CCSD Board of Trustees passes balanced FY2021 budget with no tax increase
June 30, 2020Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously passed the second reading of a balanced FY2021 Budget on Wednesday night, including $541,425,487 for the General Operating Fund (GOF) that…
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55 and better new home buyers use Smart Technology to search for their Charleston area home; Stay safe during COVID-19 spread
June 30, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic altered how residential property buyers search and select homes. 360-degree, internet-based virtual tours and responsible safety precautions in model centers are now the norm. Kolter Homes’ Cresswind…
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Finding Calm in the Chaos
June 30, 2020
By Liz Ashley The times of uncertainty we find ourselves in of late could be the best time to tap into our internal resources to help calm anxiety and cultivate…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
June 30, 2020
Investment to create 40 new jobs Refresco, a leading independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The…
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What to Consider in a Buy-Sell Agreement
June 30, 2020
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® If your business has more than one owner, having a buy-sell agreement in place is vital. A buy-sell agreement is used to determine in advance…
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United Community Bank announces plans to begin reopening branch lobbies
June 30, 2020
United Community Bank has announced they are reopening lobbies for additional branch locations across their four-state footprint, effective this week. United closed its lobbies on March 24 in response to…
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David E. “Gene” Branham Sr. reappointed to second term on SCDOT Commission
June 30, 2020
David E. “Gene” Branham Sr., has been reappointed to serve a second term on the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission. Branham, of Kershaw County and representing the 5th…
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Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up coming to Charleston
June 30, 2020
Ten leading Afghan rug producers will be offering their hand-knotted rugs direct to the public in a special pop-up sale in Charleston this week. The Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up will…
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Blockhouse celebrates 39 years in the Upstate
June 30, 2020
Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Greenville, SC is excited to celebrate its 39th anniversary this year! Combining unique, local flavors with traditional southern charm Blockhouse offers delicious, scratch-made meals…
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Take the open road to Southeast U.S. destinations that welcome families this summer
June 30, 2020The Travel Media Press Room is home to digital press rooms of approximately 30 Southeastern Destinations, including credited and captioned, downloadable high-resolution images. If you don’t see what you need, please email [email protected].…
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Infinity Marketing adds Collins & Fine to client roster
June 30, 2020
Infinity Marketing, a fully integrated marketing firm, recently welcomed Collins & Fine to its lifestyle industry client vertical. The agency is supporting the company and its luxury communities through a…
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Community support boosts supplies, spirits for MUSC Health care teams and patients during pandemic
June 30, 2020
Since the pandemic began in March, more than 300 people, businesses, and organizations have donated meals, equipment, supplies and personal protective equipment for MUSC Health care team members and patients.…
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July 4th on Lake Murray in on!
June 30, 2020
The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s July 4th Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. At approximately 9:15 or dark, fireworks will…
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July 4th on Lake Murray
June 30, 2020The Capital City/ Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board is pleased to present Lake Murray’s July 4th Celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 4th. At approximately 9:15 or dark, fireworks will launch…
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South Carolina State Museum moves to phase two of reopening
June 30, 2020
State Museum Expands Hours and More Ahead of Holiday Weekend The South Carolina State Museum will move into phase two of its reopening plan starting June 30, 2020. More museum…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s flexible office options viable for small businesses
June 29, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways The Charleston office market absorbed 149,627 square feet during the second quarter of 2020, pulling the overall vacancy rate down…
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Charleston City Council approves ordinance requiring face coverings
June 29, 2020
At their meeting this evening, Charleston City Council approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public areas throughout the city of Charleston to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19,…
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Five urban schools awarded $100K Farm to School grant
June 29, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer Farm to School programs at five schools. It is the…
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NHE adds Riverstone Community to growing South Carolina Homeowners Association portfolio
June 29, 2020
Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has added the Riverstone community in Simpsonville to the rapidly growing portfolio of community associations that it manages. The community is…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2020
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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Kopis teams up with Furman University for internship program
June 29, 2020
Greenville software development company, Kopis, has partnered with Furman University’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Bootcamp and NEXT to bring in summer interns to learn more about tech careers and to…
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Summer camps continue at Town Theatre – virtual AND in-person!
June 29, 2020
Summer Camps Continue at Town Theatre! Let’s go! Summer camp is in full swing ~ virtual AND in person options for ALL ages are available July 6-31. We offer a…
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County forming virtual groups to tap public input on water resources
June 29, 2020
The County’s Stormwater Management Division is launching virtual focus groups to gather public input as the division develops outreach programs to address surface water quality in local streams and creeks.…
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Engage in Honest Dialogue during Local Let’s Talk Race Program – July 1
June 29, 2020
In an effort to address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country, join Richland Library for a virtual Let’s Talk Race discussion from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.,…
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Congaree Land Trust announces new conservation easement in the ACE Basin
June 29, 2020
Safeguarding Farmland in Barnwell County 329.92 acres of privately owned farmland in Barnwell County are now conserved, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Congaree Land Trust (CLT), the South…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm shifts production to overcome COVID-19 testing supply shortage
June 29, 2020
CPT Medical now a top producer of COVID-19 nasopharyngeal specimen collection kits with CDC recommended viral transport medium GREENVILLE, SC – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large…
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Ingevity announces new date and details for upcoming sustainability webinar
June 29, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced that it has rescheduled its live webinar to discuss its sustainability program to July 23, 2020, at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time), due to…
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HireQuest, Inc. announces new stock repurchase program for up to 1 million shares
June 29, 2020
GOOSE CREEK, SC -HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program pursuant to which the company may repurchase up to 1…
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City of Columbia to distribute masks to citizens starting Monday, June 29
June 29, 2020
#MaskUpColumbia The City of Columbia will be providing masks to citizens at several locations throughout the City, while supplies last. Businesses are responsible for providing masks to their employees, and/or…
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RealOp Investments selects Pereview as its new asset management solution
June 26, 2020Commercial real estate and private equity investment firm RealOp Investments has chosen Pereview Software by Saxony Partners to support its growing portfolio. With more than 50 assets and 340 tenants…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 26, 2020
To mark the official beginning of Summer, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the nation’s tenth-largest pest control company, unveils the top 15 cities in the Carolinas and Central Savannah River Area…
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Zuendt Engineering adds Brent Ward as Business Development Specialist
June 26, 2020
Zuendt Engineering, a full service civil and structural engineering firm, has hired Brent Ward as a Business Development Specialist. Ward earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University…
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Hot meals are resuming next week for Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County and volunteers are needed
June 26, 2020
Next Tuesday, June 30, we will resume the daily delivery of hot meals to our Meals on Wheels clients in Richland County. Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to elderly,…
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New girls’ basketball coach at Laurens High School impacts students on and off the court
June 26, 2020
From her office in Laurens District 55 High or the school’s basketball court, Aianna Kelly is taking the opportunity to challenge students. “One thing I always tell them,” Kelly says,…
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Operations and supply chain undergrad program climbs to No. 5 in Gartner ranking
June 26, 2020
The Moore School’s undergraduate operations and supply chain program is ranked No. 5 in North America, according to the Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain University Programs for 2020 released on Wednesday. The…
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Midlands Sylvan Learning Centers announce July Summer Camps
June 26, 2020
Parents looking for summer camps that will help their children become more confident in their math and science skills may have luck looking at Sylvan Learning Center’s camps in Columbia…
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FUEL announces Portfolio Review program to benefit design students
June 26, 2020
FUEL, a marketing agency in downtown Greenville, SC specializing in branding and marketing solutions, has announced the FUEL for Good Portfolio Review, offering design students an opportunity to showcase their…
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City Center Partnership announces Southeastern Esthetics Institute is opening a new 27,000 SF campus in the Main Street District
June 26, 2020
City Center Partnership (CCP) announced Southeastern Esthetics Institute is opening a new 27,000 square foot school at 1644 Main Street in 2021. Southeastern Esthetics Institute is partnering with Sherer Architects…
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Sarah Gams of Spring Hill High School named 2021 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
June 25, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, Lexington-Richland School District Five superintendent, Dr. Christina Melton, and others surprised Sarah Gams at her home today with news that she was selected as…
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Milliken & Company publishes second annual corporate sustainability report
June 25, 2020
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company highlights its journey towards a more sustainable world in the company’s second annual corporate sustainability report. The report gives insight into Milliken’s environmental and…
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PurePower Technologies names Stephen Gow director of business development and sales
June 25, 2020
PurePower Technologies (PPT), a leader in the engineering and remanufacturing of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers, announced Stephen Gow as director of business development and sales. Reporting to Managing Director…
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Mullikin receives two Senate Resolutions
June 25, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Less than a week before global expedition leader Tom Mullikin begins the first leg of his month-long 500-mile trek across South Carolina, the chairman of…
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City of Columbia releases mask ordinance FAQs
June 25, 2020
Q: Why do I need to wear a mask? A: The virus that causes COVID-19 is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person sneezes, coughs or…
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Pipeline Packaging moves to new facility In South Carolina
June 25, 2020
Pipeline Packaging, the largest US distributor of rigid industrial containers, relocated its Charlotte, NC office to Fort Mill, SC. “The southeast market is very important to Pipeline Packaging and I’d like to thank…
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Upstate Sylvan Learning Centers announce July summer camps
June 25, 2020
Parents looking for summer camps that will help their children become more confident in their math and science skills may have luck looking at Sylvan Learning Center’s camps in Anderson,…
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1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina
June 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences joins KIYATEC clinical study of test to predict pre-treatment response to ovarian cancer drugs
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has joined the growing roster of institutions participating…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt receives ACCE’s Lifetime Achievement Award
June 25, 2020
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, ACCE, has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with its Bronze Level Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award, which recognizes Kelly for 500 sales or $175,000 in sales. “Kelly has been…
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CCSD Board of Trustees passes balanced FY2021 budget with no tax increase
June 25, 2020Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the second reading of a balanced FY2021 Budget on Wednesday night, including $541,425,487 for the General Operating Fund (GOF) that…
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Bon Secours celebrates expansion of Carolina Women’s Health
June 25, 2020
New location to open in Simpsonville on July 13 Bon Secours St. Francis Health System plans to expand its Carolina Women’s Health practice by opening a new location at 210…
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