SC Launch Inc. invests in Pixlmob
November 16, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Pixlmob. The $200,000 investment will help the Greenville-based startup continue growing its company, which provides an easier way for…
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Social Venture Partners Charleston is now Empower Charleston
November 16, 2023
The name is changing but the mission remains the same. Social Venture Partners Charleston is rebranding to Empower Charleston, effective November 1, 2023. Established in 2010, Empower Charleston is the…
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Nikki Seibert recognized as South Carolina’s “Community Star” on National Rural Health Day
November 16, 2023
South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) – Nikki Seibert, Owner & Director at Wit Meets Grit & Growing Local SC, has been named South Carolina’s 2023 “Community Star” by…
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Dollar General Announces Added Savings Just in Time for the Holidays
November 16, 2023As shoppers continue to seek value and added savings on everyday necessities and for the approaching gift-giving season, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced planned promotions and discounts slated to run…
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Harbor Commercial Partners represents landlord in Port City Elevator Charleston lease
November 14, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, 2652 Bonds Ave, LLC in the lease of 3,000 SF of industrial space…
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Google Data Center awards nearly $250K in grants to Berkeley County organizations
November 14, 2023
Google announced it has awarded a total of nearly $250,000 in grants to 10 different local community organizations in Berkeley County as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing…
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Brandon welcomes Chad Isom to its client services team
November 14, 2023
Brandon, an integrated, data-driven, digitally-centric marketing firm, announced its recent hire of Chad Isom, a dynamic marketer with a background in recruiting. Isom joins the team as an account manager…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on 50,000 sq ft spec building in Orangeburg County
November 14, 2023
Pyramid Contracting, LLC participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot industrial spec building in Orangeburg County. The milestone event was organized by the Orangeburg County Development Commission, showcasing…
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SC Ports handles record cargo at Inland Port Greer
November 14, 2023
SC Ports’ rail-served inland ports are speeding goods to market, with Inland Port Greer handling more cargo than ever before in October. The team at Inland Port Greer loaded and…
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Harris Teeter assembles 2,000 Thanksgiving meal kits for families in need at Lowcountry Food Bank
November 14, 2023
Visit Lowcountry Food Bank’s pantry finder to find a food pantry that has available Thanksgiving food Harris Teeter associates assembled 2,000 Thanksgiving meal kits last week for families in need…
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SCbio 2024 Life Sciences conference expects record attendance, over 30 national speakers
November 14, 2023
The Science of Success conference addresses key industry issues and topics and bestows industry honors to 600 state, US, and global industry leaders to gather Feb. 6-8 in Greenville. The…
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Dominion Energy announces early completion of Congaree River Project
November 14, 2023
Gov. McMaster, City of Columbia Recognize Multiyear Environmental Achievement Dominion Energy marked the completion of a complex, multiyear project to remove tar-like material from the Congaree River in downtown Columbia.…
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GSSM and S.C. Sea Grant Consortium win prestigious NCSSS Innovative Partnership Award
November 14, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) was awarded the Innovative Partnership Award at the National Consortium for Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) Professional Conference in Phoenix, Arizona…
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Dominion Energy, University of South Carolina announced scholarship grant in memory of Army ROTC graduate
November 14, 2023
A grant from the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation will support a scholarship at the University of South Carolina in memory of U.S. Army Maj. Edward J. Murphy, a distinguished graduate,…
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NAI Charleston adds Trad Dyches, CCIM to growing brokerage team
November 14, 2023
NAI Charleston welcomed Trad Dyches to the brokerage team as an associate commercial real estate agent. Trad grew up in Mt. Pleasant, where he attended Wando High School and later…
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Slightly North of Broad celebrates 30 years of success
November 13, 2023
Hall Management Group is delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its iconic Charleston restaurant Slightly North of Broad, widely known as SNOB. The 30-year milestone is a testament to…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Xin Gao wins 2023 AIA SC Student Design Award
November 13, 2023
McMillan Pazdan Smith’s Xin Gao is the 2023 recipient of an American Institute of Architects – South Carolina Student Design Award. Gao and her design partners, Josiah Kinney and Zach…
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Brittany Grabski joins SeamonWhiteside as Director of Marketing
November 13, 2023
An integral step in exponential growth of services and strategic hires for the firm this year SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announces the…
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Marketing Minute Video: How to Respond to a Cyber Security Breach
November 13, 2023
Marketing Minute by Briana Bryant, NP Strategy When dealing with a cyber-security breach, a proper response is imperative. This week’s video shares tips to protect your reputation. Watch More.…
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Explore Charleston & Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry unveil The Charleston Santa
November 10, 2023
Santa Experience and Toy Drive to Spread Holiday Cheer In a joyous collaboration that blends the enchantment of the holiday season with a commitment to community, Explore Charleston and the…
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West Ashley office building sold to Ace Medical Holdings, LLC
November 9, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Taylor Sekanovich and Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented the buyer, ACE Medical Holdings, LLC in the sale of a 4,464 SF office building at 2060 Charlie…
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Harbor Commercial Partners finds two new tenants for industrial building
November 9, 2023
Two industrial spaces have been leased at 7187 Bryhawke Circle in North Charleston. Unit 100 will be home to Your Next Door, LLC, and Unit 800 has been leased to…
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Harbor Commercial Partners represents seller in North Charleston flex building sale
November 9, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the seller, Satchel Construction, LLC, in the sale of a 5,036 SF flex building at…
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Have Fireflies Left Us?
November 9, 2023
By Tom Poland Among sedges and along tree lines, across lawns and fields they’ll soon cease blinking. Maybe they’ve already ended their nights of miraculous lights. The experts say they…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Megan Manigault, I Am Voices, Inc.
November 9, 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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Global instant ramen leader Nissin Foods to expand with new operations in Greenville County
November 9, 2023
Inventors of first instant ramen noodle capitalize on surging demand, growth by adding over 300 new jobs and making $228 million investment in Upstate Nissin Foods, a global leader in…
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Mark Schepp joins First Reliance
November 9, 2023
Mark Schepp joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President Residential Lending Specialist where he will work out of the Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Corporate Center location in Mount Pleasant, SC. He…
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Carolina Youth Development Center named Bank of America’s 2023 Neighborhood Champion®
November 9, 2023
Nonprofit Will Receive $50,000 in Grant Support and Virtual Leadership Training to Advance Economic Mobility in the Lowcountry Bank of America announced Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) as the 2023…
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Moore & Van Allen receives multiple national and metropolitan rankings in 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®
November 9, 2023
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that the firm received national rankings for nine practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®. Additionally, the firm garnered 47…
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with thoughtful programming on SCETV
November 9, 2023
South Carolina ETV and SC Public Radio (SCETV) mourns the loss of Rudy Mancke. The renowned naturalist, teacher and television personality, known for his iconic role as the host of NatureScene and NatureNotes,…
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Parade, Vendor applications open for upcoming ‘Holiday Magic’ events
November 9, 2023
The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs is currently accepting applications for community participation in this year’s Holiday Magic events. In addition to attending as spectators, members of the public are…
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College of Charleston launches new micro-credential program
November 9, 2023
The College of Charleston is partnering with global online learning platform, Coursera, to launch a new program to provide industry-branded micro-credentials to students, faculty and staff at no cost. Students will be able to earn professional certificates for in-demand workplace skills that will complement any academic major or minor. Faculty and…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn top safety ratings once again
November 9, 2023
All four Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals earn A’s for patient safety Every hospital at Roper St. Francis Healthcare earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for patient safety in The…
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Dorchester Habitat for Humanity names new Resource Development and Marketing Director
November 8, 2023
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity welcomed Erin Roach to its team as the new Resource Development and Marketing Director. Roach, a seasoned marketing and development professional, has over 20 years of…
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SC Manufacturers Alliance urges Supreme Court to take up labor case, warns of nationwide impacts to manufacturers
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of the SC State Ports Authority’s (SCSPA) petition for a hearing…
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Garvin Design Group’s Jerome Simiyon wins 2023 AIA SC Student Design Award
November 8, 2023
Garvin Design Group’s Jerome Simiyon is the 2023 recipient of the American Institute of Architects – South Carolina’s Student Design Award. Simiyon and his studio partner Andrew Schick developed their…
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SC Department of Agriculture to take over restaurant inspections, other DHEC food safety responsibilities
November 8, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is preparing to take on some important regulatory duties that are currently handled by the Department of Health and Environmental Control, better known as…
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Navy veteran, graduate nursing practice leader named MUSC nursing dean
November 7, 2023
Catherine O. Durham, DNP, assistant dean for Graduate Practice Programs and associate professor in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in the College of Nursing, was selected as the next dean…
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Celebration on Dec. 2 in Greenwood commemorates Charleston Tea Party
November 7, 2023
It is time to raise a tea cup and pay tribute to one of the great untold stories in American history – the fact that Charleston, South Carolina, held the…
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Connecting to our Common Humanity: Transformation Table launches Community Partnership with YWCA Greater Charleston
November 7, 2023
Transformation Table, a Charleston-based global organization known for using shared meals as a tool for connection and social change, has selected YWCA Greater Charleston – a historic nonprofit organization committed…
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Applying for a Property Tax exemption? We have tips to help!
November 7, 2023
What you need to know: South Carolina offers Property Tax exemptions to those who meet certain requirements, including many military veterans, disabled former firefighters, and disabled former law enforcement officers.…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
November 7, 2023
CADchat and Saluda Manufacturing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Borealis Global Advisory, DRAHOLA Technologies, FRD Accel, and Health Evolve Technologies received new grant funding. All SCRA…
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I jumped out of a plane
November 7, 2023By Alan Cooper Publisher, WhosOnTheMove.com After a recent interview taping for an upcoming edition of our Leadership Series, Kevin Shwedo, the Executive Director of the SC Department of Motor Vehicles,…
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Allstate Foundation and its local representatives award a $5,000 Grant to empower memory care support in the Lowcountry
November 6, 2023
The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia community in the Charleston area and beyond, announced that it is the recipient…
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Harris Teeter launches Harvest Feast Round Up campaign in all coastal South Carolina stores; campaign supports Lowcountry Food Bank
November 6, 2023
Harris Teeter, one of Lowcountry Food Bank’s retail partners and a dedicated ally in the fight against hunger in our local community, is rounding up to support Lowcountry Food Bank. Now through…
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ChangeSC will help South Carolinians access food, learn about healthy eating
November 6, 2023
A new statewide initiative called ChangeSC will connect South Carolinians living in food deserts with fresh, locally grown food while working to improve their eating habits and health outcomes. A pilot program…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of three new members to Board of Trustees
November 6, 2023
Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, announced the election of three new members to the Board of Trustees: Walter Matia, Rhonda Coker, and Jeffrey D. Knowles. After earning degrees from…
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Honoring our military veterans in S.C.
November 3, 2023How a Greenville-area elementary school is celebrating Veterans Month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MY COUSIN MARSHA JONES BRAGA never fails to warm my soul. Decades ago when I was…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires and two interns
November 3, 2023
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced a new hire and two interns joining the company. Savannah Burgess has been…
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Spark and Torch Award recipients honored by BBB serving Central SC and Charleston
November 2, 2023
Recipients of the BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston’s Business of the Year Torch Awards and Spark Awards were named at a ceremony held on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 at…
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