Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center offers strategies for communicating with children about ongoing international crisis
March 10, 2022
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is offering suggestions for communicating with children about current international events. Many children…
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Smokefree SC Board of Directors announces call for nominations
March 10, 2022
Smokefree SC, a statewide nonprofit that works to protect the health of all South Carolinians, is seeking experienced nonprofit leaders for several open seats on their Board of Directors for…
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Student teachers to receive signing bonus, additional incentives from CCSD
March 10, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is releasing a plan to attract new teachers that could total approximately $2,500 for each candidate. If a student-teacher (who is completing their final year…
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CPI for all items rises 0.8% in February; gasoline, shelter, food indexes rise
March 10, 2022
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a seasonally adjusted basis after rising 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Iga Swiatek, Karolina Pliskova and Petra Kvitova enter 2022 Credit One Charleston Open player field
March 9, 2022
Strong Charleston field for April tournament includes five top 10 players & five Grand Slam Champions The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has…
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South Carolina tax tips for college students
March 9, 2022
With new Name, Image, and Likeness legislation taking effect this tax year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) knows that many collegiate student-athletes are filing an Individual Income Tax…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new hires
March 9, 2022
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed the following new attorney hires to the firm. Mr. John Bozeman joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate practice group.…
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Trane Technologies’ Thermo King establishing operations in Greenville County
March 9, 2022
$30 million investment will create 220 new jobs and sustain employer’s future growth Thermo King®, the transport refrigeration brand of global climate innovator Trane Technologies, today announced plans to establish…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces selection of Kathy L. Bickham as New Commissioner of Banking
March 9, 2022
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Kathy L. Bickham has been selected to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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23rd Annual Lowcountry Food Bank Chefs’ Feast raises $440,834 to fight childhood hunger
March 9, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its 23rd annual Chefs’ Feast gala on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 at the Trident Technical College Thornley Campus in North Charleston. The Lowcountry community also…
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Community Association Management Services adapts to hold inaugural CAMMY Awards
March 9, 2022
Charleston, SC – Community Association Management Services (CAMS), an industry leader in community association management throughout the Carolinas, held their inaugural CAMMY Awards via Zoom on February 3rd, 2022. Though…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
March 9, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg / Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across…
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Koch & Co., Inc. establishing operations in Barnwell County
March 9, 2022
$5.1 million investment to create 101 new jobs Koch & Co., Inc., an American-made door and cabinet manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company’s $5.1…
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Rawle Murdy rebrand builds on agency’s 47-year history
March 8, 2022
Buffalo Groupe, LLC Migrates South Bringing Headquarters to Charleston Buffalo Groupe, LLC and Rawle Murdy today announced its rebranding to BGRM, signifying Rawle Murdy’s evolution as part of the Buffalo…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s population growth will push occupancy upward
March 8, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Occupancy and absorption will likely increase next quarter because Charleston’s population steadily increased from 2010 to 2020…
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Greystar hires Kerry Hawkins to support life science growth
March 8, 2022
CHARLESTON, SC – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing properties, announced that Kerry Hawkins has joined the company…
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Berkeley County announces candidate filing information for 2022 General Election
March 8, 2022
Filing Period Available March 16-30 Any candidate who is seeking a political party’s nomination for a local, state or federal seat in the 2022 General Election may file for office…
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R.B. Stall nurse honored by national organization
March 8, 2022
The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) recently named R.B. Stall High School’s Kat Bouziane (pronounced bo-zee-ANNE) as an Outstanding Nurse for Students with Disabilities. Bouziane has been a school…
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Overseas and Overjoyed: The Return of Study Abroad
March 8, 2022Trujillo is back. After a two-year pandemic pause, the College’s vaunted, faculty-led study abroad program resumed in January. “The successful return of the current spring 2022 program in Trujillo is due to…
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Charleston Digital Corridor awards first pre-seed grant
March 8, 2022
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th , aims to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. To commemorate, the Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is…
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Pension plan shortfall demands lawmakers’ attention
March 8, 2022
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It definitely doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s among the most severe financial problems facing South Carolina today: The state retiree pension plan…
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Avison Young – Charleston commercial real estate transactions
March 8, 2022
2/2/2022 Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented Color, Inc. dba Crabby Jack’s General Store in the lease extension of 3,667…
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Ingram Micro expanding operations in Spartanburg County
March 8, 2022
More than $37 million investment will create 203 new jobs Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Ingram Micro, a leading provider of global technology…
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Four South Carolina Cultural Districts earn recertification
March 8, 2022
Congaree Vista, Lancaster, Rock Hill and Spartanburg Downtown The first four South Carolina Cultural Districts designated in 2015 after the program’s launch earned recertification based on FY2020 data gathered by…
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Op-Ed: The time is here to let voters decide on Sunday liquor store sales
March 7, 2022
Opinion Editorial By Ed McMullen Chairman, Cheers! Let South Carolina Decide Elected representatives in Columbia are currently debating legislation that will help South Carolina businesses compete in the 21st century.…
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SeamonWhiteside offers strategies to create a workplace where women can thrive in recognition of International Women’s Day
March 4, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service land design firm throughout the Carolinas, is offering strategies for companies to develop work environments that support female employees in recognition of International Women’s Day on…
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Subterranean termites remain severe threat to homeowners
March 4, 2022
National Termite Awareness Week is March 6-12 Spring is around the corner, and that means warmer and wet weather, creating prime conditions for the subterranean termites found throughout the Southeast…
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Inaugural Car Show in Summerville to benefit families living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia
March 3, 2022
Originally scheduled for March 12, this event has been moved to April 9 The ARK of South Carolina announces that it will be hosting its Inaugural Car Show on Saturday,…
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Rare chance to hear Duke Ellington hits live!
March 3, 2022
Charleston Jazz is proud to present “The ‘Suite’ Sounds of Ellington,” at two popular Lowcountry venues this March. The highly-acclaimed Charleston Jazz Orchestra will appear at the beautiful, outdoor Firefly…
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Blue Bicycle Books to resume author events in April
March 3, 2022
Blue Bicycle author luncheons are back! Blue Bicycle Books and national bestselling writer Mary Laura Phillpott (author of I Miss You When I Blink) invite you to a luncheon for…
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Charleston Metro Chamber to host third-annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference
March 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber has announced their third-annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference, themed “Mutual Prosperity: Creating an Equitable Community.” The conference will be held on April 5 from 8:30to 4:30. “Creating…
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Charleston Farmers Market begins 2022 season March 5
March 2, 2022
The Charleston Farmers Market, located in Marion Square, will begin the 2022 market season March 5, 2022. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through…
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CSX closing multiple railroad crossings in Moncks Corner for maintenance
March 2, 2022
Closures Anticipated to Start March 14 CSX Transportation has scheduled the closure of multiple railroad crossings this month in Moncks Corner to allow for crews to conduct routine maintenance and…
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Video podcast series releases third episode to elevate the conversation around education transformation, teacher leadership
March 2, 2022
A new video podcast series releases its third episode this week to elevate the conversation around education transformation in South Carolina. Dropping on March 3, this episode of the ElevatED4SC…
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Madison Younginer promoted to business development executive for CarolinaPower
March 2, 2022
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and North Augusta, has promoted Madison Younginer to Business Development Executive. Younginer joined CarolinaPower’s business development team three…
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Colliers Report: Tourism boosts hotel business in 2021 despite staffing shortages
March 2, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2021 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The South Carolina hotel market recovered more quickly than other markets around the country. Occupancy, average…
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NFT Community provides significant meals funding to RMHC Charleston
March 2, 2022
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston) would like to thank ChelleBee and her team at Hodler Heroes NFT for their generous NFT donation. Hodler Heroes NFT —…
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SC SBDC named as “Spoke” organization in SBA Community Navigator Program for South Carolina
March 2, 2022
Utilizing a “hub and spoke” model the SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program will equip and empower South Carolina’s historically underserved entrepreneurs The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC)…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell announces promotions for Tiffany Yacobozzi and Brandon Dailey to Senior Accountant
March 2, 2022
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, announced promotions for Tiffany Yacobozzi and Brandon Dailey from Staff Accountant to Senior Staff Accountant. Tiffany has…
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SC Life Sciences honors four leaders in Clemson’s Dr. Martine LaBerge, MUSC Health, DHEC’s Dr. Linda Bell, Nephron’s Ashley Daugherty at record gathering
March 2, 2022
Photo caption: Dr. Linda Belle receives the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Individual Contribution To resounding applause from a record gathering from 6 countries, 26 states and virtually…
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Trident United Way volunteers make 5th annual Read Across America Day a success
March 2, 2022
Trident United Way’s 5th Annual Read Across America Day made a difference for students across the Tri-County. More than 40 volunteers read to an estimated 900 elementary school students during…
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BMW expanding operations in Spartanburg County with new press shop
March 2, 2022
$200 million investment will create 200 new jobs BMW announced today that the company is expanding its Spartanburg County operations with the construction of a new press shop. The $200 million…
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Cushman & Wakefield arranges sale of Albemarle Point Center for $26 million
March 2, 2022
Cushman & Wakefield announced that the commercial real estate services firm has arranged the sale of Albemarle Point Center, a collection of two office buildings in Charleston’s West Ashley submarket.…
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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum
March 1, 2022
The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…
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Ingevity invests $500,000 in International African American Museum
March 1, 2022
The International African American Museum has received a $500,000 pledge from Ingevity, the North Charleston, South Carolina-based specialty chemicals, high-performance activated carbon and engineered polymers company with a mission of…
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College of Charleston professor helps identify new species of ‘Tyrannosaurus’
March 1, 2022
Of all the scientific names that have been given to our planet’s species, “Tyrannosaurus rex” may be the most famous. Which name do more kids recognize, the king of the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Adrian Cain appointed to Board of Regents of Institute for Organization Management
March 1, 2022
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Adrian Cain, IOM, Senior Vice President of Leadership and Community Development of the…
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Bintelli LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
March 1, 2022
$455,000 investment to create 72 new jobs Bintelli LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of mopeds, scooters and electric vehicles, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s…
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10th annual STEP Ahead Awards recognize women for excellence in manufacturing
March 1, 2022
The Manufacturing Institute Will Honor Carrie Royal, Chemical Process Area Leader at Fiber Industries The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced it will…
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The Riviera announces inaugural concert: “Never Broken – An Evening with Jewel at The Riv”
March 1, 2022
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is thrilled to announce its inaugural concert with Grammy-Nominated artist Jewel on Friday, March 18, ahead of her upcoming album release, Freewheelin’ Woman.…
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