Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects
May 23, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Tamie Betsill of Wando High School as Educator of the Month
May 20, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Tamie Betsill of Charleston County School District’s Wando High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month…
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Colliers Report: Smaller footprints are driving Charleston restaurant transactions
May 20, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2022 Charleston Retail Market Highlights A rise in fast-casual restaurant concepts allotting for less indoor dining space are leading restaurant tenants to…
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Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host hospitality and tourism hiring event
May 20, 2022
Explore Charleston and the Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) are pleased to announce a hospitality and tourism job fair taking place Tuesday, June 14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston…
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LS3P’s Charleston office recognizes outstanding team members
May 20, 2022
LS3P congratulates five Charleston team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. These recognitions were announced at LS3P’s annual meeting on May 5, held each year in May to…
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Trident United Way honors two community leaders
May 20, 2022
The African American Leadership Council (AALC) Member Celebration highlights award winners and the seven years of impact through book drive At a recent event, people from across the Tri-County got…
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Weyerhaeuser completes acquisition of timberlands in North and South Carolina
May 20, 2022
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the completion of its acquisition of 80,800 acres of high-quality timberlands in North and South Carolina from a fund managed by Campbell Global for approximately…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg, David Diana to announce 10th Annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference
May 19, 2022
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Lowcountry Mental Health Conference Director David Diana for a press conference announcing the 10th Annual Lowcountry Mental Health Conference, at 12 p.m. on Friday,…
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SC SBDC hires David Dougherty as Community Navigator Program Business Consultant
May 19, 2022
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the hiring of Community…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards 95 grants totaling $1.5 Million
May 19, 2022
Over 15 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 95 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the…
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Part 2—Making Strategic Alliances Work: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure
May 19, 2022
By Thomas Pietras Bauknight, Pietras, & Stormer, PA. This is part two of our series where we explore the key components of successful strategic alliances. In this article, we’ll…
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Hana Engineers hydrogeologist selected for environmental conference
May 19, 2022
Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLCs Senior Hydrogeologist Wanfang Zhou, Ph.D., P.G., will be presenting a poster at the Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds in Palm…
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Life Cycle Engineering’s Rick Wheeler to present at Connected Plant Conference 2022
May 19, 2022
Rick Wheeler, Executive Director of Asset Management at Life Cycle Engineering, will present a session at the sixth annual Connected Plant Conference in Atlanta, GA. The session, titled “Building the…
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Highest Morningstar Rating for WI Fidelis 10-year risk-adjusted performance
May 18, 2022
Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 112 Mid-Cap Blend products as of March 31, 2022. Only the…
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Good Growth Capital announces the largest venture fund in South Carolina history
May 18, 2022
Early Stage VC with Three Unicorns in First Fund Announces Over-subscribed Third Fund Growth Capital has announced the successful raise of its over-subscribed third fund at over $100M. This new…
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CARTA announces return of seasonal shuttle to Isle of Palms
May 18, 2022
Beach Reach Shuttle will run Memorial through Labor Day weekends The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) today announced that the Beach Reach Shuttle, a free seasonal park-and-ride shuttle providing…
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MAU Workforce Solutions celebrates new location in Charleston
May 18, 2022
MAU Workforce Solutions celebrated the opening of its new location in Charleston on May 8. MAU employees were joined by local clients, businesses and economic development partners to recognize MAU’s…
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E.A. Sween Company establishing operations in Greenwood County
May 18, 2022
$38 million investment will create 300 new jobs E.A. Sween Company, a leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwich industry, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenwood County. The company…
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Logisticus Group receives a a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association
May 18, 2022
Logisticus Group, a transportation logistics company, received a Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association. SC&RA is an international organization comprised of more than 1,350 members from 46…
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A New Broom Sweeps Clean
May 18, 2022
By Tom Poland “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Mom pulled out this old saw when a new preacher attempted wholesale change or…
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S.C. non-profit to lead beach clean-ups along four coastlines on World Ocean Day
May 18, 2022
Two South Carolina beaches, one Hawaiian beach, one beach in the Galapagos to be cleared of debris next month By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Global Eco Adventures (GEA), a Midlands-based…
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Appalachian Development Corporation hires Michael Smith as Vice President
May 18, 2022
Appalachian Development Corporation (ADC) welcomes Michael Smith as their new Vice President. He will be working with banks, lenders, credit unions, and small businesses throughout South Carolina providing the SBA…
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Mayor John Tecklenburg announces free concert, fireworks
May 17, 2022
This morning, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the details of the city of Charleston’s upcoming free celebration in honor of Independence Day weekend. The free community event will take place at…
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South Carolina Public Radio wins “Best of Charleston”
May 17, 2022
Station named Best Talk/News Radio Station South Carolina Public Radio (SC Public Radio) has been named the “Best of Charleston” by the Charleston City Paper in the Best Talk/News Radio…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022
Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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David Caughran named a Roper St. Francis Foundation Fellow
May 17, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that David Caughran, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, has graduated from the Roper St. Francis Foundation Fellows Program. Through the…
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SCATCC announces 2022 award winners
May 17, 2022
The South Carolina Association of Technical College Commissioners (SCATCC) announces the selection of its 2022 award winners. Commissioner Leadership, Garry Powers, Midlands Technical College Honors an individual who has made…
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Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® elects David Lockwood of Colliers | South Carolina as incoming President-Elect
May 16, 2022
David Lockwood, CRE, CCIM, SIOR, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Global Board of Directors of the Society of…
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Nathalie Bennett of Northwoods Middle named 2022 CCSD Teacher of the Year
May 16, 2022
Memminger’s Kory Roberts named runner-up Charleston County School District (CCSD) surprised Northwoods Middle School teacher Natalie Bennett today with the announcement that she had been chosen as the 2022 CCSD…
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CSU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy opens doors
May 16, 2022
After years of planning and preparation, the Charleston Southern University Doctor of Physical Therapy program hosted an Open House this week and welcomed visitors to tour the classrooms and clinical…
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Charleston Regional Development Alliance announces new business development and marketing hires
May 16, 2022
The Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) is pleased to welcome Brendan Barry as the organization’s new Business Development Coordinator, and Jillian Bunting as Marketing Communications Manager. As business development coordinator, Brendan Barry provides a full…
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South Carolina ETV receives four Southeast EMMY nominations
May 16, 2022
Awards recognize some of the greatest television work in the Southeast The Regional Southeast EMMY® Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) recently announced nominations for…
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Maison Real Estate welcomes new agent Lauren Binard
May 16, 2022
Maison Real Estate is excited to announce that Lauren Binard has recently joined their sales team as a real estate agent. As a Carolina native, Lauren Binard grew up visiting…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day observance with PalmettoBaby Grants
May 16, 2022
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off the upcoming National 529 College Savings Day by announcing that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan will provide privately-funded $529 grants to every baby…
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SeamonWhiteside completes civil engineering and landscape architecture for Mount Pleasant Town Hall Track
May 16, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, is proud to announce its completion of civil engineering and landscape architecture for the new Mount Pleasant Town…
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The Cassina Group announces hiring of realtor Tim Schneider
May 13, 2022
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s No. 1 boutique real estate firm, announces the hiring of accomplished Realtor Tim Schneider. He has a wealth of experience navigating the luxury real estate markets…
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Tighe sworn in as President of the South Carolina Bar
May 13, 2022
Columbia attorney J. Hagood Tighe took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 12. He was sworn in by U.S. District Court Judge J. Michelle Childs during…
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NMSC awards three CCSD students with $2,500 scholarships
May 13, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce the following three students earned $2,500 National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in 2022: Academic Magnet High…
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National Wild Turkey Federation announces leadership transitions
May 13, 2022
EDGEFIELD, SC – The National Wild Turkey Federation today announced that Becky Humphries, its CEO since 2017, will retire in February 2023 as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. To succeed her, the…
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Moranz Entertainment brings all the best sing-along songs to the Charleston Music Hall for ‘American Jukebox’
May 12, 2022
Moranz Entertainment is bringing the biggest hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s to the Charleston Music Hall for its summertime show, ”American Jukebox.” Featuring some of the country’s most…
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Public invited to celebrate renovated Moultrie Playground
May 12, 2022
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, residents and donors will celebrate the renovation of Moultrie Playground near Colonial Lake. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony with Charleston Mayor John…
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Trison Wells establishing operations in Colleton County
May 12, 2022
$1.2 million investment to create 35 new jobs Trison Wells, a consumer products manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.2 million investment will create 35…
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Rediscovering An Old Friend
May 12, 2022
By Tom Poland March 3rd is a day I’ll long remember. A bit earlier I had given a talk to the Kiwanis Club at the Darlington Country Club. Returning home…
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Frampton Construction underway on industrial project in Ocala, Florida
May 11, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has started work on a 458,758-square-foot speculative industrial building located within Marion County…
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Charleston County School District opens student registration May 10
May 11, 2022
Registration for all grades will open Tuesday, May 10 2022 at 5:00 p.m. All students – new and returning – must register and provide residency verification. Access to the registration…
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William Means Real Estate team continues to grow
May 11, 2022
William Means Real Estate announced that its team of agents is growing with the addition of College of Charleston alum, Andrew Smith. Smith started his real estate career by gaining…
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As crowds return, city works with merchants to clear obstacles from sidewalks
May 11, 2022
Following a suspension of enforcement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, city of Charleston enforcement officers will begin citing businesses using sandwich boards and pedestal signs within sidewalks’ rights-of-way on Monday,…
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Dorchester County approved to submit $1 million grant application for future urgent care facility in St. George
May 11, 2022
On May 2, 2022, the Dorchester County Council approved the filing of a grant application to the USDA for $1 million to help fund the future urgent care facility which…
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CSU’s College of Education recognizes 23 master’s, nine EdD grads
May 11, 2022
Twenty-three Master of Education and nine Doctor of Education in leadership graduates were honored at a Friday evening Charleston Southern University College of Education Commencement event. This was the second…
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Matt Gedney receives SCEDA Ally of the Year Award
May 11, 2022
The L&C Railroad exec was integral in bringing E.&J. Gallo to Chester County The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) awarded Matt Gedney, of the Lancaster & Chester Railroad (L&C)…
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