McMaster cites importance of Office of Resilience
January 12, 2023
Inaugural Speech recognizes Office as a result of S.C. Floodwater Commission findings By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Governor Henry Dargan McMaster, the 117th governor of South Carolina, was sworn-in for…
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Upstate Elder Law is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC
January 12, 2023
LawyerLisa, LLC announced that Upstate Elder Law is now a division of LawyerLisa, LLC. After years practicing law in many areas, from federal prosecution to family court, to personal injury…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Lowcountry Minority Business Accelerator 2023 cohort
January 12, 2023
The Charleston Metro Chamber is committed to leading our region’s businesses in creating an equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to live, learn and earn. The Lowcountry Minority Business…
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Legal Marketing Association’s Southeast Region announces 2023 South Carolina Local Steering Committee
January 11, 2023
The Legal Marketing Association’s (LMA) Southeast Region announced its South Carolina Local Steering Committee (LSC) for 2022. The Southeast Region is one of the largest in the international organization of…
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The Institute for Child Success to announce advocacy coalition’s early childhood common agenda for 2023-2024 legislative session
January 11, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, the Institute for Child Success, an early childhood organization, will gather other child-serving nonprofits and family advocates at the State House in Columbia, SC from 10:30-11:15…
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Palmetto Moon Awards $10,000 to non-profit organizations across Southeast with “Together, Let’s Do Good” Giving Campaign
January 11, 2023
Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, is thrilled to announce the recipients of its “Together, Let’s Do Good” giving campaign – awarding $1,000 to 10 non-profit organizations serving the retailer’s…
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing leases 56,700SF industrial space in North Charleston
January 11, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the tenant, Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, Inc., in the leasing of 56,700sf of industrial space…
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Salon 331 signs lease at Citadel Crossing
January 11, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich represented the Landlord, Brahma, LLC, in the leasing of 1,200 sf of retail space at Citadel Crossing, 3025 Ashley…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hosts 51st Annual MLK celebration
January 11, 2023
Pictured is K.J. Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays and this year’s parade marshal This January, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 51st Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther…
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Citadel partners with Common App to streamline application process for prospective cadets and students
January 11, 2023
The Citadel is making the process of applying easier and more streamlined for prospective cadets and students through a partnership with Common App. Common App is an undergraduate college admission…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces new Board and committee members
January 10, 2023
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina (SCFSC), an organization dedicated to reducing poverty in South Carolina through action, advocacy, and leadership, is excited to deepen its impact as…
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New interim principal named at Morningside Middle
January 10, 2023
Charleston County School District announced George R. White as interim principal at Morningside Middle School. An accomplished educator and administrator, White boasts experience in curriculum development and implementation, educational leadership…
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SC Chamber, DEW collaborate to launch Palmetto Business Barometer survey
January 10, 2023
The SC Chamber of Commerce and the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce launch a monthly survey series to capture a pulse on business conditions, attitudes and behaviors The South…
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SCRA contributes over $1.15 billion to South Carolina’s economy
January 10, 2023
South Carolina Research Authority had an outstanding year in 2022, making over a $1.15 billion impact on the state’s economy. As published in its recently released annual report, the total includes jobs…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kathy and Lane Atkins, Cafecito
January 10, 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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Stantec expands Buildings team in South Carolina
January 10, 2023
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed Regina Fraiya, MSN, RN as a project director to its growing Buildings practice in Charleston. Fraiya brings more than 25…
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Rosen Hagood law firm announces new member
January 9, 2023
Rosen Hagood announced that Elizabeth Nicholson has been named as a non-equity member of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. Nicholson focuses her practice on business and commercial litigation, construction…
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The Citadel designated as federal Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success, enhancing commitment to veteran students
January 9, 2023
Since it was founded in 1842, veterans have been an integral part of the Military College of South Carolina. Veteran students at The Citadel have the opportunity to earn their…
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Denise Hines joins Lowcountry Food Bank as Chief Financial Officer
January 9, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Denise Hines has joined the organization as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This critical role directs the financial and accounting practices of LCFB. These…
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Green Bay couple opens Wisconsin Meat & Cheese store in Charleston
January 9, 2023A Wisconsin couple is spreading the culinary joys of the Badger State one stick of summer sausage and package of cheese curds at a time. Casey Diedrich and Taylor Ambrosius…
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Maynard Cooper & Gale and Nexsen Pruet announce merger
January 5, 2023Together, the 550+ attorney firm will broaden its reach across the U.S. Alabama-based Maynard Cooper & Gale and Carolinas-based Nexsen Pruet have agreed to merge into one national law firm operating under the…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 5, 2023
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville-Spartanburg / Myrtle Beach, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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Black Food Truck Festival presents Battle of the Bands
January 5, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend at The Music Farm The Black Food Truck Festival presents The Battle of the Bands at The Music Farm,…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
January 5, 2023
Charleston, SC – The Charleston Metro Chamber’s Leadership Discovery program, presented by Wells Fargo, is currently accepting applications for their Spring class until Friday, January 20. The 3-month program begins in February and has 10 sessions…
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South Carolina ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index
January 4, 2023
South Carolina has been ranked 3rd on the 2022 U-Haul Growth Index, a step up from the previous year. The U-Haul Growth Index is an effective gauge of how well states…
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Study shows 145% increase in South Carolina median home price since 2000
January 4, 2023
The red-hot pandemic housing market has finally cooled in recent months. Due to actions by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation, mortgage rates have more than doubled from the historic…
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Harbor Commercial Partners represents landlord in lease extension in North Charleston
January 4, 2023
Harbor Commercial Partners announces that Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle represented the landlord, Pepperdam Industrial, LLC, in the lease extension of 2,000sf of industrial space…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s Kara Moore named to No Kid Hungry’s Out of School Time Meals Champion Cohort
January 4, 2023
Lowcountry Food Bank‘s Director of Child Hunger Programs, Kara Moore, has been named to No Kid Hungry’s 2023 Out of School Time Meals Champion Cohort. Kara Moore is one of…
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Computer Science Chair, Renée McCauley, to receive Lifetime Service Award
January 4, 2023
For Renée McCauley, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science, having a passion for computer science education extends far beyond the classroom. That’s one reason she is such a dedicated…
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Kids On Point receives $57,000 Power:Ed grant to expand its services to North Charleston
January 4, 2023Kids On Point (KOP), a nonprofit that works year-round with students in under-resourced Charleston neighborhoods to foster life-and career-readiness skills, has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Power:Ed, a philanthropy…
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Bryan Kitz named shareholder with Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
January 4, 2023
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announce that Bryan J. Kitz has been elected shareholder. Bryan Kitz is a commercial real estate attorney who counsels clients on a broad range of transactional…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
January 4, 2023
Secure Process Intelligence and Tandem Concepts were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Real Motors and Soil Economy received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching,…
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Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors name Alyssa Maute Smith new Executive Director
January 3, 2023
Following a national search that elicited applications from 70-plus qualified individuals, the Charleston Wine + Food Board of Directors have announced Alyssa Maute Smith the Festival’s new Executive Director. “The…
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The big deal with college beds
December 31, 2022
By John Della Bella, Lima One An amazing 61 percent of the nation’s student housing beds are located in the Southeast. Over the past 20 years, Southern student housing has…
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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work
December 30, 2022
BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…
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ACEC-SC honors Secretary of Transportation with Service to the Profession award
December 29, 2022The American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) presented its Service to the Profession award to Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall, chief executive of SCDOT, at its 25th…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Lowcountry Food Bank and Bank of America bring holiday cheer, continue employee booster campaign partnership
December 22, 2022
Bank of America contributed $70,000 and hands-on support to help curb hunger amidst this year’s challenging economic circumstances Bank of America and Lowcountry Food Bank have partnered throughout this year…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Carew Alvarez, Ashley Milan, and Lindsey Behnke
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Carew J. Alvarez to the firm’s Charleston office, Associate Ashley A. Milan to the firm’s Myrtle Beach office, and Associate Lindsey M. Behnke…
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Turner Padget elects John Kelchner and Ryan Judd to shareholder
December 20, 2022
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announced that Columbia-based John Kelchner and Ryan Judd have been elected shareholders of the firm, effective Jan. 3, 2023. Kelchner and Judd are both…
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EO Charleston welcomes Inc. magazine editor-in-chief to Inc. 5000 event
December 20, 2022
EO Charleston, the Lowcountry’s local chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global organization representing nearly 18,000 entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries, announces it will host its annual Inc. 5000…
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SC Ports awards $252,500 to community organizations
December 20, 2022
South Carolina Ports awarded $252,500 in grants to 90 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina through its fiscal year 2023 Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its…
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90 acres on Johns Island, once slated for development, to be protected forever
December 20, 2022Charleston County Aviation Authority and Lowcountry Land Trust announced the permanent protection of a 90-acre site once threatened by development in the heart of Johns Island. The announcement comes after…
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Over 150 students receive degrees during College of Charleston winter commencement
December 20, 2022When Mark Buono graduated from the College of Charleston in 1981, he always knew he would return to the Lowcountry. What he didn’t know was that it would take over 40 years.…
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Alyssa Smith, The 2023 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
December 20, 2022
Charleston Wine + Food was founded in 2005 by a group of loyal community leaders with a vision of creating an event to promote and elevate Charleston’s culinary brand. As…
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Lincoln Street
December 19, 2022
By Tom Poland One word. That’s all it takes, and the brain’s mystifying chemistry swirls past and present into an amalgam we call life. Phases pass before us in…
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Berkeley County names new Director of Veterans’ Affairs Office
December 19, 2022
Deputy Director Gerald “Jerry” Baxley to assume role January 1, 2023 The Berkeley County Legislative Delegation has named Deputy Director Gerald “Jerry” Baxley as the next Director of the Berkeley…
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Charleston Open named WTA 500 Tournament of the Year
December 19, 2022
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, has been named the WTA 500 tournament of the year. The recognition comes from the Women’s Tennis…
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$2 million legacy lives on through CSU students
December 19, 2022Swain’s $2 million legacy lives on through CSU students Lifetime donations and gifts from the estate of the late Ken Swain will impact the lives of Charleston Southern University students…
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Wando’s yearbook staff makes history with national award
December 19, 2022
For the first time in school history, Wando High School’s yearbook, Legend, has been recognized as the top yearbook in the nation by Quill & Scroll. Wando’s 2022 edition, “Something…
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