South Carolina law now protects farmers’ roadside markets from commercial zoning, regulation
May 18, 2026
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation into law May 15 that gives the state’s farmers new protections for roadside markets, shielding them from commercial zoning requirements and regulations that…
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Stage Door Arts Academy welcomes accomplished tap artist and educator Charlie Maybee to summer faculty
May 16, 2026
Stage Door Arts Academy is expanding its summer performing arts lineup with the addition of acclaimed tap artist, choreographer, and educator Charlie Maybee. Beginning this summer, Charlie will lead Tap…
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FEMA approves more than $1.2 billion to support recovery in seven southeastern states
May 14, 2026
FEMA recently approved more than $1.2 billion in funding to support recovery in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. This includes $1.1 billion to reimburse for…
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Summerville caregiver is among 7 honorees nationwide redefining what life after stroke can look like
May 14, 2026
Through the Stroke Hero Awards, the American Stroke Association highlights the powerful stories of survivors of stroke, caregivers and community champions Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability…
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Harbor Logistics announces two transportation and supply chain executive hires
May 14, 2026
Harbor Logistics has announced the addition of two experienced logistics and transportation professionals to its leadership team with the hiring of Park Williams as Senior Vice President of Sales and…
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Pyramid Contracting breaks ground on The Vault in Greenville, SC
May 14, 2026
Pyramid Contracting announced the start of construction on The Vault in Greenville, South Carolina, where our team is serving as the General Contractor for this unique new development. The Vault…
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Support student-athletes: Charleston Athletic Fund virtual auction now open
May 14, 2026
The College of Charleston Athletic Fund Virtual Auction opens Wednesday, May 13, at 9 a.m., with bidding running through Tuesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. All proceeds directly support the…
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North Charleston residents invited to shape the future of their neighborhoods
May 14, 2026
BCDCOG kicks off neighborhood planning workshops in Reynolds Avenue, Mall Drive, and Aviation/Remount communities. The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) will host the first round of community workshops for its…
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Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council seeks community leaders to serve as 2026–2028 community representatives
May 14, 2026
The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) is seeking community leaders to serve as Community Representatives for the 2026–2028 term. The council is now accepting applications for five representative…
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Katelyn Chapman awarded 2026 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year
May 14, 2026
Coastal Community Foundation announced Katelyn Chapman as the 2026 Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year. The award supports the creation of new artwork representing the look and feel of the…
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Boat access available at new waterfront park starting May 15
May 14, 2026
Boat Ramps and Trailer Parking to Open at 6 a.m. Public boat access at the new Berkeley County Waterfront Park will be available Friday, May 15. All six boat ramps and approximately…
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Chick-fil-A scholarship supports continuing education at College of Charleston
May 14, 2026
The Chick-fil-A Graduate Leadership Scholarship at the College of Charleston is one of the first scholarships created for master’s degree candidates. Launched in 2020, the scholarship has been awarded to…
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A Striped Bass & An Oak
May 13, 2026
By Tom Poland Though my hair was chestnut brown, I was green, a young writer hoping to create something memorable. I needed inspiration and I found it in a…
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Brad Ewing joins McMillan Pazdan Smith as Regional Practice Leader
May 12, 2026
McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomed Brad Ewing, AIA, RID, NCARB, LEED AP as a Regional Practice Leader, bringing more than 25 years of experience shaping complex civic and public-sector projects. Throughout…
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Lowcountry Land Trust protects 84 acres on Wadmalaw Island, expanding conservation corridor
May 12, 2026Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to protecting land and water forever and connecting the community to conservation, announced the permanent protection of H&H Farm, approximately 84 acres of private…
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2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster unveiled
May 12, 2026Mayor William Cogswell and City Director of Cultural Affairs Rochelle Riley unveiled the official 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster on Friday, May 8, at City Gallery. This year’s winning artist,…
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Community Engagement Council continues to discuss 106 Coming Street project
May 12, 2026
The College of Charleston continues its efforts to partner with a diverse group of community members to help guide the commemoration and development efforts of Coming Street Commons, a planned student residence hall at…
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The College of Charleston expands access to excellence: restructured Honors College now offers multiple pathways to success
May 12, 2026
The College of Charleston Honors College is expanding its reach to support a greater number of highly motivated students. The newly reimagined Honors College will provide additional students with access…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare celebrates straight ‘A’ grades for safety
May 12, 2026
All four hospitals at Roper St. Francis Healthcare have earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog. Roper Hospital, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital,…
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Dorchester County hosts Memorial Day ceremony to commemorate military personnel
May 12, 2026
Dorchester County invites community members to the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Davis-Bailey Park pavilion, located at 5190 E. Jim Bilton…
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National Prevention Week: Prevention Starts at Home and in the Community
May 12, 2026
National Prevention Week, observed May 10–16, highlights the importance of preventing substance misuse before it starts. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ Office of Substance Use…
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Graham welcomes over $200 million investment in U.S. Coast Guard Base Charleston
May 12, 2026U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) celebrated the U.S. Coast Guard’s announcement approving $212 million in funding to enhance readiness at Base Charleston in North Charleston. The Coast Guard stated…
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Veteran CCSD district leader Dr. Jamie McCarthy named associate superintendent for the elementary learning community
May 12, 2026
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Dr. Jamie McCarthy has been named Associate Superintendent for the Elementary Learning Community effective July 1, 2026. Dr. McCarthy brings nearly two decades…
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CPI for all items rises 0.6% in April; shelter and gasoline up
May 12, 2026
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, after rising 0.9 percent in March, according to the U.S. Bureau…
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Charleston Moves hosts Bike to Work Day – Friday, May 15
May 12, 2026
WHO: Charleston Moves, Mayor William Cogswell, Charleston City Council members, and community residents WHAT: A community bike ride from White Point Garden to City Hall in celebration of National Bike to…
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SC Ports Graduates 2025-2026 Port Ambassador Class
May 12, 2026
South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 30 business and community leaders who completed the 2025-2026 Port Ambassador program. The group, who represent organizations throughout South Carolina, spent the past year getting…
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Charleston Southern celebrates newest alumni
May 12, 2026
435 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral graduates turn tassels this spring Charleston Southern University celebrated commencement with a service for master’s and doctoral students on May 7, followed by three ceremonies for graduating Buccaneers receiving…
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SCRA announces new grant funding and member companies
May 12, 2026
Tada AI, CAMA Security, Pathly, and Vet Media Group received new grant funding from the South Carolina Research Authority. Baysys Solutions and Digital Site Box were accepted as SCRA member companies. SCRA…
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Lindsay A. Joyner accepts nomination as fellow of American Bar Foundation
May 12, 2026
Gallivan White Boyd (GWB) announced that Lindsay A. Joyner has accepted an invitation to become a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). Fellows membership is by invitation only and…
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Dorchester County releases online performance dashboard for strategic plan progress
May 12, 2026
Dorchester County released its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to guide the County’s decision-making, resource allocation, and service delivery over the next several years. To accompany the Plan, the County is now releasing its new…
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CHE approves 15 new academic programs at six institutions
May 12, 2026
Commission approves 15 new academic programs statewide The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education announced the approval of 15 new academic programs at institutions across the state following today’s CHE…
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Hood Construction celebrates 40 years of Building It The Right Way
May 11, 2026
Hood Construction, a Columbia locally owned general contractor, proudly marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of “Building It The Right Way” and serving communities across South Carolina.…
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The Beach Company strengthens team with additions across asset management, development, and hospitality
May 11, 2026The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced the addition of new hires, further reinforcing its commitment to growth and excellence.…
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Ivey Palmer PR earns Best in Show at SCPRSA Mercury Awards in debut campaign
May 8, 2026
Ivey Palmer PR, a South Carolina-based public relations agency, has earned the prestigious Best in Show honor at the Mercury Awards, marking a major milestone for the firm in its…
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Barrett Reese named principal of Academic Magnet High School
May 7, 2026
Barrett Reese has been named principal of Academic Magnet High School, effective July 1, 2026, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced. Reese currently serves as principal of Early College…
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Globally experienced educator Sean Bishton returns to Charleston to lead St. John’s High School
May 7, 2026
Sean Bishton has been named principal of St. John’s High School, effective July 1, 2026, the Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced. The appointment marks a return to Charleston County…
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Is your client’s content GEO-ready?
May 7, 2026
Jeff Reeves Manager at NP Strategy For decades, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) dominated the rules of how content was discovered online. But now, as AI chatbots replace traditional search, a…
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Record-breaking oceanfront sale at 1 44th Avenue sets new benchmark for Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island
May 7, 2026A new benchmark has been set along Charleston’s barrier islands with the record-breaking sale of 1 44th Avenue, closing at $15,000,000, the highest residential sale recorded on both Isle of…
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CCSD announces first annual School Counselor of the Year
May 7, 2026
Tori Hopkins, school counselor at C.E. Williams (CEW) Middle School – North Campus, has been named the first-ever recipient of the Charleston County School District’s School Counselor of the Year…
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Charleston County 911 enhances response efficiency with new call triage system
May 7, 2026
The Charleston County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) has implemented a new call triage system designed to improve efficiency and strengthen emergency response for both the public and first responders. The…
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Data centers can bring opportunities and revenue to South Carolina — if we let them
May 7, 2026
By Ernest Andrade Founder and Executive Director Charleston Digital Proposed data center developments are appearing on legislative agendas across the country, including South Carolina. The push by the tech…
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College of Charleston to confer degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9
May 6, 2026
The College of Charleston will confer undergraduate and graduate degrees during its four spring 2026 commencement ceremonies, May 7–9, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know about the ceremonies, including how to watch at home.…
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Buried Alive
May 6, 2026
By Tom Poland A road down Edisto Island way will take you past green swamps and oaks dripping with Spanish moss and shanties with bright, sky-blue doors. Churches white…
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Schedule set for 2026 Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series
May 6, 2026
Race 1 set for June 21 at James Island County Park The Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series returns this summer to James Island County Park for its 36th year! The 2026…
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2026 South Carolina Arts Awards date, time set
May 6, 2026
Streaming presentation on Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it will recognize nine distinct and deserving recipients of the 2026 South Carolina…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: The connection between mental health and substance use
May 5, 2026
Observed each May, Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding the connection between mental health and substance use, particularly for teens and young adults. The South Carolina Department…
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Top workplace recognition reflects impact on students across South Carolina
May 5, 2026
Integrated Media Publishing names Communities In Schools of South Carolina a winner of The South Carolina Top Workplaces 2026 Award Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a statewide nonprofit…
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Berkeley County’s new waterfront park opening boat access May 15
May 5, 2026Park’s full opening anticipated for June 12 Berkeley County plans to open public boat access at its new Waterfront Park site at 933 Broughton Avenue in Moncks Corner on Friday, May 15,…
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Application portal now open to nonprofits seeking Community Investment, Accommodations Tax funding
May 5, 2026
Charleston County is now accepting applications from nonprofit, 501(c) organizations seeking funding through the County Contributions Program, which includes Community Investment, Local Accommodations Tax, and State Accommodations Tax funding. The…
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Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council publishes 2025 annual report: “Data-Driven Insights into System Performance”
May 5, 2026
The Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) has released its 2025 Annual Report, offering a comprehensive review of local criminal justice system functions. The report analyzes key areas, including…
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