Consumer Price Index summary for February 2024
March 12, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.3 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces enchanting candlelit choral performance
March 12, 2024
May 31; Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul; 9:00pm; tickets available now Spoleto Festival USA, America’s premier performing arts festival, announced the addition of a third choral concert to…
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Huggins recommends weighted student funding model, increased pay for employees, cuts to administration
March 12, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) Superintendent of Schools Anita Huggins and district staff members presented a new budget model designed to provide more resources to schools. Huggins also proposed an…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2023 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 12, 2024
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina is pleased to announce the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2023, presented at the company’s…
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karstpromo. rocks Inc. Magazine’s list
March 12, 2024
Guess who’s making waves in the Southeast? We’re thrilled to announce that karstpromo. has snagged the No. 156 spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the…
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LCK Report: SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends
March 12, 2024
Year-End 2023 South Carolina Construction Trends Report SC construction remains strong despite nationwide market trends Key Takeaways: 2023 year-end construction starts reflect the impacts of large-scale investment announcements and resulting…
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CCSD selects permanent leader of CCSD elementary schools
March 12, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Dr. Jennifer Swearingen as Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community. Swearingen has served as Interim Associate Superintendent of the Elementary Learning Community since…
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $38.4 million in South Carolina to expand affordable, reliable, clean power in Rural Communities through investing in America agenda
March 11, 2024
South Carolina Electric Infrastructure Award Will Reduce Electricity Costs for Over 194,000 Rural Consumers in Upstate South Carolina As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, George W. Hicks,…
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South Carolina ETV to host International Public Television Conference in Charleston
March 11, 2024
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host the 2024 International Public Television (INPUT) Conference in Charleston May 5-9, 2024. This annual, weeklong conference is the only international conference that focuses specifically…
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Graham announces highlights of South Carolina projects in the first FY 2024 spending package
March 11, 2024
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that multiple projects across South Carolina will receive funding as a part of the first Fiscal Year 2024 spending package. Graham made these…
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Charleston voted No. 1 in Southern Living’s 2024 South’s Best Awards
March 11, 2024
For the eighth year running, the readers of Southern Living ranked the Charleston region No. 1 in its annual South’s Best awards. The awards recognize readers’ favorite destinations and experiences,…
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Teach My People receives $30,000 grant from Power:Ed to boost college readiness program in Pawleys Island and Georgetown
March 11, 2024
PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – Teach My People (TMP) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support middle and high school students…
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Keep Berkeley Beautiful receives $10,000 PalmettoPride Grant
March 11, 2024
Funds to Help Implement Litter Prevention Programs and Projects Across County Keep Berkeley Beautiful (KBB) has received PalmettoPride’s Keep South Carolina Beautiful (KSCB) Annual Support Grant for $10,000 to help…
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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair March 21
March 11, 2024
Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the County Administration Building,…
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Berkeley County creates Conservation & Greenbelt Advisory Commission
March 11, 2024
To Steer Future County “Greenbelt” Projects At its meeting on Monday, February 26, 2024, Berkeley County Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance establishing the creation of a Berkeley County Conservation and…
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Summerville Magistrate Court to undergo renovation, temporary location established
March 11, 2024
The Dorchester County Summerville Magistrate Court currently located at 212 Deming Way will be undergoing renovation from March 8, 2024, through June 30, 2024. During this period, the building will…
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Mayor William Cogswell launches King Street Safety Initiative in collaboration with City Departments and local businesses
March 11, 2024
Mayor William Cogswell announced the launch of the Mayor’s King Street Safety Initiative, set to take effect on March 7th. This initiative, developed in collaboration with private businesses, City of…
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Fifth Third Bank to sponsor three WTA professional tennis tournaments in Charleston, South Carolina
March 11, 2024
The first of two Fifth Third WTA 125’s will take place March 10 – 16 followed by the Credit One Charleston Open March 30 – April 7 Fifth Third Bank announced…
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±3.2 AC land parcel sold at Nexton Parkway for 7-Eleven retail center
March 11, 2024
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that ±3.2 AC was sold at Nexton Parkway and Scholar Way. The land parcel is surrounded by forthcoming popular retailers Harris Teeter and Publix,…
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SCDOA and IMPH honored with 2023 South Carolina Notable State Documents Award
March 10, 2024
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) was announced as a winner of the 2023 South Carolina…
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The Beach Company announces a new hire at Kiawah River
March 7, 2024
Today, The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced a new hire. Lee Gulbin has been hired as sales assistant at…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces 2024 Bank of America Chamber Music Series artistic roster and repertoire
March 7, 2024
Paul Wiancko to debut as Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Director of Chamber Music Spoleto Festival USA, America’s premier performing arts festival, has announced the artist roster and repertoire for the…
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Filmmakers to guide Reedy Reels breakout sessions
March 7, 2024
Two experienced filmmakers will be leading breakout sessions as part of this year’s Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival. One of the hallmarks of Reedy Reels…
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Vicious Biscuit brings fierce flavors to Columbia food scene with new location coming soon
March 7, 2024
Vicious Biscuit, the award-winning fast-casual breakfast concept and Southern-made originator of bold biscuit creations, is coming soon to Columbia, South Carolina. The new location is set to open this spring…
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St. Pat’s in Five Points returns to Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday, March 16
March 7, 2024
St. Pat’s in Five Points, South Carolina’s largest one-day festival, returns on Saturday, March 16, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. for the 42nd event in Columbia, S.C. The festivities kick off…
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Bring Back Honest-To-Goodness Screen Doors
March 7, 2024
By Tom Poland With winter knock, knock, knocking on their door, people are thinking of storm doors and weather stripping. Well, drafty old screen doors occupy my mind. Recent…
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Wallick Investments now offers holistic financial planning
March 6, 2024
South Carolina-based RIA firm Wallick Investments, LLC announced the addition of a new financial planning service line to complement its long-standing investment advisory and portfolio management services. This new service…
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Dr. Coakley selected by DHEC to serve as a Strategic Planning Committee member
March 5, 2024
Dr. Shavonna Coakley was selected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), Community Violence Intervention and Prevention (CVIP) to serve as one of 16 Strategic…
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Charleston Wine + Food expands commitment to culinary community with new mission, programs, and announcement of Culinary + Hospitality Fund
March 5, 2024
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025, Charleston Wine + Food (CHSWF), the esteemed non-profit organization renowned for producing premier culinary events celebrating the rich and diverse food culture of the…
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20 South Battery hosts special house and garden tour benefiting the Preservation Society of Charleston
March 5, 2024
20 South Battery celebrated a special house and garden tour on Monday, March 4th. The event, organized for a private group, resulted in a generous donation of $35,000 to the…
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Coastal Community Foundation grants $800K to create school rooted in Gullah Geechee Heritage
March 5, 2024
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina (CCF) will grant $800,000 over four years to Sea Islands Heritage Academy in Beaufort County. Sea Islands Heritage Academy is an authorized 6th -12th grade charter…
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Meet the female business owners of Freshfields Village
March 5, 2024
Highlighting local female retailers in celebration of International Women’s Day Freshfields Village, an open-air shopping and dining destination located on Kiawah Island, is celebrating female business owners in The Village…
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Colliers brokers receive prestigious Everest Award for top performance nationwide
March 5, 2024
Colliers brokers Garrett Scott, SIOR, John Montgomery, SIOR, Brockton Hall, SIOR and Chuck Salley, SIOR have been awarded Colliers USA’s prestigious Everest Award for top production in 2023. The Everest…
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Two more Grand Slam champions enter Charelston player field
March 4, 2024
Credit One Charleston Open now features five Grand Slam champions, five Charleston champions and four top 10 players in 2024 field Two additional Grand Slam champions have entered the player…
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Grand Slam champion and two Charleston champions join Credit One Charleston Open player field
March 4, 2024
Charleston field currently features three Grand Slam champions, four top 10 players and five Charleston champions A Grand Slam champion and two former Charleston champions have joined the growing player…
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Elevate Community School hosts summer camp series All About Animals; enrollment now open!
March 4, 2024
Summer camp enrollment is now open at Elevate Community School. The local Montessori school is hosting a series of seven weekly camps centered around the education and exploration of animals…
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The Beach Company breaks ground on The Charles
March 4, 2024
The Beach Company has broken ground on The Charles, in historic downtown Charleston. Offering unmatched views of the Ashley River and the Safe Harbor City Marina, The Charles will consist…
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Ethan Paschal, Vanessa Borovilos earn wins at Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship
March 4, 2024
Ethan Paschal (Fayetteville, N.C.) birdied the first playoff hole to cap a stunning rally while Vanessa Borovilos (Toronto, Canada) cruised en route to victory at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf…
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Meals on Wheels of Summerville announces inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament
March 4, 2024
Meals on Wheels of Summerville announces the launch of the inaugural Dink and Deliver Classic, a pickleball tournament set to take place on April 13 and 14 at The Pickle Bar, 162…
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Summerville Magistrate Court to undergo renovation, temporary location established
March 4, 2024
The Dorchester County Summerville Magistrate Court currently located at 212 Deming Way will be undergoing renovation from March 8, 2024, through June 30, 2024. During this period, the building will…
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Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA partner to develop state-of-the-art sports complex in Oakbrook area
March 4, 2024
Dorchester County and Summerville YMCA have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will enhance recreational opportunities for the community. With an investment of over $12 million from Dorchester County and a…
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Carolina Youth Development Center unveils new name
March 4, 2024
Becoming Landmarks for Families—revealing new brand, mission remains the same Carolina Youth Development Center has unveiled its rebranding to Landmarks for Families, Inc. (Landmarks for Families) with a press conference…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina requests regulatory review of electric rates to maintain safe, reliable, efficient service as customer growth continues
March 4, 2024
Requested increase to base rates is first in nearly four years Rates are lower than national average Since 2019, Dominion Energy South Carolina has added approximately 40,000 new electric customers…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 25th Annual Chefs’ Feast raises $590,850 to support childhood feeding programs
March 3, 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 25th annual Chefs’ Feast gala raised $590,850, a new fundraising record for the event. The gala was held on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at the Trident…
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Holy City Advisory Partners finds office in Mount Pleasant
March 3, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM represented the Landlord, Maple View Properties, LLC, in the lease of 1,092 SF of office space at 884 Johnnie…
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New tenant coming to Walterboro Plaza
March 3, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, R2M 221 Robertson, LLC, in the lease of 1,200 SF of retail space within the Walterboro Plaza shopping center, located…
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New shelter at Ashley River Park
March 3, 2024
Construction is underway and the foundation has been poured for a new picnic shelter at Ashley River Park. The shelter will include power and water and is the perfect spot…
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Trey Mathisen joins William Means Real Estate
February 29, 2024
William Means Real Estate, the leading luxury real estate firm in Charleston, announced Trey Mathisen as the newest addition to its team of REALTORS®. For more than three decades, Mathisen has…
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SC Ports expanding rail capacity to support port-dependent businesses
February 29, 2024Alongside rail partners and support from state leaders, SC Ports is investing in rail capacity throughout the state to efficiently handle goods for South Carolina’s booming economy. Construction of the…
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Feathers Fit For A King
February 29, 2024
By Tom Poland I wanted to hunt birds when a boy. Problem was no one would take me hunting. Dad tried but hunting wasn’t in his blood. And so…
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