Blink Book Review #10: “The Splendid Beauty … A Dog and His People” by Rick Bragg
August 10, 2022
This is the tenth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell A young friend recently asked me to choose my favorite dog book. I…
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The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art announces Kirsten Stolle: Only You Can Prevent A Forest
August 10, 2022
An exhibition interrogating the global influence of chemical companies on our food supply The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts announces the…
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SC Works Trident to host hybrid Public Sector Career Fair
August 10, 2022
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments and SC Works Trident will host a Public Sector Career Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 17 to provide public sector employers an opportunity to connect with…
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Alexis Kaul appointed Shelter Manager of Pet Helpers Adoption Center
August 10, 2022
Pet Helpers proudly announced Alexis Kaul has been appointed as Shelter Manager of Pet Helpers Adoption Center. Graduating from Canisius College with a degree in Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces Harriet P. McDougal board room unveiling
August 9, 2022
Ms. McDougal Makes Largest, One-Time Gift in Lowcountry Food Bank History Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that it received a transformational financial gift from Harriet P. McDougal to help…
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Artist Minute – Michael Smallwood, Actor, Playwright, Screen Writer, Filmmaker
August 9, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Artist Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that the arts and local artists have on our communities. One of the main drivers…
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Grande Dunes Resort course on pace to reopen Sept. 15 following renovation project
August 8, 2022A comprehensive greens, bunkers and clubhouse renovation project at the Grande Dunes Resort Course is progressing smoothly as one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular properties approaches its September 15 reopening…
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Sims selected to serve on NAEYC Council
August 8, 2022
Jason Sims, Assistant Principal of Laurel Hill Primary School, was selected to serve on the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Council for Early Learning Program Accreditation.…
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Frampton Construction completes transload facility for TradePort Logistics
August 8, 2022
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has completed the construction of a new 130-door, 89,000-square-foot transload facility for TradePort…
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How to Keep Your Tax Records Safe in an Emergency
August 8, 2022
It’s hurricane season again and last year marked the first time that two consecutive hurricane seasons used all 21 storm names, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Five of…
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Marc Metcalf named as new Senior Project Manager
August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Power Team welcomes Marc Metcalf as the new senior project manager. Marc Metcalf brings nearly 20 years of experience in business administration and economic development to this…
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Highest Morningstar Rating continues for WI Fidelis 10-year and overall risk-adjusted performance
August 5, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Wallick Investments, LLC’s separately managed account composite, WI Fidelis, received a 5-Star Morningstar RatingTM for 10-year risk-adjusted performance among 110 Mid-Cap Blend products, and a 5-Star Morningstar…
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Trident United Way announces new Board Chair, Wendy Kopp
August 5, 2022Trident United Way is proud to announce that Wendy Kopp, senior vice president and private wealth executive at FineMark National Bank & Trust, has been chosen as our new board…
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South Carolina Federal CEO Scott Woods awarded Order of the Palmetto
August 5, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster awarded Scott Woods, president and CEO of South Carolina Federal Credit Union, with the Order of the Palmetto. The Order of the Palmetto is South Carolina’s highest…
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SCRA announces new member Scarlet Connect and grant funding to Bottle Titan LLC
August 5, 2022
Scarlet Connect was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) Member Company. Bottle Titan received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching, access to experts in SCRA’s Resource Partner Network, eligibility…
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Norfolk Southern announces $1.2 million scholarship fund
August 4, 2022
One hundred children of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) employees will receive college scholarships of up to $10,000 over four years through the company’s new Thoroughbred Scholars program. In addition,…
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The Brandon Agency adds new talent to client services team
August 4, 2022The Brandon Agency, an integrated data-driven, digitally-centric marketing firm specializing in B2B, healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, outdoor lifestyles, lifestyle apparel, travel and tourism, consumer packaged goods, real estate, utilities, and…
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Blink Book Review #9: “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett
August 4, 2022
This is the eighth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell This summer’s reading list has included books beyond the best-seller fiction I usually…
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Blink Book Review #8 – “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli
August 4, 2022
This is the eighth in a series of summer “Blink Book Reviews” by Reba Hull Campbell This book is the story of four women from vastly different backgrounds who…
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Non Profit Minute – Donna Waites, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
August 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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Tidewater Golf Club named South Carolina’s Golf Course Of The Year
August 4, 2022Tidewater Golf Club, one of Myrtle Beach’s most acclaimed designs, has been named Golf Course of the Year by the South Carolina Golf Course Owners Association. The SCGCOA evaluated Golf…
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SC Office of Rural Health awards more than $725,000 in rural health equity funding
August 4, 2022
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) announced 26 funding awards to address COVID-19 health disparities and support local health equity initiatives in rural communities. The grants, totaling $725,556,…
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Colliers | South Carolina announces 12-month transaction volume of $1.2 billion
August 4, 2022
Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina, which has offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Spartanburg, announced a record-breaking trailing 12-month production for the company’s brokerage operations with $1.2 billion…
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SC Bar recognizes David Lail of Yarborough Applegate Law Firm for raising awareness about drunk driving prevention
August 4, 2022
The SC Bar recognizes David Lail, Partner at Yarborough Applegate Law Firm, for his role in the 2022 Law Enforcement Recognition Dinner and Training Symposium, hosted by MADD South Carolina.…
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SC Chamber launches 2022 Grassroots Tour
August 3, 2022
Connecting with over 40 local groups at 28 different stops throughout South Carolina This month, the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce jumpstarts their annual grassroots tour around the Palmetto State.…
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Chamber hosts opportunity to have conversations with elected officials
August 3, 2022
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces their 3rd Annual “Know Your Lawmaker” Reception powered by REV Federal Credit Union. This event will take place on Wednesday, August 10…
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Application period opens for Berkeley County State Accommodations Tax funding
August 3, 2022
The application period opened today, Monday, August 1, 2022 to apply for Berkeley County State Accommodations Tax funding. Individuals or businesses in Berkeley County meeting the criteria of the Accommodations…
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All Trident Tech programs offered tuition free for 2022-23 academic year
August 3, 2022
All of Trident Technical College’s programs of study will be available tuition free for eligible South Carolina residents for the 2022-23 academic year thanks to additional funding provided by the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces Workforce Innovation Labs
August 3, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce their new Workforce Innovation Labs program. The Labs offer a space for small businesses to work through their toughest challenges. They are…
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South Carolina State Fair is now hiring temporary positions
August 3, 2022
The South Carolina State Fair, the state’s largest annual event, is now accepting temporary employment applications for this year’s 12-day fair, which takes place Oct.12-23, 2022, at the S.C. State…
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Lowes Foods seeking additional local product vendors
August 3, 2022
Vendor Digital Summit to Take Place September 28 Lowes Foods, a Carolinas based grocer with more than 80 stores in North and South Carolina, has a strong history of supporting…
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Industrial packager Greif expanding operations in Greenville County
August 3, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, plans to expand existing operations in Greenville County,…
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What is the cause of the high inflation rate?
August 3, 2022
Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business, talks about the causes of the current high inflation rate. Von Nessen specializes in regional economics, regional economic…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Cynthia Williams, Lifestyle Real Estate
August 2, 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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Why is it so hard to figure out whether we are in a recession?
August 2, 2022
Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business, talks about whether the US economy is in a recession. Von Nessen specializes in regional economics, regional economic…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces the formation of a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
August 2, 2022
Attorneys General form a national bipartisan Task Force to combat robocalling Attorney General Alan Wilson today announced that South Carolina is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50…
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Three Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named to 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List
August 2, 2022
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. announced that Meg Scoopmire, Jeddie Suddeth and Seth Swan have been recognized in SCBIZ Magazine’s 2022 Real Estate Attorneys Power List. A Greenville, SC native and…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new Operations Coordinator
August 2, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Grace Carlson has joined the Chamber team as Operations Coordinator. In this role, she communicates externally to optimize operational success for Chamber members, guests and…
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State agencies encourage nominations for S.C. Environmental Awareness Award
August 2, 2022
South Carolina state agencies are seeking nominations for an award to recognize individuals who do extraordinary work advocating for our state’s natural environment. Nominations for the South Carolina Environmental Awareness…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels experience a revenue boost
August 1, 2022
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q2 2022 South Carolina Hotel Market Highlights Tourist season was in full swing during the second quarter of 2022 evidenced by an increase…
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Hood Construction President and CEO inducted into Hall of Fame
August 1, 2022
Hood Construction’s President and CEO, Mark Hood, was inducted into the Carolinas Association of General Contractors’ 2022 Hall of Fame this month, which celebrates hard work, perseverance, and achievement of…
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Will Russell, CPA to serve as Treasurer & Secretary and Finance Committee Chair for the Charleston Regional Development Alliance 2022 Board of Directors
August 1, 2022
William A. Russell III, Principal with the Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm of Jarrard Nowell & Russell LLC, will serve as Treasurer & Secretary and Finance Committee Chair for…
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Marketing Minute: TikTok
August 1, 2022
Marketing Minute with Meghan Durant, NP Strategy It’s not always easy to stay up to date on social media trends. This week’s video shares insight into the fastest growing…
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Meeting Street Scholarship Fund to grant 104 college scholarships to Charleston graduates for upcoming school year
August 1, 2022
The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund hosted a celebratory brunch to honor the 179 deserving South Carolina students who earned the scholarship, totaling $7 million, to put toward their college tuition. “I…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 30, 2022
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC…
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Colliers Mortgage continues its expansion in Charleston with Vice President Stu Thomas
July 30, 2022
Colliers continues its expansion of services offered to clients in South Carolina. Charleston, SC, July 28, 2022 – Stu Thomas, an experienced commercial real estate finance specialist, has joined Colliers Mortgage…
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Anita Zucker to lead Trident Technical College governing board
July 29, 2022
InterTech Group Chair Anita Zucker began a two-year term as chair of the Trident Technical College Area Commission July 1 after serving as the commission’s vice chair since 2018. The…
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Award-winning Blinkcns Inc. and MUSC ink new deal for central nervous system disorders technology
July 28, 2022
The Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization (ZI), a technology accelerator and component of the Office of Innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and Blinkcns Inc. have entered into…
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Lexington Medical Cancer Center affiliates with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education
July 28, 2022
Lexington Medical Center announced Lexington Medical Cancer Center’s Clinical Research and Education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC. This partnership will provide Lexington Medical Center patients access…
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The Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes new addition to Community Development Team
July 28, 2022
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Celeste O’Keefe has joined the Chamber team as Leadership and Programs Coordinator. In this role, she will oversee events, programs and services for Charleston Young…
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