Coastal Community Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary with Gala announcement and new nonprofit impact award
June 12, 2024
On June 12, 1974 Coastal Community Foundation became an official nonprofit organization (then called The Community Foundation Serving Coastal South Carolina). The foundation began with a $9,000 donation from the…
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City of Greenville breaks ground on 10-story Honor Tower, Gardens at Unity Park
June 12, 2024
Iconic structure dedicated to military veterans and first responders Dozens of private donors contributing a total of $5.5 million joined the City of Greenville in breaking ground on the 10-story…
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Project Hope Foundation set to open new location on Campus of Greenwood Genetic Center
June 12, 2024
Project Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a lifespan of services for the autism community, plans to open a new location on the 191-acre Greenwood Genetic…
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Conservation and Clean Energy Strengthen South Carolina Businesses, Communities
June 12, 2024
Conservation and clean energy are becoming increasingly important to protecting the natural beauty of our state while supporting a stronger, more resilient American economy. To that end, South Carolina is…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes four summer interns
June 12, 2024
Garvin Design Group (GDG) recently welcomed four summer interns to the firm’s ranks. Clemson University School of Architecture undergraduate students Wendy Favila, Carlos Richardson, Kelsey Simmons, and Charles (Charlie) Treadway…
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Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III is first guest on the newly launched International African American Museum’s Salon Marronage speaker series
June 12, 2024
Secretary Bunch and IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews will discuss how museums have become narrators of our collective journey and inspirations for future generations. Charleston, S.C. — The…
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Cheryl Sinclair joins OTO Development as Vice President, Human Resources
June 12, 2024
Cheryl Sinclair has joined OTO Development as Vice President, Human Resources. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a private company that develops, owns, and operates upscale select-service hotels…
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Misty Ross joins OTO Development as Vice President, Sales & Marketing
June 12, 2024
Misty Ross has joined OTO Development as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, bringing a wealth of industry expertise and a well-earned reputation for excellence. OTO Development, part of The Johnson…
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Tiny Trotters Hosts American Miniature Therapy Horse Association Qualification Clinic at Solid Rock Stables
June 12, 2024
On June 8 and 9, Solid Rock Stables was the venue for an important event in the miniature horse community: the American Miniature Therapy Horse Association (AMTHA) Qualification Clinic. Horses…
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Fathom Firm celebrates five years bringing innovative designs and durability to buildings across the Southeast
June 11, 2024
Drawing inspiration from the regional vernacular and social relationships, Fathom focuses on buildings that last and improve lives. Fathom Firm, Greenville-based architecture firm behind notable projects including The People’s Tap,…
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SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation receives $50,000 grant to scale the GoSciTech Summer Camps to serve more students
June 11, 2024
The SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support the continued growth and…
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Jamie Frost rejoins Alliance Consulting Engineers as Senior VP
June 11, 2024
The 27-year Industry Veteran is Based in Columbia, S.C. Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Columbia, South Carolina-based civil and environmental engineering firm, announced the return of James “Jamie” W. Frost,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Mario Brown, Affordable Upstate
June 11, 2024
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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Education measures show reading improvements and math achievement challenges
June 11, 2024
South Carolina Children Continue to Rank in the Bottom 10, According to the Annual KIDS COUNT Report Released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation Several critical education indicators show mixed…
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Southeastern Freight Lines receives 2023 Echo Global Logistics LTL Carrier of the Year Platinum Award
June 11, 2024
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as a 2023 Echo Global Logistics LTL Carrier of the Year Platinum Award winner. This…
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Dorchester County announces debris disposal options and damage assessment efforts for residents affected by storm damage
June 11, 2024
In response to the recent storm on June 10, 2024, Dorchester County residents who experienced storm damage have several options for the disposal of vegetation debris. Residents can either contact…
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Smoked announces collaboration dinner for exclusive Blue Zone dinner experience
June 11, 2024
Smoked, located at 1643 Main Street, is proud to announce its collaboration with Blue Zones, the City of Columbia SC, the Columbia World Affairs Council, and the Walker Institute of…
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Lula Drake wins prestigious James Beard award for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program
June 11, 2024
On Monday, June 10, The James Beard Foundation® officially announced the winners of the 2024 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards presented by Capital One, honoring excellence across the culinary…
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Upstate Honors student wins Astronaut Scholarship
June 11, 2024
Maggie Marte from Williamston, South Carolina, always knew she was interested in physics. However, a science experiment in a Clemson University physics lab led her down the path of her…
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SBA announces $30 million in grant funding for new Women’s Business Centers
June 11, 2024
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, SBA Has Expanded WBCs to Over 150 Nationwide in All 50 States, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small…
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Berkeley County sets up Citizen Call Line after storm damage
June 11, 2024
County’s Emergency Operations Center Moves to OPCON 1 After severe storms impacted the area on Monday, June 10, 2024, Berkeley County Government has setup a Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800. Callers will hear an…
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Dale Morris stepping down as Head of Resilience and Sustainability; city pivoting towards engineering efforts to defend against rising waters
June 11, 2024
As Charleston moves toward implementing solutions for resilience efforts, Dale Morris has decided to step down from his position. Morris has served the city for almost three years and has…
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JEDA issues $30.4 million in Bonds for improvements at Wofford College
June 11, 2024
The South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has issued $30,385,000 in Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Wofford College. Proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance improvements in student…
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AT&T invests $1.4+ billion in South Carolina
June 11, 2024
By Terrence Ford Vice President of External Affairs AT&T South Carolina In South Carolina, we invested more than $1.4 billion in our network infrastructure from 2019-2023 to connect more…
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Advertisement of vacancies on various boards and commissions
June 11, 2024
The City of Columbia is accepting applications to fill several vacancies on the following boards and commissions. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA) Seeking to fill two (2) vacancies. The Board…
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Renowned MUSC neuropsychiatric disorders researcher recognized for scientific excellence by SC Governor
June 11, 2024
Gov. Henry McMaster has honored Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researcher Mark George, M.D., with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research. Established in 1985, this award…
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Bon Secours earns Environmental Excellence Awards
June 11, 2024
For the third year in a row, Bon Secours St. Francis is being recognized for its commitment to developing a sustainable culture that will protect the environment and its communities’…
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Jeffrey Richardson named acting Executive Director of Historic Columbia
June 11, 2024
Historic Columbia announced the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as Acting Executive Director, effective Friday, June 28, 2024. Jeffrey brings a wealth of museum experience, passion for historic preservation, and a…
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Countybank announces strategic commercial banking transitions
June 11, 2024
Countybank announced several strategic commercial banking transitions and shares that David Trent and Dustyn Attaway will transition to the commercial banking team, and Joe Hubbard will transition to the SBA…
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Patriotic Window Display Competition Kicks Off in Downtown Laurens
June 11, 2024
Businesses lining the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Laurens are engaging in a friendly competition to see who can create the most captivating patriotic-themed window and storefront decorations for the…
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The Therapy Place adds three new board members
June 10, 2024
As The Therapy Place, Inc continues to expand in size- it’s also expanding in hands, adding three new members to the Board of Directors. “We have so much going on, adding to…
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Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon named Superintendent of the Year by SC Alliance of Black School Educators
June 10, 2024
Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon has been named the 2024 Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (SCABSE). Dr. Witherspoon was honored during…
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Judson Mill District to host free summer movie series for families
June 10, 2024
Movies at the Mill launches June 14 in West Courtyard The revitalized Judson Mill District launches its community event series “Movies at the Mill,” a free outdoor gathering on the…
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Orbis Machinery extends Charleston industrial lease
June 10, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented Orbis Machinery Charleston, LLC, in a lease extension with AJL Investments, LLC. The 11,375…
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Free lecture on POWs in Vietnam to be presented at Richland Library – June 28
June 10, 2024
The first U.S. military pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner in Vietnam was naval aviator Everett Alvarez Jr. It happened on Aug. 5, 1964. He would endure eight…
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Endeavor welcomes Emmi Kodat as communications manager
June 10, 2024
Endeavor, the membership-based coworking and shared office space community for professionals in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces it has hired Emmi Kodat as communications manager. In her role as Communications…
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Bidding is open for special Hootie and the Blowfish baseball jerseys
June 10, 2024
Community members have the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind Lexington County Blowfish baseball jerseys. On Friday, June 14, 2024, Blowfish players will wear specially designed jersey honoring the world-famous South…
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South Carolina Primary Elections: Voters Head to the Polls on Tuesday, June 11
June 10, 2024
South Carolina primary elections are set for Tuesday, June 11. SC voters who have not voted early will go to the polls to vote. This primary election will determine the…
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Palmetto Brothers Dispensary to Close on June 22nd Amid Rising Insurance Costs
June 10, 2024
Palmetto Brothers Dispensary, located at 115 W. Public Square in Laurens, announced that they will be closing its doors for the last time on June 22nd. The popular beer and…
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Nexton announces new addition to community builder program
June 10, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the addition of DRB Homes, an award-winning builder with homes in over 100 communities across the East Coast, to…
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SC Association for Community Economic Development announces Leah Rothstein, Author & Housing Policy Leader, as a keynote speaker at 25th Annual Conference
June 10, 2024
South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) is honored to announce Leah Rothstein, Co-author of Just Action and nonprofit consultant to housing developers, cities, and counties, as a keynote…
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Charleston Mayor William Cogswell outlines city’s priorities for improving infrastructure and traffic ahead of transportation sales tax vote
June 10, 2024
In a letter to Charleston County Council, Mayor William Cogswell emphasized the city’s infrastructure priorities and strongly advocated for funding for important road projects aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The…
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Crews Subaru Raises $39,112 for Lowcountry Food Bank through its Annual Share the Love Event
June 10, 2024
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it received $39,112 from Crews Subaru to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who experience food insecurity. The donation was made through Crews Subaru’s annual Share…
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Quenetta White selected to help lead CCSD elementary schools
June 10, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce Quenetta White as an Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community. White has served as an interim Executive Director of the…
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Francine Mitchell selected to help lead CCSD elementary schools
June 10, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce Francine Mitchell as an Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community. Mitchell has served as an interim Executive Director of the…
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Lambs Elementary School principal selected to help lead CCSD elementary schools
June 10, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce Jamie McCarthy as an Executive Director of the Elementary Learning Community. McCarthy has served as principal at Lambs Elementary School since…
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CCSD welcomes new finance leader
June 10, 2024Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce and welcome Jessica Carraher as Executive Director of Financial Services. Carraher joins the district from Dorchester County where she served as…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra and City of Charleston present “CSO at The Joe” concert
June 10, 2024
The City of Charleston and Charleston Symphony Orchestra will once again present a special free-to-attend “CSO at The Joe” concert on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. Kick off…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation: Muse Machine S.T.E.A.M. Institute
June 10, 2024
The Chapman Cultural Center is excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Muse Machine S.T.E.A.M. Institute from June 24th to 28th, 2024. This event marks three decades of enhancing…
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Judson Mill District to host free summer movie series for families
June 10, 2024
Movies at the Mill launches June 14 in West Courtyard The revitalized Judson Mill District launches its community event series “Movies at the Mill,” a free outdoor gathering on the…
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