Palmetto Railways partners with Innovative Rail Technologies to retrofit two locomotives to battery-electric power
February 13, 2024
Palmetto Railways, a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce), announced it is partnering with Innovative Rail Technologies (IRT) to convert two of its diesel switcher locomotives…
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Novant Health’s Jason Bernd to lead efforts to advance care in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Jason Bernd is accustomed to engaging physicians and team members to promote patient satisfaction and advance quality care. But the experienced leader also keeps an eye on the future, delivering…
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CPI for all items rose 0.3% in January; shelter up
February 13, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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SC Nonprofit Summit 2024: Bringing Together Leaders for Collective Impact
February 13, 2024
North Charleston, SC ~ February 13, 2024 South Carolina’s annual Nonprofit Summit, hosted by Together SC, our state’s association of nonprofit, philanthropic, and community organizations and sponsored by Dominion Energy,…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces 2024 promotions
February 13, 2024
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, announces promotions for the following professionals: Cameron Ernstberger, Anne Drummond, Kyle Hamm, Brittney Neeley, and John Raynor.…
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Manufacturing Madness Is Back!
February 12, 2024
3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield…
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Credit One Charleston Open unveils new attendee experience and programming for 2024 tennis tournament
February 12, 2024
Tournament upgrades include expanded food and beverage offerings, special events, interactive fan entertainment and paddle sports activities The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, continues…
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Collaborative production of adored operetta ‘Die Fledermaus’ to be performed by College of Charleston and Charleston Symphony
February 12, 2024College of Charleston Opera and the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance will stage Die Fledermaus. Known as one of the world’s most beloved operettas, Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus tells…
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GSSM, SC Technical College System partner to host summer camps for rising 6th – 8th grade students
February 12, 2024
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) and the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS) are partnering to offer summer day camps across the state for rising…
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Local, County, State officials to join Mayor Cogswell, Jr. to break ground on city’s latest affordable housing project
February 12, 2024
100% Affordable Senior Housing Community coming to Johns Island through a strategic partnership by Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care Corporation, Ward Mungo Construction, and Nix Development Company On Thursday, Feb.…
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Important Reminder: Dorchester County Business License renewals due by April 30, 2024
February 12, 2024
Dorchester County officials are reminding all Dorchester County business owners that their current Dorchester County Business Licenses are set to expire on April 30, 2024. Renewal reminders will be sent…
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Dorchester County announces changes to used tire disposal locations
February 12, 2024
In an effort to streamline operations and improve efficiency, Dorchester County will no longer accept used tires at the Oakbrook and Knightsville Convenience Centers effective March 1st, 2024. Residents who…
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City of Charleston to host Financial Wellness Workshops in February and March
February 12, 2024
The City of Charleston is pleased to announce a series of Financial Wellness Workshops scheduled to take place in late February and early March. These workshops aim to empower community…
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Announcing Disability Next Door SC
February 12, 2024
A campaign challenging stereotypes about people with disabilities so we are accepted and included in communities throughout South Carolina. The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the…
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Charleston Digital Corridor selects Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly for CDC Diversity Initiative
February 8, 2024The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that two women owned business, Creatively & Co. and Web Brightly, have been selected as recipients of the CDC Diversity Initiative. The two awards further…
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Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina receives $75,000 Power:Ed grant
February 8, 2024
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina (JAGSC), a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy, has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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Karin Freeland now offering group coaching programs for women who are struggling with burnout and balance
February 8, 2024
A recent Pew Research Center study showed that 46% of American workers don’t use their full paid time off, vacation days and sick leave each year. The study also found…
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SCbio honors McMaster, life science leaders at industry conference
February 8, 2024
SCbio gathered hundreds of life science leaders from across South Carolina and the United States in Greenville to open SCBIO 2024, the state’s premier life sciences conference, honoring leaders who…
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Beach Commercial employees honored with prestigious marketing awards
February 8, 2024
Charleston’s oldest locally family owned full-service commercial real estate firm, Beach Commercial, a Division of The Beach Company, announced that two of its brokers have received prestigious marketing awards within…
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William Means Real Estate agents named to the Christie’s International Real Estate 2024 Masters Circle
February 8, 2024CHICAGO and CHARLESTON, SC – William Means Real Estate, an affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate, is proud to announce that three of its agents…
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Live Jazz Returns to The Establishment Every Friday and Saturday Night
February 8, 2024
The downtown restaurant introduces the Broad Street Live music series, featuring Demetrius Doctor and local jazz musicians The Establishment proudly announces the return of live music with the Broad Street Live series featuring local…
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10 common mistakes to avoid on your SC Income Tax return
February 8, 2024
What you need to know: Mistakes are far more common when returns are filed using paper. That’s why the SCDOR and the IRS recommend filing online. Don’t claim the EITC…
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South Carolina HS students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
February 8, 2024
State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced two South Carolina high school students have been selected as delegates to the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Each delegate…
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Ordering Please, One Big Boy
February 7, 2024
By Tom Poland Daddy set me straight. “If you want some spending money, get a job.” Thus did I work two jobs while going through college at Georgia. I…
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Stantec expands Water Resources team in South Carolina
February 7, 2024
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Kevin Kubiak as a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Charleston. Kubiak is a civil engineer with 13 years of experience…
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Folly Beach Adventures will join Shoppes of Folly as newest tenant
February 7, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Folly Camp, LLC, in the lease of 1,100 SF of retail space within the Shoppes of Folly…
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New lease signed by R4 Green Charleston
February 7, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, Pepperdam Industrial, in the lease of 3,000 SF of industrial space at 7320…
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Horizon Forest Products extends lease in North Charleston
February 7, 2024
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented Horizon Forest Products in the extension of their lease at 4301 Dorchester Rd in…
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Flock and Rally welcomes Scott Harris, seasoned industry expert, as Director of Advertising
February 7, 2024
Flock and Rally, a full-service communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, welcomes longtime industry professional, Scott Harris, as its new director of advertising. With nearly two decades…
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JE Dunn Construction in Charleston celebrates Centennial
February 7, 2024
JE Dunn Construction, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in its 26 offices nationwide throughout 2024. Local employees will engage in a year-long campaign that recognizes its legacy and demonstrates gratitude…
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SCRA announces new Member Companies and grant funding
February 7, 2024
SkilRedi and VBASE Oil Company were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Advent Innovations Limited Company and FinSiteful received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching…
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“SCETV Safe Space” campaign receives award for community engagement
February 7, 2024
SCETV Safe Space, a multiplatform initiative from South Carolina ETV (SCETV) received a Silver Award in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. The annual awards recognize purpose and mission-driven work from people, companies…
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SC Department of Commerce announces 2024 Relentless Challenge grant awards
February 7, 2024
15 projects across the state receive funds to support innovation and entrepreneurship The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) announced the recipients of its 2024 Relentless Challenge grant, which…
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Reedy Reels announces films for its 2024 festival
February 6, 2024
Movie lovers will see more than 66 films at the Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival being March 22 to March 24 at the South Carolina Children’s…
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NAI Charleston adds Tate Lowrance to growing brokerage team
February 5, 2024
NAI Charleston welcomed Tate Lowrance to the brokerage team as an associate commercial real estate agent. Tate grew up in Memphis, TN and moved to Charleston in 2014 to attend…
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We need you! Dorchester County Greenbelt Master Planning process
February 5, 2024
Discover the latest endeavor shaping Dorchester County’s landscape: the Greenbelt Master Plan. This initiative is designed to safeguard, acquire, and enhance green spaces and recreational areas throughout our county, ensuring…
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CCSD welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
February 5, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcomed Daniel Prentice as Chief Financial Officer. Prentice, a proud CCSD graduate, joins the district from Dorchester County, where he has served as…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
February 5, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions in Q4 of 2023 from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC William Ederle represented Physicians Mutual…
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State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver Shares Budget Priorities for 2024
February 5, 2024
Last Tuesday, State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver presented the South Carolina Department of Education’s comprehensive budget priorities during a House Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. Tuesday’s budget hearing is…
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USC partners with HBCUs to ensure student talent enters rural health care
February 5, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the University of South Carolina’s SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare (CRPH) has joined forces with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to address healthcare…
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Berkeley County receives $1M SCDNR grant for Mega Boat Landing project
February 5, 2024
Berkeley County has been awarded a $1 million US Fish & Wildlife Service grant from the SC Department of Natural Resources to help fund the County’s Mega Boat Landing project,…
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Trident United Way announces new leadership hires and promotions
February 4, 2024
Current and Trauth-Jurman take on new positions for the organization; Hilton joins as Director of Education North Charleston, SC- Trident United Way (TUW) is pleased to announce three new leadership…
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Lowcountry Food Bank names five new board members
February 4, 2024
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) today announced that five new Board members have joined its Board of Directors: Elizabeth Starr Gephart (Pooh), Steve Gruidl, Kelly Hosack, Kenric Rivers, and Kevin Rourk.…
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Palmetto Broadband Coalition unites providers to shape broadband future
February 4, 2024
The Palmetto Broadband Coalition, a consortium of well-established, locally owned broadband providers, announced its launch on Tuesday. This alliance is the most recent collaboration among providers, some with over 120…
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FTC order will require Blackbaud to delete unnecessary data, boost safeguards to settle charges its lax security practices led to data breach
February 2, 2024
FTC says company’s poor security allowed hacker to steal sensitive data of millions of consumers, go undetected for months South Carolina-based Blackbaud Inc. will be required to delete personal data…
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Novant Health celebrates long-term investment in South Carolina, welcomes 3 new hospitals
February 1, 2024
Acquisition of hospitals in Charleston, Hardeeville and Hilton Head extends Novant Health’s presence into South Carolina Novant Health is building upon its commitment to patients in South Carolina through its completed acquisition of three coastal hospitals…
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Being Thankful – A Different View
February 1, 2024
By Jeff Becraft I did not write today’s Friday encouragement – it was sent to me by a friend of mine named Rick. It is from The Speaker’s Friend by Leonard…
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Folk Artist Leonard Jones
February 1, 2024
By Tom Poland Giving Old Tin New Life During my school days the yellow bus rolled me past chicken houses. In 1972, when I taught creative writing in Lincolnton,…
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Infinity Marketing’s Tony Williams honored among SC’s Most Influential of 2023
February 1, 2024
Tony Williams, the founder of Greenville, SC-based Infinity Marketing and an engaged community leader for more than three decades, has been honored among SC’s Most Influential people of 2023, a…
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Lou Hammond Group’s Charleston office announces senior-level promotions
February 1, 2024
Lou Hammond Group’s (LHG) Charleston office recently announced three promotions. Meg Lewis has been promoted from Vice President to Senior Vice President. With over a decade of tourism, economic development…
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