33 Turner Padget attorneys honored as top in the nation by Best Lawyers
August 26, 2025
Turner Padget announced that 33 attorneys have been named among The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America lists. In addition, two attorneys – Mark…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2025 Angel Charities
August 26, 2025
Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Hood Construction, Quackenbush Architects complete CCTC new Academic & Student Services Building
August 26, 2025
On August 5th, Hood Construction and Quackenbush Architects joined Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) administrators, students, and staff to celebrate the dedication of their new Academic Student Services Building. Located…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $10,000 to support its Food for Health program
August 26, 2025
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that the TD Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of TD Bank, has donated $10,000 to support LCFB’s Food for Health program. Funds will support the…
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2026 Lawyer of the Year recipient Bert Brannon joins Newsome Law
August 26, 2025
Newsome Law, a solutions-focused tax, estate and trust firm, has hired Bert Brannon to serve as Of Counsel for the firm. Brannon, recently named a 2026 Lawyer of the Year…
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Lowcountry Land Trust names Matt Williams as next President & CEO
August 26, 2025
Lowcountry Land Trust has chosen Matt Williams as its next President & CEO. Thoughtfully selected after a six-month nationwide search, he will officially transition into this role on September 15,…
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S.C. Arts Commission names seven new ‘emerging artists’
August 26, 2025
New cohort receives project funding, mentoring Seven artists establishing themselves in their artistic pursuits will benefit from the South Carolina Arts Commission Emerging Artists program, receiving a project-based grant and…
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Moore & Van Allen Member Manning Unger named to SC Biz News Most Influential Leaders list
August 25, 2025
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that SC Biz News has selected Member H. Manning Unger as a 2025 Most Influential Leaders honoree. The Most Influential Leaders recognition program…
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MUSC recruits thought leader to lead AI and biomedical informatics initiatives
August 22, 2025
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Marylyn D. Ritchie, Ph.D., as chief artificial intelligence (AI) officer of MUSC to lead its Center for Artificial Intelligence. She will…
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Barbara Melvin steps down as leader of South Carolina Ports Authority
August 22, 2025
After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin joined SC Ports…
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Best Lawyers honors three Parker Law Group attorneys for 2026
August 21, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America® is honoring three Parker Law Group attorneys in its 2026 edition. Two are recognized on the main Best Lawyers list for their work in the…
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Infrastructure investments move ahead, new services announced for Port of Charleston
August 21, 2025
Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal. At the Leatherman Rail…
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S.C. Department of Natural Resources removes abandoned Navy torpedo-retriever boat from Lowcountry waterway
August 21, 2025Officials say discarded USN vessel was a major environmental hazard The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) together with Stevens [heavy-lift] Towing Company successfully removed a 120-foot abandoned U.S. Navy…
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Freshfields Village welcomes autumn with free, family events
August 21, 2025
From Labor Day to late October, enjoy a special fall movie, a new seasonal art show and pup-friendly fun on The Village Green KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Freshfields Village, the…
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SC Manufacturing Leadership Program welcomes third class of industry leaders
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced the 2025–2026 class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP), welcoming 22 rising leaders from across South Carolina’s manufacturing community. This year’s…
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SC Housing’s Made It Home! Program aims to involve homebuilders, create solutions to affordable housing deficit
August 21, 2025
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) is offering an innovative approach to solving one of the state’s most important problems: a shortage of single-family housing.…
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Lonely Lone Star
August 21, 2025
By Tom Poland I’ve long felt that two South Carolina community names ascend to prettiest—Silverstreet and Lone Star. Those names, evocative and wistful, charm the ear. One conjures up…
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19 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys in Charleston recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America® across the state of…
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Charles River Laboratories expands Charleston County operations
August 20, 2025
Company investing $13 million in microbial solutions facility Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (Charles River), a leading global drug discovery, development, testing and manufacturing solutions provider, announced it is expanding…
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Christopher Way named Charleston County EMS chief, effective Friday
August 20, 2025
Charleston County announced that Christopher Way has been selected to lead the Emergency Medical Services Department, effective Friday, August 22, 2025. Chief Way brings more than 33 years of emergency…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio wins four awards from South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association
August 20, 2025
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) has been recognized with four prestigious South Carolina Broadcaster’s Association (SCBA) State Television and Radio (STAR) Awards. The announcement was made during the…
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Harbor Logistics invests in people with higher pay and retention bonuses
August 20, 2025Harbor Logistics, a leading provider of integrated logistics solutions, announced significant compensation enhancements for its team members, underlining the company’s unwavering commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in Charleston.…
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Join the Movement: NAMIWalks Charleston returns October 11 to raise mental health awareness
August 20, 2025
NAMI Charleston invites the community to take a powerful step forward in the fight for mental health awareness at NAMIWalks Charleston, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Palmetto Islands County…
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Trident United Way announces new board leadership and members
August 20, 2025
Trident United Way announced the appointment of Melanie Stith, President of Culture Wins, LLC and Principal, The McNair Group, LLC, as the newly elected Chair of its Board of Directors,…
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Lowcountry Land Trust celebrates grand opening of the Lowcountry Center for Conservation
August 19, 2025
A Mission-Driven Home for Collaboration, Education, and Conservation in the Heart of West Ashley at Mrs. Emily Ravenel Farrow’s former Ashem Form Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to preserving…
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Healthy Learners names Gwen Walker as new Community Manager for the Lowcountry Region
August 19, 2025
Healthy Learners announced the appointment of Gwen Walker as the new Community Manager for the Lowcountry region. Gwen brings over 20 years of experience with Healthy Learners to this new…
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Charleston County School District earns national recognition for budget excellence
August 19, 2025
Becomes the Largest SC Public Agency Recipient Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), marking the first…
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Rock Hill-based attorney Ashley Creech to lead top legal group
August 19, 2025
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has unanimously elected Ashley White Creech as its new President. Creech, a respected trial attorney with McGowan Hood Felder & Phillips, will lead…
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“Nonprofits Get It Done” — National Council of Nonprofits and Together SC Launch SC campaign to reaffirm the role of nonprofits in American life
August 18, 2025
New Campaign Highlights How Local Nonprofits Strengthen Communities, Serve Neighbors, and Improve Lives Across South Carolina Together SC, a network of 1,000 nonprofits across the state, announced the official launch…
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Charleston County to update downtown parking garage rates Oct. 1
August 18, 2025
Following a comprehensive market analysis that found Charleston County’s monthly and transient parking rates to be below prevailing market values, the County will implement rate adjustments at the Cumberland (90…
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SC Ports receives final federal reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
August 18, 2025
The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress in the U.S.…
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CCSD sees significant increase in enrollment at district Centers for Advanced Studies
August 18, 2025
Charleston County School District is proud to announce a significant increase in enrollment at the district’s three Centers for Advanced Studies (Cooper River, East Cooper, and West Ashley Centers for Advanced Studies).…
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Original Six Foundation’s O6 Afterschool program marks 10 years of impact
August 18, 2025
Expands to Reach More South Carolina Students The Original Six (O6) Foundation proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of its flagship initiative, the O6 Afterschool program—an effort that has empowered students…
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City proposes new office buildings in West Ashley
August 18, 2025
The City of Charleston has proposed constructing new city office buildings at 1660 and 1662 Ingram Road in West Ashley, marking a major step in bringing municipal services closer to…
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Dorchester County opens new Pine Trace Park
August 18, 2025
Park Features First County-Owned Disc Golf Course, Inclusive Playground, and Kayaking and Fishing Opportunities Dorchester County Council and Dorchester County Parks and Recreation joined with local elected and appointed officials…
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The new Board of Directors for SMPS Palmetto’s 2025 – 2026 term
August 18, 2025The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter announced its newly appointed Board of Directors for the 2025 – 2026 term. This distinguished group of accomplished leaders, representing a…
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Pope Flynn achieves Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in Chambers and Partners USA 2025 Guide
August 18, 2025
Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance and governmental law, has achieved a Band 1 Banking & Finance ranking for South Carolina in the 2025 USA Chambers and…
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MUSC Health earns elite American Burn Association verification
August 16, 2025
One of just 40 burn centers in North America to earn ABA verification for both adults and children; partners with Shriners Children’s to provide pediatric burn care The MUSC Health…
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Failing to Plan in Family Business Succession: Planning to Fail?
August 15, 2025
By Brittany M. Midgette, CFP® Abacus Anyone who has watched the HBO series Succession has seen the challenges of passing along a family business to the next generation. While most…
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“Nonprofits Get It Done” — National Council of Nonprofits and Together SC launch South Carolina campaign to reaffirm the vital role of nonprofits in American life
August 15, 2025
New Campaign Highlights How Local Nonprofits Strengthen Communities, Serve Neighbors, and Improve Lives Across South Carolina Together SC, a network of 1,000 nonprofits across the state, announced the official launch…
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Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter appointed to Board of the South Carolina Conservation Bank
August 14, 2025
Atlantic Packaging announced that company President Wes Carter has been appointed to the South Carolina Conservation Bank board by Governor Henry McMaster. This appointment highlights Carter’s continued leadership in sustainability…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Ethel Bunch and Allen Klump, Palmetto Nuclear Coalition
August 14, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Industrial Market Q2 2025
August 13, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Healthy activity tempered by major moveouts Market Highlights South Carolina’s industrial market experienced nearly 8.5 million square feet of gross absorption offset by over…
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Doctors Care locations now Novant Health Urgent Care, connecting S.C. patients to advanced care network
August 13, 2025
After more than 40 years serving South Carolina communities, Doctors Care is officially transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer, underscoring Novant Health’s commitment to giving patients greater access…
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A Lesson in Leadership from a Genuine Friend
August 13, 2025
By Jeff Becraft When I was a freshman, 18 years old, at Virginia Tech, I met a guy by the name of Rick Harman. Going in as a freshman,…
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Grandma’s Petunias
August 13, 2025
By Tom Poland A Short and Sweet, Fragrant Memory Vintage petunias, those flowers my grandma loved, I saw them in youth. As I sort through my memory album they…
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Owning Your Narrative: The Power of a Proactive Media Strategy
August 13, 2025
By Annie Howie Specialist at NP Strategy You may have heard the phrase “if you aren’t telling your story, someone else will.” Silence is no longer an option for the…
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ACEC-SC Infrastructure Works Institute releases full economic impact study to the public
August 13, 2025
In response to overwhelming interest from policymakers, business leaders and community stakeholders, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina’s (ACEC-SC) Infrastructure Works Institute (IWI) announced that the full…
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Historic Office building sold in downtown Charleston
August 13, 2025
Jeremy Willits and Gerry Schauer, CCIM, and Mac Wiseman of Harbor Commercial Partners, represented the Landlord, Three Broad Inc., in the $3.4 million sale of the 11,400 SF historic office…
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Bill Frantz brings luxury real estate success, legal expertise and a people-first approach to William Means Real Estate
August 13, 2025
William Means Real Estate, one of Charleston’s most respected luxury property firms, welcomed Bill Frantz to its distinguished team of Realtors®. With a real estate license earned at 18, a…
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