SCRA announces new member companies and grant funding
April 4, 2023
Builder Rocket, CloseWise, and ElectroWire were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Carolina Seed Systems, Pensievision, and Tandem Concepts received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive…
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Municipal Association of SC launches statewide e-commerce marketplace
April 4, 2023
The Municipal Association of SC is partnering with its economic development technical assistance program, Main Street South Carolina, to build a statewide e-commerce marketplace. The disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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MUSC named a founding partner in launch of first South Carolina Innovation Month
April 4, 2023The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to launch, for the first time in…
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SCDOR Tax Tips: tax credits for SC business owners that could lower their tax liability
April 4, 2023
If you’re a South Carolina small business owner and want to save money on your tax bill in 2023, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) wants you to know…
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Southern First appoints Andy Borrmann as Chief Financial Officer
April 4, 2023
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Andy Borrmann as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Borrmann joins Southern First…
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United Community Bank opens new branch in downtown Charleston
April 4, 2023
United Community Bank is strengthening its presence in Charleston by adding its first downtown branch inside the Charleston Tech Center located at 997 Morrison Drive. The branch is now open…
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SC Nurse Retention Initiative awarded $36,000 grant from Power:Ed to retain vital nursing talent in the Lowcountry
April 4, 2023The SC Nurse Retention Initiative (SCRI), an effort dedicated to attracting and retaining top nursing talent in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, has been awarded a $36,000 grant from Power:Ed, a…
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Robbins Construction Group hosts ribbon cutting for new headquarters
April 4, 2023Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build commercial construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management hosted a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces new Vice President for Creative Education
April 4, 2023
Brookgreen Gardens has announced the appointment of Natalie C. Jones as Vice President for Creative Education. Jones will oversee the development and implementation of all creative educational programming at Brookgreen,…
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Rosebank Farms moving produce stand to Kiawah River
April 3, 2023Kiawah River, a waterfront community and the region’s only agrihood, announced that Rosebank Farms, a Johns Island staple and purveyor of fresh produce, seafood and honey owned by Charleston natives…
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Frampton Construction completes work on industrial project in Ocala, Florida
April 3, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished work on a 456,540-square-foot Class A speculative industrial building in Ocala,…
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International African American Museum to receive Riley Institute award recognizing landmark collaborative achievement in SC
April 3, 2023
The museum will be recognized with the OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award during the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum on May 10 in Columbia. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced that the…
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Sumter and Beaufort counties’ Sales Tax rates to change May 1
April 3, 2023
The Sales & Use Tax rate will change May 1, 2023, in both Beaufort and Sumter counties. Beaufort County adds County Green Space local tax Beaufort County taxpayers will begin…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet officially merge to become Maynard Nexsen
April 3, 2023
On April 1, 2023, Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet officially merged to become one national law firm: Maynard Nexsen. The firm’s more than 550 professionals operate…
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President Costin called to new assignment, serving CSU through June 30
April 3, 2023
In a letter to the Charleston Southern community earlier, Dr. Dondi Costin announced that he has been called to a new assignment and will serve as CSU president through June…
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South Carolina Governor declares April 1-7 as Children’s Museum Week
April 2, 2023
SC Alliance of Children’s Museums Celebrates the Governor’s Proclamation with the Week of the Young Child® Henry McMaster, Governor of the great State of South Carolina, has proclaimed April 1-7,…
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New Market Executive for Bank of America Private Bank
April 2, 2023
Gregg N. Frierson has been named South Carolina Market Executive for Bank of America Private Bank. In this role, he leads the overall efforts of the Charleston, Columbia and Greenville…
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The Role of Trustee in Family Governance
April 2, 2023
By Jonathan J. Robertson, CFP® One of the most important decisions when you create an estate plan is selecting a trustee to manage your assets. You have many options when…
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Kayla van Hoff joins Better Than Found search firm as recruiting assistant
April 2, 2023
Kayla van Hoff has joined Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, as a recruiting assistant. Van Hoff previously…
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Announcement of artist commissioned to paint official city portrait of long-serving Clerk of Council Vanessa Turner Maybank
March 30, 2023
Please join Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and Councilmember Keith Waring as they announce the artist who has been commissioned to paint the official city portrait of Vanessa Turner Maybank, the…
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AT&T names Terrance Ford Vice President of External Affairs
March 30, 2023
AT&T* has named Terrance Ford Vice President of External Affairs for AT&T South Carolina, where he will lead the company’s strategy, legislative, philanthropic and external affairs activities in the state,…
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Beemok Capital announces leadership changes in Sports and Entertainment Operations
March 30, 2023
Bob Moran Appointed President of Beemok Sports and Entertainment CHARLESTON, S.C. – Beemok Capital, the family office of businessman and philanthropist Benjamin Navarro and parent company of Beemok Sports and…
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Colliers | South Carolina and LCK announce 2022 company awards
March 30, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina and LCK presented 2022 company awards at an annual celebration held at Camp Cole on March 8, 2023.…
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CSU alum donates $500k for endowed chair in Nielsen College of Business
March 30, 2023
A project completed for the late Dr. Royce Breland’s business class in the late 1960s led to the success of one of Harold H. Adams Jr.’s biggest business proposals 25…
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A Walk In Winter Woods
March 29, 2023
By Tom Poland I like boardwalks. Those that take you through protected natural areas. Several come to mind. The lovely boardwalk at Woods Bay takes you 1,150 feet through…
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VentureSouth invests in 100th company
March 29, 2023
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the firm and its investors have now invested in 100 early-stage companies. Earlier this month, VentureSouth invested in Darby, a healthcare technology startup, marking…
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D. Jermaine Husser named new Executive Director of Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
March 29, 2023
Charleston native and seasoned nonprofit professional D. Jermaine Husser has been chosen to lead Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach. The organization has two locations and its mission is to…
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Redden named to First Reliance Bank Board
March 29, 2023
Rick Redden has been named to the First Reliance Bank Board of Directors. Rick has extensive experience working with banks, public and private companies, non-profits, and higher educational institutions to…
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New rankings show healthiest and least healthy counties in South Carolina
March 29, 2023
Beaufort County ranks the healthiest in South Carolina and Allendale is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin…
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Original Six Foundation achieves record-setting fundraising total
March 29, 2023
Over $400,000 raised to aid South Carolina students in rural and underserved communities. The Original Six (O6) Foundation raised over $400,000 to support educational programs for South Carolina students living…
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Hana Engineers attending hazardous waste site symposium
March 29, 2023Four executives and engineers from Hana Engineers and Consultants, LLC will be attending the Design and Construction Issues at Hazardous Waste Sites East spring symposium March 29-31 in Philadelphia. The…
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First Citizens Bank enters into whole bank purchase of Silicon Valley Bridge Bank, N.A.
March 28, 2023
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, a subsidiary of Raleigh-headquartered First Citizens BancShares, Inc., announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to purchase…
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NFlyte launches first life skills app built for autistic adults and their families
March 28, 2023
Adults with autism can manage their lives independently with easy-to-use technology while giving parents full remote visibility into daily progress and accomplishments CHARLESTON, SC – NFlyte, an autism life skills…
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Wild Dunes Resort appoints Tom Nolan as new Managing Director
March 28, 2023
Wild Dunes Resort, part of Destination by Hyatt, introduced Tom Nolan as the new Managing Director. Fondly known as Charleston’s Island Resort, Wild Dunes Resort is nestled into the northern tip…
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New hire demonstrates Frampton Construction’s commitment to manufacturing sector
March 28, 2023
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has brought on Alan Jones as vice president of strategy and growth, specializing…
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Community Association Management Services’ Regional VP Jeanmare Holjencin earns AMS Designation
March 28, 2023
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North and South Carolina’s premier community management company, is proud to announce that Regional Vice President Jeanmare Holjencin, CMCA®, has earned her Association Management Specialist…
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SCbio names 11 life science leaders from across state to Board of Directors
March 27, 2023
Fiduciary and Operations Board members span state and industry segments, provide unique blend of expertise to lead for fast-growing industry Five years after undertaking a complete relaunch of the state’s…
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Ignite Digital Services certified as global UiPath Premier Partner
March 27, 2023
Ignite Digital Services, an operational consulting company serving the national security sector, recently elevated its certification standing with UiPath to become a UiPath Premier Partner. A leading enterprise automation company,…
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True Blue Golf Club, Caledonia Golf & Fish Club set to host Golfweek/Any Given Tuesday Intercollegiate
March 26, 2023
True Blue Golf Club and Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, two of America’s top 100 resort courses, are poised to host 36 teams from across the nation for the Golfweek/Any…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation, United Way of Horry County and Black River United Way partner up to eliminate childhood education gap
March 26, 2023
Only 36 percent of Horry County kindergartners and just 46 percent of Georgetown County kindergartners enter the area’s public-school systems prepared for the academic and social challenges that await, but…
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Geneverse Energy, Inc. selects Brandon as agency of record
March 26, 2023
Geneverse Energy, the maker of the most reliable, affordable, and safe compact solar generators designed for homes, has named Brandon its agency of record. The agency will manage the brand,…
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Charleston Southern University announces new provost
March 26, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected Dr. Michael Wilder as its new provost and vice president for academic affairs after an extensive nationwide search. Having spent the last four years in…
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Mayor Tecklenburg announces artistic director for MOJA Arts Festival
March 24, 2023
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and members of City Council announced Charlton Singleton as artistic director for MOJA Arts Festival. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in City…
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SCRA helps bring European bike manufacturer to South Carolina
March 23, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority collaborated with the Clemson University Composites Center, One Spartanburg, and the South Carolina Department of Commerce to bring TIME Bicycles to Landrum, South Carolina. TIME was founded in 1987, and its products became…
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Colliers Report: Constrained retail construction and turnover create opportunities
March 23, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 Charleston Retail Market Highlights Headlines have been filled in recent years with stories announcing the “demise of retail”. In reality, vacancies…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Susan Nunamaker of R.C. Edwards Middle School as Educator of the Month
March 23, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized The School District of Pickens County’s Dr. Susan Nunamaker of R.C. Edwards Middle School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s…
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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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We Need Tree Scholars
March 23, 2023
By Tom Poland The January-February 2023 issue of South Carolina Wildlife magazine ran my story on Edgefield County’s Curryton Magnolia. The old tree’s close to being a state record magnolia…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Tri-County Career Fair & Hiring Event boasts thousands of students and veterans eager to learn about future careers
March 22, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber hosted a Tri-County Career Fair and Hiring Event on March 15 and 16 at the North Charleston Athletic Complex. The event included thousands of high school…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 2022 Top Producers & Walter M. Keenan Award recipients
March 22, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2022, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration…
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