Local author and life coach launches new podcast: “Rock Your Reinvention”
September 1, 2023
Author and life coach, Karin Freeland, is launching a podcast called “Rock Your Reinvention.” “Rock Your Reinvention” is a podcast for anyone looking to gain insights about what they really…
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CCSD announces that it has received a high bond rating for last five years
August 31, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced at the Board Meeting on Monday, August 28, 2023, that it has maintained a high bond rating for the last five years. The rating…
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CCSD’s Phase IV of One Cent Sales Tax program earns impeccable review
August 31, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) recently received a positive review for its internal controls of the 2017-2022 One Cent Sales Tax Capital Program (also known as Phase IV). The sales tax…
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Berkeley County encourages public to report storm damage
August 31, 2023
Dispose of Storm Debris Friday, Saturday at Landfill & Convenience Centers Berkeley County Government is encouraging any resident or business that sustained storm damage from Idalia to report it online HERE or…
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Public comment period opening for PY2022 CAPER report draft on county grant programs
August 31, 2023
Public Hearing on Draft Set for September 13 Berkeley County is seeking public feedback on the draft of its PY2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which details accomplishments…
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August 31 Tropical Storm Idalia recovery update
August 31, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia recovery efforts began at daybreak, as city crews fanned out across the city to complete initial damage assessments and clean-up. The city shifted to OPCON 3 this…
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Dorchester County announces updates on county services
August 31, 2023
Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Dorchester County Courts All Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Dorchester County Courts will resume their normal operating hours on Friday, September 1. Dorchester County Convenience…
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Crawl Space Ninja leases new space in North Charleston
August 31, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord, 756 St Andrews Blvd, LLC, in the lease of 2,100 SF at 7187…
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Select SCEDA members earn coveted statewide economic developer certification
August 31, 2023The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce nine members have recently earned credentials as South Carolina Certified Economic Developers (SCCED). The newly certified statewide economic developers…
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The Beach That Was
August 30, 2023
By Tom Poland From afar the skyline looks like that of a city, and it is. Myrtle Beach’s skyline of hotels seems to dwarf the skyline of all other…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges $10.25M sale of waterfront build-to-rent community on Hilton Head Island
August 30, 2023
Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Tidal Bluff, a waterfront build-to-rent community with 30 units located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Louis Smart, Taylor Bird, and…
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Greenville County’s Economic Development leader Mark Farris stepping down
August 30, 2023
Recognized for “tremendous contributions to Greenville County economic development” with over $3.9 billion invested, 17,900 jobs created during tenure GREENVILLE, S.C. – After an exemplary 38-year economic development career producing…
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $65,000 to South Carolina
August 29, 2023
Grants Part of Nearly $2.6 Million Awarded to Youth Literacy Programs During its 30th Anniversary Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of more than $65,000 in youth…
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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…
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Berkeley County awards construction contract for Bushy Park Dredging Project
August 29, 2023
Berkeley County Government has awarded the construction contract for the Bushy Park Dredging and Spoil Site Project to J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. County Council approved the contract at its meeting…
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Dorchester County receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 29, 2023
Dorchester County was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2022. This commendation, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), reflects Dorchester…
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Dramatic Pawleys Plantation restoration project taking shape as Jack Nicklaus design eyes October reopening
August 29, 2023
The restoration of Pawleys Plantation, a stunning Jack Nicklaus design that plays along a tidal marsh, continues to progress smoothly, and the layout’s plans for an October reopening are on schedule.…
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Dominion Energy environmental grant application now open to nonprofit, educational organizations
August 29, 2023
Dominion Energy has opened the application window for eligible nonprofit and educational organizations to apply for environmental grants. The Environmental Education & Stewardship Grant program highlights Dominion Energy’s efforts to…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Daphne Johnson to their marketing team
August 29, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Daphne Johnson has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, she will support the Marketing team through coordinating projects, writing digital communication…
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College of Charleston receives NSF grant to study mass extinction
August 29, 2023
Sept. 1, 2023, will be a momentous day for the College – and, perhaps, the future of our planet. That’s when geology professor Teddy Them will begin using the College’s share of a prestigious…
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Women Confidence Builders awards scholarships at largest event of 2023
August 29, 2023
Women Confidence Builders hosted its biggest event of 2023 and presented scholarships to students from Anderson Career Technology Center and Spartanburg Academic Movement. The sold-out luncheon took place on August…
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The Beach Company announces four new hires
August 29, 2023
Today, The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced four new hires joining the company. Justin Ciferno will be joining The…
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Pawleys Plantation eyes October reopening after restoration project
August 28, 2023MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The restoration of Pawleys Plantation, a stunning Jack Nicklaus design that plays along a tidal marsh, continues to progress smoothly, and the layout’s plans for an…
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Apollon Wealth Management brings in Midwest wealth management firm Piershale Financial Group
August 25, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC & BARRINGTON, IL – Apollon Wealth Management announced the addition of Piershale Financial Group to its growing network of wealth management offices across the U.S. The new DBA,…
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PFAS settlement steering committee releases allocation estimates for largest drinking water settlement in history
August 25, 2023CHARLESTON, SC – Attorneys representing hundreds of public water systems in litigation against PFAS manufacturers 3M and DuPont released tables with the estimated range of financial recovery public water systems…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2024
August 24, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2024. For over 50 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community…
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Lone Star, The Rambling Ghost
August 24, 2023
By Tom Poland I’ve long felt that two of South Carolina’s prettier community names are Silverstreet and Lone Star. Silverstreet I’ve seen many times. Those names, evocative and atmospheric,…
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Financial Wellness for your Employees
August 24, 2023
Charles B. Flowers, CFA Employers want highly engaged employees who are focused on their work during business hours. Hopefully, the employees also want to be “all in” while they are…
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A glorious journey
August 24, 2023
By Jeff Becraft One of the statements I utter the most these days is: “Well… you see what my wife lives with.” I mentioned a couple of weeks ago…
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Colliers | South Carolina leases 55,000 square feet of warehouse space to Elara Foodservice Disposables, LLC
August 24, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina industrial brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented McQueen Distribution, LLC in the leasing of approximately 55,000 square feet of warehouse space at 450 International…
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Life Sciences Forum to draw business, academia from across state to Columbia Sept. 14
August 23, 2023
Registration is surging and a full house is expected for SCbio’s Midyear Life Sciences Forum 2023 on Thursday, Sept. 14 in Columbia. The half-day program is focused on critical issues…
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Colliers hires Ruby Mercer as Marketing Coordinator
August 23, 2023
Ruby Mercer has joined Colliers | South Carolina in the firm’s Charleston office as a Marketing Coordinator. As Marketing Coordinator, Mercer will be responsible for creating materials and executing strategies for property…
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Robbins Construction Group welcomes a new project executive to the team
August 23, 2023
Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management, proudly welcomes Ziad Moumne as a new project executive. Moumne is a distinguished construction…
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9,200 SF industrial building sold in Charleston
August 23, 2023
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the seller, Hawks Real Estate Belgrade, LLC, in the sale of a 9,200 SF industrial…
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Graze Craze will open soon in Mt Pleasant
August 23, 2023
Graze Craze, the charcuterie franchise, is coming soon to the National Crossing shopping center in Mt. Pleasant. Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord,…
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4 acres leased to Freeport Transportation in North Charleston
August 23, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Kinder, LLC, in the lease of 4 acres at 4185 Chitwood Ave…
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Forbes names South Carolina Federal the Best Credit Union in South Carolina
August 23, 2023South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of America’s Best In-State Credit Unions in 2023 by Forbes, ranking #1 in South Carolina. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes…
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Formula Automatic Door Co leases office space in North Charleston
August 23, 2023
David Newman of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the tenant, Formula Automatic Door Co, Inc. in the leasing of 2,755 SF of office space at 2671 Spruill Ave, Unit C in…
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DWG Consulting Engineers announces promotions of three employee-owners to Principal
August 22, 2023
DWG, Inc. Consulting Engineers (DWG) announces the promotion of three employee owners Mark Uyak, William Billard, and Jill Meyer to Principal. “Mark, Jill, and Will are leaders at DWG and…
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New Hyundai Service Center coming to West Ashley
August 22, 2023
A new Hyundai Service Center is scheduled to open later this summer in West Ashley. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, David Newman, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial…
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Fetter Health Care Network awarded $2 million grant toward maternal health care efforts
August 22, 2023
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has been awarded the Quality Improvement Fund Maternal Health (QIF-MH) grant, a $2 million award provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…
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Colliers Report: Rental rates increase as absorption kept pace with supply
August 22, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Despite an increase in deliveries, rent growth and total occupancy remained strong in Charleston for Q2 2023.…
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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition opens year-round wildlife art gallery
August 22, 2023Gallery by Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a new, brick-and-mortar extension of the annual Charleston event, will host its grand opening on August 30 The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), a 501(c)(3)…
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TCCC announces interim CEO
August 22, 2023
The Board of Directors of Tri-County Cradle to Career is pleased to announce the appointment of Ericka Plater as interim Chief Executive Officer through December 31, 2023. Ms. Plater has…
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Dorchester County Fire Rescue receives donation of grain bin rescue equipment
August 22, 2023
Dorchester County Fire Rescue (DCFR) is proud to announce the generous donation of grain bin rescue equipment from the Dorchester County Farm Bureau. This donation marks a significant step forward…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs announces We Were Made from Shadows Exhibition by Hirona and Riki Matsuda
August 22, 2023
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents We Were Made from Shadows, featuring large-scale installations and assemblage works by artists Hirona and Riki Matsuda, on view August 23 through…
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Attorneys Matthew Covington, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte, Christine Ormand, & Thomas Twehues recognized as Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers®
August 22, 2023
2024 Best Lawyers in America© – Ones to Watch Gallivan White Boyd announced the selection of attorneys, Matthew Covington, Jordan Crapps, Jessica W. Laffitte, Christine Ormand and Thomas Twehues, as…
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Colliers Report: Vacancy increased due to new deliveries
August 22, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 South Carolina Retail Market Highlights Vacancy increased in Q2 2023 to 3.85% across the state as 986,821 square feet are under…
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South Carolina Ports enters fiscal year 2024 showing signs of strength
August 22, 2023
SC Ports handled 208,134 TEUs and 115,422 pier containers in July. Imports flowing into the Port of Charleston outperformed U.S. volumes with a 12% increase from June and a 3%…
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Affordable housing options to expand in Charlotte as NHE gets underway bringing Ovata at Reedy Creek to life
August 22, 2023
South Carolina-based developer Taylor Davis of NHE knows the situation all too well, after spending more than 25 years of his career involved in developing and managing quality, affordable housing…
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