The Feared Invader
October 13, 2022
By Tom Poland Let’s talk invasive species. One will bite you. You can bite the other. You can eat it, but given time it will entomb all you possess. Fire…
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CCSD improves on Advanced Placement results
October 13, 2022
Scholars from Charleston County School District (CCSD) made significant gains on Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the 2021-2022 school year. The national testing organization recently released results, and CCSD improved…
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Drayton Hall Elementary named Apple Distinguished School
October 13, 2022
Drayton Hall Elementary School is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025, thanks to a digital learning culture built around connection, creation,…
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Turner Padget expands with addition of Hunter Windham
October 13, 2022
Turner Padget announced the addition of Associate Hunter Windham to the firm’s Charleston office. Windham joins the Insurance Litigation practice group and will support the Insurance Litigation team by representing…
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Wallick Institutional welcomes Eric Blake
October 12, 2022
Nationally-ranked Wallick Investments, LLC, a South Carolina-based registered investment advisory firm, is proud to announce that Mr. Eric Blake, a senior risk management operations analyst with TD Bank, has joined…
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Following successful pilot, City of Charleston to make parking rules on Upper King Street permanent
October 12, 2022After a successful pilot program lasting more than a year, the city of Charleston will soon make its weekend parking rules along King Street permanent. The weekend parking rules, which…
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Next-Gen electric vehicle company Dash EV establishing operations in Greenville County
October 12, 2022
Carsharing pioneer to create at least 10 new jobs as it establishes headquarters Dash EV, an innovative electric car company, announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Registration open for 4th annual Tour de Plantersville Bike Ride & Cultural Festival
October 11, 2022
Registration for the 4th annual Tour de Plantersville, which features 12-, 25- and 62-mile bike rides, is now open. The event, organized by The Village Group and sponsored by South…
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1st Choice A/C acquires Dorchester Heating and Air Co.
October 11, 2022
An A/C and heating company that gives East Cooper homeowners complete confidence that their home’s HVAC, plumbing and gas systems are functioning properly has recently acquired Dorchester Heating and Air…
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SC Ports maintains fluidity during record September
October 11, 2022South Carolina Ports maintained fluidity for vessels calling the East Coast while handling a record number of containers in September. SC Ports handled 226,807 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at Wando Welch…
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Charleston’s residential compost program expands, adds new drop sites with regional partners
October 11, 2022
Charleston’s residential compost program is now serving more people. All residents in the Charleston region can take their food scraps to participating drop sites – for free – to be…
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First Reliance Bank recognized as a Top 100 workplace by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
October 11, 2022
First Reliance Bank has been recognized in the Top 100 workplaces by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national, nonprofit public charity dedicated to finding forever families for children…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Katherine Kuszmaul Underwood, Dock & Decoy
October 11, 2022
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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Brandon named one of Charlotte’s Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
October 11, 2022
Brandon, the most creatively awarded marketing agency in the southeast, was named one of Charlotte’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For © by the National Association for Business Resources…
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TD Bank Partners with PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation
October 10, 2022Partnership to Focus on Enhanced Opportunities for Disabled Veterans Through Golf TD Bank has partnered with the PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation to enhance opportunities for disabled Veterans. PGA REACH Carolinas…
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SC issues tax relief due to Hurricane Ian, encourages filing by October 17 to receive state tax rebate in 2022
October 10, 2022
As a result of Hurricane Ian, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has extended the deadline for extension filers to file Individual Income Tax returns to February 15, 2023.…
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Do I Need a Quality of Earnings Report?
October 10, 2022
By Tiffany Boozer Audit Associate Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. What IS a Quality of Earnings? A quality of earnings (QoE) is an analysis of the accounting policies and…
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CAMS Senior VP of Community Management to speak at CAI Annual Retreat
October 10, 2022
CAMS Senior Vice President of Community Management, Ben Rhodes, CMCA®, AMS® PCAM®, will participate in a panel discussion at CAI’s 2022 CEO-MC Retreat. This year’s event will be held in…
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The Revivalists, Mt. Joy, and more to perform at The Riviera this Fall
October 10, 2022
The Riviera, an iconic theater located in the heart of downtown Charleston, is hosting a jam-packed lineup of performances through the end of the year with tickets on sale now.…
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SeamonWhiteside announces second round of graduates from Leadership Training and Mentorship Program
October 10, 2022
With less communication and collaboration between aspiring and current leaders, there is a growing gap between these two groups causing a higher company turnover rate and a lack of ready…
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North American Numbering Plan Administrator announces plan for additional area code in South Carolina
October 10, 2022
Somos, Inc., a leading registry management and data solutions company, serving in its capacity as the Federal Communications Commission’s neutral third-party North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA), announced that an…
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Marketing Minute: Speak Up
October 10, 2022
Marketing Minute with Erin Smith, NP Strategy How often do you share your thoughts on issues relevant to your business? This week’s video discusses the importance of speaking up.…
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Solid gold: 50 years of the S.C. Arts Foundation
October 9, 2022
October is National Arts and Humanities month, and this commemoration of the arts’ importance to our nation is an opportunity to recognize a milestone that the South Carolina Arts Foundation…
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Charleston Christmas Special returns in December for Its 27th season
October 9, 2022
Charleston’s favorite holiday tradition returns in December as Moranz Entertainment brings the Charleston Christmas Special to the Charleston Music Hall for its 27th season. This year’s show runs Dec. 15…
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Mushrooms, an illuminated site-based installation coming to Hampton Park
October 9, 2022
More than 100 illuminated mushrooms will take over an area of Hampton Park from Nov. 5 through Dec. 11. This art display relaunches Art in the Park, a public art…
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United Community Bank sponsoring inaugural Charleston ‘Riverfront Revival’ music festival
October 6, 2022
United Community Bank (United) is a sponsor of the inaugural Riverfront Revival festival curated by world-famous musician Darius Rucker. The two-day music event will be held at Riverfront Park in…
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Wyche, P.A. partners with Liberty Fellowship as the capstone of Wyche’s Centennial Legacy Project
October 6, 2022
“The Challenge to Lead,” presented by Wyche, P.A. and Liberty Fellowship, encourages the business community to invest in the next generation of leaders advancing South Carolina Wyche has announced a…
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CMCC’S Swanson named a VenuesNow All-Star
October 6, 2022
Cheryl Swanson, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (CMCC) vice president and general manager, has been named a 2022 VenuesNow All-Star, the publication announced this week. Swanson, who has led the CMCC…
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106 Charleston County students receive Meeting Street Scholarship
October 6, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit helping high-achieving students with financial need to pay for college, today announced its second class of scholarship recipients. This remarkable group of students…
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The CCC
October 6, 2022
By Tom Poland FDR’s Tree Army If my mother didn’t like something, she’d tell you. If she liked something, you knew that too, and she liked the Civilian Conservation…
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Governor McMaster issues proclamation recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
October 6, 2022
Andy Carr, President & CEO of the SCMEP; Chuck Hall, President & CEO of Barnet and SCMA Chairman; SC Governor Henry McMaster; Sara Hazzard, President & CEO of the SCMA.…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell welcomes Anne Drummond, Brittney Neeley, and Rachel Campbell to the team
October 5, 2022
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added the following professionals to their firm: Anne Drummond, Staff Accountant; Brittney Neeley, Staff Accountant; and…
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Paxton Access is building new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.
October 5, 2022
Paxton Access, a global manufacturer of security technology, confirmed plans to grow its South Carolina footprint by building its new U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, South Carolina. The company is…
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Buffalo Groupe, LLC expands research offerings with acquisition of Sports Marketing Surveys USA
October 5, 2022
Buffalo Groupe, LLC, a collection of agencies, events and media properties, expands its research capabilities with the acquisition of Sports Marketing Surveys USA, the industry leader in sports research. Together…
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Teachers’ Supply Closet receives grant from Power:Ed to ensure teachers and students have needed classroom supplies
October 5, 2022Pictured L to R: Claire Gibbons, Power:Ed Director; TSC volunteers; and Lynette Duggins, TSC Executive Director (holding sign). Teachers’ Supply Closet (TSC) has received a $25,000 grant from Power:Ed,…
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TravelBoom welcomes Dyllon Snavely as Account Coordinator
October 5, 2022
TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announced Dyllon Snavely as an Account Coordinator. Snavely is adding a broad range of marketing skills…
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Reynolds announces new leadership roles
October 5, 2022The Reynolds Company, a Greenville-based subsidiary of Itochu International, Inc, announced the retirement of Neel Reynolds, CEO, effective October 1, 2022. Neel will continue to lead as Senior Advisor to…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches From Our Future Scholars to Yours Campaign
October 4, 2022
Staff share their stories as part of SC’s 529 plan’s 20th anniversary State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced today the launch of a new social media campaign promoting South Carolina’s Future…
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Non Profit Minute – Karriem Edwards, South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families
October 4, 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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Colliers represents Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell, LLP in lease renewal at Charleston Gateway Center
October 4, 2022
The tenant will be renewing their lease for ±17,389 square feet at the Charleston Gateway Center on Calhoun Street Charleston, SC – Colliers’ William Ederle and Kristie Roe represented the…
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Myrtle Beach golf courses reopen in wake of Hurricane Ian
October 4, 2022
Myrtle Beach golf courses have reopened just days after Hurricane Ian made landfall along the Grand Strand. Ian brought heavy wind, rain and storm surge with it but moved quickly…
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Red Cross responds to Hurricane Ian devastation in South Carolina
October 3, 2022
Help by making a donation, giving blood, or becoming a volunteer The American Red Cross is working tirelessly to help people devastated by Hurricane Ian. Many communities are unrecognizable after…
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City of Charleston continues recovery efforts
October 3, 2022October 3 Hurricane Ian Recovery Briefing LATEST UPDATES Damage reports: As of 3 p.m., 336 rapid neighborhood-level assessments and 100 FEMA preliminary damage assessments had been completed. In addition, 256 damage…
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Berkeley County continuing to assess storm damage from Hurricane Ian
October 3, 2022
Minimal Damage Reported as of Monday, October 3 Berkeley County Government is continuing to assess storm damage across the County as part of the recovery process from Hurricane Ian. As…
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The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition announces Ryan Kirby as 2023 Featured Artist
October 3, 2022
Boone, NC resident and wildlife artist Ryan Kirby named SEWE Featured Artist and will unveil the 2023 Featured Painting at Charleston’s newest fall event ‘Flyways’ on October 15 The Southeastern…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Fall 2022 Leadership Discovery class
October 3, 2022
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber, is excited to welcome the Fall 2022 class. Leadership Discovery is an innovative program that allows participants the opportunity to learn from…
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Colliers Report: Renovation to re-class offices is a trend in Charleston
October 3, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q3 2022 Charleston Office Market Highlights In response to the flight-to-quality trend and the desire to be in Charleston suburban office space,…
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Second phase of construction underway at Campus 4 in Camp Hall Commerce Park
October 3, 2022
Global logistics developer and leader Portman Industrial has broken ground on Phase II of Campus 4 in Camp Hall Commerce Park in Ridgeville, S.C. Phase II involves the construction of…
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NAMI Charleston Area hosts Charleston’s largest mental health event – Oct 8
October 3, 2022
NAMI Charleston Area is hosting Charleston’s largest mental health event of the year, October 8th at Palmetto Islands County Park, from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Suicide rates have increased by…
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September 30 Hurricane Ian AM update
September 30, 2022
September 30 Hurricane Ian AM Update City of Charleston Experiencing Impacts of Hurricane Ian, Residents Urged to Stay Home Charleston, S.C. – The city of Charleston is now experiencing the early…
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