AHA Lowcountry Heart Walk and Choate Construction break fundraising records four years running
March 9, 2023
The American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2023 Lowcountry Heart Walk continued its record-breaking streak with the fourth year in a row of more than $1.1 million in funds raised through the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Spring 2023 Leadership Discovery Class
March 9, 2023
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to announce the Spring 2023 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from experienced…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis names Ken Earley as Director of Information Technology
March 9, 2023
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has named Ken Earley as the agency’s new Director of Information Technology. With more than 25 years of IT industry experience, Earley has held management…
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Joe Elmore, President & Chief Executive Officer, Charleston Animal Society
March 9, 2023
Since 1874, the mission of Charleston Animal Society has always been the prevention of cruelty to animals. Over 15,000 animals will turn to Charleston Animal Society for caring, compassion and…
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The world’s most popular board game announces Charleston edition
March 8, 2023
This fall, Charleston residents will be able to play the world’s most popular board game in a way that pays tribute to all things Holy City. From today until April…
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Palmetto Moon celebrates new milestone with Kentucky entry, growing footprint to 40 locations in seven states Across the Southeast
March 8, 2023
Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer celebrating two decades of rapid growth, proudly announces its arrival in the Kentucky market with two new locations set to open in the Bluegrass…
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The Citadel claims first place in Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S. competitions
March 8, 2023
Citadel cadets took first place in the 2022 Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the U.S., or AMCSUS, physical training challenge, representing The Citadel’s dedication to fitness in the…
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Gullah Geechee chef and gospel singer to receive 2023 Folk Heritage Awards
March 8, 2023
For 2023, the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards will be presented by the General Assembly to honor a Gullah Geechee chef and a gospel singer whose talents keep the…
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SCRA announces new member company and grant funding
March 8, 2023
Case Studies was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Sagacity Solutions and Secure Process Intelligence received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to…
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EverGlade Consulting announces promotions, new hires and 20% growth in Q1 2023
March 8, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – EverGlade Consulting, a national consulting firm, announces key promotions and new hires while achieving 20% growth in the first quarter of 2023. Tanner Elliotte was promoted to…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announces Lowcountry Leadership Team for 2023
March 7, 2023
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) announces the 2023 leadership team for the organization’s Lowcountry Regional Leadership Council, chaired by Graycor Southern’s Darryl Thornton (pictured). Council Chair…
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The Loutrel to host Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament
March 7, 2023
WHO: The Loutrel WHAT: Game, set, match! The Loutrel is hosting Charleston’s first ever rooftop pickleball tournament in collaboration with buzzy local pickleball apparel and equipment brand, Short Court Sports…
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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds
March 7, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in TestedHQ
March 7, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in TestedHQ LLC. The $300,000 investment will help the Mauldin-based startup continue its expansion as they redefine the market research industry. TestedHQ became an…
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Emerger Strategies releases simple sustainability assessment
March 7, 2023
A Free Simple Sustainability Assessment Designed for Small-to-Medium Enterprises Emerger Strategies, a sustainable business consultancy that helps small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) solve the world’s biggest social & environmental challenges, all while…
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Looking Ahead in Teacher Education
March 7, 2023
by Jessica Carter, PhD Accelerated Program Designed to Help Teachers Get Ahead in 12 Months The Lowcountry is just one area that has been affected nationally, facing a historically high…
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Liberty Fellowship Accepting New Nominations Through July 1
March 7, 2023
Liberty Fellowship is accepting new nominations for its 17th Class of Fellows. The online nomination form is available at libertyfellowshipsc.org/nominate through July 1. “We are excited to kick off the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Lee Deas, Obviouslee Marketing
March 6, 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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Chernoff Newman recruits esteemed global media executive to senior leadership
March 6, 2023
Matt Rayner joins agency as Executive Media Director Chernoff Newman, a long-standing and leading integrated communications agency based in the Southeast, has appointed Matt Rayner as its new executive media…
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Cyberwoven wins three ADDYs at the 2023 AAF Midlands Awards Gala
March 6, 2023
Cyberwoven, a full-service brand, marketing, and web agency, announces its win of three American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards (ADDYs) at this year’s AAF Midlands Awards Gala. The agency won for…
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Public voting narrows field to 16 in 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest to select ‘Coolest Thing Made In SC’
March 6, 2023
Sixteen products advance in the 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.” Nominations…
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Palmetto closes $150 million investment from TPG Rise Climate
March 6, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC. & SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Palmetto, a leading technology enabled clean energy platform, announced it has raised $150 million to continue spurring the adoption of clean energy and…
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City of Charleston hosting Small Business Opportunity Expo March 31, 2023 at Charleston Gaillard Center
March 2, 2023
Registration is now open for the City of Charleston’s 2023 Small Business Opportunity Expo, which will take place on Thursday, March 31, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at…
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Heyman to receive Distinguished Mentor Award from Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
March 2, 2023
William “Bill” Heyman, founder and chief executive officer of leading executive recruitment firm Heyman Associates, has been selected to receive the inaugural Distinguished Mentor Award from the newly established Martin Center…
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Second annual Get Fit Where You Live Campaign runs in March
March 2, 2023
Encouraging Residents to Support Local Health and Wellness Businesses in Mount Pleasant The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant have joined forces once again…
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden opens the new Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center
March 2, 2023
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a world-class recreational and educational attraction in Columbia, S.C, officially opened its new state-of-the-art Darnall W. and Susan F. Boyd Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center at…
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Town seeks volunteers for William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee
March 2, 2023
Hilton Head Island, SC – The Town of Hilton Head Island is seeking engaged volunteers to serve on its William Hilton Parkway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee and is now…
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SC Housing, USC Moore School release first phase of Palmetto State Housing Study report
March 2, 2023
Study shows population growth, depressed housing supply driving affordability gap in the state The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) and the University of South Carolina’s…
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CCSD opens survey for 2023-2024 Academic Calendar options
March 2, 2023
Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved two options for the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar for public review and feedback this week. Students, staff, district employees, parents, and community members…
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Charleston District receives supplemental funding for storm risk management projects
March 2, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, has just been allocated $97 million dollars in supplemental funding from The Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023, to repair damages to…
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Colliers represents Randolph Development in the lease of ±76,738 square feet at Portside Distribution Center Building B
March 2, 2023
Colliers | South Carolina is providing brokerage and property management services for Building B Colliers | South Carolina brokers Mark Erickson, SIOR and Jarred Watts represented Randolph Development, LLC in…
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Pre-revolutionary downtown Charleston property closes at $8.6M
March 1, 2023The Anne Boone House, located at 47 East Bay Street, has sold for $8.6 Million. This is the highest sale on the downtown peninsula so far this year. Helen Geer…
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High Spirits Hospitality to open The 405 in downtown Greenville
March 1, 2023
The Upstate’s leading event and hospitality company, High Spirits Hospitality, is expanding its brand with The 405, an 11,500-square-foot indoor venue with an attached 3,000-square-foot covered patio along the banks…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Honors Palmetto ABLE Ambassadors as part of SC Disability Advocacy Day observance
March 1, 2023
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis kicked off SC Disability Advocacy Day with a reception honoring 22 disability organization partners for their support of the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. Administered by the State Treasurer,…
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Lowcountry Food Bank raises $550,000 to fight childhood hunger at its 24th annual Chefs’ Feast gala
March 1, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 24th annual Chefs’ Feast gala was held on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, at Trident Technical College in North Charleston. 480 community partners and guests attended to…
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Disability Rights South Carolina and the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health release new Olmstead Report and Recommendations
March 1, 2023
Disability Rights South Carolina (DRSC), the designated Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina serving people with disabilities, in partnership with the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health…
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Devotion At An Abandoned Home Place
February 28, 2023
By Tom Poland No matter how long, no matter how often you travel a road, it’ll surprise you. I’ve driven Highway 378 into Georgia for not quite fifty years.…
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Early summer date set for opening of International African American Museum
February 28, 2023
Opening to coincide with the observance of Juneteenth The International African American Museum (IAAM) has set Tuesday, June 27, 2023, as the date that the long-awaited museum will open to…
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Ballard Designs opens its first ever stand-alone retail store in Charleston
February 28, 2023Home décor and furniture design company Ballard Designs has just opened its first South Carolina retail location, in its first stand-alone retail store. The new venue, a free-standing, airy space of almost…
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South Carolina golf named best in the country – top five in the world – according to new international accolade
February 28, 2023
The International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO) has named South Carolina among the top five golf destinations in the world for 2023. The Palmetto State is the only US…
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Brandon’s media department promotes team members
February 28, 2023Sherry Moats, Kristi Shea, and Caroline Schmidt earn new roles Brandon, named 2021 Top Advertising Agency in Charleston, S.C. by Clutch, has promoted Sherry Moats, Kristi Shea, and Caroline Schmidt…
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Kiawah River honored with two Best in American Living Awards
February 28, 2023
Kiawah River, a waterfront community developed by The Beach Company near historic Charleston, announced it was awarded two 2022 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) by The National Association of…
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The Citadel to co-host Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium
February 28, 2023
The Citadel and the College of Charleston will host the Black Alumni Collective National Leadership Symposium, scheduled for March 9 – 12. The event, which will take place on the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC names Ericka Wooten Director of Culture and Values in new role
February 28, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC) announced Ericka Wooten has been selected to serve in a new role as the Director of Culture and Values. In this…
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Jacquelyn Carlen becomes CCSD’s Interim Chief Financial Officer
February 27, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Jacquelyn Carlen as the Interim Chief Financial Officer. Carlen has served as CCSD’s Executive Director of Finance since 2017. Carlen has been responsible for…
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A Guide to Bunching Charitable Contributions
February 27, 2023
by Stephen E. Maggard, CFP® Giving generously to charity is often a topic near and dear to our clients’ hearts; close behind on the priority list is limiting the amount…
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Governmental law attorney Ginny Bozeman joins Pope Flynn
February 27, 2023
Virginia “Ginny” Bozeman has joined Pope Flynn, a Columbia-headquartered law firm that focuses on governmental and public finance matters, where she will be providing local governments advice and counsel while…
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State honors three leaders, one organization as largest life sciences conference ever convenes in Charleston
February 27, 2023
Attendees salute USC’s Dean of Pharmacy Stephen Cutler, MUSC’s Caroline Brown, Nephron Pharmaceutical’s Lou Kennedy, and Liberty’s Abbott with top honors A record gathering of life science leaders from across…
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Jade Fountain joins The YoPro Know
February 27, 2023
The YoPro Know has brought on Jade Fountain as an Account Manager. Fountain earned her bachelor’s degree from Furman University and her Master of Public Administration from the College of…
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City of Charleston officials celebrate opening of Carr-Richardson Park
February 24, 2023Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, City Councilmembers, city of Charleston Director of Parks Jason Kronsberg, The Honorable Reverend Dr. Kylon J. Middleton, leaders from the Maryville/Ashleyville Neighborhood Association and members of…
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