President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves major disaster declaration for South Carolina
November 22, 2022
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane…
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The Beach Company breaks ground on The Assembly in North Charleston
November 22, 2022The Beach Company and ParkProperty Capital announced the groundbreaking of The Assembly, a new multifamily community in North Charleston, S.C. The Assembly multifamily development is part of the GARCO Park…
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USC to launch Apple iOS coding certifications for students, residents across S.C.
November 22, 2022
The University of South Carolina, in partnership with Apple Inc., is launching a free coding certification course in the Spring 2023 semester to teach Apple’s iOS language to students in…
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Charleston Digital Corridor’s 2022 wage survey
November 22, 2022In its Annual Wage & Job Growth Survey, the Charleston Digital Corridor announced that the average per-capita wage at companies participating in the 2022 survey is $116,149 – the largest…
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City of Charleston unveils plans for future Hope Center
November 22, 2022Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie and Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing Chair Robert Clement unveiled plans for the future Hope Center at a ceremony…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $310,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
November 21, 2022Lowcountry Food Bank announced it received a $310,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to purchase and equip a mobile food pantry truck where food-insecure neighbors can choose the food…
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CofC Students partner with MUSC urban farm to build connections with Gullah culture
November 21, 2022
Nearly two dozen College of Charleston students immersed themselves in Gullah history, culture, agriculture and culinary traditions as part of a hands-on “Service Saturday” project coordinated by CofC sophomore Alani…
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Three fire departments merge in Berkeley County
November 21, 2022
To Cut Costs, Improve Fire Services in Each District Three fire departments in Berkeley County recently merged to save costs and improve services to citizens. Effective November 1, 2022, the…
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Mueller named co-chair of South Carolina International Trade Coalition
November 21, 2022
Rene Dentiste Mueller. professor of international marketing at the College of Charleston School of Business, has been named co-chair of the South Carolina International Trade Coalition (SCITC). SCITC is an organization made up…
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SC Ports drives economic growth in the Upstate
November 21, 2022
South Carolina Ports’ ongoing expansion of Inland Port Greer supports the supply chains of port-dependent businesses and drives economic growth in the Upstate. SC Ports’ teammates, elected leaders and community…
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NAMI Charleston spreads holiday cheer through Giving Tuesday holiday drive donations
November 21, 2022
NAMI Charleston Area spreads Holiday Cheer through their Giving Tuesday Campaign, taking donations for their Holiday Drive. NAMI seeks to use the Holiday funds to provide gifts for those who…
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The Truth Behind Thanksgiving
November 21, 2022
By Christophe Boucher Associate professor of Native American History College of Charleston Just about everyone can get behind the themes of Thanksgiving – gratitude and sharing. But those weren’t…
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Kids Teeth invites the public to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Dec. 2
November 18, 2022
Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit both Kids Teeth locations in Mount Pleasant on Friday, Dec. 2. The event is open to the public in exchange for a donation for…
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Ed Sutton of NAI Charleston to be featured in upcoming episode of The American Dream
November 17, 2022NAI Charleston announced the latest episode of the tv show The American Dream will feature NAI agent Ed Sutton in Charleston, SC. The 30-minute commercial-free show “Reynolds Ave Revival” will…
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SC Space Grant Director over the moon about Artemis launch
November 17, 2022
After a number of false starts, hiccups and weather delays, NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket finally left the ground early Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. The rocket’s historic liftoff is a much…
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Everybody wins when you shop where you live in Mount Pleasant
November 17, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have once again joined forces to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases 2022 Economic Forecast
November 17, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2022 Regional Economic Forecast at its 31st Annual Economic Outlook Conference held Wednesday, November 16 at Trident Technical College. The forecast for the Charleston region is…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund expands to Barnwell County
November 17, 2022
Donor-funded scholarship continues growth across South Carolina The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need pay for college, today announced the expansion of the scholarship…
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Rural South Carolina: Building Healthier Communities for the People Who Power America
November 17, 2022
By Dr. Saundra Glover South Carolina State Director USDA Rural Development As we celebrate National Rural Health Day this year, we are reminded that a strong community is rooted in…
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2022-23 South Carolina Annual Educator Supply & Demand Report
November 17, 2022The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has released its 2022-23 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report. The report, which is attached to this email, is now a…
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Archeologists, historians unearth remarkable discovery at Camden Battlefield
November 17, 2022On November 11, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust announced a significant historic discovery at the Revolutionary War Camden Battlefield. The Trust, acting on behalf of Historic Camden Foundation, contracted…
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Hendrick Automotive Group donates $75,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 16, 2022
Hendrick Automotive Group makes donation presentation to Lowcountry Food Bank; Hendrick Automotive Group and Charleston Battery pack 1,000 Meals for food-insecure Lowcountry neighbors Lowcountry Food Bank announced that Hendrick Automotive…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes three new associates
November 16, 2022Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Alexandra “Alex” C. Glunt, Jennie J. Steiner and Rob Tiro have joined the firm. Alex Glunt is based in the Columbia office and practices…
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Myrtle Beach’s leading golf providers unveil exclusive Black Friday package
November 16, 2022
The leaders in the Myrtle Beach golf industry – Founders Group International (FGI) and Brittain Resort Management (BRM) – have partnered to create an exclusive Black Friday package that will…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge $101,783 to United Way
November 16, 2022
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Warming Hearts” United Way campaign to raise funds, collect winter clothing and volunteer for local non-profits Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers…
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Nelson Mullins in Columbia welcomes James E. Smith, Jr.
November 16, 2022
Former member of the S.C. House of Representatives, combat veteran, and experienced litigator James E. Smith, Jr. has joined Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its Columbia, S.C. office as a…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell welcomes Kevin Guyette, Lesa Spillers, and Naomi Nussbaum to the team
November 15, 2022
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added the following professionals to their firm: Kevin Guyette, Senior Staff Accountant, Lesa Spillers, Staff Accountant,…
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Students eligible for $1000 after CSU campus visit
November 15, 2022
Prospective students have an opportunity to receive $1,000 after touring Charleston Southern University, the Lowcountry’s only Christian higher education institution. The $1,000 Tour Treasure Grant is provided to a student…
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CCSD’s Vision 2027: Where all students read on grade level by grade 5
November 15, 2022
Superintendent Don Kennedy looks back on his childhood with great admiration for his parents who instilled in him the importance of education and work ethic. His parents grew up in…
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Lane closure at Rutledge Avenue and Broad Street starting November 16 for stormwater pipe repair
November 15, 2022
A stormwater pipe at the intersection of Rutledge Avenue and Broad Street will be repaired starting Wednesday, November 16. Motorists traveling east on Broad Street will be detoured around Colonial…
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College of Charleston biologist uses nature to solve human problems
November 15, 2022
As a biologist, Deborah Bidwell can tell you about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees. She can also tell you how that understanding of nature can help…
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Carolina Lights returns Dec. 3 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds
November 15, 2022
The S.C. State Fair presents its fourth annual holiday drive-through lights show The South Carolina State Fair welcomes the holiday season with the return of Carolina Lights, its annual downtown drive-through holiday lights…
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SC Ports remains fluid while handling record volumes in October
November 15, 2022South Carolina Ports handled a record number of containers in October, marking its third busiest month in port history. SC Ports reported 9% container growth year-over-year as 256,879 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Highest Morningstar rating for Wallick Investments Fidelis’ 3-, 5-, 10-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance
November 15, 2022Wallick 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 September 30, 2022 (see chart). Only the…
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Charleston Real Estate expert joins the William Means team
November 15, 2022
Katie Wishneff, an agent that ranks among the top 2% of Charleston REALTORS®, has joined William Means Real Estate, one of the oldest real estate companies in the area and…
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TravelBoom case study shows power of metasearch
November 15, 2022
TravelBoom has developed a highly effective new strategy using AI-based platforms. TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, has released a new case…
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Brandon promotes Courtney Olbrich to Media Director
November 15, 2022
Olbrich will lead the media & digital strategy department for the agency. Brandon, named a 2022 Best and Brightest winner, has promoted Courtney Olbrich to Media Director. Before the promotion,…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Emily MacDonald Ndlovu to accountant
November 15, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is pleased to announce that Emily Ndlovu has been promoted to accountant. In her new role,…
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SCBIO 2023 Life Sciences Conference Expects Record Gathering, Over 30 Speakers in Charleston; Early Registration Now Open
November 14, 2022
With the COVID-19 pandemic receding and America’s economy surging, the largest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene February 21-23 in Charleston to address how South Carolina and…
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Rebates now being issued; cap amount set at $800
November 14, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has begun issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax rebates to eligible taxpayers. The rebate amount is based on an individual’s 2021 tax liability, up to a…
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Frampton Construction named to Charlotte list of “Best Places to Work”
November 11, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Daniel Kim, Omatic
November 10, 2022
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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City of Charleston closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole
November 10, 2022
City of Charleston officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and have begun initial preparations for any potential impacts the storm may have here in the Lowcountry. City Emergency Management…
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College of Charleston Opera Workshop Showcase Explores ‘What If’
November 10, 2022
Life is made up of many moments and decisions that lead to the next. But how would things have played out if we made a different choice, gone in a…
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New commercial real estate firm opening its doors in Charleston
November 10, 2022
Industry veterans announce formation of new brokerage Three Charleston-based commercial real estate veterans announced the formation of Harbor Commercial Partners, a new full-service brokerage firm. Todd Garrett, Tradd Varner and…
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Looking for a Thanksgiving buffet on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®? Delicious Options Abound
November 10, 2022
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® is home to some of the Palmetto State’s finest restaurants and this Thanksgiving many of them are going to be serving turkey…
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CCSD, MUSC, and TTC team up to expand healthcare career opportunities for students
November 10, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced a partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Trident Technical College (TTC) that will expand opportunities for Charleston area students to…
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CPI for all items rises 0.4% in October as shelter, gasoline, and food increase
November 10, 2022
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Palmetto Moon invites shoppers to Gift & Gather this holiday season
November 10, 2022
Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, celebrates the season with a full lineup of festive events and unique experiences that inspire shoppers to connect with loved ones and make lasting…
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Rare Class A office space available for lease in Charleston’s vibrant downtown
November 9, 2022
Growing Architecture Firm’s Move Opens Prime Charleston Location Available Class A office space with on-site parking, in the heart of downtown Charleston, steps from Marion Square and King Street is…
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