Lisa Allison selected to permanently lead CCSD Department of Student Support Services
May 22, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Lisa Allison as Executive Director of Student Support Services. Allison has served in this role in an interim capacity since October 1, 2022. Over…
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GSSM Foundation establishes Waraich Endowment to honor Carolyne Williams, a scholarship fund to benefit students
May 22, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced the creation of the Waraich Endowment to Honor Carolyne Williams, a scholarship fund to help GSSM students and…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation serves as primary point for all Disaster Relief financial donations
May 22, 2023
Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Waccamaw region’s only community foundation, is home to the area’s Disaster Relief Fund which is the primary point of financial donations for all disaster relief and…
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Founders Group International partners with Nicklaus design for restoration of Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club
May 22, 2023
Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature design renowned for its beauty and challenge, closed May 22 for a greens and bunkers restoration and a clubhouse redesign,…
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Springfield’s Spencer Quinlan named 2023 CCSD Teacher of the Year
May 19, 2023
Charleston County School District staff members surprised Springfield Elementary School teacher Spencer Quinlan with the announcement that she had been chosen as the 2023 CCSD Teacher of the Year. Lexy…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy announces Executive Director and CEO
May 19, 2023
The Charleston Parks Conservancy Board of Directors has named Darlene Heater as the organization’s new Executive Director and CEO after an extensive national search. Heater will further the Conservancy’s work…
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SeamonWhiteside celebrates completion of Hanahan’s newest recreational complex
May 18, 2023
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, announced its completion of work on the City of Hanahan’s new recreational complex, The Hawk’s Nest. To celebrate the…
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SCDOT Commission approves 2024 Pavement Improvement Plan
May 18, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2024 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $775 million to the previously invested $2.8 billion in pavement improvements across the…
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MUSC Master of Science in Health Informatics online program reduces tuition, fees for fall 2023
May 18, 2023
Tuition and program fees for the Medical University of South Carolina’s online Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI) program will be reduced for both full- and part-time enrollment beginning in fall…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $12.7 million for Jasper County project
May 18, 2023
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is awarding $12.7 million in Community Facilities Direct Loans to Jasper County projects.…
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Google announces South Carolina winner of 15th annual Doodle for Google contest
May 18, 2023
The annual Doodle for Google contest returns for the 15th year to showcase student artwork from around the country. Today, Google is thrilled to announce South Carolina’s Haniyah Simone Robinson…
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City of Charleston to host ‘Operation Neighborhood’ in Gadsden Green
May 18, 2023
WHERE: Harmon Field; President and Line Streets Please join Mayor Tecklenburg, Charleston Housing Authority, city leaders, staff and residents for the next Operation Neighborhood cleanup event, which will take place in…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces National 529 Day celebration with $529 college savings grants
May 18, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced the return of the annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program in celebration of National 529 Day. “South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is proud…
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SOS Care partners with Make Waves Center to conduct Charleston housing market analysis for individuals with autism and/or disabilities
May 18, 2023
SOS Care is teaming up with the Make Waves Center for Community Development at the First Place Global Leadership Institute to produce the first-ever study to comprehensively address housing needs…
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Brandon adds to its client services team
May 18, 2023
Brandon, an integrated data-driven, digitally-centric marketing firm specializing in the B2B, healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, outdoor lifestyles, lifestyle apparel, travel and tourism, consumer packaged goods, real estate, utilities, and fitness…
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Prestigious commercial real estate award goes to Vitré Ravenel Stephens for 2022 sales
May 18, 2023
Vitré Ravenel Stephens received the 2022 Charleston REALTORS®️ of Distinction Award in the Commercial Real Estate category. This award recognizes the top 10% of producing Charleston REALTORS®️ in 2022. Vitré…
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Memories Of Zebco Reels & Red Wrigglers
May 17, 2023
By Tom Poland I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart. My father had a worm farm, and my grandfather’s…
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College of Charleston commencement speakers praise graduates for their perseverance
May 17, 2023Surrounded by the stately moss-draped oak trees of Cistern Yard, friends and family members cheered and applauded as over 900 graduates crossed the stage in two separate ceremonies on Saturday,…
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Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds released the following open letter to the citizens of Charleston
May 17, 2023Today, Charleston Police Chief Luther Reynolds released the following open letter to the citizens of Charleston: May 17, 2023 My Fellow Charlestonians, After speaking with my doctors and praying for…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina distributes $1.4 million in grants
May 17, 2023
Foundation Releases 2023 Cycle I Grantee Partners The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded 92 grants totaling $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the Palmetto State. Each organization…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
May 17, 2023
The Beach Company announces two new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston. Mary Caneer has been hired as vice president, treasurer and controller at The Beach Company.…
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Beach Haven Hotel hires TravelBoom to design new website
May 17, 2023
Beach Haven Hotel, a hotel located in the heart of San Diego’s Pacific Beach neighborhood, has launched a new website developed by TravelBoom, a leading travel marketing firm. BeachHavenPacificBeach.com features…
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Dayton House Resort expands marketing partnership with TravelBoom
May 17, 2023
The leading digital marketing firm for resorts will manage SEO, PPC, metasearch, website, and analytics for the popular destination. Dayton House Resort, an oceanfront destination on the Grand Strand, has…
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Peter Dunphy retires from board leadership
May 17, 2023
After over eight years of stellar board service to the South Carolina Research Authority and its investment affiliate SC Launch Inc., Peter Dunphy has retired from the SCRA board of trustees and the…
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Pyramid Contracting awarded Galeana dealership project in Mount Pleasant
May 16, 2023
Pyramid Contracting announced it has been selected as the general contractor for the new Galeana Automotive Dealership in Mount Pleasant, SC. This ground-up project includes the development and construction of…
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Congressman Clyburn announces $3 million to preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities in South Carolina
May 16, 2023
U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced $3 million from the National Park Service (NPS) to help preserve and restore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in South Carolina. The…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks MUSC College of Medicine programs among best graduate schools
May 16, 2023
The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (MUSC COM) is included in both the research and primary care rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 rankings of…
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SC Council on Competitiveness to award 2023 SC STEM Educator of the Year and name new Boston Dynamics AI-enabled robot
May 16, 2023
May 19th Ceremony at Richland District Two R2i2 Student Innovation Center SC Tech, an initiative of the SC Council on Competitiveness (“SC Competes”), in partnership with S²TEM Centers SC, The…
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Erin McGee named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of the next week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce…
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Emeline announces new Director of Sales and Marketing
May 16, 2023
Whitney Dang to Join Award-Winning Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina Makeready, a hospitality company that concepts, manages and operates an independent and diverse collection of hotel, restaurant and retail brands,…
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Spencer Quinlan named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of this week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce each…
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CCSD Leadership announcements
May 16, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome the following new leaders: Bryan Coleman, Principal, Thomas C. Cario Middle School Beth Dillenkoffer, Principal, James Simons Montessori School Latrice Smalls, Interim…
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Welvista donates new vehicles to three school districts for its smiles for a lifetime program
May 16, 2023
Welvista, a nonprofit organization that helps uninsured and underserved South Carolinians gain access to essential health services, donated new vehicles to three school districts in rural South Carolina for its…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance announces 2023 Woman of the Year
May 16, 2023
April Allen, Director of Government Relations for Continental, was named the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s Manufacturing Forum hosted at…
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Colliers represents High Bay Distribution B LLC in leasing 127,232 square feet of Portside Distribution Center Building B to FNS
May 16, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented High Bay Distribution B, LLC in the lease of ±127,232 square feet at Portside Distribution Center Building B…
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Record-breaking 2,600+ food lovers attend Columbia Food and Wine Festival in sixth year
May 15, 2023
The 2023 festival marks the largest year ever in attendance and support of the region’s culinary community The 2023 Columbia Food and Wine Festival brought 2,699 food lovers together for…
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±23,755 SF former bank branch sold as investment opportunity
May 15, 2023
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that veteran broker Will Sherrod, CCIM recently facilitated the sale of a ±23,755 square foot former bank branch and additional office space on ±3.7…
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Former CSU golden gal’s legacy lives on with $1.5 million gift
May 15, 2023
A gift from the estate of a longtime Charleston Southern University employee will bless students for years to come. The gift of nearly $1.5 million from the late Barbara “Binky”…
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Four South Carolina SBDC clients win state SBA Awards
May 15, 2023
Joseph Wilson, Tremaine Moore, Marvin Ross and Michael Williams recognized for excellence in advancing the needs of the small business community The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC),…
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The Restaurant at Zero George to host Michelin-starred San Francisco chef Richard Lee for collaboration dinner
May 15, 2023WHO: The Restaurant at Zero George and Saison WHAT: The Restaurant at Zero George is hosting Chef Richard Lee of Saison, the award-winning San Francisco restaurant, on June 9 and…
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South Atlantic Canners, Inc. expanding Lee County operations
May 11, 2023
$28.7 Million Investment Will Create 15 New Jobs Over the Next Five Years South Atlantic Canners, Inc. (South Atlantic Canners), a Coca-Cola production cooperative that includes several Coca-Cola distributors, today announced…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and the National Association of Letter Carriers announce 2023 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
May 11, 2023
All households encouraged to leave shelf-stable food donations near their mailboxes on Saturday, May 13 for distribution to our food-insecure neighbors The 31st annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp…
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International African American Museum receives Riley Institute’s OneSouthCarlolina Partners in Progress Award
May 11, 2023Charleston’s International African American Museum (IAAM) received the second annual OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award from Furman University’s Riley Institute. The award was presented to IAAM President and CEO Dr. Tonya Matthews by…
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SCRA selected to participate in new NSF initiative to grow clean energy in South Carolina
May 11, 2023
The South Carolina Research Authority is a core member of a team selected as an inaugural recipient of up to $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.…
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Elbit Systems of America, Choate Construction celebrate ribbon cutting at Palmetto Commerce Park
May 11, 2023Elbit Systems of America and Childress Klein Properties partner with Choate Construction Company to construct a 175,500-SF manufacturing facility in Palmetto Commerce Park in support of the international technology company’s…
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Chloe Spitzer named Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalist
May 11, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced the 2022-2023 Top Five Teacher of the Year Finalists last month. Over the course of this week (Teacher Appreciation Week), we will introduce each…
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SC Ports CEO Melvin named ‘Outstanding Woman in Supply Chain’
May 11, 2023South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin received the Outstanding Women in Supply Chain Award from supply chain management students at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. “In choosing…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andy Howell, Uncommon Giving
May 11, 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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Trident United Way’s Women United recognizes Tri-County leaders in philanthropy
May 11, 2023
Left to right – Theresa Prioleau, Danielle Hardee-Richardson, and Stephanie Kelley Over 100 members of Trident United Way’s Women United and their guests gathered this week at the Crown Plaza…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards approximately $160,000 to South Carolina
May 11, 2023
Grants Part of More Than $13 Million Awarded to Support Literacy and Education Programs During 30th Anniversary The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of approximately $160,000 in literacy grants…
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