Charleston Metro Chamber announces Minority Business Accelerator graduates

  December 8, 2022

The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator (MBA) program recently graduated their first cohort of leaders. The Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator, presented by Bank of America, is committed to accelerating the development…

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An Effigy Of Rock

  December 8, 2022
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Something like sixty years had passed since I saw it. This time, however, I saw it from above. The WPA built a beautiful tower of stone…

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World No. 2 Ons Jabeur to play Charleston Open

  December 7, 2022

World No. 2 and two-time 2022 Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur has entered the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. The WTA 500…

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Emma T. Dean named South Carolina Bar Executive Director

  December 7, 2022

Columbia attorney Emma T. Dean has been named executive director of the South Carolina Bar. A member of the South Carolina Bar for 16 years, Dean most recently has served…

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Retail space leased at National Crossing in Mt. Pleasant

  December 7, 2022

Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, Buck Investments, LC, in the leasing of 1,200sf of retail space at National Crossing, 3377 S…

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REI Automation creates new engineering scholarship

  December 6, 2022

When it comes to manufacturing, engineers play a key role – from conception and implementation to maintenance and innovation. Because of the importance of engineers in the entire operations of…

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Frampton Construction wraps up work on four-building industrial campus

  December 6, 2022

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed the construction of TradePark East industrial campus in North Charleston, S.C.…

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SCRA announces new members and grant funding

  December 6, 2022

Baleen Solutions, FinSiteful, PeriopHealth, Real Motors, and Sagacity were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Baleen Solutions, CarbonCents, Elevate Therapeutics, Incora Health, ProTrustee, and Sojourn MedTech received new…

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Essential Cabinetry Group to expand operations in Greenville County, S.C.

  December 5, 2022

Essential Cabinetry Group, a leading cabinetry company, today announced plans to expand its operations in Greenville County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 156 new jobs. “The investment in…

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SouthState welcomes veteran bankers to South Carolina team

  December 5, 2022

SouthState Bank has hired seven bankers who bring years of expertise and relationship building to both South Carolina and Alabama. “Our South Carolina and Alabama markets welcome seven skilled and knowledgeable bankers with experience in…

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Dorchester’s Gail Hughes installed as SCSBA president

  December 5, 2022

Gail Hughes, chair of the Dorchester School District Two’s (DSD2) Board of Trustees, was installed as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) Board of Directors during Delegate…

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Santee Cooper Board approves 2023 budget

  December 5, 2022

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved $850.8 million in non-fuel operations and maintenance costs and capital spending for 2023 as part of its annual budget review for the utility.…

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Vicky Budreau named Chief Customer Officer

  December 5, 2022

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Vicky Budreau as Chief Customer Officer, effective January 1, 2023. Budreau will be responsible for the strategic leadership of Santee Cooper’s customer-facing programs…

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Daniel Frezza named new Chief Advancement Officer

  December 2, 2022

College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, announced the appointment of Daniel Frezza as the next chief advancement officer and executive director of the College of Charleston Foundation. He…

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Time

  December 1, 2022

By Tom Poland You know the song. “Time Is On My Side.” The Rolling Stones released it in 1964. Time was on my side back then, yes it was. It’s…

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Tri-County STEMersion receives $25,000 grant from Power:Ed. Earmarked for expansion and development of new student camp

  December 1, 2022

Dorchester County Economic Development has been awarded a $25,000 grant on behalf of Tri-County STEMersion, a nonprofit created to link existing industry needs with local educators to implement high-demand STEM…

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A Conversation with Jacqueline Haynes, Acceleration Schools

  December 1, 2022

Jacqueline Haynes is the associate superintendent for Acceleration Schools – a multi-year initiative designed to enhance student learning and support teachers as they help students fully prepare for the next…

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Freligh named Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year

  November 30, 2022

Katherine Freligh, the teacher librarian at Mary Ford Early Learning & Family Center, was named the Lowcountry Regional Librarian of the Year on November 28, 2022, by the South Carolina…

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South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions* acquires Arthurs Insurance

  November 30, 2022

South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions*, has acquired the assets of Arthurs Insurance & Risk Management Services, an independent insurance agency located in…

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Amazon Books editors announce 2022’s Best Books of the Year

  November 30, 2022

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow named best book of 2022 The Amazon Books Editors announced their selections for the Best Books of 2022, naming Gabrielle Zevin’s novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and…

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Emma Goes to Kindergarten now available for purchase

  November 29, 2022

Kindergarten-aged author Emma Vigrass debuts her first children’s book based on her experiences overcoming chronic illness and allergy-related challenges. The book Emma Goes to Kindergarten is about a young girl…

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CSU packs 13k Christmas boxes; breaks 4x national record

  November 29, 2022

Once again, Charleston Southern University surpassed its Operation Christmas Child gift goal. In the 11th year of packing these shoeboxes, the campus exceeded its 12,000-box benchmark with a whopping 13,019.…

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City of Charleston announces upcoming holiday events

  November 29, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, the city of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs today announced its “Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston” calendar of city-produced holiday events and celebrations. Key dates…

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SC Ports contributes $50,000 to urban trail system in Greer

  November 29, 2022

South Carolina Ports is contributing $50,000 to the City of Greer to help create an urban trail system in the Sunnyside community. The proposed trail system — called the Wards Creek…

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Cougar Night Lights returns for holiday season

  November 28, 2022

A College of Charleston holiday tradition returns this month to mark the start of the season. The sixth annual Cougar Night Lights holiday light show kicks off in historic Cistern…

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Charleston Conservancy: 300 pounds of produce to good use

  November 28, 2022

All year long our parks and community gardens bloom with beautiful flowers and delicious produce, programs and events foster a healthy and happy community, and we continue to connect people…

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Long-time Charleston real estate agents open their own brokerage

  November 28, 2022

Long-time real estate agents Terry and Tim Haas have opened their own brokerage, 32 South Properties. They will serve Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant and the greater Charleston community in buying…

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Biggest credit card balance spike in 20 years

  November 28, 2022

Nov. 28 is Cyber Monday. It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year, which means many buyers will add to their credit card debt. The impact of doing…

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$3.1 million in locally grown food headed to South Carolina schools

  November 22, 2022

South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the South Carolina Department of…

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