Habitat Greenville wins two statewide awards
December 4, 2023
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville took home two major honors at the annual SC Best in Business Awards this week. President and CEO Monroe Free won Gold in the Best…
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Life-changing scholarship expands to Allendale County
December 1, 2023
A transformational scholarship that eliminates the financial barrier to college for high-achieving, under-resourced students soon will be available in Allendale County. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund will offer up to…
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Governor’s Mansion Christmas Open House Scheduled for December 4
December 1, 2023
Governor McMaster and First Lady Welcome South Carolinians for Christmas Celebration Governor Henry McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster invite South Carolinians and their families to join them for a…
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City of Charleston to host pre-proposal meeting for Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project
November 30, 2023
The city of Charleston will hold a pre-proposal meeting regarding the recently released Gullah Geechee Heritage Preservation Project Request for Proposal (RFP) at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in…
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Dorchester County Government launches “Chat with the Chairman” series
November 30, 2023
Dorchester County Government is excited to announce the launch of its newest community engagement initiative, the “Chat with the Chairman” series. This drop-in event offers an opportunity for residents to…
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South Carolina leaders graduate from economic development training program
November 30, 2023
The SC Economic Development Institute graduates 62 community leaders The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) and the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SCDOC) announced that 62 state and community leaders…
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Erik Fromm joins Waccamaw Community Foundation board of directors
November 30, 2023
Erik Fromm has been elected to the Waccamaw Community Foundation’s board of directors. WCF board president Rick Elliott said, “We are excited to welcome Erik to the WCF Board of Directors. His…
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College of Charleston builds Framework for the future
November 30, 2023
When you’re more than 250 years old and still have the kind of bright energy, innovative spirit and optimistic drive that is felt across the College of Charleston campus, you…
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Ignite Digital Services to attend Eastern Defense Summit
November 29, 2023
Company unveils new RPA calculator at show Digital transformation consulting company Ignite Digital Services will attend the Eastern Defense Summit on December 6-7. The summit, held at the Charleston Area…
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Alex Whitten of Daniel Whitten Inspections achieves home inspection license
November 29, 2023
Alex Whitten, a home inspector with Daniel Whitten Inspections, has passed the South Carolina certification exam and achieved his home inspection license. Whitten joined the firm in 2022 as a…
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Trident Technical College to hold presidential search public forums
November 29, 2023
The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to assist Trident Technical College with its presidential search process. The college began the search process after its longtime president,…
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My Father’s Razor
November 29, 2023
By Tom Poland November 15 my father will have been gone twenty years. Twenty years. Seems like yesterday when he lay in a bed at MUSC in Charleston. Seems…
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Colliers Retail Report: Retail fundamentals remain strong across the state
November 29, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Key retail performance metrics in South Carolina were stable for the third quarter of 2023 and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Zandrina Dunning, The ZD Experience
November 28, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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S.C. Arts Commission debuts new brand, websites
November 28, 2023
The South Carolina Arts Commission is excited to announce a striking new brand, along with a new website, that better represents the agency’s work and the South Carolina creatives it…
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Five Events that make a Hammock Coast Christmas special
November 28, 2023
Vacationers in search of a destination with an abundance of holiday spirit will be flocking to South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® this December. Long renowned for its casual charm, the Hammock…
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East West Partners named to Outside Magazine’s 2023 Best Places to Work List
November 28, 2023
East West Partners, a luxury real estate developer, announced it has been named to Outside Magazine’s 2023 Best Places to Work list, coming in at No. 43. This is the…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced Charity Fraud Awareness Week and releases Wise Giving & Professional Solicitor Report for 2022-2023
November 28, 2023
Secretary of State Mark Hammond joined other state, federal, and international charities regulators to announce Charity Fraud Awareness Week, which runs from November 27th through December 1st. As part of Charity…
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City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces upcoming City Gallery exhibitions
November 28, 2023
The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announced Sleeping with the Ancestors and ‘Payne-ful’ Business, Charleston’s Journey to Truth, a pair of upcoming City Gallery exhibitions that re-examine the lives of…
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Preparing for tax season? You can now access past copies of Individual Income Tax returns on MyDORWAY!
November 28, 2023
What you need to know: Taxpayers can now access transcripts of past SC Individual Income Tax returns if they have an account in MyDORWAY, the SCDOR’s free online tax portal.…
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Yellow-legged hornet detected in Jasper County; Clemson officials ask public to report large hornets
November 28, 2023
An invasive yellow-legged hornet was trapped in Jasper County last week, according to Clemson University officials tasked with protecting the state’s beekeeping industry. The hornet was captured Nov. 9, and…
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AG producers to expand markets and create jobs in 37 states and Puerto Rico
November 28, 2023
$33.2 Million Investment in South Carolina Supports New and Better Market Opportunities and Expands Existing Ones U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is making investments…
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SC Educator Supply and Demand Report released: Concerns rise over increasing teacher vacancies
November 28, 2023The Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA) has unveiled its 2023-24 Annual Educator Supply and Demand Report, revealing a surge in teacher vacancies across South Carolina. Since 2001,…
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International African American Museum sets day to honor Masons
November 22, 2023
WHAT: The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of South Carolina Day at the International African American Museum WHEN: Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE:…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK offices pledge over $110,000 to United Way
November 21, 2023
Colliers and LCK staff across South Carolina participated in a “Colliers Gives” campaign to raise funds for local United Way agencies and to volunteer with Home Works of America Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC –…
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The Morning Routine
November 21, 2023
By Tom Poland Come daybreak, my preferred time to get moving, I check on my neighbor’s flag. I check to see that his place is ok after another night…
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Vitré Ravenel Stephens receives the Entrepreneurial Spirit Award at 2023 CREW Awards Gala
November 21, 2023
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Award honors a Charleston CREW member who has achieved a unique career success or milestone in the past 12-18 months as the result of an exceptional entrepreneurial…
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Nexton hosts opening for The Hub
November 21, 2023
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, celebrated the grand opening of The Hub at Nexton business and retail center on November 16th with a special event…
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President of Addison Homes Todd Usher presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation event on Ambient Energy in Buildings
November 21, 2023
Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis thanks Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her support returning unclaimed property
November 21, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis extended his appreciation to Charleston County Treasurer Mary Tinkler for her continued efforts to return unclaimed property to Lowcountry citizens. “Treasurer Tinkler has been a valued partner…
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SC Ports helps fight hunger with $25,000 donation
November 21, 2023
SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin and Lowcountry Food Bank President and CEO Nick Osborne celebrate a $25,000 donation from SC Ports that will help provide food for Lowcountry…
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Everybody wins when you Shop Where You Live in Mt. Pleasant for the Holidays
November 21, 2023
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces to encourage residents to support local businesses during the holiday shopping season. This third…
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New traffic pattern on Black Tom Road Extension starts Monday
November 21, 2023
Starting on Monday, November 20, the South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement a new traffic pattern for drivers traveling on Black Tom Road Extension toward Black Tom Road. This…
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International African American Museum to host “Creative Gathering” exhibition and special holiday celebrations
November 21, 2023
The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set in place the next exhibition, along with holiday observances and events running from mid-December through Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January…
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Rick Durkee elected to the regional Better Business Bureau Board
November 21, 2023
The board of directors for the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of the Midlands and Lowcountry of South Carolina elected Charleston businessman Rick Durkee as their 2024 Treasurer. Mr. Durkee founded…
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Paul Hartley, SIOR to partner with son in Charleston, SC
November 20, 2023
Paul Hartley, SIOR, Senior Broker and Director of Office Properties at Trinity Partners’ Columbia, SC office, has announced that he will be moving from Columbia to his primary home in…
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South Carolina volunteer receives national award from Make-A-Wish® America.
November 20, 2023
On November 15, 2023, South Carolina resident and Make-A-Wish volunteer, Anthony Guidice, was recognized for his service with a national award. Anthony was selected to receive the Suzie Allen Volunteer…
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Obviouslee named Best Place to Work by Outside Magazine
November 20, 2023
Obviouslee, a full-service, strategic marketing agency that partners with innovative brands across the globe, has been recognized by Outside Magazine as one of the 50 Best Places to Work. The…
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Hendrick Automotive Group donates $130,000 to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 20, 2023
Hendrick Automotive Group makes donation presentation to Lowcountry Food Bank; Hendrick Automotive Group pack meals for 750 families who experience food insecurity Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that Hendrick Automotive…
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Transformational gift to The Citadel will establish new Krause School of Leadership and Ethics
November 20, 2023A new gift from Mr. and Mrs. L. William Krause, ’63, will significantly enhance the couple’s long-standing legacy of promoting the education of principled leaders at The Citadel. Gay and…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges sale of 15.44 acres in Myrtle Beach for build-to-rent development project
November 20, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield announced the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Park Ridge, a build-to-rent (“BTR”) development project in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The project includes…
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OSHA and the NLRB partner to coordinate enforcement actions
November 16, 2023
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC On October 31, 2023, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the federal government agency that enforces workplace safety standards, and the National…
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The Work Of Hands
November 16, 2023
By Tom Poland Folks say the future belongs to “Knowledge Workers.” A so-called knowledge worker is someone who manages information within a specific subject area. I suppose I’m a…
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The Citadel ranked Top 10 Military Friendly Employer
November 16, 2023
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is the only higher education institution to be ranked as a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer for 2024. The rankings, which were released Nov.…
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College of Charleston environmental chemistry students making campus, Grounds Crew Healthier
November 16, 2023Anyone walking around the College of Charleston campus has seen and heard the Grounds Crew hard at work maintaining and enhancing the beauty of our campus. While the drone of…
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South Carolina’s Withholding Tax Tables have been updated
November 16, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR has published its annual update of the state’s Withholding Tax Tables. As a result of last year’s update, less taxes were withheld from paychecks…
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South Carolina Department of Education and community partners to unveil 2024 African American History Calendar
November 16, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Education and its esteemed community partners will unveil the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar in a special celebration on November 27 at the…
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Jazz Orchestra with humble beginnings celebrates milestone
November 16, 2023
Charleston Jazz Orchestra Announces Season 16 Founded in 2008, the Charleston Jazz Orchestra has become one of the nation’s leading jazz ensembles. Under the direction of Robert Lewis, the Orchestra has brought a level of…
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SC Ports, maritime partners aim to fill shipping container with toys for SC children
November 16, 2023
SC Ports is partnering with the International Longshoreman’s Association, Coalition 18, and the Maritime Association of South Carolina this year to fulfill the holiday wish lists of South Carolina foster…
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CSU announced tuition promise program, first private university in SC to cover tuition
November 16, 2023
Charleston Southern University announced the launch of Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA. The only private university in…
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