VentureSouth invests over $5.5 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast during first half of 2024
July 15, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel groups in North America, is excited to announce investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies in the first half of 2024. In…
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Liberty Fellowship welcomes new CEO Tycely Williams
July 15, 2024
The Liberty Fellowship Board of Directors has selected Tycely Williams as the new CEO of the organization. Williams will begin her role on July 22, as the Fellowship continues to…
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529s – Not Just for Four-Year Schools
July 15, 2024
Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as unique and distinct as the people who travel them. The paths…
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OSHA issues proposed workplace heat exposure standard
July 15, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC. On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its proposed national heat standard, titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber gears up for Community and Business Expo
July 15, 2024
Don’t miss Mount Pleasant’s biggest networking event, sponsored by Crews Subaru of Charleston. The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) Community and Business Expo is back for its 14th year,…
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A Growing Concern: addressing the dangers of social isolation and food insecurities in Summerville
July 15, 2024
As social isolation and food insecurity continue to impact the Summerville area, Meals on Wheels of Summerville remains dedicated to addressing these critical issues during these unprecedented, challenging times. The…
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Dominion Energy, SC Office of Regulatory Staff, intervenors file comprehensive settlement of general electric rate case for approval by Public Service Commission of South Carolina
July 15, 2024
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), together with other parties of record, submitted a comprehensive settlement agreement in DESC’s pending…
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Colliers hires Wilson Springs as Property Management Coordinator
July 11, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Wilson Springs has joined the company as a Property Management Coordinator in the firm’s Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in the Charleston office.…
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Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors
July 11, 2024
Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors bringing decades of philanthropic leadership. In his role as Of Counsel with GPA, Porter will make strategic connections to potential clients and thought leaders…
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The Summer Life Changed
July 11, 2024
By Tom Poland Why Do You Live Where You Do? April 18, 2024—Dickey Betts’s passing took me back to 1973, a very hard year for me. Betts and his…
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Retail Space Secured
July 11, 2024
David Newman and Walter Reid of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Izzie Mac, LLC in the lease of 1,000 SF retail space at 1124 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in Charleston.…
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Dorchester County Council approves $2.27 million for storm debris removal
July 11, 2024
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Dorchester County Council approved the allocation of $2,277,471 for the removal of debris from County easements affected by the storm on June 10th. This effort…
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Grant funding available for recreational trail safety and education programs
July 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is inviting interested eligible entities to submit pre-applications for educational grant funding assistance from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The deadline…
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Trident United Way announces fourth round of community Changemaker Grants
July 11, 2024
Charleston Area Urban League and Origin, SC were funded $50,000 Each to Provide Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention in 29405 and 29406 Zip Codes Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1 percent in June; gasoline down
July 11, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world
July 10, 2024
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and one of the top 50 nationally in the latest National Academy of Inventors report The University of South Carolina system…
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WGU adds AJ Jackson as strategic partnerships manager
July 10, 2024
Education leader to help build partnerships and grow enrollment Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) has announced that Anthony “AJ” Jackson has been named as a strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Jackson…
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Charleston celebrates 12 years as No. 1 City in the U.S. in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
July 10, 2024
Make it a perfect dozen. For the twelfth consecutive year, the readers of Travel + Leisure ranked Charleston the No. 1 City in the U.S. Charleston also holds the distinction of being…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. launches mobile healthcare units to serve S.C.’s underserved communities
July 10, 2024
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
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New Leaf Builders to debut new home collection at Nexton
July 9, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced New Leaf Builder’s Piedmont Home Collection, featuring high-quality, boutique production-style homes, coming to Nexton’s Midtown neighborhood. “As a Charleston-based…
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Industrial property lease renewal
July 9, 2024Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, 4281 Piggly Wiggly Drive, LLC, in the lease renewal of a 12,200 SF…
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Ingevity employees volunteer at Lowcountry Food Bank farmer’s market-style, mobile, fresh produce distributions that provide our neighbors with fresh, healthy food
July 9, 2024
CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity employees and leaders volunteer monthly at the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Fresh for All food distributions in West Ashley through the company’s IngeviCares philanthropy program that provides…
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Andrew Brandt named West Ashley High School Principal
July 8, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Brandt as the new Principal of West Ashley High School. Brandt has been a dedicated,…
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SC Technical College System leads $12.6 million initiative to transform South Carolina’s Energy workforce
July 8, 2024
The SC Technical College System is proud to announce its leadership role in a groundbreaking $12.6 million initiative, part of the broader $45 million federal investment secured by the SC…
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Charleston Southern University partners with Papua New Guinea, newest Sister City
July 8, 2024
Charleston Southern University is honored to begin a partnership with the Papua New Guinea University of Technology in Lae, Papua New Guinea, as part of the Charleston Sister Cities International initiative…
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The Cassina Group welcomes Realtors® Christa Kearns and Joshua Broome
July 8, 2024
Innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, is thrilled to announce the addition of REALTORS® Christa Kearns and Joshua Broome. Both Christa and Joshua bring a wealth of knowledge and industry experience…
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Dorchester County appoints new Clerk to Council
July 8, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce the appointment of Lona R. Conrad as the new Clerk to Council, effective July 8, 2024. Ms. Conrad brings a wealth of experience and…
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Family Connection of South Carolina to host education focused summits for community-serving organizations
July 8, 2024
Across South Carolina, there is an increasing number of families who are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability. Family Connection of South Carolina is hosting…
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Grants awarded to improve 10 South Carolina communities
July 8, 2024
S.C. Department of Commerce awards more than $10.5 million in Community Development Block Grant funds Ten communities from around South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than…
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County’s new HOME Program offering grant assistance for affordable housing projects
July 8, 2024
Informational Workshop on July 25, 2024 Berkeley County is hosting an informational workshop this month about its new Homeownership Development Program, an initiative to help fund construction of affordable housing…
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Nexton breaks ground at Marketplace at Nexton
July 8, 2024
Today, Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the groundbreaking of Marketplace at Nexton, a new service, retail and restaurant development. Located at the intersection of…
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The Beach Company announces a promotion and two new hires
July 8, 2024
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced a promotion and three new hires. Will Freeman has been promoted to director…
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Governor Henry McMaster’s Working Group Builds Foundation for Independent Forensic Accounting Review of State Funds
July 8, 2024
The working group charged by Governor Henry McMaster this spring to look into questions surrounding the existence of $1.8 billion in state funds has prepared the documentation and information necessary…
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15,000 SF space leased in Summerville
July 5, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord in a lease of 15,000 SF industrial space located at 10186 Bellwright Road…
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Kayela Clark selected to lead Lambs Elementary School
July 3, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Kayela Clark as principal at Lambs Elementary School. Clark has served as the assistant principal at E.B. Ellington Elementary School since 2021. Clark first…
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20 South Battery nominated for Best Bed & Breakfast in the 2024 Charleston’s Choice Awards
July 3, 2024
20 South Battery announced its nomination for the 2024 Charleston’s Choice Awards in the category of Best Bed & Breakfast. This prestigious nomination places the historic hotel among the top…
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Trident United Way’s Women United recognizes Tri-County Leaders in philanthropy
July 3, 2024
Nearly 200 members of Trident United Way Women United and their guests gathered at Trident Technical College to honor four local leaders in philanthropy at the 2024 Women United Awards…
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Graham helps secure $45 million in federal funding for South Carolina Tech Hub
July 3, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) applauded the announcement that South Carolina will receive $45 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s Tech Hubs…
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USC energy efforts boosted with new federal funding
July 3, 2024
In a new round of funding announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of South Carolina will receive $10.2 million for its efforts to advance battery research. New…
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Governor Henry McMaster Announces Line Item Vetoes for FY 2024-2025 State Budget
July 3, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today announced line item vetoes for the FY 2024-2025 state budget at a Statehouse news conference. The budget includes a historic 292 proposals from the governor’s executive…
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The urgent need to address China UnionPay’s influence in the credit card industry
July 2, 2024By Kyle Johnson As lawmakers continue to crackdown on China’s growing threat to the U.S., it’s time for Congress to turn its attention to the credit card industry, another area…
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SC NEXUS one of 12 tech hubs to receive millions in federal funding
July 2, 2024
SC NEXUS awarded $45 million to advance cyber-secure grid resilience technologies (GRT) SC NEXUS received $45 million in implementation grant funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration…
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Monsoons, Dogs, & Drought
July 2, 2024
By Tom Poland A spring long ago … It rained and rained. And then it rained some more. The rain gauge brimmed and our yard turned quagmire. It rained…
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North Charleston lease renewal
July 2, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, 756 St. Andrews Boulevard, LLC, in the lease renewal of 2,100 SF industrial…
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New era in environmental protection launches with South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is officially launched as South Carolina’s new environmental protection agency. SCDES has specific roles and responsibilities for protecting and preserving the environment,…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio nominated for six South Carolina Broadcasters Association STAR Awards
July 1, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is proud to announce its nomination for six prestigious South Carolina Broadcasters Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. Winners of the…
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City of Charleston initiates Active Flooding Mitigation Plan in preparation for July 1st heavy rainfall
July 1, 2024
In light of forecasted potential flooding from excessive rainfall and elevated tides on Monday, July 1, 2024, the City of Charleston is taking proactive measures to safeguard residents and businesses…
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Twelve Realtors® from The Cassina Group named to Real Trends verified list of top agents for 2024
July 1, 2024
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s #1 boutique real estate firm, is proud to announce that twelve of its REALTORS® have been named to the prestigious Real Trends Verified list of top…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
July 1, 2024
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…
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