Brandon’s media department promotes team members
February 28, 2023Sherry Moats, Kristi Shea, and Caroline Schmidt earn new roles Brandon, named 2021 Top Advertising Agency in Charleston, S.C. by Clutch, has promoted Sherry Moats, Kristi Shea, and Caroline Schmidt…
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Kiawah River honored with two Best in American Living Awards
February 28, 2023
Kiawah River, a waterfront community developed by The Beach Company near historic Charleston, announced it was awarded two 2022 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by The National Association of…
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The Citadel to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium
February 28, 2023
The Citadel and the College of Charleston will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, scheduled for March 9 – 12. The event, which will take place on the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Ericka Wooten Director of Culture and Values in new role
February 28, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced Ericka Wooten has been selected to serve in a new role as the Director of Culture and Values. In this…
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Jacquelyn Carlen becomes CCSD’s Interim Chief Financial Officer
February 27, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Jacquelyn Carlen as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. Carlen has served as CCSD’s Executive Director of Finance since 2017. Carlen has been responsible for…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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State honors three leaders, one organization as largest life sciences conference ever convenes in Charleston
February 27, 2023
Attendees salute USC’s Dean of Pharmacy Stephen Cutler, MUSC’s Caroline Brown, Nephron Pharmaceutical’s Lou Kennedy, and Liberty’s Abbott with top honors A record gathering of life science leaders from across…
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Jade Fountain joins The YoPro Know
February 27, 2023
The YoPro Know has brought on Jade Fountain as an Account Manager. Fountain earned her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and her Master of Public Administration from the College of…
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City of Charleston officials celebrate opening of Carr-Richardson Park
February 24, 2023Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, City Councilmembers, city of Charleston Director of Parks Jason Kronsberg, The Honorable Reverend Dr. Kylon J. Middleton, leaders from the Maryville/Ashleyville Neighborhood Association and members of…
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Charleston Metro Chamber accepting nominations for 2023 Honors Awards
February 24, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is now accepting nominations for The Honors awards. Winners will be recognized at Member-Bration, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, in May. The Honors awards celebrate companies and individuals who…
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Black Food Truck Festival returns April 22-23
February 24, 2023
Early bird ticket prices Increase on March 1 for two-day family friendly event CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Black Food Truck Festival returns this spring celebrating Black businesses and culture with…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues to rank among Forbes’ best large employers
February 24, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized again by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers. BlueCross President and CEO Michael J. Mizeur says this year’s ranking highlights…
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Professor’s research helps shed light on 18th-century African remains found at Gaillard Center
February 24, 2023In 2013, the site of the renovation project at the Charleston Gaillard Center became Charleston’s oldest archaeologically excavated burial ground when the remains of 36 people of African descent were…
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Top agents from William Means Real Estate named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2023 Masters Circle
February 24, 2023
William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that two of its agents have been named to the…
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Rivers I Cross
February 24, 2023
By Tom Poland Rivers make me say things out loud. As I drive alone over a river I often say its name. In fact, some rivers’ names beg to…
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Colliers represents M2 Pepperdam, LLC in the purchase of a 14,500-square-foot warehouse on 5.38 acres
February 23, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented M2 Pepperdam, LLC in the purchase of ±5.38 acres of land featuring a ±14,500-square-foot warehouse at 7275…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts several springtime events
February 23, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is encouraging everyone to connect with their parks this spring. The nonprofit organization is hosting a number of public events in parks all around the City…
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EO Charleston to host leadership seminar on company culture and employee retention
February 23, 2023
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 18,000 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, announces it will host its “From Seeds to Trees:…
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The Beach Company honored with two Commercial Property Executive Influence Awards
February 23, 2023
The Beach Company, a Charleston-based full-service real estate firm, announced today the company earned two awards at the annual Commercial Property Executive Influence Awards during a ceremony held on January…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $16.3M sale of Forest at Fenwick in Johns Island
February 23, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm arranged the $16.3 million sale of Forest at Fenwick, an 80-unit multifamily property located in Johns Island, South Carolina.…
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The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) announces results of Small Business Impact Survey
February 22, 2023
The United States – and especially South Carolina – has experienced consistent and steady economic recovery following the COVID-19 recession that took place during the Spring of 2020. Yet 2022…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Erica Edwards of Low Country Virtual as Educator of the Month
February 22, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Low Country Virtual’s Erica Edwards as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for February. “The Financial Literacy…
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Tax tips for South Carolina college students
February 22, 2023
What you need to know: You may need to file a tax return depending on your gross income and whether or not your parents can claim you as a dependent.…
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Colliers Report: Heathcare market continues expansion despite economic headwinds
February 21, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Medical Office By Ron Anderson | Vice President of Research & Information Technology Market Highlights The medical office market in…
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Application period opens for Berkeley County CDBG grant funding
February 21, 2023
Eligible Groups May Apply February 17 – March 17, 2023 The application period is now open for local nonprofits and other organizations to apply for funding through Berkeley County’s Community…
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MUSC names new chief communications and marketing officer
February 21, 2023
After a national search process, Catherine (Cathie) Cannon, MBA, accepted the role of enterprise wide chief communications and marketing officer and joined the organization on Feb. 10. Cathie comes to…
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Eleven William Means real estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 21, 2023
William Means Real Estate announced that 11 of its agents have received recognition from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for the year 2022. The REALTORS®…
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World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka joins the Credit One Charleston Open field
February 21, 2023
2023 Australian Open champion and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka has committed to compete in the Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. The tournament,…
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KION North America establishes new engineering scholarship
February 21, 2023From its initial South Carolina debut in 1977 as Linde-Baker to the groundbreaking of a new assembly plant in Summerville at the end of 2022, KION North America has been…
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ACEC-SC partners with S.C. engineering groups for Engineers’ Day on the Hill
February 21, 2023South Carolina’s engineers will gather at the State House on Wednesday, Feb. 22 for Engineers’ Day on the Hill. The annual event, which coincides with National Engineers’ Week, welcomes engineers…
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New grant to help underserved children age 0-5 across the Tri County
February 20, 2023
Tri County Play Collaborative has received a $5,000 grant from Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Community Investment program. Founded in 2021 by a group of organizations with a dedication to early…
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Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone together close sale and financing of 312-unit community in North Charleston
February 20, 2023
The joint venture team of Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone announced that they arranged the sale of, and closed a Freddie Mac Optigo® loan for, Exchange at Windsor Hill, a…
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State health care leadership joins business chamber board
February 19, 2023
Dr. Vicki Young and Kenya Mingo of the SC Primary Health Care Association (SCPHCA) have joined the Board of Directors of the South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce, a…
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The Riley Institute selects 21 Fellows for statewide afterschool leadership initiative
February 17, 2023
Afterschool and summer learning leaders from across the state will gain new tools to grow and improve their programs through their participation in South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered (SCALE), an…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces Blue Distinction Centers for cardiac care
February 16, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has announced select health care facilities in the state have received Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) or Blue Distinction Centers+ (BDC+) for cardiac care designations. BDCs…
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The arts sector’s contribution to S.C. economy tops $14 billion per SCAC report
February 16, 2023
A new South Carolina Arts Commission economic impact report using 2021 data estimates an annual $14.1 billion impact is made on the state’s economy by the arts-related economic cluster. Like…
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SC REALTORS® announce short-term rental initiative
February 16, 2023Legislation introduced in SC House would protect the thriving short-term rental economy South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) announced today in a press conference its short-term rental initiative, including support of legislation…
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The Word Merchant Highway
February 16, 2023
By Tom Poland Upon taking a writing position long ago, the boss of bosses shot me a sideways look, “So, you’re a word merchant.” Clever, I thought, but as…
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Liberty Senior Living announces Director of Marketing and Sales for The Peninsula of Charleston
February 16, 2023
Charleston native and former Director of Communications for the American Cancer Society’s Southeast region to oversee residential sales at proposed luxury independent living residence . Today, Liberty Senior Living, a…
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The first ever Citadel Honor Conference allows for bigger discussions and chance for military colleges and academies to collaborate
February 15, 2023
The core values at The Citadel are well-known throughout campus. Citadel cadets are taught the principles of honor, duty and respect the moment they walk through the gates. Honor —…
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Krystal Klear Productions will host a cultural heritage event to celebrate Black History Month
February 15, 2023
Krystal Klear Productions will be hosting the Black History Soul Meet and Eat on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at Azalea Drive Church of Christ (3950 Azalea Drive,…
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GlycoPath appoints Kathy Phlegar as CEO
February 15, 2023
GlycoPath Inc., developer of advanced bioanalytical assays based on its proprietary GlycoTyper™ immunoaffinity technology, has appointed Kathy Phlegar as CEO. This change comes as the company continues to drive towards commercialization of its…
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Charleston Literary Festival names new Executive Director
February 15, 2023
Charleston Literary Festival announced the appointment of Sarah Moriarty as its new Executive Director, along with a series of changes to its Board of Directors. Accordingly, Ms. Moriarty will be taking…
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Brandon’s creative team welcomes new senior producer
February 15, 2023
Brandon, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas, has added new talent to its video production team with the hiring of Taggert Vin Zant as a senior producer. With…
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CIU Board accepts resignation of Dr. Mark Smith over health issues
February 15, 2023
The Columbia International University Board of Trustees has accepted the February 9th letter of resignation from Dr. Mark A. Smith as president of CIU prompted by Dr. Smith’s prolonged health…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for Wallick Investments Fidelis’ 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance continues
February 14, 2023
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance as of December 31, 2022 (see chart). Only…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lia Colabello, Planet + Purpose Solutions
February 14, 2023
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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Charleston Realtor(R) Rob Woodul is South Carolina REALTORS(R) 2023 President
February 14, 2023
Charleston Realtor® Rob Woodul is the 2023 president of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR). His term began on January 1, 2023. As president of the 29,000 Realtor® member organization, Woodul’s goal…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $77.5M sale of Broadstone Ingleside
February 14, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm arranged the $77.5 million sale of Broadstone Ingleside, a 336-unit multifamily community located in Ladson, South Carolina. Cushman &…
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