The American Red Cross reminds community to stay safe during extreme heat
July 17, 2023Learn how to treat heat-related illness like heat exhaustion This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any…
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Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina
July 17, 2023
Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…
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Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum
July 17, 2023
Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week at Presbyterian College to develop leadership and advocacy skills with the SC Youth Leadership Forum. Hosted by Able South…
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SC Ports CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ Award
July 17, 2023
South Carolina Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin has been named a 2023 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This prestigious accolade is awarded to logistics professionals with outstanding achievements and who make significant contributions…
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Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation appoints two new board members: Michael P. Smith and Turquoi D. Dorsey
July 17, 2023
The Lowcountry Food Bank Foundation announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors as of May 2023. Michael P. Smith, of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, has…
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Business Succession Planning
July 14, 2023
Make preparations to exit on your own terms By Jennifer Osgood If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your business, and it’s hard to…
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NAI Charleston hires recent College of Charleston graduate Ryan Smith
July 13, 2023
NAI Charleston announced the hire of Ryan Smith as real estate agent. Ryan is the fifth generation of his family involved in real estate, and he brings with him a…
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A Favorite Place
July 13, 2023
By Tom Poland Each spring I write of three places, three beautiful places where colonies of rocky shoals spider lilies bloom. One is quite accessible; one is perhaps the…
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Colliers promotes Chris Hock to Marketing Coordinator in its Charleston office
July 13, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Chris Hock has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator in the firm’s Charleston office. Hock has held the role of Marketing Assistant for one year…
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New talent joins Brandon’s award-winning media team
July 13, 2023
Brandon, a data-driven, digitally-centric, integrated marketing agency, has added Hunter McDonald and Casey Hauck to its media department. The new hires join a company regularly recognized by Charlotte Business Journal…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC announces new retail partners for the Lofts Downtown Nexton
July 13, 2023
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced two new tenants coming to the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton. 1933 Wine and Spirits, a wine and liquor store featuring on-site consumption including…
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Blink Book Review #6 – “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman
July 13, 2023
By Reba Hull Campbell This book caught my eye at the library on a book display for Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The cover and the title drew me…
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Deputy Police Chief Chito Walker appointed Interim Chief of Police
July 12, 2023
Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Chito Walker as the Interim Chief of Police for the Charleston Police Department. Chief Walker, the department’s most senior Deputy…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC bolsters team, enhances services
July 12, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s non-profit organ and tissue recovery service, welcomed several new team members to the organization in a variety of new and existing roles.…
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Explore Charleston’s program for minority college students returns for third year
July 12, 2023
Explore Charleston announced the third class of its Intern Cultural Enrichment Program (ICEP), an initiative that connects underrepresented minority college students with world-class internship opportunities in the Greater Charleston Area’s…
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Back to School Tip: Prepare Now for 529 Withdrawals
July 11, 2023
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As a firm believer in the many benefits of saving with a Future Scholar 529 plan, I commend families who consistently contribute to their accounts…
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Alex Whitten joins Daniel Whitten Inspections as Home Inspector
July 11, 2023
Alex Whitten has joined Daniel Whitten Inspections as a home inspector. Daniel Whitten Inspections offers full home and commercial inspections throughout the Upstate of South Carolina, plus additional inspection services…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Julie Moreland, Vizbii Technologies, Inc.
July 11, 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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Colliers Report: Tenant demand balanced with new supply
July 11, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Charleston IndustrialMarket Highlights Despite 1.72 million square feet of deliveries, vacancy moved upward only 80 basis points. While this level of…
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Solunus selects Charleston for business expansion
July 11, 2023
The Charleston Digital Corridor announced that Solunus Inc., a dedicated Salesforce partner headquartered in Irving, Texas and with offices in Mexico, India and South Africa, has selected Charleston, South Carolina…
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‘Fiske Guide’ names CofC as state’s finest public liberal arts and sciences institution
July 11, 2023
The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2024 has named the College of Charleston “the finest public liberal arts and sciences institution in South Carolina.” In the description of the College of Charleston, the…
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Wenker growing South Carolina presence with US headquarters in Greenville County
July 11, 2023
Wenker, Inc., a leading automotive supplier, has announced plans to grow its South Carolina presence by establishing its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. The company’s $3.1 million investment…
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The Beach Company announces three new hires and four summer interns
July 10, 2023
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management, announced three new hires and four summer interns joining the company. Mary Caroline Gazecki…
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The Medical University of South Carolina and Blackbaud collaborate to bring preventive behavioral health programs to K-12 students in six counties
July 10, 2023
Digital education curricula delivered by Blackbaud will focus on critical issues like mental health, compassion and underage drinking and vaping prevention The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has announced…
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There are two ways to celebrate National Hammock Day this year
July 10, 2023
National Hammock Day only comes around once a year, but South Carolina’s Hammock Coast is setting aside two days for celebrations. Every year, the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce and…
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Edward Bennett joins Evening Post Group
July 10, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Evening Post Group (“EPG”), a family-owned operating group based in Charleston, South Carolina, is excited to welcome Edward G.R. Bennett, Jr., as Director of Strategy & Legal…
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Six Myrtle Beach golf courses to be featured in new Golficity Travel Series
July 10, 2023
One of golf’s leading YouTube channels will be featuring the game’s most popular destination this summer. The fourth season of Golficity’s Destination Travel Series presented by FootJoy will debut July…
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K9 handler and member of non-profit South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association Marion Tisdale appointed to board of Canine Search and Recovery
July 10, 2023Marion Tisdale, a K9 handler and officer with the South Carolina Search & Rescue Dog Association (SCSARDA), has been appointed to the board of international organization and non-profit Canine Search…
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Spartanburg governmental attorney Larry Flynn, with Pope Flynn, appointed to University of South Carolina’s Board of Visitors
July 10, 2023
Larry Flynn, an attorney with Pope Flynn, a South Carolina-based law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has been appointed to the University of South Carolina’s Board of…
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Nexton announces new neighborhood with homes by Ashton Woods
July 10, 2023Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced a new neighborhood of homes by Ashton Woods, located in the North Creek area of the master-planned community. Presales…
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When A Church Dies
July 6, 2023
By Tom Poland Some linger in woods. Some stand, for now, at the end or side of a dirt road. Some hide behind other buildings, and some haunt the…
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Berkeley County Government to hold in-house job fair July 13
July 6, 2023
Berkeley County Government is hosting an in-house job fair for open County positions on Thursday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at the…
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SC Automobile Dealers induct Scott Rizer of Walterboro to lead 2023-2024 year
July 6, 2023
Scott Rizer of Cooper Chevrolet GMC, located in Walterboro, SC, has been elected President of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association (SCADA) for the 2023-2024 term. He was inducted on…
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Colliers Report: Tenants Pursuing Class A Buildings in Walkable, Viable Communities
July 6, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2023 Charleston Retail Market Highlights Nationwide, tenants are upgrading into the most appealing office environments in an effort to attract and retain…
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Cushman & Wakefield completes sale, Greystone finances North Charleston’s Retreat at Palm Pointe multifamily community
July 6, 2023
The joint venture team of Cushman & Wakefield and Greystone announced that they arranged the sale of and provided acquisition financing for, respectively, Retreat at Palm Pointe, a 112-unit apartment…
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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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Lima One Capital surpasses $1 billion in multifamily bridge loans
July 6, 2023
Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier business purpose lender for real estate investors, announced that it eclipsed the $1 billion mark in originations of multifamily bridge loans. “This milestone is…
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SC Ports opens application process for Community Giving Program
July 5, 2023
Fresh Future Farm, dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving access to healthy food, was a Community Giving grant recipient in fiscal year 2023. The application process is now open…
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Hilton Head Island celebrates 360th sighting and town’s 40th anniversary
July 5, 2023You’re invited to participate, volunteer and share in the festivities This year marks two significant milestones in Hilton Head Island’s history – the 360th anniversary of the sighting of the…
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5k Fun Run on 8/26 to support Charleston families living with Alzheimer’s
July 5, 2023
The ARK of South Carolina Alzheimer’s family support services announces its 24th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is planned for August 26, 2023, in historic downtown Summerville. Registration is…
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South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend kicks off on Friday, August 4
July 5, 2023
What you need to know: South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023. For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories,…
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Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding
July 5, 2023
Shelter operating at max capacity Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to being at max capacity. Until further notice, the shelter will only accept…
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International African American Museum opens to the public
July 5, 2023
Public opening follows a line-up of celebration and community events The International African American Museum (IAAM) officially opened to the public on Tuesday, June 27, after over 20 years of…
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Explore Charleston hosts annual meeting
July 5, 2023
Area Leaders Honored for Distinguished Service More than 400 business and civic leaders gathered today at the Gaillard Center for Explore Charleston’s annual meeting. Guests heard travel industry insights from…
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CSU promotes two to senior leadership team
July 5, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected two of its own to serve in two new vice president roles at the university. On July 1, Janelle Fox will begin serving as the vice president…
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CSU names interim president; presidential search progresses
July 5, 2023
The Board of Trustees at Charleston Southern University has named Dr. Michael Bryant as interim president as the university continues the presidential search process. Beginning July 1, Bryant will reprise this role…
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Local farmers can now receive AgPack benefits from Cooper Chevrolet GMC of Walterboro
July 5, 2023
Walterboro, S.C. — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly…
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Supreme Court issues unanimous ruling in religious accommodation case
July 5, 2023
By David Dubberly Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued headline-grabbing decisions in which it split along ideological lines. But it was Thursday’s unanimous decision in Groff v. DeJoy (June…
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CSU earns Gold rank in 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation
July 3, 2023
Charleston Southern University announced that it has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation yet again, this year hitting Gold status. CSU moved up the ranks to Silver a few years ago. “As…
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Senator Thomas Alexander discusses SC7 2023
July 3, 2023
Senator Thomas Alexander, president of the South Carolina Senate, talks from the trail July 3, 2023 EDITORIAL NOTE: In this series of short videos running throughout the month of July,…
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