Nominations sought for 2025 S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
October 7, 2025
The state of South Carolina is seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals making strides in raising environmental awareness and safeguarding our natural resources. Nominations for the 2025 S.C.…
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PalmettoPride announces 2026 Tree Grant recipients
October 7, 2025
Program Helps Restore South Carolina Tree Canopy One Year After Hurricane Helene PalmettoPride has awarded 1,503 trees to 18 organizations in 13 counties through its annual Tree Grant program, offered…
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Australian Open champion Madison Keys to compete in 2026 Credit One Charleston Open
October 7, 2025
World No. 6 and 2019 Charleston champion Madison Keys will compete in the Charleston Open for the 13th time next year The Credit One Charleston Open, North America’s largest women’s-only professional…
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Pope Flynn expands to Georgia, adds seasoned public finance attorney James Woodward
October 6, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has expanded to Georgia, adding an office in Athens and broadening its Southeastern presence. The new office in…
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Governor Henry McMaster issues Manufacturing Month proclamation
October 3, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation celebrating October as South Carolina Manufacturing Month and Friday, October 3, as National Manufacturing Day across the state. The proclamation honors the strength, innovation,…
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Mashburn Construction announces key employee promotions to strengthen leadership team
October 2, 2025
Mashburn Construction, a leader in general contracting, announced the promotion of several team members to new leadership roles, following the completion of the company’s annual employee review process. These promotions…
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The Furman Co. hosts community meeting on the redevelopment of 500 N Main Street
October 2, 2025
The Furman Co. will host a Community Meeting on the redevelopment of 500 N Main Development Project on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meeting will…
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Mental reset moment highlights awareness, resources
October 2, 2025
The College of Charleston is hosting its first ever interactive “Mental Reset Moment” on October 6, 2025, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on Cougar Mall. The event is open to the public. October is…
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CSU adds engineering to prestigious ABET accreditations
October 2, 2025
The Charleston Southern engineering program has received notification that it qualified for ABET-EAC accreditation on its first attempt. Engineering joins the computer science and cybersecurity programs at CSU holding the coveted ABET…
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CSU computer science faculty awarded National Science Foundation grant
October 2, 2025
Dr. Songhui Yue, assistant professor of computer science at Charleston Southern University, has been awarded a Computer and Information Science and Engineering Research Initiation Initiative grant from the U.S. National…
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Denmark Technical College practical nursing program earns full approval
October 2, 2025
Denmark Technical College has announced that the South Carolina Board of Nursing has granted full approval to its practical nursing program, strengthening the pipeline of nurses in the state. The…
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SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities accepting applications for 2026-2027
October 1, 2025
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, a top-ranked public, residential high school for artistically talented students, is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year and…
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New “Experience Gullah” website and App bring Gullah Geechee history to life on Hilton Head
October 1, 2025
Hilton Head Island’s Gullah Geechee heritage now has a new digital home. The Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC) has officially launched the Experience Gullah website and wayfinding…
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Primal Fear
September 30, 2025
By Tom Poland Stumbling Onto A Corpse Besides the solitary confinement of writing, I cut myself off from the world in two places. Hard-to-reach wilderness areas and forgotten churches where…
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Advisor.com, WSJ Buy Side enter strategic business partnership to expand access to financial advice
September 30, 2025
Advisor Network includes Creative Planning, Edelman Financial, Empower, Pure Financial and Vanguard CHARLESTON, SC. & NEW YORK – Advisor.com, the fast-growing platform transforming how individuals discover and receive financial advice,…
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Ignite Digital named a Snowflake Select Tier AI Data Cloud Services Partner
September 30, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – Ignite Digital, a digital transformation partner supporting the national security sector, was named a Snowflake Select Tier AI Data Cloud Services Partner—one of the first public sector…
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The Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation awards $120,000 to four organizations
September 30, 2025
This year, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation has awarded $120,000 ($30,000 each) to four organizations that develop future teachers and foster literacy among students, nurture life skills in youth,…
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USDA announces $38.3 million in grant agreement to cover agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
September 30, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide more than $38.3 million in Congressionally mandated recovery assistance to South Carolina agricultural producers…
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Nemours Wildlife Foundation welcomes Dr. Stephen Clements as Wildlife Scientist
September 30, 2025
Nemours Wildlife Foundation recently welcomed Dr. Stephen Clements to its team as Wildlife Scientist. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Clements to our team,” said Dr. Andrew Bridges, president and…
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Eaton expanding Charleston County operations
September 30, 2025
Eaton, an intelligent power management company, announced it is expanding its aerospace manufacturing operations in Charleston County. The company’s $46 million investment will create more than 50 new jobs. In…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Fran Boyd as senior vice president of finance & operations
September 30, 2025
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announced that Fran Boyd has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations. In this role, Boyd will oversee the Chamber’s…
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College of Charleston engineering program earns prestigious ABET accreditation
September 30, 2025
Charleston’s new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics is starting the academic year off strong, announcing that its Bachelor of Science degree program in Systems Engineering is now accredited by…
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SCETV launches new series Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, blending kitchen wisdom, storytelling and everyday cooking
September 30, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) presents Kitchen Curious with Vivian Howard, a new half-hour food series that explores everyday kitchen questions — and the deeper stories behind them.…
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SeamonWhiteside founder Stuart Whiteside retires after four decades of shaping the Carolinas
September 30, 2025
Firm celebrates its founder as he transitions into a mentorship and advisory role SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas today announced the retirement of one…
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First Citizens appoints new leadership in South Carolina and Georgia
September 30, 2025
First Citizens Bank has named two new Area Executives in South Carolina and Georgia. Justin Rice will oversee the South Carolina Lowcountry region, as well as Savannah, Ga., and JP…
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South Carolina ETV’s After Action returns for season 3, highlighting veteran conversations
September 30, 2025
The season 3 premiere of After Action, a series highlighting veteran conversations, will air Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. on ETV and will be distributed to public television stations nationwide by…
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The county issues information about municipal election day: Nov. 4, 2025
September 30, 2025
Voters must live within City or Town limits to vote The Berkeley County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will conduct Municipal Elections on November 4, 2025. This election cycle,…
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Dorchester County awarded $473K in federal and state grants for Summerville Airport apron and taxilane project design
September 30, 2025
Dorchester County was recently awarded two grants from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) towards the design of a new taxilane and apron at the Summerville Airport. The FAA will…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Multifamily Market Q2 2025
September 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Out-of-market demand generates strongest first half since 2021 Market Highlights Rapid growth across the Charleston market showed no signs of slowing in Q2 as…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q2 2025
September 29, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Major hospital expansions portend growth phase Market Highlights A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out…
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American Tire Distributors appointed as national partner for Giti Tire across its entire network
September 29, 2025
Giti Tire (USA) Ltd. announced that American Tire Distributors (ATD) will now serve as a national distributor of Giti and GT Radial brand tires across ATD’s extensive network. Headquartered in…
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Lander named among region’s Best Colleges
September 25, 2025
Lander University has once again been recognized as one of the South’s top destinations for higher education, ranking prominently in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings.…
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New numbers: SC Arts Commission grantmaking, services impacted all 46 counties in FY25
September 25, 2025
Communities receive $12.5 million through 676 grants Artmaking and learning in and through the arts received support in all 46 South Carolina counties in FY25 thanks to $12.5 million in…
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The Maker’s Mark
September 25, 2025
By Tom Poland The Author’s Signature Is A Commodity I can’t remember who I signed the first book for but I’ll hazard a guess it was a woman. Not…
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Transportation Sales Tax Special Committee begins work, seeks community input on future investments
September 25, 2025
Charleston County Council has launched a new public input process to help shape the future of local transportation and green space. September 24, the Council’s newly formed Transportation Sales Tax…
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Breeze Airways launches international flights from Charleston to Cancun
September 25, 2025
The Seriously Nice airline makes history with nonstop service from Charleston International Airport to Mexico’s Caribbean coast Breeze Airways is going international! The Seriously Nice™ airline today announced its first-ever…
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The Citadel named overall #1 Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report for second year in a row
September 25, 2025
For the 2nd consecutive year, The Citadel has been named Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report out of more than 100 other public and private institutions…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the College of Charleston a top university for the 10th consecutive year
September 25, 2025
For the tenth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has recognized the College of Charleston as a top public regional university in the South. The 2026 edition of U.S.…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three Laureates in 2026
September 25, 2025
2026 inductees’ commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame on Thursday,…
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The City of Charleston is hosting a public engagement meeting on preliminary design ideas for the Johns Island Recreation Center
September 25, 2025
The City of Charleston will host a public engagement meeting to gather community feedback on preliminary design ideas for the future Johns Island Recreation Center. The meeting will take place…
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Tikvah Health and Wellness establishing operations in Charleston County
September 25, 2025
Company’s investment will create 13 new jobs over the next few years Tikvah Health and Wellness (Tikvah), a health engagement platform, announced it is establishing operations in Charleston County. The…
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Charleston County Council announces vacancies on various boards and commissions
September 25, 2025
Charleston County Council announced vacancies on a range of its boards and commissions, detailed in full below. Residents interested in volunteering to serve on one of these boards or commissions…
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Adapt Forward welcomes back cybersecurity veteran Micheal Small as Technical Lead of Detection and Response
September 25, 2025
Adapt Forward, a veteran-owned cybersecurity firm supporting the Department of War and other federal agencies, has announced the addition of Micheal Small as attack sensing and warning (AS&W) technical lead.…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announces artist Henry von Genk III from Jacksonville, Florida, as its 2026 featured artist
September 25, 2025
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates wildlife and the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events – announced Florida-based artist Henry Von…
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The Berkeley County Council approves opioid funding for local organizations
September 25, 2025
At its meeting on Monday, September 22, 2025, Berkeley County Council approved $707,968.64 in opioid recovery funding to be distributed to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid epidemic…
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Contender America lists seven residential development opportunities across South Carolina for sale
September 24, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina to provide seller representation services with offers due October 10, 2025 Columbia / Florence / Greenwood, SC – Contender America has engaged Frank Hammond and Ryan McCue of…
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FEMA provides more than $12 million to support disaster recovery across the Southeast
September 24, 2025
FEMA announced $12.7 million for multiple disaster recovery operations across the Southeast region. Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to states and communities: $3.4 million to the South…
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Charleston Workforce Housing Fund launches $50 million initiative to create affordable housing across Tri-County region
September 24, 2025In a bold move to address the region’s growing housing affordability crisis, the Charleston Workforce Housing Fund has launched with broad community support. The Fund was created by a coalition…
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Sydney Tindall named to Clemson Alumni Association Board of Directors
September 24, 2025
The Clemson Alumni Association has named Sydney Tindall of Charleston, South Carolina, to its Board of Directors. Tindall graduated summa cum laude from Clemson University in 2021 with a Bachelor…
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Food Lion feeds partners with Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) to nourish neighbors with food distribution at Myrtle Beach Convention Center
September 23, 2025
More than 400 people attended the food distribution on September 16 to access no-cost, healthy food September is Hunger Action Month, and with a food insecurity rate of more than…
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