Berkeley County Emergency Operations transition to OPCON 2
August 12, 2024
Public Encouraged to Report Storm Damage Berkeley County Emergency Operations transitioned to OPCON 2 at 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 10. The Emergency Operations Center continues to remain activated and…
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Berkeley County Crews surveying damage from Debby
August 12, 2024
Residents, Businesses Encouraged to Report Structural Damage Berkeley County is assessing damage from recent flooding caused by Tropical Depression Debby. Over the next few days, crews will be out surveying…
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2024 Dave Spurlock CCSD Football Jamboree canceled
August 12, 2024Due to challenges created by Tropical Storm Debby, the annual Dave Spurlock Charleston County School District (CCSD) Football Jamboree will not happen in 2024; the 12-team exhibition event was initially…
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A Coquina Sunrise
August 8, 2024
By Tom Poland And Carnivorous Plants At first I thought men had poured cement onto the beach. Protection against an encroaching sea, I figured. The waves had scoured it…
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Town of Hilton Head Island lifts State of Emergency
August 8, 2024
Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor Alan Perry has rescinded the State of Emergency that was put in place to respond to impacts from Tropical Storm Debby, effective 9 a.m.…
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Mashburn Construction hires six in Columbia and Charleston
August 8, 2024
Mashburn Construction announced the recent hires of six new team members within two of their four offices. Emily Amick joins Mashburn as a Project Manager with over ten years of experience…
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City of Charleston announces revised garbage collection schedule due to Tropical Storm Debby impact
August 8, 2024
The City of Charleston announces an important update to the garbage collection schedule in the wake of Tropical Storm Debby. Following a last-minute assessment of conditions at the Berkeley County…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates after Tropical Storm Debby – August 7, 2024
August 8, 2024
With Tropical Storm Debby subsiding, the Town of Hilton Head Island administrative offices will resume normal operations at 8 a.m. on Thursday, August 8. “We are fortunate that we did…
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Dominion Energy crews work around the clock as Tropical Storm Debby crawls across South Carolina
August 7, 2024
Coastal Counties are Hardest Hit by Storm Tropical Storm Debby continued to cause outages in South Carolina – primarily along the coast – where saturated soil, falling trees and gusty…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins six awards from the South Carolina Broadcasters Association
August 7, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with six prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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Charleston native Mike McShane to lead Ducks Unlimited Public Policy Committee
August 7, 2024
Ducks Unlimited (DU) appointed South Carolina native Mike McShane as a new member of the Board of Directors. As Senior Advisory Vice President of Public Policy, McShane will serve as…
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City-wide curfew extended until Wednesday
August 7, 2024
As a result of the latest forecast, Mayor Cogswell has extended the city-wide curfew until tomorrow morning. As of 7:00am, we have received eight inches of rain and are expecting an additional…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare announces operational changes due to Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Healthcare system updates temporary changes for elective procedures and facilities operations as tropical storm Debby impacts the area In light of recent forecasts for Tropical Storm Debby, Roper St. Francis…
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Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage from Tropical Storm Debbie
August 7, 2024
Dorchester County requests residents to report structural damage to residences or businesses. This information will assist county damage assessment teams in evaluating the extent of the storm’s impact and will…
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SCETV to livestream and broadcast briefing on Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on Tropical Storm Debby’s impact on South Carolina August 7th at 2 p.m.…
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Annie Caggiano joins SCbio Strategic Advisory Board
August 7, 2024
Annie Caggiano, Director of Global Business Development with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, has been appointed to the SCbio Strategic Advisory Board. Caggiano brings 20 years of economic development…
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Coastal Community Foundation and Trident United Way prepare to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) and Trident United Way (TUW) stand ready to help those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. Since 2023, a partnership between CCF and TUW has provided coordinated…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Hospitality Market Updates
August 7, 2024
Download and Read Full Report Here Columbia Columbia’s hospitality market continues to perform well with revenue per available room (RevPAR) showing gains across all classes and occupancy…
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Colliers South Carolina Healthcare Report: Providers looking to increase consumer access in competitive environment
August 7, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights The South Carolina healthcare real estate market remains strong as demand continues to grow across the…
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Chugach Government Solutions and Ignite Digital Services partner to deliver tailored services to government customers
August 6, 2024
Chugach Government Solutions, LLC (CGS), and Ignite Digital Services (IDS) have announced newly formed Chugach Ignite Solutions (CIS), an entity established under the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Mentor Protégé…
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Town of Hilton Head Island updates on Tropical Storm Debby
August 6, 2024
With heavy winds and rains expected from Tropical Storm Debby, the Town of Hilton Head Island is prepared to respond and continues to advise the public to be ready for…
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Colliers | South Carolina brokers bring ±110,000-square-foot Class A industrial facility to full occupancy
August 6, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts facilitated the full occupancy of McQueen Distribution Center at 450 International Circle, a Class A ±110,000-square-foot speculative industrial…
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Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of…
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SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
August 6, 2024
Go Fig, Little Beeings, Sphere, Strata Platforms, RFIDKNOW, and Tabbi were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Imagine Home Digital, MyUI, MyVoluntier Operations, SafeMedWaste, and Virtual Business 360 received…
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President Biden approves emergency declaration for South Carolina
August 6, 2024
FEMA announced August 5, 2024 that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning…
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4.13 acres sold in North Charleston
August 5, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Seller, Clear Springs Townhomes, LLC, in the sale of 4.13 acres at 7610 Dorchester Road…
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S.C. Commerce selects first executive director of the SC NEXUS Tech Hub
August 2, 2024
Accomplished Economic Developer Cristina Paredes to head state’s effort to become a leader in advanced energy The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced Cristina Paredes will serve as the…
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1st Choice AC cuts ribbon on new Clements Ferry location
August 2, 2024
1st Choice AC, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, a leading provider of home comfort solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 488 Jessen Lane, Ste…
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YWCA announces 2024 What Women Bring Honorees
August 2, 2024
Join YWCA Greater Charleston as they announce their 2024 What Women Bring (#WWB) Honorees at a press conference on Tuesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. at the Trident Technical College’s…
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SCDES announces grant application period opens for ‘Champions of the Environment’
August 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces the grant application period for Champions of the Environment is now open. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers can now apply for grant…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for State Accommodations Tax Funding
August 1, 2024
Apply August 1-31, 2024 Berkeley County is now accepting applications from individuals or businesses to apply for State Accommodation Tax funding. The deadline to apply is Saturday, August 31 at 5…
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Dominion Energy offers energy assistance as summer temperatures linger
August 1, 2024
Dominion Energy is encouraging customers who may be struggling financially to reach out for energy assistance this summer. August is Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Action Month. A federally funded…
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Chamber creates space for community and elected officials to connect
August 1, 2024
Mount Pleasant businesses, get face time with local leaders! The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 5th Annual Know Your Lawmaker Cocktail Reception aboard the historic U.S.S. Yorktown…
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The Honorable Gilda Cobb-Hunter announced as 2024 leadership legacy honoree
August 1, 2024
The Leadership Legacy Award is bestowed annually at the Leading Women Dinner to recognize a woman whose career has made a lasting positive impact on their state. This year’s honoree has blazed…
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Lowcountry Oyster Co. to expand production with Colleton County facility
August 1, 2024
Lowcountry Oyster Company is expanding its operations with the construction of a $6.4 million seafood processing and cross-dock facility in Green Pond, South Carolina. The Colleton County facility is projected to…
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SC Council on Competitiveness welcomes Bunnie Ward as Director of TransformSC
August 1, 2024
The SC Council on Competitiveness (SC Competes) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bunnie Ward as the new Director of TransformSC. Bunnie will lead the initiative to engage business…
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No Damsel In Distress
August 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Late May, I made one last effort to see the rare rocky shoals spider lilies before they play out. Rain and high water had deviled the…
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Town of Port Royal, S.C. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Global Eco Adventures, other agencies to host Aug. 6 press event
August 1, 2024Multi-agency collaboration will feature living shoreline coastline protection program through ongoing SMART REEF development and oyster restoration program The Town of Port Royal, the S.C. Department of Veterans Affairs (SCDVA),…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 31, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state in Q2…
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Lowcountry Food Bank installs food lockers at its partner food pantry, Shepherd’s Table, in Conway
July 31, 2024Food Lockers Enable Neighbors to Order and Access Healthy Food During Hours Convenient to Them Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that one of its partner food pantries, Shepherd’s Table in…
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Mashburn Construction promotes six across the state
July 31, 2024
Mashburn Construction announced the recent promotions for six team members across three of their four offices. Calvin Abercrombie has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent. He is based out of the Columbia…
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Industrial lease renewal in North Charleston
July 30, 2024
The Vault Receiving & Warehousing, LLC is extending their lease at 7123 Cross County Rd in North Charleston. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor…
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The City of Charleston to host Lender Matchmaking event this Friday
July 30, 2024
The City of Charleston and Small Business Association (SBA) are excited for the annual Lender Matchmaking Event this Friday, August 2nd at The Citadel! Join us for this free in-person event to meet…
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Advanced robotic surgery system arrives at Roper St. Francis Healthcare
July 30, 2024
Roper St. Francis Healthcare recently became the first Charleston healthcare provider to acquire and implement a new surgical robot called the Da Vinci 5. This cutting-edge device will enhance our…
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CAMS promotes Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager
July 30, 2024
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to Operations Manager. Bablo has been with CAMS since 2018 and has held the role of Customer Experience Manager…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in N. Charleston
July 30, 2024
Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on Aug. 3, 3 – 6 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its third Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the…
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The City of Charleston hosts ribbon cutting of the new Entrepreneur Resource Center
July 30, 2024
The City of Charleston’s Office of Minority Business Enterprises announced the grand opening of its first Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC), located at the James Lewis Apartment Complex, 91 Hanover Street.…
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Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness: A new era of total well-being
July 29, 2024
Dr. Mark Luckie and Jessica Luckie, a dynamic husband and wife duo, are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Eterna Aesthetics + Wellness. This exciting venture marks the merger of…
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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry welcomes four new board of directors members
July 29, 2024
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is extremely honored to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Board members serve three-year terms and can serve…
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USDA investment in Rural Communities to lower energy costs and create jobs in South Carolina
July 29, 2024
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Strengthen American Farms and Rural Small Businesses U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is partnering with farmers…
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