of Jason Moon as Director of Hotel Facilities. In this role, Moon will oversee the resort’s Engineering and Loss…
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IMPH releases policy toolkit to strengthen food system policy, preserve farmland and improve access to nutritious food across the state
June 30, 2026
Columbia, S.C. — The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the SC Roadmap have released a new toolkit designed to help state leaders identify practical food…
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The Creative Community and Career Center 4 Autism joins The Harbor Entrepreneur Center
June 30, 2026
Bringing Neurodivergent Workforce Training and Community Impact to Charleston’s Entrepreneurial Hub C4 Autism, a peer‑led neurodivergent community and career center, has officially joined The Harbor Entrepreneur Center as a resident…
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HNTB named 2026 ACEC-SC Firm of the Year
June 30, 2026
The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) has named HNTB Corporation its 2026 Firm of the Year. The award was presented June 5 during the South Carolina…
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Protecting the view: 1,440 acres near McClellanville conserved for future generations
June 30, 2026
Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, announced the permanent protection of 1,440 acres in northern Charleston County through…
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State Forestry Commission and partners celebrate opening of Dorchester County’s first State Forest
June 30, 2026New State Forest is the largest funded project from Dorchester County’s Greenbelt Program On June 25, 2026, leaders from the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC), Open Space Institute (OSI), Dorchester…
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MUSC announces retirement of President David J. Cole
June 29, 2026
Announcement begins year-long transition process and national search ahead of June 2027 retirement. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, will retire…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Meghan Rowe, White Leaf Provisions
June 29, 2026
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry hires new VP of Finance and Administration
June 29, 2026
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry (CFL) announced that Sherry Burik has been named Vice President of Finance and Administration. Sherry officially assumes the role on July 1, 2026. To ensure…
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Struggle
June 29, 2026
By Tom Poland Title my photo Struggle. Caption it: Dreams die along the back roads. First two sentences: Can’t even sit in a chair and look forward to better…
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BofA volunteers drive progress on affordable home build with Sea Island Habitat
June 27, 2026
As part of a longstanding community partnership, BofA’s Charleston team put boots on the ground at Habitat Boulevard This month, the Bank of America volunteer team joined Sea Island Habitat…
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Garvin Design Group celebrates 23 years
June 25, 2026
Columbia-based architecture, interiors, and planning firm Garvin Design Group marked its 23rd anniversary on June 26, 2026. In its 23-year history, Garvin Design Group has established itself as a leader…
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SC Ports consolidating container operations in the short-term
June 25, 2026
South Carolina Ports is consolidating container operations to its Wando and North Charleston terminals in the short-term, while continuing to offer ample port capacity to customers needing access to the Southeast market.…
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When the Algorithm Comes for Your Job: AI, Layoffs, and What It Means for Workers
June 25, 2026
By Ernest Andrade Executive Director Charleston Digital The message was familiar in structure, if not in candor: a CEO, a Slack channel, a percentage. Recently, a local legal technology…
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AARP commits $122,728 to strengthen nearly 12 communities across South Carolina
June 25, 2026
Grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects AARP today announced 12…
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SC Ports consolidating container operations in the short-term
June 25, 2026
South Carolina Ports is consolidating container operations to its Wando and North Charleston terminals in the short-term, while continuing to offer ample port capacity to customers needing access to the Southeast market.…
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City of Charleston launches new public engagement phase of The Charleston Peninsula Plan
June 25, 2026
Weekly “Open Studio” sessions begin July 9 at the Civic Design Center, giving residents a chance to weigh in on the future of the Peninsula The City of Charleston is…
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CCSD financial services team members receive state professional certifications
June 25, 2026Charleston County School District (CCSD) recognized five members of its Financial Services team who recently earned professional certifications through the South Carolina Association of School Business Officials (SCASBO). The certifications…
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Berkeley County Council passes county budget for FY 2026-2027
June 25, 2026
No tax increase; millage rate remains lowest in SC During its meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, Berkeley County Council passed its budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which begins…
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MUSC Health and Cigna extend current agreement through Aug. 31
June 25, 2026
MUSC Health and Cigna have agreed to extend their current network participation agreement through Aug. 31, 2026, allowing additional time for negotiations regarding a new long-term contract. The 60-day extension…
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