Charleston Beach Olympics for Pattison’s Academy

  April 17, 2024

Charleston Beach Olympics  makes a triumphant return promising fun in the sun on Sullivan’s Island while supporting the Lowcountry’s severely disabled Friendly beach competition raises funds for Pattison’s Academy’s Therapeutic Summer…

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Rick Crawford from Emerger Strategies earns Sustainability Excellence Associate Credential

  April 17, 2024

Rick Crawford, from Emerger Strategies has earned the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). By obtaining this credential, Rick has demonstrated competency in the field of…

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Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins Chief Operating Officer

  April 17, 2024

Carolina Handling, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Joe Perkins its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as executive vice president of operations at…

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Imports, inland ports drive 12% volume growth at SC Ports

  April 17, 2024

A 17% increase in loaded imports and strong intermodal cargo movements drove year-over-year container volume growth at South Carolina Ports, marking the most significant uptick this year. The SC Ports…

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SC Women in Leadership celebrates 6th birthday

  April 17, 2024

Releases Annual Report and Spotlights 2024 Female Candidates South Carolina Women in Leadership (SC WIL) will celebrate six years in operation with in-person birthday parties in four regional locations and more than…

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Entrepreneur Minute – George McLaughlin, Vicious Biscuit

  April 16, 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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Kiawah River announces grand opening of Rosebank Farms

  April 16, 2024

Kiawah River, a waterfront community and the region’s only agrihood, is pleased to announce the grand opening of Rosebank Farms, a Johns Island staple and purveyor of fresh produce, seafood…

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Dorchester County announces Accelerated Hiring Event

  April 15, 2024

Dorchester County is excited to announce an Accelerated Hiring Event to be held at Dorchester County Public Works and Facilities located at 2120 E. Main Street in Dorchester. The event…

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Entrepreneur Minute – Elliot Smalley, Palmetto Excel Center

  April 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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Provident Business Financial Services named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh consecutive year

  April 11, 2024

Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), a statewide Certified Development Company and SBA commercial real estate lender, has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S.…

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If A Photo Is Worth 1,000 Words …

  April 10, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   Why do we need cutlines? Simple. To better serve the reader. A cutline needs to be right. Long after the writer is gone, his work will…

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BEE Collective announces two Town Hall Events

  April 10, 2024

The BEE Collective announces two community town hall events anchored by Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17, 2024), in response to the release of a sobering report addressing South Carolina’s crisis of discriminatory…

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Study highlights Camp Hall’s value to region, state

  April 10, 2024

Commerce park contributes billions in annual economic impact Santee Cooper today released a comprehensive impact study on Camp Hall Commerce Park, detailing the environmentally focused industrial park’s significant economic influence…

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The Rock It! Co. launches new website for KIND of the Upstate

  April 9, 2024

The Rock It! Co. has redeveloped the website for an amazing nonprofit serving the Upstate. KIND of the Upstate seeks to advocate for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion of people with…

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Trident United Way and Transformation Table Lowcountry announce new partnership

  April 8, 2024

Trident United Way to sponsor Transformation Table Lowcountry’s 2024 Home-Based Dinners Trident United Way and Transformation Table announced a new partnership supporting Transformation Table Lowcountry’s 2024 monthly home-based dinner series,…

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Joanne Brady joins First Reliance as Branch Manager

  April 4, 2024

First Reliance announced that Joanne Brady has joined the company as Branch Manager for the West Columbia branch in South Carolina. She will oversee the daily branch operations and be…

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CAMS hires David Raber as director of accounting services

  April 4, 2024

CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced the hiring of David Raber as director of accounting services. Raber brings 20 years of accounting and finance experience to the table, having served…

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Surprise At Surrender Rock

  April 3, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   A Sunday before Christmas it was. With the gifts all wrapped, I had a bit of time. I wanted to see the monument where Mayor T.J.…

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