Dance Studio coming to a new location in Mount Pleasant
June 18, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented the Tenant, Caliente Dance Studio LLC, in the lease of 1,000 SF of retail space at 1037 Anna Knapp Blvd in…
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Business face restrictions and requirements when hiring, employing 16- and 17-year olds
June 18, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC In some industries, worker shortages have caused employers to consider hiring 16- and 17-year-olds for non-hazardous occupations, especially during the summer. The federal…
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Libertas Academy Colleton awarded a major planning and implementation grant
June 18, 2024
Libertas Academy Colleton is proud to announce it has been awarded a substantial grant in the amount of $950,000.00. This funding source will be instrumental in successfully opening the school…
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Multi-instrumentalist Stachia Simmons got her start at age two
June 18, 2024
In the heart of Goose Creek, South Carolina, amidst a family deeply rooted in music, a prodigious talent emerged at the tender age of two—Stachia Simmons, known to the world…
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Dorchester County announces debris pickup in specific neighborhoods beginning June 17
June 18, 2024
Dorchester County has hired an outside contractor to assist with debris pickup in the following neighborhoods: Quail Arbor 5, Quail Arbor, Irongate, Briarwood, Community Road, and Greenhurst. Debris pickup will…
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Marketing Minute Video: Mastering Stakeholder Engagement
June 17, 2024
Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy How you engage your stakeholders can make or break any strategy. NP Strategy Director Abigail Darlington shares key insights into what makes a great stakeholder…
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Year of triumph: International African American Museum (IAAM) celebrates first anniversary with special programming from Juneteenth through the anniversary
June 17, 2024
Festivities highlight year of progress, inclusivity, and empowerment The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its first anniversary with numerous special programs designed to promote the museum’s accomplishments and…
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Dorchester County welcomes Denise M. Christmas as new Deputy Administrator – Chief Financial Officer
June 17, 2024
Dorchester County is pleased to announce Denise M. Christmas as the new Deputy Administrator/Chief Financial Officer. With 24 years of dedicated county government experience in South Carolina, Ms. Christmas brings…
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Explore Charleston hosts annual meeting
June 17, 2024
Area Leaders Honored for Distinguished Service More than 450 business and civic leaders gathered at the Charleston Marriott for Explore Charleston’s annual meeting. Attendees heard from special guest Sheila Johnson,…
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Kids Teeth expands team with the addition of Dr. Frances Gouldin as new Associate Pediatric Dentist
June 17, 2024
Kids Teeth, a locally owned and operated dental practice for children in a welcoming environment, is thrilled to announce the addition of a new Associate Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Frances Gouldin,…
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Santee Cooper’s Lake Moultrie Regional Water System awarded for 25 years of outstanding performance
June 17, 2024
Santee Cooper received the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program developed by Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works Association, and associated Partner organizations to guide water utilities toward improving…
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SCDOT to fully reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County after storm drain installation completed early
June 17, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will reopen part of US 701 North in Horry County at 6 p.m. on June 13. The portion of road was closed on June…
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Buist teacher honored by the SC Bar
June 17, 2024
Buist Academy’s seventh grade English teacher, Christopher Garner, was recently honored by the South Carolina (SC) Bar; he was named their 2024 Law Related Education (LRE) Middle School Teacher of the…
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SCbio welcomes Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for new Greenville life science hub
June 17, 2024
SCbio welcomes Kimberly Penick as Community Development and Marketing Coordinator for Main Street Labs, the newest 100,000-square-foot development in downtown Greenville that will become a laboratory hub for life sciences.…
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Firefly Distillery unveils Tom & Huck Distillers: A New Era of Refined Spirits
June 13, 2024
An elevated whiskey and bourbon experience launches ahead of Father’s Day & National Bourbon Day Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s most popular distillery, announces the launch of Tom & Huck Distillers,…
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The ARK of SC announces 8th Annual “Swing for the ARK” Golf Tournament
June 13, 2024
Event to Raise Funds and Awareness for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs in Upper Dorchester and Lower Orangeburg Counties The 8th Annual Swing for the ARK will take place at Lake…
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Camp Rise Above receives grant to provide adaptive overnight camp programs for children with disabilities and serious illnesses
June 13, 2024
Camp Rise Above (CRA) received a $50,000 grant from the Honda USA Foundation to provide adaptive and inclusive overnight camp programs for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges.…
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Charleston biscuit brand launches new product in local Whole Foods Market
June 13, 2024
Charleston-based Callie’s Hot Little Biscuits just recently launched its Biscuit Crackers in select Whole Foods Market stores, including the Savannah Highway and Mt Pleasant locations. Biscuit Crackers go perfectly with dips or on a charcuterie…
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A New Backroad Magazine
June 13, 2024
By Tom Poland Backroad Portfolio You cannot raise your ancestors from their grave, but you can appreciate how they lived. Just take a backroad deep into the countryside and…
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Hollings opens new dedicated cancer clinical trials unit
June 13, 2024MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has opened the Summer and Clyde Anderson Advanced Cancer Therapy Clinic to provide specialized care to patients participating in phase I clinical trials for cancer. This…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces Preservation Through Art: Charleston
June 13, 2024
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Preservation Through Art: Charleston, an exhibition at City Gallery that presents new interpretations by Charleston area artists of 150-year-old etchings of…
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Retail space secured
June 13, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, McDew, LLC, in a 1,200 SF lease. The retail space is located at 5131 Dorchester Road in North Charleston. The…
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Dorchester County announces Storm Debris pickup for specific neighborhoods
June 13, 2024
Dorchester County will conduct a vegetation-only storm debris pickup on Tuesday, June 18, in the following neighborhoods: Quail Arbor 5 Quail Arbor Irongate Briarwood Community Road Greenhurst Storm Debris Collection…
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Daniel Brock joins HNTB as regional public relations lead in the Carolinas
June 12, 2024
Accomplished industry professional with extensive local experience to expand opportunities and strategically grow operations NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Daniel Brock has joined HNTB as a regional public relations lead with…
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Terryn Patterson joins First Reliance as Vice President Residential Lending Specialist
June 12, 2024
Terryn Patterson has joined First Reliance Bank’s Charleston market as Vice President, Residential Lending Specialist. In this role, she will establish and maintain mortgage banking relationships with referral partners and…
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Motley Rice and Markus Green announce new strategic relationship in public client and human rights litigation
June 12, 2024
One of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, Motley Rice LLC, has entered a consulting agreement with attorney Markus Green of MG Law & Consulting LLC. Green will collaborate with…
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Local firm wins big: Goodwyn Mills Cawood named ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year
June 12, 2024
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is honored to be named the ENR Southeast 2024 Design Firm of the Year. This recognition follows a year marked by substantial growth through revenue, acquisitions,…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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King’s North at Myrtle Beach National to undergo two-year renovation, reimagining Arnold Palmer’s classic design
June 10, 2024
King’s North at Myrtle Beach National, an Arnold Palmer design that has long been one of the Grand Strand’s bedrock layouts, closed on June 3, 2024, to begin a comprehensive,…
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Santee Cooper proposes rate changes, launches public comment period
June 10, 2024
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors received proposed rate changes and approved a months-long public comment process so customers can review and provide input on those proposed changes. Santee Cooper…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces free notary public seminars, online payment option for notary commission fees
June 10, 2024
Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will be offering free, in-person notary public seminars in Greenville, Lexington, and Charleston counties in July and August. These seminars will…
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