Love and money: Five tips for having healthy financial conversations with your partner
February 14, 2023
By Justin Hawkins Wells Fargo Branch Banking Region Director for South Carolina and Coastal Georgia Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating the love in your life, but ask anyone…
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Is Your Company a Good Bet?
February 14, 2023
By Kristen S. Jerome, CPA Partner, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer The best time to prepare your Company for investment by an outsider is LONG before you need the additional capital. …
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CPI for all items rises 0.5% in January as shelter increases
February 14, 2023
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Arts Advocacy Week is February 13-17
February 14, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Alliance (SCAA) is hosting SC Arts Advocacy Week, February 13-17. The annual event brings arts practitioners and supporters together to celebrate the universal impact of the…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in New Forge
February 14, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in New Forge LLC. The $250,000 investment will help the Rock Hill-based startup continue transforming the manufacturing and healthcare industries with its augmented reality…
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Colliers represents Chernoff Newman in leasing new office location in GARCo Mill in Park Circle
February 13, 2023
Colliers’ William Ederle represented Chernoff Newman in the lease of ±3,553 square feet of office space at 4900 O’Hear Avenue in the Park Circle area of North Charleston. “Demand for…
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The Citadel’s Zucker Family School of Education receives grant to help increase STEM teachers throughout the state
February 12, 2023
Education opportunities continue at the Zucker Family School of Education with help from their newest grant, awarded by the South Carolina Department of Education. The South Carolina Grow Your Own…
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Understanding the Differences: Banks, Hard Money, & Private Lending
February 11, 2023
By John Della Bella, Lima One Capital Whether it’s a loan for a fix-and-flip investment, capital to purchase a multifamily property as a long-term investment, or a line of credit…
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College of Charleston to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium
February 10, 2023
The College of Charleston and The Citadel will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium March 9-12, 2023, on the two universities’ campuses. Over 100 higher education administrators and Black alumni…
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College of Charleston named a top producer of Fulbright Scholars
February 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has named the College of Charleston a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Scholars. This recognition is given to…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Justin Allen and Diamond Curry to their team
February 10, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Justin Allen has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, he will coordinate marketing projects and lead the project management for the…
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SEWE welcomes new partner The Peninsula of Charleston as presenting sponsor of Private Preview Afternoon
February 10, 2023
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to announce The Peninsula of Charleston as the presenting sponsor of Private Preview Afternoon on February 16th. Co-owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living…
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MUSC Board of Trustees votes to move forward on long-term lease and operations agreement with tRMC
February 10, 2023
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee sessions and board meeting on Feb. 9 and 10,…
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Mark Your Calendar: 40th Annual World Amateur Handicap Championship to begin accepting entries February 15
February 10, 2023
The 40th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship will begin accepting entries for the milestone event February 15. A 72-hole, net stroke play tournament, the World Am will be played…
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Dr. Stephanie Frazier Cook named Interim President and CEO of South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
February 10, 2023
Dr. Cook to move into interim leadership role on March 4 The ETV Commission has selected Dr. Stephanie Frazier Cook to serve as Interim President and CEO of South Carolina…
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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest
February 9, 2023
Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 8, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Markus Kastenholz, CCIM and Remington Beatty represented Triple B…
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Colliers Report: New industrial construction cannot deliver fast enough
February 8, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Charleston Industrial Market Highlights The Charleston industrial market currently has 9.1 million square feet of construction underway. Overall the market posted…
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Greenville Area Development Corporation adds Lucy Jacobs to team as intern
February 8, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation, the county-chartered organization charged with promoting and enhancing the economic growth of Greenville County, has added Lucy Jacobs as an intern for the spring of…
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Jennifer Santoro named new director of The Citadel Career Center
February 7, 2023
The Citadel community is welcoming Jennifer Santoro, the Career Center’s new director. She most recently served as the Campus Director of Career Services for ECPI University’s Charleston campus and is…
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Clemson University brings its highly lauded Men of Color National Summit back for sixth year
February 7, 2023
To help illuminate pathways to higher education for young men of color Six decades ago, Clemson University began its journey of inclusion with the integration of its student body with…
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Santee Cooper names Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel
February 6, 2023
Santee Cooper has named Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel, effective Jan. 23, 2023. In her new position, Gillians will serve to enhance the utility’s efforts in…
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Bank of the Lowcountry welcomes Graham Holcombe
February 6, 2023
Bank of the Lowcountry announced Graham Holcombe as the company’s new Senior Vice President and City Executive responsible for leading the Bank’s growth in Beaufort, SC. “Graham is a true…
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The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 6, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
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State grant funding to expand internet access across Berkeley County
February 6, 2023
SC Broadband Office Announces $132.8M Investment for 56 Projects Statewide Berkeley County is one of 33 counties across South Carolina expected to receive funding from the South Carolina Broadband Office…
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Noted cancer researcher V.K. Gadi to keynote 2023 SC life sciences conference
February 6, 2023
Tomorrow Starts Here conference features 40+ speakers on mission-critical topics Internationally recognized cancer researcher and career educator Dr. V.K. Gadi, MD, PhD will be live in Charleston to keynote the…
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New $17k Christian studies scholarship available to 25 recipients this fall
February 6, 2023
The College of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University has a new scholarship opportunity for prospective students interested in Christian ministry degrees. The Call to Ministry Scholarship is an annual…
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Trident United Way and SC Thrive offer free tax assistance in the Tri-County
February 6, 2023
Trident United Way and SC Thrive’s free tax filing portal is now open, offering services to Tri-County residents with an adjusted gross household income of $73,000 or less. This year,…
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Disability Advocacy Day set for March 1 at State House
February 6, 2023
The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 34th Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 1 at the South Carolina State House. Collectively, the…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park for 13th Event
February 6, 2023
Children and their teddy bears will take over Hampton Park on March 12 for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, this event has become a…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 24th Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
February 3, 2023
Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that its 24rd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 26th,…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager
February 3, 2023
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager. In her new role, she will…
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Increased parking enforcement measures to begin February 9 as part of Charleston Police Department’s King Street public safety plan
February 2, 2023
As part of the Charleston Police Department’s King Street safety plan – which includes stepped-up police patrols, better lighting, and changes in the street’s traffic pattern – the city of…
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College of Charleston establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
February 2, 2023
The College of Charleston announces the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication. The center will be housed within the Department of Communication in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.…
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Applications and nominations now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Palmetto Venture Fellowship
February 2, 2023
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit organization committed to connecting investors and entrepreneurs, has partnered once again with VentureSouth, one of the country’s largest early-stage investment organizations, and the South Carolina Department of…
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Tractor Supply company expanding to Dorchester Road location
February 2, 2023NAI Charleston announced that veteran broker Will Sherrod, CCIM facilitated the sale of approximately 7.25 acres of land located along Dorchester Road at Shady Lane in Summerville, SC. The property…
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GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County
February 2, 2023
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a new distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to…
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The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 2, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
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Colliers Report: Stringent lending requirements slowed hotel investment activity
February 1, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The capital market slowdown in the latter half of 2022 continues to negatively influence the hotel…
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High Cotton welcomes new General Manager
February 1, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Hall Management Group (HMG) welcomed Alpha Turner as the new General Manager of its High Cotton restaurant in Charleston. Turner is an industry veteran with over two…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Heron Farms
February 1, 2023South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Heron Farms Inc. The $250,000 investment will help the Charleston-based startup grow its vertical farming operations that require no naturally…
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Berkeley County Education Capital Improvement Tax to start March 1
February 1, 2023
The Sales & Use Tax rate in Berkeley County changes on March 1, 2023. Berkeley County taxpayers will begin paying a new 1% Education Capital Improvement Tax following voters’ approval last fall. Because…
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CCSD expands service to community with Focus on Families Expo
February 1, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff are constantly trying to engage the community and provide support for students and their families, inside and outside the school walls. On January 28,…
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CSU one of two SC colleges to provide self-diagnostic kiosk on campus
February 1, 2023
Charleston Southern University has installed a free self-diagnostic medical kiosk in the Student Center that provides the campus population fast and safe 24/7/365 access to self-diagnostic COVID tests. Through a…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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Two thought-provoking questions by Governor McMaster
January 31, 2023
By Alan Cooper Publisher [I spoke about this topic on the South Carolina Business Review on Monday, January 30 – listen here] During the State of the State address, Governor…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates donation milestone in South Carolina
January 31, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC, the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, honors more donor legacies than ever before. Last year, 894 South Carolina families made the selfless decision…
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College of Charleston Strategic Investment Symposium returns for ninth year
January 31, 2023
The College of Charleston School of Business Investment Program will host its ninth annual Strategic Investment Symposium on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Over the past…
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Nexton announces Dayfield Park
January 31, 2023Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced plans for Dayfield Park, a new commercial property featuring office space and residential options, as well as retail and…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Grant recipients
January 31, 2023
Funds Will Help Provide EV Infrastructure, More Santee Cooper has awarded $95,978 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by the City of Conway, Coastal Carolina…
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