Jennifer Santoro named new director of The Citadel Career Center
February 7, 2023
The Citadel community is welcoming Jennifer Santoro, the Career Center’s new director. She most recently served as the Campus Director of Career Services for ECPI University’s Charleston campus and is…
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Clemson University brings its highly lauded Men of Color National Summit back for sixth year
February 7, 2023
To help illuminate pathways to higher education for young men of color Six decades ago, Clemson University began its journey of inclusion with the integration of its student body with…
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Santee Cooper names Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel
February 6, 2023
Santee Cooper has named Shawan Gillians Director of Sustainability and Associate General Counsel, effective Jan. 23, 2023. In her new position, Gillians will serve to enhance the utility’s efforts in…
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Bank of the Lowcountry welcomes Graham Holcombe
February 6, 2023
Bank of the Lowcountry announced Graham Holcombe as the company’s new Senior Vice President and City Executive responsible for leading the Bank’s growth in Beaufort, SC. “Graham is a true…
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The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 6, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
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State grant funding to expand internet access across Berkeley County
February 6, 2023
SC Broadband Office Announces $132.8M Investment for 56 Projects Statewide Berkeley County is one of 33 counties across South Carolina expected to receive funding from the South Carolina Broadband Office…
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Noted cancer researcher V.K. Gadi to keynote 2023 SC life sciences conference
February 6, 2023
Tomorrow Starts Here conference features 40+ speakers on mission-critical topics Internationally recognized cancer researcher and career educator Dr. V.K. Gadi, MD, PhD will be live in Charleston to keynote the…
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New $17k Christian studies scholarship available to 25 recipients this fall
February 6, 2023
The College of Christian Studies at Charleston Southern University has a new scholarship opportunity for prospective students interested in Christian ministry degrees. The Call to Ministry Scholarship is an annual…
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Trident United Way and SC Thrive offer free tax assistance in the Tri-County
February 6, 2023
Trident United Way and SC Thrive’s free tax filing portal is now open, offering services to Tri-County residents with an adjusted gross household income of $73,000 or less. This year,…
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Disability Advocacy Day set for March 1 at State House
February 6, 2023
The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will be celebrating their 34th Annual Disability Advocacy Day event on Wednesday, March 1 at the South Carolina State House. Collectively, the…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park for 13th Event
February 6, 2023
Children and their teddy bears will take over Hampton Park on March 12 for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Hosted by the Charleston Parks Conservancy, this event has become a…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 24th Annual Chefs’ Feast to Fight Childhood Hunger
February 3, 2023
Sponsorships are available to support Lowcountry Food Bank Childhood Hunger programs Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that its 24rd annual Chefs’ Feast gala will be held on Sunday, February 26th,…
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Community Association Management Services promotes Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager
February 3, 2023
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), North Carolina and South Carolina’s premier community management company, announced the promotion of Alicia Bablo to customer experience manager. In her new role, she will…
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Increased parking enforcement measures to begin February 9 as part of Charleston Police Department’s King Street public safety plan
February 2, 2023
As part of the Charleston Police Department’s King Street safety plan – which includes stepped-up police patrols, better lighting, and changes in the street’s traffic pattern – the city of…
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College of Charleston establishes the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication
February 2, 2023
The College of Charleston announces the establishment of the Martin Center for Mentorship in Communication. The center will be housed within the Department of Communication in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.…
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Applications and nominations now being accepted for the 2nd Annual Palmetto Venture Fellowship
February 2, 2023
Venture Carolina, a nonprofit organization committed to connecting investors and entrepreneurs, has partnered once again with VentureSouth, one of the country’s largest early-stage investment organizations, and the South Carolina Department of…
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Tractor Supply company expanding to Dorchester Road location
February 2, 2023NAI Charleston announced that veteran broker Will Sherrod, CCIM facilitated the sale of approximately 7.25 acres of land located along Dorchester Road at Shady Lane in Summerville, SC. The property…
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GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County
February 2, 2023
GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, has announced plans to expand its South Carolina operations with a new distribution center in Greenville County. The $50 million investment is projected to…
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The Citadel’s online Bachelor of Business Administration program ranked #8 in the nation
February 2, 2023
The Citadel’s Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business (BSB) continues to lead in online business education. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the BSB’s online Bachelor in Business Administration program as…
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Colliers Report: Stringent lending requirements slowed hotel investment activity
February 1, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights The capital market slowdown in the latter half of 2022 continues to negatively influence the hotel…
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High Cotton welcomes new General Manager
February 1, 2023
CHARLESTON, SC – Hall Management Group (HMG) welcomed Alpha Turner as the new General Manager of its High Cotton restaurant in Charleston. Turner is an industry veteran with over two…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Heron Farms
February 1, 2023South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Heron Farms Inc. The $250,000 investment will help the Charleston-based startup grow its vertical farming operations that require no naturally…
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Berkeley County Education Capital Improvement Tax to start March 1
February 1, 2023
The Sales & Use Tax rate in Berkeley County changes on March 1, 2023. Berkeley County taxpayers will begin paying a new 1% Education Capital Improvement Tax following voters’ approval last fall. Because…
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CCSD expands service to community with Focus on Families Expo
February 1, 2023
Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff are constantly trying to engage the community and provide support for students and their families, inside and outside the school walls. On January 28,…
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CSU one of two SC colleges to provide self-diagnostic kiosk on campus
February 1, 2023
Charleston Southern University has installed a free self-diagnostic medical kiosk in the Student Center that provides the campus population fast and safe 24/7/365 access to self-diagnostic COVID tests. Through a…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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Two thought-provoking questions by Governor McMaster
January 31, 2023
By Alan Cooper Publisher [I spoke about this topic on the South Carolina Business Review on Monday, January 30 – listen here] During the State of the State address, Governor…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC celebrates donation milestone in South Carolina
January 31, 2023
We Are Sharing Hope SC, the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, honors more donor legacies than ever before. Last year, 894 South Carolina families made the selfless decision…
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College of Charleston Strategic Investment Symposium returns for ninth year
January 31, 2023
The College of Charleston School of Business Investment Program will host its ninth annual Strategic Investment Symposium on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. Over the past…
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Nexton announces Dayfield Park
January 31, 2023Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced plans for Dayfield Park, a new commercial property featuring office space and residential options, as well as retail and…
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Santee Cooper announces EVolve Grant recipients
January 31, 2023
Funds Will Help Provide EV Infrastructure, More Santee Cooper has awarded $95,978 through its EVolve Grant program to fund electric vehicle projects proposed by the City of Conway, Coastal Carolina…
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Where Do You Want To Be Five Years From Today?
January 30, 2023
by Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® In goal setting, it’s important to step back and look at where we wish to be and how we spend our time today in the…
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Rhiannon Poore, CEO of Forge Search, elected to United Way of Greenville County Board of Directors
January 30, 2023
Rhiannon Poore, CEO and founder of Forge Search, a Greenville-based professional recruiting firm focused on recruiting for accounting & finance, marketing & sales, and HR and operations, has been elected…
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Lowcountry Graduate Center aims high and welcomes a new Director
January 27, 2023
The Lowcountry Graduate Center welcomes Jessica Carter, Ph.D., an experienced professional with a broad skill set encompassing decades of work in a wide variety of fields. Carter joins the LGC…
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2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors announced
January 26, 2023
Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster, along with Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amber Dube, Palmetto Moon
January 26, 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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Leadec Industrial Services extends lease at 4682-B Franchise St in North Charleston
January 26, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Roger K. Davis, in the lease extension of 9,600sf of industrial space…
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PensacolaBeach.com taps TravelBoom to grow online footprint
January 26, 2023Pensacola Beach is a resort community on the Gulf Coast of Florida sitting on the barrier island of Santa Rosa, white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters attract visitors worldwide. PensacolaBeach.com, a…
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Quadrangle Shopping Center now fully leased in Charleston
January 26, 2023Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the landlord, Fincher Patrick Weir, LLC, in the leasing of 1,580sf of retail space at Quadrangle Shopping Center,…
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IAAM to host programming events for public in anticipation of grand opening
January 26, 2023
International African American Museum Launches Virtual and In-Person Programming Ahead of Opening Starting in February, the Museum will regularly host events that honor the lives and legacies of African Americans…
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2023 State of the State Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 26, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, my fellow South Carolinians: We are here tonight to address challenges and opportunities. But first, as in prior years,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber unveils art installation to commemorate 250 years
January 26, 2023This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Charleston Metro Chamber. The Chamber has been convening businesses, governments, civic organizations and citizens to collectively respond to our region’s greatest opportunities, and most…
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Text of Mayor John J. Tecklenburg’s State of the City Address
January 26, 2023
The following State of the City Address was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on January 24, 2023, at 6 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Sakran, members of City Council,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2023 Board of Directors
January 26, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced the 2023 Board of Directors. Board members, who lead the Chamber, represent corporations and businesses of all sizes from every business sector. Each Director serves…
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Wendy Methvin named SEL4SC Executive Director
January 26, 2023
The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) announced that it has appointed Wendy Methvin as its executive director. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude in…
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McDougal-Rigney gift establishes scholarship and endowed professorship in honor of Citadel graduate and internationally best-selling “Wheel of Time” author
January 25, 2023
James Rigney, perhaps better known by his pen name Robert Jordan, will be memorialized at The Citadel with an endowed professorship and scholarship in his name. His widow and former…
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Trident United Way and Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce accepting applications for Lead United
January 25, 2023
Community Leadership Program equips participants with the necessary skills to serve on a nonprofit board of directors North Charleston, SC— Trident United Way is once again partnering with the Charleston…
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SeamonWhiteside announces seven new shareholders
January 25, 2023
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, announced the appointment of seven new shareholders. Integral to the leadership and vision of the firm, the new SeamonWhiteside shareholders…
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The Beach Company announces two new hires
January 25, 2023
The Beach Company announces two new hires at the company’s corporate headquarters in downtown Charleston. Hanna Grimes has been hired as a social media strategist at The Beach Company. In…
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Two upper King Street buildings purchased for $12 million
January 24, 2023
NAI Charleston announced that Thomas Boulware, SIOR, CCIM represented the purchaser in the acquisition of 585 & 587 King Street. These buildings, which comprise ±13,700 SF, are occupied by Fuji…
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