New Guidelines announced for public comments at Hilton Head Island Town meetings
July 22, 2024
Residents and other members of the public who wish to address the Town of Hilton Head Island council members must now follow new guidelines that took effect on July 1.…
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Abacus Planning Group welcomes Michael Holt to its Financial Planning Team
July 22, 2024
Abacus Planning Group welcomed Michael Holt to its financial planning team as a Support Advisor. As a member of the financial planning team, Michael works closely with senior advisors to…
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Daddy Had A Worm Farm
July 22, 2024
By Tom Poland The towns sounded distant, not as miles go, but as memories. Hazlehurst, McRae, Baxley, Soperton, Alma, and Tifton. Tifton meant trouble. I was studying a map…
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USDA Deputy Undersecretary, USDA Special Advisor, USDA State Executive Director visit Lowcountry Food Bank
July 22, 2024Discuss Ongoing Collaboration with the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) hosted a site visit this month from the United States Department of Agriculture, the South Carolina…
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SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 19, 2024This week, the Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by…
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First Tuesday Strategies announces new Public Affairs staff
July 19, 2024
Slayten Carter Sapp Joins FTS as Director, Public Affairs First Tuesday Strategies (FTS), South Carolina’s top political and public affairs consulting firm, has welcomed Slayten Carter Sapp as Director, Public…
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Trio Solutions Inc. expands team and services
July 19, 2024
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a marketing communications agency in Mount Pleasant, has expanded its team and line of services to handle the agency’s growth and new market opportunities. With the…
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Industrial team secures lease opportunity
July 18, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Industry Associates, LLC in the lease of a 4,000 SF industrial space located at 7360…
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Lease renewal in Wando
July 18, 2024
Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Cainhoy, LLC in the lease renewal of a 6,180 SF industrial space located at 2300 Clements…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2024
July 18, 2024
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2024. “We reported solid performance in…
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20 South Battery launches exclusive new packages
July 18, 2024
20 South Battery, a historic boutique hotel in Charleston, SC, today announces exciting new packages designed to offer guests unparalleled experiences in the Holy City. These packages include the “Water…
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South Carolina Aquarium JuLionfish Festival returns on July 26
July 18, 2024
Celebration After Months of Hunting Invasive Lionfish Includes Live Music, Food and Drink The JuLionfish Festival returns for its third year on Friday, July 26, for an all-inclusive, 21+ event…
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The City of Charleston launches annual School Supply Drive for the 21st First Day Festival
July 18, 2024
The City of Charleston is proud to announce the kickoff of its annual School Supply Drive in support of the upcoming First Day Festival. While the First Day Festival will…
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SC Ports sees 7% cargo growth in June
July 18, 2024
Wando Welch Terminal achieved an all-time record year, moving more than 1.2 million containers. (Photo/SCPA/English Purcell) South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container…
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The Citadel Board of Visitors approves tuition rates for 2024-25 academic year
July 18, 2024
During a June meeting, The Citadel Board of Visitors voted not to raise in-state cadet tuition for the upcoming academic year. At the same meeting, the BOV also voted to…
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Gov. McMaster, Sen. Graham, Rep. Clyburn announce SCDOT awarded $175 million to replace bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion
July 18, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway…
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SCDOT to hold a drop-in public information meeting in Beaufort County
July 18, 2024
Intersection improvements proposed at SC 116 (Laurel Bay Road) and S-597 (Stanley Farm Road) SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, August 1, 2024 regarding a proposed…
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NP Strategy strengthens Alabama Team
July 17, 2024
NP Strategy Strengthens Alabama Team PR Expert Lillian Roth Brand Joins as Director NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, continues to expand its…
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Hemingway’s Pocket
July 17, 2024
By Tom Poland We give little thought to our pockets until one gets a hole in it. When it does, it becomes a liability. Well, what’s the history of…
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LS3P’s Columbia office celebrates 20 years
July 17, 2024
LS3P, an architecture, interiors, and planning firm, announced the Columbia office is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Columbia Office Leader and a Director on LS3P’s Board, Mary Beth Sims Branham, AIA…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bernie Mazyck, SC Association for Community Economic Development
July 17, 2024
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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The City of Charleston’s livability and tourism department to facilitate annual Operation Moveout from July 31-August 5
July 16, 2024
The City of Charleston will be conducting the annual Operation Moveout collection program to help remove trash and bulk items from crowded downtown streets with the high volume of lease…
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South Carolina Bankers Association announces 2024 Outstanding Young Bankers Award recipient
July 16, 2024
The South Carolina Bankers Association (SCBA) announced Rufus T. “Wells” Dunlap V as the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Young Banker Award. Wells, who serves as Senior Vice President and…
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Robbins Construction Group welcomes a new director to the team
July 16, 2024
Robbins Construction Group, a full-service design-build construction firm focusing on site selection, preconstruction, and project management, proudly welcomes Scott Murray as a new director of preconstruction. Murray is an accomplished…
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SEL4SC receives $25,000 grant from the David Elmer Stone Fund
July 16, 2024
Contribution will help statewide nonprofit expand community engagement series and online resource hub The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) is proud to announce that it has received…
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Colliers Report: Location, amenities highlight tenant preferences
July 16, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2024 Charleston Office Market Highlights Tenants from the Central Business District (CBD) are increasingly seeking to find spaces farther up the Charleston…
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Seasoned Executive Dale Strange takes reins of Blackbaud’s Corporate Impact business
July 16, 2024
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, announced that Dale Strange will take over as head of Blackbaud’s Corporate Impact business effective immediately and will join…
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Dorchester County hosts onsite hiring event
July 15, 2024
Dorchester County is excited to announce another onsite hiring event to fill multiple positions within the Water and Sewer Department. This accelerated hiring event will take place on July 17th,…
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Memminger welcomes Cindy Smalls as Executive Principal
July 15, 2024
Charleston County School District (CCSD) welcomes Cindy Smalls as Executive Principal at Memminger Elementary School. Smalls is a retired elementary school administrator with 48 years of experience in education. Throughout…
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VentureSouth invests over $5.5 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast during first half of 2024
July 15, 2024
VentureSouth, one of the top 10 angel groups in North America, is excited to announce investments totaling $5.5 million into 24 early-stage companies in the first half of 2024. In…
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Liberty Fellowship welcomes new CEO Tycely Williams
July 15, 2024
The Liberty Fellowship Board of Directors has selected Tycely Williams as the new CEO of the organization. Williams will begin her role on July 22, as the Fellowship continues to…
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529s – Not Just for Four-Year Schools
July 15, 2024
Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as unique and distinct as the people who travel them. The paths…
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OSHA issues proposed workplace heat exposure standard
July 15, 2024
By David Dubberly Maynard Nexsen PC. On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its proposed national heat standard, titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in…
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Mount Pleasant Chamber gears up for Community and Business Expo
July 15, 2024
Don’t miss Mount Pleasant’s biggest networking event, sponsored by Crews Subaru of Charleston. The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) Community and Business Expo is back for its 14th year,…
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A Growing Concern: addressing the dangers of social isolation and food insecurities in Summerville
July 15, 2024
As social isolation and food insecurity continue to impact the Summerville area, Meals on Wheels of Summerville remains dedicated to addressing these critical issues during these unprecedented, challenging times. The…
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Dominion Energy, SC Office of Regulatory Staff, intervenors file comprehensive settlement of general electric rate case for approval by Public Service Commission of South Carolina
July 15, 2024
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), together with other parties of record, submitted a comprehensive settlement agreement in DESC’s pending…
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Colliers hires Wilson Springs as Property Management Coordinator
July 11, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina announces that Wilson Springs has joined the company as a Property Management Coordinator in the firm’s Real Estate Management Services (REMS) division in the Charleston office.…
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Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors
July 11, 2024
Porter Durham joins Grant Philanthropic Advisors bringing decades of philanthropic leadership. In his role as Of Counsel with GPA, Porter will make strategic connections to potential clients and thought leaders…
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The Summer Life Changed
July 11, 2024
By Tom Poland Why Do You Live Where You Do? April 18, 2024—Dickey Betts’s passing took me back to 1973, a very hard year for me. Betts and his…
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Retail Space Secured
July 11, 2024
David Newman and Walter Reid of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Tenant, Izzie Mac, LLC in the lease of 1,000 SF retail space at 1124 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in Charleston.…
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Dorchester County Council approves $2.27 million for storm debris removal
July 11, 2024
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Dorchester County Council approved the allocation of $2,277,471 for the removal of debris from County easements affected by the storm on June 10th. This effort…
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Grant funding available for recreational trail safety and education programs
July 11, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is inviting interested eligible entities to submit pre-applications for educational grant funding assistance from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The deadline…
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Trident United Way announces fourth round of community Changemaker Grants
July 11, 2024
Charleston Area Urban League and Origin, SC were funded $50,000 Each to Provide Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention in 29405 and 29406 Zip Codes Trident United Way, a leading local nonprofit…
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CPI for all items falls 0.1 percent in June; gasoline down
July 11, 2024
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.1 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, after being unchanged in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.…
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SCbio welcomes Paige Durham as Communications Coordinator
July 11, 2024
SCbio welcomed Paige Durham to the team as Communications Coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives. Durham will be responsible for…
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USC ranked one of top patent-producing universities in the world
July 10, 2024
USC is the top patent-producing university in the state and one of the top 50 nationally in the latest National Academy of Inventors report The University of South Carolina system…
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WGU adds AJ Jackson as strategic partnerships manager
July 10, 2024
Education leader to help build partnerships and grow enrollment Online nonprofit Western Governors University (WGU) has announced that Anthony “AJ” Jackson has been named as a strategic partnerships manager. In this role, Jackson…
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Charleston celebrates 12 years as No. 1 City in the U.S. in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
July 10, 2024
Make it a perfect dozen. For the twelfth consecutive year, the readers of Travel + Leisure ranked Charleston the No. 1 City in the U.S. Charleston also holds the distinction of being…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. launches mobile healthcare units to serve S.C.’s underserved communities
July 10, 2024
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
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New Leaf Builders to debut new home collection at Nexton
July 9, 2024
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced New Leaf Builder’s Piedmont Home Collection, featuring high-quality, boutique production-style homes, coming to Nexton’s Midtown neighborhood. “As a Charleston-based…
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