City of Charleston closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole
November 10, 2022
City of Charleston officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and have begun initial preparations for any potential impacts the storm may have here in the Lowcountry. City Emergency Management…
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College of Charleston Opera Workshop Showcase Explores ‘What If’
November 10, 2022
Life is made up of many moments and decisions that lead to the next. But how would things have played out if we made a different choice, gone in a…
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New commercial real estate firm opening its doors in Charleston
November 10, 2022
Industry veterans announce formation of new brokerage Three Charleston-based commercial real estate veterans announced the formation of Harbor Commercial Partners, a new full-service brokerage firm. Todd Garrett, Tradd Varner and…
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Looking for a Thanksgiving buffet on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®? Delicious Options Abound
November 10, 2022
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – South Carolina’s Hammock Coast® is home to some of the Palmetto State’s finest restaurants and this Thanksgiving many of them are going to be serving turkey…
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CCSD, MUSC, and TTC team up to expand healthcare career opportunities for students
November 10, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced a partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Trident Technical College (TTC) that will expand opportunities for Charleston area students to…
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CPI for all items rises 0.4% in October as shelter, gasoline, and food increase
November 10, 2022
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Palmetto Moon invites shoppers to Gift & Gather this holiday season
November 10, 2022
Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, celebrates the season with a full lineup of festive events and unique experiences that inspire shoppers to connect with loved ones and make lasting…
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Rare Class A office space available for lease in Charleston’s vibrant downtown
November 9, 2022
Growing Architecture Firm’s Move Opens Prime Charleston Location Available Class A office space with on-site parking, in the heart of downtown Charleston, steps from Marion Square and King Street is…
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Berkeley County prepares for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole
November 9, 2022
County Under Tropical Storm Warning Berkeley County is under a Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Nicole approaches the Eastern Coast of Florida. Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2022CDEF bond transaction
November 9, 2022
Advancing its strategic debt management plan, the Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved approximately $622 million in a multi-part bond sale, which will refinance approximately $175 million in bonds…
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USGS forecasts Tropical Storm Nicole could significantly impact southeastern beaches
November 9, 2022
A new U.S. Geological Survey coastal change forecast predicts sandy beaches and dunes in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are likely to see significant impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole. USGS coastal…
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Palmetto Moon invites shoppers to Gift & Gather this holiday season
November 9, 2022
Southern Lifestyle Retailer Celebrates with Unique Experiences, Community Giveback and Hand-Picked Gifts to Make Memories Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, celebrates the season with a full lineup of festive…
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The Rock It! Co. names Katherine Underwood Director of Marketing
November 9, 2022
The Rock It! Co., an immersive marketing and event production company for tech and software organizations, is pleased to announce and welcome Katherine K. Underwood as Director of Marketing. Underwood…
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International African American Museum to welcome Bishop Curry for pre-opening service and blessing
November 8, 2022
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to lead pre-opening worship and “Blessing of the Water and Sacred Ground” for the International African American Museum The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the first…
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Kids’ After Hours Clinics see record numbers of patients during RSV, flu spikes
November 8, 2022
As Shana Bondo, M.D., drives to work as medical director of the MUSC Children’s Health After Hours Clinics, she knows what she’s likely to see when she arrives: a lot of…
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The Charleston Jazz Orchestra announces 15th season
November 8, 2022
Known around the world as ambassadors of Charleston’s rich musical heritage, the 18-member Charleston Jazz Orchestra has unveiled their monumental 15th season. This world-class ensemble, led by Maestro Robert Lewis, presents unparalleled big band performances…
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New Hanahan Recreation Complex adds value to City of Hanahan
November 8, 2022
SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is nearing completion of the brand-new Hanahan Recreation Complex. This multi-use recreation project is the first to open since the…
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Stantec expands Community Development team in South Carolina
November 7, 2022
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Buildings and Community Development practices in Charleston. Kristina Granlund has joined Stantec’s Charleston office as…
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The SC SBDC encourages you to “Shop Small” on Small Business – Nov 26
November 7, 2022
Support South Carolina’s Locally-Owned Small Businesses Shoppers, business owners and civic leaders come together to support small businesses and the communities they help to thrive The South Carolina Small Business…
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Island Brands USA earns a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
November 7, 2022
Beverage-industry disruptor Island Brands debuts on the prestigious national list, continuing its momentum after making the 2022 Inc. Regionals list in March. Island Brands USA, the innovative company with a growing portfolio…
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South Carolina leads the fight against cancer – but congressional battle is not over
November 7, 2022
By Representative Patricia Moore Henegan In 2022, the American Cancer Society estimates that just over 33,000 of our family, friends and neighbors across the state will first learn they have cancer. More than 10,000…
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Marketing Minute: Avoiding “No Comment” Media Responses
November 7, 2022
Marketing Minute with Heather Hoopes-Matthews, NP Strategy Have you ever wanted to say, “No comment,” to an unwanted media inquiry? This week’s video offers advice on how to respond…
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Charleston Metro Chamber launches Chamber Ties campaign
November 7, 2022
Initiating, advocating and empowering our region to advance a prosperous business environment is the mission of the Charleston Metro Chamber. Dedicated members and the work they do are critical to…
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College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team ready for action
November 7, 2022
The 2022-23 NCAA basketball season is set to start next week. On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the College of Charleston’s men’s basketball team will begin its march toward a conference…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new hires
November 4, 2022
K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomed seven new associates to the office: Mr. David Caughran joins the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s Corporate/M&A practice group. Prior to joining…
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Voya Financial to acquire Benefitfocus, Inc.
November 3, 2022
Acquisition accelerates Voya’s strategy in health and wealth solutions, adding broad-based benefits administration capabilities that extend its reach across workplace benefits and savings. Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), a leading…
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City of Charleston, JJR Development LLC announce creation of six new affordable homes under homeownership initiative
November 3, 2022
On Wednesday, November 2, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Charleston’s Director of Housing & Community Development Geona Shaw Johnson, city Councilmember Robert Mitchell, Friendship Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Joshua Jaques Jr.,…
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Communities In Schools is lighting the way for South Carolina’s public school students
November 3, 2022
Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC), a leading provider of Integrated Student Supports across the country and in South Carolina’s Title I public schools, is hosting its annual event Illuminating…
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Santee Cooper applied for National Broadband Infrastructure Grant
November 3, 2022
Santee Cooper yesterday applied for a National Transportation and Information Administration (NTIA) federal grant to fund a pilot project aimed at providing reliable, resilient broadband access to areas of South…
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Little-known automatic tax cut reduced city property tax bills by $28 million in 2022
November 3, 2022
Last year, Charleston residents were told that city property taxes were set to rise in 2022. So why did their actual property tax bills from the city go down? As…
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Terminix Service, Inc. celebrates 75 years of impact throughout the Carolinas
November 3, 2022
The fall of 2022 marks an important milestone for family-owned and operated Terminix Service, Inc. with the celebration of the company’s 75th Anniversary. While the company and pest control industry…
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VentureSouth welcomes two new team members
November 3, 2022VentureSouth, one of the largest angel investment groups in the US, is excited to announce the addition of two new team members to support its continuing growth. Mallory Lucas joins…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center receives 3rd consecutive Office for Victims of Crime grant
November 3, 2022
Nonprofit’s Human Trafficking Program earns three-years of funding thanks to competitive grant. Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center is the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families.…
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Waccamaw Community Foundation, Google provide matching $500,000 grants to ensure protection for Waites Island
November 3, 2022
The Waccamaw Community Foundation, the Grand Strand’s leading philanthropic organization, has joined Google in providing matching $500,000 grants that will go toward permanently protecting a portion of Waites Island from…
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Aluminum, Glass, Rum, War, & Hemingway
November 3, 2022
By Tom Poland When Timelines Cross The vessels resemble, cousins of a sort, my worn canteen and its shiny glass companion. The two came to me by dissimilar routes.…
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Four new hires join Spoleto Festival USA’s executive leadership team
November 3, 2022
Ahead of its 47th season, America’s premier performing arts festival forges a plan for future growth Spoleto Festival USA General Director and CEO Mena Mark Hanna announced the appointments of…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a 2023 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
November 3, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd has been named a top-tier firm by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2023 “Best Law Firms” rankings for the 13th consecutive year. The firm earned…
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Game On! Thousands of students statewide learning about life science careers, lining up to win prizes
November 2, 2022
In response to an unprecedented initiative rolling out across the Palmetto State, tens of thousands of South Carolina middle and high school students are learning about the state’s fastest-growing industry…
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Cooking Matters: Time in the Kitchen Helps Children Realize Valuable Life Skills and Accomplishment
November 2, 2022
By Nick Osborne CEO Lowcountry Food Bank I recently had the wonderful opportunity to join one of our Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) Cooking Matters classes with one of our partners,…
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Middle school students prepare for 2022 Regional SC Bar Mock Trial competitions events to be held in Columbia, Georgetown and Lexington on Nov. 5
November 1, 2022
Twenty-eight middle schools from across the state will compete in the 22nd annual SC Bar Regional Middle School Mock Trial competition on from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5.…
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Social Venture Partners raise $143,700 at nonprofit showcase
November 1, 2022
Transformational investments for six small yet powerful nonprofits. Social Venture Partners Charleston (SVP) raised a total of $143,700 at its Empower Charleston nonprofit showcase, held on October 27. The funds…
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IMCS Scientists awarded patent for enzyme engineering technology
November 1, 2022
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), a leader in recombinant enzymes and micro-chromatography technologies, was awarded U.S. Patent No. 11,421,210 by the United States Patent Office. The patent, entitled “Chimeric and…
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Four CCSD schools awarded grants from Laura Bush Foundation
November 1, 2022Springfield Elementary School and Pepperhill Elementary School, along with Burke High School, and R.B. Stall High School were each awarded a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s…
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Inspire Agency CEO joins SCBIO Board of Directors
November 1, 2022
Inspire Agency announced that its President and CEO, Juliette Bogus, has joined the SCBIO Board of Directors, bringing her two-plus decades of healthcare, life sciences and medtech experience to South…
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Sustain SC celebrates second class of SLI Fellows
November 1, 2022
Sustain SC announced the 2022-2023 class of Sustainability Leadership Initiative (SLI) fellows. It’s the second SLI class since the program launched last year in partnership between Sustain SC and the…
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SCRA announces new members and grant funding
November 1, 2022
Elevate Therapeutics, MacB IT Solutions, Sojourn MedTech, and 3Key Digital Marketing were accepted as South Carolina Research Authority Member Companies. Breadwinner and 3Key Digital Marketing received new grant funding. All…
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The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame will induct three new Laureates in 2023
November 1, 20222023 inductees commitment to service, leadership, personal excellence In September, Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced three new Laureates to be inducted to the South Carolina Business Hall…
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MUSC Health and Siemens Healthineers partner in transformative remote scanning MRI service
October 31, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina health system (MUSC Health) and Siemens Healthineers have taken another step in their strategic partnership to advance the quality of health care in South…
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College of Charleston and national columnist launch Speaker Series on Public Discourse and Civility
October 31, 2022
In today’s world where the loudest voices often drown out differing points of view and make productive debate difficult, civil discourse has become an oxymoron. The hard truth is that…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of SC awards $837,000 in grants statewide
October 31, 2022
Nearly 30 nonprofits in the Midlands receive funding to reduce poverty in South Carolina The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded grants totaling $837,000 to 100 nonprofit…
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