Historic Charleston Foundation celebrates achievements in preservation with Charter Day Winners
May 2, 2023This April, Historic Charleston Foundation commemorated its 1947 founding by honoring extraordinary contributions in preserving Charleston’s irreplaceable built environment and cultural character during Charter Day. This annual event honors…
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Wando’s Nicole Breen honored as 2023 SC Scholastic Journalist of the Year
May 2, 2023
Wando High School is proud to announce Nicole Breen, co-editor in chief of the school’s award-winning yearbook Legend, was recently named the 2023 South Carolina Scholastic Journalist of the Year by the…
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Elliott Davis announces move to BullStreet District in Columbia
May 2, 2023
The Columbia office of Elliott Davis, LLC will occupy the second floor of the BullStreet District’s WestLawn office building beginning this fall. More than 80 employees will move into approximately…
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City of Charleston awarded $10 million grant for King/Huger Pump Station
May 2, 2023The City of Charleston has been awarded $10 million in funding from the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund for the “King Street Pump Station” project, the second and…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis joins coalition of state financial officers in slamming Biden’s penalty on responsible homebuyers
May 2, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis today announced he and 33 other state financial officers have united to speak out against new federal policy that will make it more expensive for homebuyers…
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Rosen Hagood attorneys selected to 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2023
Seven attorneys from the Charleston-based law firm of Rosen Hagood have been named to either the 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list or the 2023 South Carolina Rising Stars list,…
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Film submissions start today for Reedy Reels: The Greenville Film Festival
May 1, 2023
Have the next great film? The Piedmont Natural Gas Presents Reedy Reels: The Greenville Festival wants to see it. Film submissions start Monday, May 1, 2023, via FilmFreeway or the…
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South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership hosts gala celebrating public education
April 27, 2023
The South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership, South Carolina Association of School Administrators’ (SCASA) non-profit arm, is hosting its sixth annual gala on Friday, April 28, 2023, to celebrate this…
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The Charleston Jazz Festival saw record-breaking attendance
April 27, 2023
The 2023 Charleston Jazz Festival was a resounding success, featuring an impressive lineup of talented artists including Samara Joy, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dianne Reeves, Matt White & Friends, Oscar…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy launches effort to help manage flooding and reduce urban heat by increasing urban tree canopy
April 27, 2023Charleston Parks Conservancy has announced the relaunch of its Charleston Trees Program in honor of Arbor Day on April 28. Charleston Trees was formed in the 1990’s as a result of Mayor…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Chelsea Diedrich to their Talent Team
April 27, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Chelsea Diedrich has joined the Chamber team as Talent Program Director. In this role, she will contribute to the planning and management of the Lowcountry…
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SC Manufacturing Champions honored with the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
April 27, 2023The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and Ross Turner, South Carolina State Senator of District…
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Agent with waterfront sales experience joins William Means Real Estate
April 27, 2023
William Means Real Estate announced that its firm is growing with the addition of REALTOR®, Jenny Bernard. Bernard previously worked in sales for Kiawah River, a high-end waterfront community on Johns…
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Brandon’s media team adds new talent
April 27, 2023
Brandon, a data-driven, digitally-centric, integrated marketing agency, has added Martin Montoya and Abbie Lutz to its media planning team. The new hires are joining an agency regularly recognized as a…
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SCMA announces Board of Directors
April 27, 2023
Tommy Preston, Jr. to Lead South Carolina’s Premier Association for Manufacturing The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Tommy Preston, Jr., Global Vice President of Ethics of The Boeing…
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Probo Medical acquires Charelston-based Ultra Select Medical
April 26, 2023
Probo Medical (“Probo”), a leading global provider of medical imaging equipment, parts, repair and service, announced the acquisition of Ultra Select Medical, LLC . Terms of the transaction were not…
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Renee Atkinson of Aynor High School named 2024 South Carolina Teacher of the Year
April 26, 2023State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver announced at the annual South Carolina Teacher of the Year event that Renee Atkinson, an English teacher at Aynor High School from Horry County…
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The Joy Of Scholarships
April 26, 2023
By Tom Poland After high school I hoped to land a scholarship to play football. I played first unit on the junior varsity team and started three years on the…
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Putting Your Cash to Work
April 25, 2023
By Charles B. Flowers, CFA The creation of a cash management plan is the best way to optimize your cash. A successful cash management plan incorporates cash needs, time frames,…
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CCSD leadership announcements
April 25, 2023Â Â Â Â Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce the following new leadership appointments: Ashley Dorsey, Principal, James B. Edwards Elementary School (effective July 1, 2023)…
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Berkeley County hosting series of upcoming community meetings
April 25, 2023
Starting May 1, 2023 Berkeley County is hosting a series of upcoming community meetings for the public. The meetings will be held quarterly with a goal to provide more information…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Regional Housing Coalition hosts Attainable Housing Week kick off event featuring the region’s elected leaders
April 25, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Attainable Housing Week 2023, a series of local events in the Charleston region from April 24-28. April is National Fair Housing Month and the Regional Housing…
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U.S. News & World Report ranks multiple MUSC programs among best graduate schools
April 25, 2023
Several programs at the Medical University of South Carolina are included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 rankings of the Best Graduate Schools. USNWR analyzed more than 10,000 graduate programs…
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City of Charleston steps up enforcement of illegal car carrier delivery parking
April 25, 2023Last week, code enforcement officers with the city’s Livability Department hand-delivered a letter to managers of car dealerships along Savannah Highway announcing an enforcement initiative to prevent car carriers from…
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William Means Real Estate sets new record with sale of $15M historic property on Shem Creek
April 25, 2023
William Means Real Estate announced that it facilitated the sale of 100 Haddrell Street, a property significant to the history of Mount Pleasant. Setting the town’s residential sales record, this…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare provides free high school sports physicals
April 25, 2023
Sports Medicine professionals volunteering time, expertise for high school students Teams of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, physical therapists and athletic trainers are volunteering their time and skills to help…
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Savannah Scott named Rookie of the Year
April 25, 2023
Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Savannah Scott, public relations and social media coordinator, has been named the…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter 2023
April 25, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023. “While the current interest rate environment continues…
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Non Profit Minute – Bridget Laird, CEO, WINGS
April 25, 2023
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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Midlands executive receives Distinguished Humanitarian Award
April 24, 2023
Carol Yarborough, M.Ed, MSW, LISW-CP, executive director of the Dickerson Child Advocacy Center (DCAC) received the Distinguished Humanitarian Award from the South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) during its annual…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
April 24, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Flock and Rally announces the expansion of its creative team
April 21, 2023
Flock and Rally a full-service, communications and marketing agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, announced that it has expanded its creative team with the hiring of Rebecca Rebl as graphic…
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EO Charleston and EO Charlotte launch program to accelerate local entrepreneurial growth
April 21, 2023
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing 17,500 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, and EO Charlotte have partnered together to bring the…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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Cinco de Rita’s launches May 5
April 20, 2023
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. – Rita’s Seaside Grille is shaking up this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations by hosting its first ever Cinco De Rita’s event Friday, May 5, 2023. This…
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Geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson joins Goodwyn Mills Cawood in Charleston
April 20, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) welcomed geotechnical engineer Stephen Nickerson, PE in Charleston, South Carolina. He joins the firm as regional geotechnical leader for the Carolinas and southern Georgia, where he…
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Choate Construction Company promotes Michael Sutton to Director of Preconstruction
April 20, 2023
Choate Construction Company is pleased to announce Michael Sutton has been promoted to Director of Preconstruction in Charleston. After 7 years with Choate Construction and more than 15 years garnering…
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Spoleto reprises sweeping Locals’ Weekend offers for Charleston-area residents
April 20, 2023
Promo-code will be distributed Friday via email for the sale, valid April 22 to April 23 only What:Â Spoleto Festival USA is offering Charleston-area residents exclusive ticket discounts across its entire…
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April 24-28: Charleston Metro Chamber’s Regional Housing Coalition Hosts Attainable Housing Week
April 20, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Attainable Housing Week 2023, a series of local events in the Charleston region from April 24-28. April is National Fair Housing Month and the Regional…
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Arias named Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs
April 20, 2023
Aimee Arias, Ph.D., has been named dean of the College of Charleston School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, effective July 1, 2023. An innovative leader, educator and researcher, Arias will…
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Frampton Construction digs into new facility for Minges Bottling Group
April 20, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has broken ground on a new 223,375-square-foot build-to-suit project for Minges Bottling Group…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell welcomes Cameron Ernstberger, James Harrelson, and Catherine Denaux
April 20, 2023Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added the following professionals to their firm: Cameron Ernstberger, Senior Staff Accountant; James Harrelson, Staff Accountant;…
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EVENT: Spring Artisan Market at The Waterfront Daniel Island / May 20
April 20, 2023
Join the Waterfront Daniel Island on May 20 for a spring artisan market. See additional details below. WHAT: Spring Artisan Market at The Waterfront Daniel Island WHEN: Saturday, May 20…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Brandon Whittington, ProTrustee
April 19, 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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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 13th consecutive year
April 19, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. McGriff…
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SCRA Awards Company of the Year and Founder of the Year at annual summit
April 19, 2023Hundreds gathered at South Carolina Research Authority’s annual summit in Columbia this week, where Charleston-based GoodUnited was awarded Company of the Year, and Lanford Holloway, CEO of Columbia-based TerraStride, was awarded Founder…
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Innovation Week kicks off April 24 with contests, demos and creativity
April 19, 2023
The fifth annual Innovation Week at the Medical University of South Carolina, complete with fan favorite Shark Tank events, will kick off on April 24, and for the first time, it will be anchoring…
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Sarah Baldwin promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales
April 19, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Sarah Baldwin has been promoted to SVP Retail Mortgage Sales at FRB Mortgage, a division of First Reliance Bank. She is responsible for developing and…
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SC Ports celebrates growth of Inland Port Dillon
April 18, 2023South Carolina Ports celebrates the five-year anniversary of Inland Port Dillon with record number of containers handled at the rail-served inland port in March. “It was five years ago —…
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