One View, Two Civilizations
February 22, 2024
By Tom Poland On a November Saturday, I drove to the geographic heart of Georgia. The cool breath of autumn and a blue-sky day had pulled people outdoors. I…
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Tom Klonecki joins Benefitfocus as chief operating officer
February 22, 2024
Benefitfocus announced that Tom Klonecki has joined the company as chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 26, 2024. Klonecki will report to Andrew Frend, president, Benefitfocus. As COO, Klonecki will…
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The Rock It! Co.’s Leah Stoudenmire named Woman of Influence
February 22, 2024
Founder and CEO of The Rock It! Co., Leah Stoudenmire, has been named to GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence list. GSA Business Report’s 2024 Women of Influence celebrates…
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McCrory Construction CEO Allen Amsler elected 2024 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas
February 22, 2024
Allen Amsler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Carolina-based McCrory Construction, has been elected 2024 Board Chair of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). ABC Carolinas is…
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Addison Homes wins 2023 HBASC Pinnacle Award for Best Overall Green Building
February 22, 2024Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency, has received…
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20 South Battery to host Charleston Symphony in gratitude to Itzhak Perlman performance supporters
February 22, 2024
20 South Battery will open its doors on February 22, 2024, to host a special evening in appreciation of supporters of the upcoming Itzhak Perlman performance at the Charleston Gaillard…
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McCrory Construction CEO Allen Amsler elected 2024 Board Chair for ABC Carolinas
February 21, 2024
Allen Amsler, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Columbia-based McCrory Construction, has been elected 2024 Board Chair of Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas). ABC Carolinas is a…
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Stantec expands community development team in South Carolina
February 21, 2024
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Richie Ames as a CAD Designer in its Charleston office. Ames graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of…
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Ten William Means Real Estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 21, 2024
William Means Real Estate announced that 10 of its agents have received recognition from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for 2023. The REALTORS® of Distinction…
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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation donates more than $251,000 in environmental grants to South Carolina nonprofits
February 21, 2024
More than $1.3 million to nonprofits across Dominion Energy’s nationwide footprint 13 organizations in South Carolina are supported by grants Grants focus on environmental education and stewardship initiatives The Dominion…
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MOONDOG Animation Studio grows South Carolina footprint with expansion in Charleston County
February 21, 2024
$90,000 investment will create 20 new jobs in 5 years Fast Facts MOONDOG Animation Studio (MOONDOG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with an expansion in Charleston County. The company’s $90,000 investment…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins the Guardian Research Network
February 21, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. (GRN) announced that the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined its nationwide consortium of healthcare organizations as the first academic medical center…
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City of Charleston announces major parking system upgrade with modernized touchscreen technology and digital payment options
February 21, 2024
The City of Charleston has announced an upgrade to its parking system in partnership with Flowbird Group, a provider of curbside management and urban mobility solutions. The City is modernizing…
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Carriage Properties elevates talent with two key promotions in Charleston real estate market
February 21, 2024
Carriage Properties, a leading real estate firm specializing in luxury home sales and listings in the Charleston area, announced the promotion of Alton Brown to Partner, Broker-in-Charge and Laurie Tarleton…
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Private lending industry veteran Stephan Leccese joins Lima One Capital’s senior management team
February 21, 2024
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has added Stephan Leccese as Managing Director of Operations. In this newly created role, Leccese oversees core operational functions…
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How to determine if you are a SC resident for tax purposes
February 21, 2024
What you need to know: You should file as a South Carolina resident if you intend to maintain the state as your permanent home, keep South Carolina as the center of…
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South Carolina Federal opens new financial center in Five Forks
February 21, 2024
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has opened its fourth financial center in the Greenville area at 2536 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville. The credit union’s Five Forks location features two teller…
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Alyssa Richardson, former Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Tim Scott, joins Wyche
February 20, 2024
Wyche, a leading full-service law firm with offices across South Carolina, announces that Alyssa Richardson, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Tim Scott, has joined the firm as Of Counsel.…
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SCbio announces accelerator program for emerging life science companies, SCbioDrive
February 20, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with MassBio, recently announced its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, designed to advance emerging companies through expert business curricula, industry guidance and mentorship. A biannual program, SCbioDrive will…
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Dr. Frank Thomas set to honor the 100th birthday of James Baldwin at IAAM
February 20, 2024
Next author talk to focus on Baldwin’s legacy The International African American Museum (IAAM) invites guests to join Dr. Frank Thomas on February 29 for a conversation and salute to…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates a milestone year in 2023
February 20, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, reflects on their 2023 unprecedented milestones and growth, showcasing the exceptional generosity of the South Carolinian community.…
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Shaftesbury Glen’s Ryan Wilkinson wins 18-Hole qualifier, spot in The Q at Myrtle Beach
February 19, 2024
Ryan Wilkinson, PGA Professional at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, shot a 2-under par 70 at Wachesaw Plantation East to win an 18-hole shootout and earn a spot in…
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Charleston School of Business named top 10 Education partner for 2023 Essentials of HR enrollments
February 16, 2024Charleston School of Business Continuing and Professional Education division recently secured a spot among the top 10 enrollments for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR courses…
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Berkeley County’s Project SEARCH class recipient of 2023 Salvation Army of Charleston, SC’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
February 16, 2024
Berkeley County Government’s Project SEARCH class has been named the 2023 “Volunteer of the Year” by the Salvation Army of Charleston, SC. The organization presented the prestigious award to the…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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Annual SC tourism conference celebrates industry success with Gov. McMaster and previews 2024 marketing strategies
February 16, 2024
More than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state gathered for the 59th annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort &…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Recipients
February 16, 2024
Santee Cooper has awarded $50,821 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at Kingston Plantation, Sterling Euliss Enterprises and Veranda at…
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14th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic: Where the Wild Things Are edition
February 15, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announces the 14th annual Teddy Bear Picnic presented by Dominion Energy on March 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved tradition brings families together…
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Mroz Institute will host the Summit on Conflict and World Cooperation
February 15, 2024The Mroz Global Leadership Institute will host the summit “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” on February 22-23, 2024. The event will…
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Charleston County School District and City of North Charleston announce Joint Commission members committed to enhancing educational outcomes
February 15, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the City of North Charleston announced that the Joint Commission, dedicated to bolstering educational outcomes and support for North Charleston students and their…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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The Luck Of The Draw
February 14, 2024
By Tom Poland December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces seven emerging artist grantees
February 14, 2024
Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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Alex Seglem joins LCK as Project Manager in Charleston office
February 14, 2024
LCK announces that Alex Seglem has joined its project management team in the Charleston office as Project Manager. Seglem will fulfill the role of project manager and owner’s representative for…
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CSU’s Dewey Center for Chaplaincy partners with ICISF
February 14, 2024
Luke Blackmon, CSU vice president for business affairs, the Rev. Rob Dewey, and Dr. Ron Harvell sign the agreement with ICISF The Dewey Center for Chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University…
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Unity is Strength: Choate Construction brings together Women in the AEC Industry
February 14, 2024
Choate Construction Company had the pleasure of hosting its annual Women in Industry Kick-Off to the Year Ahead event, where nearly 100 women in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry gather together…
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Big Changes for SC7 Expedition 2024
February 14, 2024Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 14, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of available energy assistance
February 14, 2024
Dominion Energy representatives attended an event last week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible customers with their energy costs through federal…
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Stantec expands Structural team in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Katherine Polin as a Structural CAD Technician in its Charleston office. Polin is currently pursuing her Associate Degree in Engineering…
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RMHC Charleston’s Hospital Cart Program served over 50,000 people in 2023
February 13, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston’s Hospitality Cart Program served over 50,000 people in 2023. The Hospitality Carts, run by RMHC Charleston Volunteers, operate inside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital…
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Nexton announces 3,000 home sales
February 13, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the sale of its 3,000th home since starting sales in 2014. Named the 2023 Residential Master-Planned Community of the…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Novant Health’s Jason Bernd to lead efforts to advance care in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Jason Bernd is accustomed to engaging physicians and team members to promote patient satisfaction and advance quality care. But the experienced leader also keeps an eye on the future, delivering…
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CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January; shelter up
February 13, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces 2024 promotions
February 13, 2024
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, announces promotions for the following professionals: Cameron Ernstberger, Anne Drummond, Kyle Hamm, Brittney Neeley, and John Raynor.…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Credit One Charleston Open unveils new attendee experience and programming for 2024 tennis tournament
February 12, 2024
Tournament upgrades include expanded food and beverage offerings, special events, interactive fan entertainment and paddle sports activities The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, continues…
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