Botanical Beauty—For Women Only
August 31, 2022
By Tom Poland What’s behind a name? Lots most of the time. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s a mystery, but often it’s botanical. I’ve not met a woman named…
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Self Regional HealthCare affiliates with MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
August 31, 2022
Self Regional HealthCare and the MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Network based in Charleston, South Carolina, have signed an affiliation agreement with the goal of optimizing the high-quality local care already…
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Colliers Report: Student housing demand maintains high occupancy rate
August 31, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Student Housing Market Highlights Over the past two years, South Carolina’s student housing market has added 5,203 beds. Demand…
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SC Launch Inc. announces investment in AICG
August 31, 2022
South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in AICG. The $250,000 investment will help the startup continue excelling as a leader in machine learning, data integration, and…
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SCDOT wins regional transportation award for bridge project in Beaufort County
August 31, 2022The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won a regional transportation award for innovative technology used in the US 21 over Harbor River Bridge Replacement Project in Beaufort County. “We…
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Charleston Restaurant Week 2022 begins on September 8
August 30, 2022
The next installment of Charleston Restaurant Week kicks off on Thursday, September 8, and runs through Sunday, September 18. The popular event offers patrons the opportunity to explore and enjoy…
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Postpartum Support Charleston organizes annual Climb Out of the Darkness event on Sept. 25
August 30, 2022
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Climb Out of the Darkness program, the world’s largest event raising awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. Postpartum Support International…
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Hassell elected South Carolina Bankers Association Chairman
August 30, 2022
Fleetwood S. Hassell, president and chief executive officer of The Bank of South Carolina Corporation and its subsidiary Bank of South Carolina has been elected chairman of The South Carolina…
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S.C. Arts Commission doubles grantmaking record with $11.9 million investment
August 30, 2022
FY22 grants for arts and arts learning impacted 43 counties The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that it more than doubled its previous grant-making record by investing $11.9 million…
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SCDOT Office of Public Transit to host Technical Outreach Session
August 30, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Office of Public Transit is hosting a technical assistance outreach session for private nonprofit organizations who serve senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.…
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Brookgreen Gardens announces election of two new members to Board of Trustees
August 30, 2022Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Trustees. Joining the board are J. Matthew Brittain and…
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Charleston Metro Chamber receives grant from TRUIST to support housing attainability
August 29, 2022
Housing attainability continues to be a critical concern for our region’s business community, especially given the current struggle to find and retain talent is only heightened by the rising cost…
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Reese named Interim Principal at Early College High School
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Barrett Reese as the Interim Principal at Early College High School. Reese began his career as a Social Studies teacher at…
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Veteran leader Vanessa Denney to lead CCSD Communications Division
August 29, 2022
Charleston County School District (CCSD) proudly announces Vanessa Denney as Interim Executive Director of the Division of Communications. A veteran of Charleston County School District, Denney has served CCSD for…
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Berkeley County awards construction contract for Hanahan Intersection Project
August 29, 2022
Realignment of Foster Creek Road at Tanner Ford Boulevard At its meeting on Monday, August 22, 2022, Berkeley County Council awarded the contract for the intersection realignment project of Foster…
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The Cassina Group hires realtors Gates Blair, Grover Maxwell IV
August 29, 2022
Charleston boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group hired experienced Realtors Gates Blair and Grover Maxwell IV. The two join the company’s exclusive group of 37 real estate agents, who…
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City of Charleston dedicates municipal courtroom in honor of Judge Richard E. Fields
August 29, 2022
Thursday evening, Mayor John J. Tecklenburg was joined by City Councilmembers and members of the Charleston Bar Association for the dedication of the Municipal Courtroom located at 180 Lockwood Boulevard…
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Trident United Way receives $1.25M for housing stability subgrants
August 29, 2022
Affordable housing is one of the most critical resources for economically successful communities. Trident United Way, in partnership with the United Way Association of South Carolina, was pleased to serve…
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Football Season is Back! Eat, drink and draft with Carolina Ale House
August 29, 2022
Football is back and your local Carolina Ale House is the headquarters to eat, drink and draft this season! Carolina Ale House is made for football — and with their 50+…
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3,200 golfers tee off in 39th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
August 29, 2022
The 39th annual PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship – the game’s most inclusive event – teed off Monday morning as more than 3,200 players from all 50 states and seven…
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Marketing Minute: Social Media, Your Virtual Front Porch
August 29, 2022
Marketing Minute with Kait Park, NP Strategy How does your business or brand look from the outside looking in? This week’s video discusses the importance of keeping up with…
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Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers
August 29, 2022
Wyche attorney Rita Bolt Barker has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers. The American College of Environmental Lawyers elects fellows based on their recognition…
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43 Lowcountry leaders selected to become Riley Fellows
August 26, 2022
Forty-three leaders from across the Lowcountry will have new tools and perspectives to leverage diversity to improve organizational outcomes and drive social and economic progress in South Carolina, gained through…
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S.C. Arts Commission expands team of arts professionals
August 26, 2022
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing that four skilled professionals joined its team so far in 2022, creating two departments, expanding another, and providing critical support for a growing…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Leadership Charleston Class of 2023
August 25, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2023. For over 49 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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12th Annual Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Expo set for September
August 25, 2022
The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Expo Title Sponsor Crews Subaru of Charleston — is set to take place Thursday, Sept. 22, from 1:00 p.m. to…
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Cancer nurses honored for their work
August 25, 2022
High above Courtenay Drive, above the blaring music and tempting smells emanating from nearby food trucks, above the ambulances racing to the Emergency Department, above the cars zipping across the…
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YWCA announces new incoming board
August 25, 2022
The YWCA announced the new board of directors. They took their seats on July 1. The women you see below have long histories of leadership, change-making, and social and community activism. They…
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Berkeley County accepting applications for PARD Grant Program
August 25, 2022
Apply now through September 30, 2022 Berkeley County is accepting applications for park projects through the South Carolina Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Grant Program for the 2023 Fiscal Year.…
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Non Profit Minute – Ericka Plater, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach
August 25, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is an interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like to thank…
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The Gospel. Sunday Piano Memories
August 25, 2022
By Tom Poland The old book and instrument of wood and ivory need each other. In fact, they share what biologists call a symbiotic relationship. In my recall of…
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Golf Digest ranks 11 Myrtle Beach courses among South Carolina’s best public layouts
August 25, 2022As part of a relaunch of its “Best Places to Play” initiative, Golf Digest has unveiled its list of South Carolina’s best public courses, and Myrtle Beach dominated the venerable…
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Southern First named No. 5 Best Overall Bank by Bank Director
August 25, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, was recognized as the No. 5 Best Overall Bank in Bank Director’s annual “Ranking Banking” Report. Bank Director…
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SeamonWhiteside selected as civil engineering and landscape architecture firm for Oakbrook Library
August 24, 2022SeamonWhiteside (SW+), a full-service site design firm throughout the Carolinas, is completing Land Planning, Civil Engineering, and Landscape Architecture on the new Oakbrook Library at The Ashley River located at…
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Lowcountry Food Bank’s 2022 Agency Conference helps empower its partner agencies and food pantries to better serve food-insecure neighbors
August 23, 2022
Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) held its fourth Agency Conference at NewSpring Church in North Charleston this month. LCFB procures, then distributes healthy food to nearly 250 partner agencies, including on-site…
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Colliers Report: Multifamily construction pipeline is nearing completion
August 23, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 Charleston Multifamily Market Highlights Charleston’s multifamily demand during 2019 sparked new multifamily construction. Over the past two years, there have been…
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Mashburn Construction completes multi-use development in Myrtle Beach
August 23, 2022
Mashburn Construction recently completed the ground-up construction of a multi-use development in the highly trafficked area of Broadway at the Beach, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Rooted in Gulf Shores, AL,…
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Southern First names Cal Hurst as President
August 23, 2022
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced the appointment of Cal Hurst to President. Hurst has served as Chief Banking Officer and Executive Vice…
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Grants available for building and maintaining recreational trails across South Carolina
August 23, 2022
SCPRT is accepting letters of intent from eligible entities until October 1, 2022 The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is now accepting letters of intent from…
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Historic Charleston Foundation in partnership with Explore Charleston and Southern Living present Illumination Charleston December 1 – 4, 2023
August 23, 2022Historic Charleston Foundation is proud to present the second Illumination Charleston this December with our partners, Explore Charleston and Southern Living, where we celebrate preservation inspired design. Events will be held…
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Dorchester County holds groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate new Oakbrook Library on the Ashley River
August 23, 2022Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Oakbrook Library on the Ashely River on Thursday, August 18. Elected officials, community leaders, and the public came together to…
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Beyond Van Gogh extends Charleston show dates
August 23, 2022
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, an internationally-acclaimed Vincent Van Gogh multimedia exhibit that has sold more than 3 million tickets globally, has extended its stay at the Charleston Area…
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Blackbaud acquires Kilter, an activity-based engagement app
August 23, 2022
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced that it has acquired Kilter. The acquisition will allow Blackbaud to expand activity-based peer-to-peer fundraising engagement, to…
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The Cassina Group honored by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies
August 22, 2022
Inc. 5000 recently revealed that Charleston-based real estate company, The Cassina Group, has been named to its annual Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes America’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents…
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Frampton Construction selected as third among “Best Places to Work in South Carolina”
August 22, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has made the 2022 list of “Best Places to Work in South Carolina.”…
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Trident United Way’s President and CEO Chloe Knight Tonney announces retirement
August 22, 2022
Trident United Way President & CEO Chloe Knight Tonney has announced her retirement effective September 15, 2022, thus concluding her 35-year career in philanthropy. “With 17 years of experience at…
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Four Richardson Thomas attorneys honored in 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 22, 2022Four Richardson Thomas attorneys have been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. One of them, Brady Thomas of Columbia, was named Lawyer of the Year…
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CAMS Brittany Godwin promoted to Lifestyle Program Lead
August 22, 2022
Community Association Management Services (CAMS), a frontrunner in the community association management industry throughout the Carolinas, announced that Brittany Godwin has been named manager of its burgeoning Lifestyle Division. This…
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Summerville Orchestra announces 2022-23 Subscription Series season
August 22, 2022Performances to include works by Bizet, Schubert, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Dvořák and more The Summerville Orchestra is excited to announce concert dates and repertoire, including an impressive lineup of guest…
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Buffalo Groupe and QubicaAMF Worldwide strike branding and marketing partnership
August 22, 2022
Charleston-based Buffalo Groupe announced that QubicaAMF Worldwide, the largest bowling products company in the world, has selected the marketing agency to lead the branding and marketing efforts for HyperBowling. Launched…
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