Coming Full Circle

  November 2, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   I felt like I’d been tied to the whipping post. I was as low as the proverbial snake’s belly. May 30 a tornado destroyed my Athens,…

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Emerger Strategies is now Climate Neural Certified

  November 2, 2023

Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps companies measure and improve their sustainability performance, is proud to announce it is officially Climate Neutral Certified. Emerger Strategies joins the growing…

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Broad Street retail space leased

  November 2, 2023

Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, 141 Broad Street, LLC, in the lease of 2,648 SF of retail space at 141 Broad…

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Office leased in Beresford Creek Executive Center

  November 2, 2023

Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Lems Bluff Partners, LLC, in the lease of 3,192 SF of retail space at 2265 Clements Ferry…

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Beach Commercial announces grand opening of MIX

  November 2, 2023

Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced the grand opening of MIX, a new dining and entertainment establishment…

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College of Charleston plays major role in Literary Festival

  November 2, 2023

The College of Charleston is proud to once again be the official academic partner of the Charleston Literary Festival. The festival, which runs Nov. 3–12,2023, will feature a host of world-class…

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Dorchester County Consolidated Dispatch staff receive State Awards

  November 2, 2023

Dorchester County Consolidated Dispatch announced that two of its team members have received awards with the South Carolina Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (SC APCO/NENA). Telecommunicator Ashley Sparks received the…

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SC Ports breaks ground on North Charleston community center

  November 2, 2023

SC Ports, Palmetto Railways, community groups and local leaders broke ground on a 15,000-square-foot community recreation center in North Charleston’s Chicora-Cherokee neighborhood. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) Construction of a 15,000-square-foot community recreation…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis urges South Carolinians impacted by ACI Worldwide unauthorized consumer transfers to act before Nov. 13 deadline

  November 2, 2023

More than 7,500 eligible to receive restitution for unauthorized financial exposure. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis is urging South Carolina consumers impacted by a 2021 testing error that involved ACI Payments,…

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Colliers Industrial Report: Waves of deliveries continue across the state

  November 2, 2023

Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2023 South Carolina Industrial Market Highlights The construction pipeline across the state yielded another quarter with large amounts of deliveries and absorption.…

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Willis Cantey elected chair of SCICU Board of Trustees

  October 31, 2023

Willis Cantey, a Charleston business and civic leader, was elected board chair by the trustees of the S.C. Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) at their October 10 board meeting, hosted…

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TravelBoom promotes Alyssa Foriska to Director of Marketing

  October 31, 2023

TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, has promoted Alyssa Foriska to Director of Marketing. With more than nine years of industry experience,…

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City, partners break ground on Ashley River Crossing

  October 31, 2023

Federal, state, county and city officials gathered alongside Mayor John Tecklenburg this morning to break ground on the Ashley River Crossing, a forthcoming standalone bridge that will provide a safe…

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Spoleto Festival USA announces new Director of Chamber Music

  October 31, 2023

Spoleto Festival USA announced that cellist and composer Paul Wiancko will become the next Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Director of Chamber Music and will debut in the role during the 2024 season (May…

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Marketing Minute Video: The Power of Storytelling

  October 30, 2023

  Marketing Minute by Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy Abigail Darlington, NP Strategy: Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be leveraged in a myriad of ways. This week’s video shares…

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The Leon Levine Foundation makes grant to Habitat Greenville County

  October 30, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County received a $40,000 grant from the philanthropic organization created by the founder of Family Dollar Stores, The Leon Levine Foundation. After retiring from Family…

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Naturaland Trust celebrates 50 years of land conservation

  October 27, 2023

With a celebration event held yesterday that drew more than 150 conservationists and civic and community leaders from across S.C., Naturaland Trust – a nonprofit land conservation trust established in…

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Selecting a Credit Card

  October 27, 2023

By Carman M. Young, CFP® Credit card companies can be aggressive in marketing their cards and their perks. Who doesn’t want a free trip to Europe? With so many options…

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Catching Up With Lou Miller

  October 26, 2023
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland   No. 87 lay on Buddy Bufford Field as still as a stone. Louis Miller, senior end, had broken ribs, but better days lay ahead. The undefeated…

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Red Cross: Donation appointments critical in coming weeks

  October 26, 2023

Help build back the national blood and platelet supply by giving now As October comes to a close, the American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make and…

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Carnes Crossroads breaks ground on Agrihood amenities

  October 26, 2023

Agrihood Experts onsite at the Largest Future Residential Community Farm in SC The unique Agrihood community to begin work on farms, multi-functional barn, and more. Carnes Crossroads developers achieve a…

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PSTA Statement on school financial dashboard

  October 26, 2023

Palmetto State Teachers Association released the school financial dashboard developed by the state’s Office of Revenue and Fiscal Affairs. Increased transparency for education funding has been a key element of…

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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new hires

  October 26, 2023

K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed two new hires to the office: Ms. Allessandra Stewart joins the Charleston office as counsel in the firm’s Health Care and FDA practice group. Prior…

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SCAC artist grant supports arts-based entrepreneurship

  October 26, 2023

The arts-based business initiatives of two South Carolina artists (#SCartists) are getting FY24 support from a South Carolina Arts Commission grant and program designed to develop artists’ knowledge and skills…

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Southern First opens Dream Mortgage Center

  October 26, 2023

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, announces the opening of its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Southern First’s mission is to impact lives…

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The Original Six Foundation raises over $170,000 for SC students

  October 25, 2023

The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $170,000 to support South Carolina students in rural and underserved public school districts during the 5th Annual O6 Sporting Clays Tournament on October…

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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Launch of Education Funding Dashboard

  October 25, 2023

Education Dashboard Provides Public Easy Access to School Districts Budgets, Increasing Transparency and Accountability Governor Henry McMaster today was joined by the S.C. Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office (RFA) and…

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