We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates a milestone year in 2023
February 20, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), South Carolina’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, reflects on their 2023 unprecedented milestones and growth, showcasing the exceptional generosity of the South Carolinian community.…
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Shaftesbury Glen’s Ryan Wilkinson wins 18-Hole qualifier, spot in The Q at Myrtle Beach
February 19, 2024
Ryan Wilkinson, PGA Professional at Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club, shot a 2-under par 70 at Wachesaw Plantation East to win an 18-hole shootout and earn a spot in…
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Charleston School of Business named top 10 Education partner for 2023 Essentials of HR enrollments
February 16, 2024Charleston School of Business Continuing and Professional Education division recently secured a spot among the top 10 enrollments for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR courses…
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Berkeley County’s Project SEARCH class recipient of 2023 Salvation Army of Charleston, SC’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
February 16, 2024
Berkeley County Government’s Project SEARCH class has been named the 2023 “Volunteer of the Year” by the Salvation Army of Charleston, SC. The organization presented the prestigious award to the…
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VentureSouth celebrates 10 years & announces 2023 results
February 16, 2024
VentureSouth, the Southeast’s largest early-stage investment organization, is thrilled to announce its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of an unwavering commitment to “make money, have fun, and do good.” VentureSouth began…
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Annual SC tourism conference celebrates industry success with Gov. McMaster and previews 2024 marketing strategies
February 16, 2024
More than 350 tourism industry leaders from across the state gathered for the 59th annual South Carolina Governor’s Conference on Tourism & Travel on Hilton Head Island at the Westin Resort &…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Recipients
February 16, 2024
Santee Cooper has awarded $50,821 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by Embassy Suites Oceanfront Resort at Kingston Plantation, Sterling Euliss Enterprises and Veranda at…
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14th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic: Where the Wild Things Are edition
February 15, 2024
The Charleston Parks Conservancy announces the 14th annual Teddy Bear Picnic presented by Dominion Energy on March 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved tradition brings families together…
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Mroz Institute will host the Summit on Conflict and World Cooperation
February 15, 2024The Mroz Global Leadership Institute will host the summit “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” on February 22-23, 2024. The event will…
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Charleston County School District and City of North Charleston announce Joint Commission members committed to enhancing educational outcomes
February 15, 2024
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the City of North Charleston announced that the Joint Commission, dedicated to bolstering educational outcomes and support for North Charleston students and their…
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Sustain SC welcomes new CEO, Leslie Skardon
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of Sustain SC, a nonprofit organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Leslie…
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The Luck Of The Draw
February 14, 2024
By Tom Poland December 1, 1969, was no ordinary Monday. It was a day when your birthday was your destiny. In Athens, Georgia’s Benton Apartments my roommates and I…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces seven emerging artist grantees
February 14, 2024
Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and career mentoring. The SCAC defines emerging…
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Alex Seglem joins LCK as Project Manager in Charleston office
February 14, 2024
LCK announces that Alex Seglem has joined its project management team in the Charleston office as Project Manager. Seglem will fulfill the role of project manager and owner’s representative for…
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CSU’s Dewey Center for Chaplaincy partners with ICISF
February 14, 2024
Luke Blackmon, CSU vice president for business affairs, the Rev. Rob Dewey, and Dr. Ron Harvell sign the agreement with ICISF The Dewey Center for Chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University…
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Unity is Strength: Choate Construction brings together Women in the AEC Industry
February 14, 2024
Choate Construction Company had the pleasure of hosting its annual Women in Industry Kick-Off to the Year Ahead event, where nearly 100 women in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry gather together…
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Big Changes for SC7 Expedition 2024
February 14, 2024Spring start date instead of Summer and a three-day resiliency conference in May W. Thomas Smith Jr. PLANS FOR THIS YEAR’S SOUTH CAROLINA 7 (SC7) expedition are in full swing…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 14, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Dominion Energy reminds customers of available energy assistance
February 14, 2024
Dominion Energy representatives attended an event last week on Capitol Hill to raise awareness about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps eligible customers with their energy costs through federal…
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Stantec expands Structural team in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Katherine Polin as a Structural CAD Technician in its Charleston office. Polin is currently pursuing her Associate Degree in Engineering…
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RMHC Charleston’s Hospital Cart Program served over 50,000 people in 2023
February 13, 2024
Ronald McDonald House Charities Charleston’s Hospitality Cart Program served over 50,000 people in 2023. The Hospitality Carts, run by RMHC Charleston Volunteers, operate inside the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital…
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Nexton announces 3,000 home sales
February 13, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the sale of its 3,000th home since starting sales in 2014. Named the 2023 Residential Master-Planned Community of the…
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S.C. Arts Commission board designates state’s 10th cultural district in Hartsville
February 13, 2024
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that its board of commissioners enthusiastically designated the 10th South Carolina Cultural District in the city of Hartsville by a unanimous vote. The…
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Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Novant Health’s Jason Bernd to lead efforts to advance care in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Jason Bernd is accustomed to engaging physicians and team members to promote patient satisfaction and advance quality care. But the experienced leader also keeps an eye on the future, delivering…
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CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January; shelter up
February 13, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces 2024 promotions
February 13, 2024
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, announces promotions for the following professionals: Cameron Ernstberger, Anne Drummond, Kyle Hamm, Brittney Neeley, and John Raynor.…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Credit One Charleston Open unveils new attendee experience and programming for 2024 tennis tournament
February 12, 2024
Tournament upgrades include expanded food and beverage offerings, special events, interactive fan entertainment and paddle sports activities The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, continues…
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Collaborative production of adored operetta ‘Die Fledermaus’ to be performed by College of Charleston and Charleston Symphony
February 12, 2024College of Charleston Opera and the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage Die Fledermaus. Known as one of the world’s most beloved operettas, Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus tells…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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Local, County, State officials to join Mayor Cogswell, Jr. to break ground on city’s latest affordable housing project
February 12, 2024
100% Affordable Senior Housing Community coming to Johns Island through a strategic partnership by Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Corporation, Ward Mungo Construction, and Nix Development Company On Thursday, Feb.…
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Important Reminder: Dorchester County Business License renewals due by April 30, 2024
February 12, 2024
Dorchester County officials are reminding all Dorchester County business owners that their current Dorchester County Business Licenses are set to expire on April 30, 2024. Renewal reminders will be sent…
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Dorchester County announces changes to used tire disposal locations
February 12, 2024
In an effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency, Dorchester County will no longer accept used tires at the Oakbrook and Knightsville Convenience Centers effective March 1st, 2024. Residents who…
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City of Charleston to host Financial Wellness Workshops in February and March
February 12, 2024
The City of Charleston is pleased to announce a series of Financial Wellness Workshops scheduled to take place in late February and early March. These workshops aim to empower community…
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Announcing Disability Next Door SC
February 12, 2024
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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Charleston Digital Corridor selects Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly for CDC Diversity Initiative
February 8, 2024The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that two women owned business, Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly, have been selected as recipients of the CDC Diversity Initiative. The two awards further…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Karin Freeland now offering group coaching programs for women who are struggling with burnout and balance
February 8, 2024
A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…
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SCbio honors McMaster, life science leaders at industry conference
February 8, 2024
SCbio gathered hundreds of life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Greenville to open SCBIO 2024, the state’s premier life sciences conference, honoring leaders who…
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Beach Commercial employees honored with prestigious marketing awards
February 8, 2024
Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within…
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William Means Real Estate agents named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle
February 8, 2024CHICAGO and CHARLESTON, SC – William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that three of its agents…
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Live Jazz Returns to The Establishment Every Friday and Saturday Night
February 8, 2024
The downtown restaurant introduces the Broad Street Live music series, featuring Demetrius Doctor and local jazz musicians The Establishment proudly announces the return of live music with the Broad Street Live series featuring local…
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10 common mistakes to avoid on your SC Income Tax return
February 8, 2024
What you need to know: Mistakes are far more common when returns are filed using paper. That’s why the SCDOR and the IRS recommend filing online. Don’t claim the EITC…
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South Carolina HS students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
February 8, 2024
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…
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Ordering Please, One Big Boy
February 7, 2024
By Tom Poland Daddy set me straight. “If you want some spending money, get a job.” Thus did I work two jobs while going through college at Georgia. I…
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Stantec expands Water Resources team in South Carolina
February 7, 2024
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Kevin Kubiak as a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Charleston. Kubiak is a civil engineer with 13 years of experience…
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Folly Beach Adventures will join Shoppes of Folly as newest tenant
February 7, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Folly Camp, LLC, in the lease of 1,100 SF of retail space within the Shoppes of Folly…
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New lease signed by R4 Green Charleston
February 7, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Pepperdam Industrial, in the lease of 3,000 SF of industrial space at 7320…
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