Task Force releases Teacher Recruitment and Retention recommendations
June 1, 2023
The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Task Force, created by a proviso in the 2022-23 Appropriations Act, submitted its recommendations to executive and legislative leadership yesterday. The full report is available…
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Super Lawyers profiles Rita Bolt Barker
June 1, 2023
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker is profiled in the 2023 edition of Super Lawyers, in a feature article that highlights her career as an Environmental attorney and her pro bono…
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Peak Drift Brewing Company launches sustainable digital can printing program
June 1, 2023
Peak Drift Brewing Company, South Carolina’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program. With a strong commitment to environmental…
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Public meeting announced to compare proposals for Sumar Street redevelopment project
June 1, 2023
The Sumar Street redevelopment project, an initiative aimed at revitalizing the site of the old Piggly Wiggly, will be the focus of a public meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023.…
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Biology major wins Student Entrepreneur of the Year for kitten feeding device
June 1, 2023Ideas can spark from anywhere. Just ask rising junior Michele Graham. A compelling notion hit her late one night while volunteering at a local animal shelter a few years ago. After…
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Krystal England joins TMGOC as Chief Investment Officer
June 1, 2023
TMGOC, a partnership between The Montford Group and Opterra Capital, announced the addition of Krystal England as the joint venture’s Chief Investment Officer. England brings extensive development lending and institutional…
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CofC School of Business announces introductory HR course for professionals
June 1, 2023The Center for Continuing and Professional Education at the College of Charleston School of Business is thrilled to announce the dates of its highly anticipated SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course. Designed…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art announces new board of directors members
June 1, 2023
The Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston’s premier art museum, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its board of directors and two member emeriti. Joining the…
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South Carolina utility expands Stantec’s work in wastewater treatment
June 1, 2023
South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper) has selected Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, as its engineer for services to design wastewater treatment systems at two…
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Brandon earns the title of a South Carolina Top Workplace for seventh year
June 1, 2023
Brandon, one of South Carolina’s largest integrated marketing agencies, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by South Carolina Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback…
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SCDOR to no longer issue debit cards for refunds after June 29
June 1, 2023
What you need to know: The SCDOR will no longer issue Individual Income Tax refunds as debit cards after June 29, 2023. Bank of America, the provider of the State’s…
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GADC names Matthew Duncan to lead expanded existing industry initiatives
June 1, 2023
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC) has launched an expanded initiative to support existing companies in Greenville County to grow and thrive, and named veteran management, maintenance and operations executive…
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Madeline Leach joins professional recruiting firm Forge Search as recruiter
June 1, 2023
Madeline Leach has joined Greenville-based Forge Search + Consulting as a recruiter after six years working in the higher education industry. Leach spent almost four years working in college recruitment…
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Investment Policy Guidelines: The Blueprint of your Portfolio
May 31, 2023
by Bailey O. Davis Investment Policy Guidelines (IPGs) are crucial for long-term financial success by creating a foundation of trust between you and your advisor. An IPG is an important…
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The Surdna Foundation awards the Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation® a $500,000 grant over a three-year period
May 31, 2023
The Center was recently awarded a $500,000 grant over a three-year period from the Surdna Foundation. The support will allow the Center and its partners to promote the sustainable use…
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Colliers Report: Multifamily supply keeps pace with absorption, occupancy flattens
May 31, 2023
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q1 2023 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Rent growth continued in Charleston amidst a spike in deliveries in Q4 2022. Absorption and total occupancy…
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Scurry Tharpe joins First Reliance Bank
May 31, 2023
First Reliance Bank announces that Scurry Tharpe has joined the company as Vice President, Relationship Banker and will work out of the Greenville office. He has over 12 years of…
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Marketing Minute: Crafting an Impactful Elevator Pitch
May 30, 2023
Marketing Minute Jean Cecil Frick, NP Strategy Mastering your elevator pitch is crucial for positioning yourself and your company for success. This week’s video shares tips on making a lasting…
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Cooper Chevrolet GMC to provide Colleton County Recreation Department with new equipment, monetary contribution and instructional clinics
May 30, 2023Cooper Chevrolet GMC (formerly Rizer Chevrolet GMC) is partnering with Colleton County Recreation Department in Walterboro. Cooper Chevrolet GMC has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball…
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CSU announces new VP for student life
May 30, 2023
Charleston Southern University has selected Rev. Jody Jennings as its next vice president for student life. Jennings currently serves as the vice president for campus ministries and student engagement at North Greenville…
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SC Ports sees volumes trending up in April
May 30, 2023
South Carolina Ports saw cargo volumes ticking up in April, buoyed by the strength of the Southeast market. Retail importers and advanced manufacturers are investing billions to establish and expand…
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Dorchester County residents encouraged to attend Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Ashley River Park
May 30, 2023
In anticipation of the upcoming hurricane season, Dorchester County invites residents to the 10th annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo. This is an educational and interactive event designed to equip Dorchester County…
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Cooper Motor Company expands with the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro SC
May 30, 2023
Chip Cooper of Cooper Motor Company in Clinton South Carolina, today announced the acquisition of Rizer Chevrolet GMC in Walterboro, South Carolina. Cooper Motor Company was founded in 1938 by…
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Exclusive exhibition showcases art of the Catawba Nation from the last 50 years
May 30, 2023
Resurgence and Renaissance opens June 10 only at the CMA The Columbia Museum of Art announces featured summer exhibition Resurgence and Renaissance: Art of the Catawba Nation Since 1973, on…
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Carolina Crossroads Project meets milestone ahead of schedule
May 30, 2023
Motorists traveling along Interstate 20 westbound from Broad River Road may notice a new exit lane for traffic leading toward I-26 westbound. The new lane provides an additional 1,500 feet…
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TravelBoom welcomes Olivia Clifton as Content Writer
May 30, 2023
MYRTLE BEACH, SC – TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announced today it has hired a new Content Writer, Olivia Clifton. Clifton’s…
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The Citadel awarded grant to create center for artificial intelligence healthcare research
May 30, 2023
The Citadel School of Engineering is taking a big step forward in artificial intelligence research and development through a grant awarded by the National Science Foundation. The grant, in partnership…
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New Grid Resiliency Grant Program approved
May 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a South Carolina program for strengthening the state’s electric grid resiliency and awarded $10.4 million in funding for the first two years. Santee…
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Carolina Handling supports Ronald McDonald House Charities in Greenville, across the Southeast
May 25, 2023
Carolina Handling is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities in six Southeastern cities with a donation of more than $25,000 to the Adopt-A-Room programs in Greenville, SC, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA,…
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Burnie Maybank – former S.C. Revenue Director and veteran tax attorney – joins Adams and Reese IBG Practice
May 25, 2023
Burnie Maybank III, a former two-time director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue and a prominent state and local tax law and economic development attorney, has joined Adams and…
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Jersey Mike’s Subs to open new location on Johns Island
May 25, 2023
NAI Charleston and the developers of Maybank Commons are pleased to announce Jersey Mike’s Subs will be opening a new location within the upcoming Johns Island retail project. Maybank Commons,…
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Northwest Florida’s largest owner of beachfront hotels chooses TravelBoom as web development partner
May 25, 2023
Innisfree Hotels, a hotel developer and management company for many of the world’s most recognized hotel brands, has chosen TravelBoom as its web development partner. TravelBoom is the leading data-driven…
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Highway 61 Revisited
May 25, 2023
By Tom Poland From 22,000 miles high, a satellite dropped an uncanny merging of highway and music into my path. XM Radio played the comedic ACME siren whistle that…
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Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn delivers remarks on Republicans plan to repeal student loan debt relief
May 25, 2023Today, Assistant Democratic Leader delivered the following remarks on H.J. Res 45, a joint resolution of disapproval that would repeal President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan and reverse…
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Wallace Lightsey ranked as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row by Super Lawyers
May 24, 2023
Super Lawyers, a publication recognizing outstanding lawyers, has ranked Wallace Lightsey as the number one attorney in South Carolina for the second year in a row. Lightsey is recognized in…
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Healthy Learners empowers Spanish-speaking communities with South Carolina’s first Youth Mental Health First Aid course
May 24, 2023
Healthy Learners, a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating health barriers to learning for striving students, achieved a significant milestone by delivering South Carolina’s inaugural Youth Mental Health First Aid…
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Colonial Life awards Original Six Foundation a grant to support afterschool programs in rural underserved areas of South Carolina
May 24, 2023
Colonial Life awarded the Original Six (O6) Foundation a $15,000 Equitable Pathways Grant to help expand its O6 Afterschool program which currently serves third through eighth grade students in rural…
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Charles Towne Holdings rebrands as CTH Advisors: Senior Investment Bankers & CEO Whisperers
May 24, 2023
In a strategic move aimed at redefining its identity and strengthening its market positioning, Charles Towne Holdings has recently announced a comprehensive rebranding initiative. The company will now operate under…
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Marci Williams joins First Reliance Bank
May 23, 2023
Marci Williams has joined First Reliance Bank as Vice President Account Executive / Residential Lending Specialist and will work out of the Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant branch. She will assist…
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Assessment notices mailed to the appropriate Berkeley County property owners
May 23, 2023
Assessment notices for Berkeley County property owners were mailed on May 19, 2023. These notices only go out to those who experienced a change in property value or assessment for…
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Springtime sun should remind us to get screened for skin cancer
May 23, 2023
Roper St. Francis Healthcare will host free skin cancer screenings Wednesday at Greer Transition Clinic Roper St. Francis Healthcare will host a free skin cancer screening event on Wednesday, May 24 at…
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CCLA to make a splash with Paddleboard race June 3rd
May 23, 2023
Paddle the Point Race Coincides with Aquatic Safety Week and Will Raise Awareness of Aquatic Lifesaving and Training Initiatives Charleston County Lifesaving Association will host its first annual paddleboard race, Paddle…
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Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® elects David Lockwood, SIOR as incoming President
May 23, 2023
David Lockwood, SIOR, CRE, CCIM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Colliers | South Carolina, was recently elected by the Board of Directors of the Society of Industrial…
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Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Commercial Site Solutions join forces
May 22, 2023
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the acquisition of Commercial Site Solutions (CSS), a civil engineering firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. “CSS has a unique reputation…
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Waller named Vice President of Affordable Property Management at NHE
May 22, 2023
Industry veteran Angie Waller has been promoted to Vice President of Affordable Property Management for NHE, one of the Southeast’s leading property management and development organizations. She also joins NHE’s…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC announces first tenants for the Lofts Downtown Nexton
May 22, 2023
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced the first two retail tenants coming to the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton. iNails, a nail salon with nearly 30 years of beauty service…
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LaToya Smith appointed to lead North Charleston Creative Arts beginning 2023-2024 school year
May 22, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) is excited to announce and welcome LaToya Smith as interim principal at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) effective July 1, 2023. Smith has…
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Lisa Allison selected to permanently lead CCSD Department of Student Support Services
May 22, 2023Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Lisa Allison as Executive Director of Student Support Services. Allison has served in this role in an interim capacity since October 1, 2022. Over…
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GSSM Foundation establishes Waraich Endowment to honor Carolyne Williams, a scholarship fund to benefit students
May 22, 2023
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation announced the creation of the Waraich Endowment to Honor Carolyne Williams, a scholarship fund to help GSSM students and…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation serves as primary point for all Disaster Relief financial donations
May 22, 2023
Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Waccamaw region’s only community foundation, is home to the area’s Disaster Relief Fund which is the primary point of financial donations for all disaster relief and…
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