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Industrious, Choate Construction Celebrate New Flex Work Space in the Historic District

CHARLESTON, SC, February 23, 2023 - Choate Construction Company partners with Atlantic South Development, Inc and McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture to bring Industrious’ new co-working corporate space to Charleston’s vibrant King Street. The team celebrates completion of this project with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 677 King St. on Wednesday, February 22. “Contributing to the growth of a unique brand of coworking space has been a pleasure alongside the Industrious team,” says Quinn Gaines, Director

Home Telecom Congratulates 2023 Directory Art Challenge Winners

Choate Construction Company Receives CAGC’s 2023 Pinnacle Award

CHARLESTON, SC, January 30, 2023 - Choate Construction Company is honored to announce it has been selected as one of this year’s Pinnacle Award winners for the Credit One Stadium Renovations project by the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC). Choate Construction’s notable work and partnerships earned this recognition in the Best Building Project, Large ($5 million and above) category of the Awards program. Trade partners SteelFab, Inc, Glasscorp, and Pleasant Places Inc joined Choate in

Google Partners with Berkeley Chamber of Commerce to Provide Internet Access to Rural Communities

Seven community centers across the county are now equipped with laptops and/or wifi BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C (January 17, 2023) – Made possible by funding granted by Google, seven community centers across Berkeley County will now offer access to high speed internet and six will have Chromebooks for members of their communities. Through their Berkeley Rural Initiative, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce partnered with Google to make these resources available across the county with special consideration for

ECPI University to Hold Open House on January 14th

Campus Tours and Interactive Demos Available from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Virginia Beach, VA – ECPI University will hold a university-wide Open House on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each ECPI University campus in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas will open its doors for prospective students and their families to:Tour the campusMeet with faculty and staffWatch program-specific interactive demonstrationsObserve ECPI University’s unique hands-on environmentExplore

Choate Receives Two Awards for Excellence in Construction, ABC Carolinas

Choate Construction Company was recognized with two Merit Awards at the 2022 Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards, presented by the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC). As these Awards honor the year’s most outstanding construction projects and contractors for remarkable achievements in quality, leadership, safety, innovation, and inclusion, diversity, and equity, it was an honor for Choate Construction to be celebrated among such esteemed industry peers for the work performed

Trident and Summerville Medical Centers Recognized for Nursing Excellence

HCA Healthcare Recognizes Hospitals As Among the Best-of-the-Best (Charleston, SC) November 8, 2022 – Three South Carolina Lowcountry hospitals have earned recognition from HCA Healthcare for nursing excellence. Trident Medical Center and Colleton Medical Center are recipients of 2022 HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Awards. And, Summerville Medical Center was awarded Honorable Mention recognition. The awards celebrate nursing units that achieve top outcomes and consistently provide excellent care to

2022 Leadership Berkeley Completes Community Class Project

(Berkeley County, SC) – Each year, The Berkeley Chamber’s Leadership Berkeley graduates select a class project. The project is related to circumstances or wishes of the community that the class has recognized through the participation in the Leadership Program. This year’s Leadership Berkeley project highlighted Operation Home, a non-profit which focuses on critical repairs for low-income households to make sure they can continue to safely live in their homes. Two elderly residents in St. Stephen can now

The Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 2022 Leadership Berkeley Graduating Class

(Berkeley County, SC) – On October 20, the Leadership Berkeley class of 2022 celebrated a successful year and completion of the program at a graduation luncheon at Wampee Conference Center. The 2022 Leadership Berkeley class kicked off their nine-month long program in February 2022. The program is designed to expose businesses and area leaders to the opportunities and challenges facing our community; promoting and fostering leadership creates a strong and diverse pool of community leaders who are

31st ANNUAL FAMILY FEST, PICNIC IN THE PARK! KICK-OFF TO RED RIBBON WEEK

By now most people are aware of the history of Red Ribbon Week.  It began in response to the death of DEA agent Enrique Camarena, assassinated by drug dealers in Mexico.  A small group of concerned citizens began wearing red ribbons in memory of Camarena and to encourage citizens to take a stand.  The symbolism caught on with increasing numbers of people making a visible commitment to the goal of a healthy and drug free community.    So, what can you do?  Demonstrate your commitment by being involved. 

Batteries Plus Opens New Location in Goose Creek

Trusted Expert for All Things Batteries, Lightbulbs and Phone Repair, Celebrates Grand Opening on October 8 Goose Creek, SC. (September 28, 2022) – Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing battery, lightbulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, has opened its newest locally owned and operated store in Goose Creek. Located at 604 Saint James Ave Unit F, Batteries Plus is dedicated to providing the community with quality products and services, all at affordable prices. Batteries Plus Goose

Choate Construction, McQueen Distribution Bring New Facility to Summerville

CHARLESTON, SC, September 7, 2022 – In conjunction with McQueen Distribution, represented by OMNI Partners, Choate Construction Company begins construction of a 110,000-SF speculative warehouse just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. Situated in the McQueen Industrial Park, the facility will capitalize on the quick access to land, air, and sea to meet the growing demand for fast shipping and product delivery in the competitive industrial space.  “The team is excited to work on McQueen Distribution’s

THOMAS & HUTTON CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF BUSINESS

SAVANNAH, GA, September 8, 2022— August 2021 officially marks Thomas & Hutton’s 75th year in business. “Thomas & Hutton’s success is a reflection of our dedicated, hardworking teams and our relationships we’ve built through the years with our business partners and clients. We thank you for a great 75 years of excellence and look forward to 75 more,” said Sam McCachern, Thomas & Hutton President and CEO. In 1946, the year following World War II, two well-known former Army officers and professional

Home Telecom Expands Student Internet Program by Pairing with Affordable Connectivity Program

MONCKS CORNER, SC September 6, 2022 — Home Telecom just announced they have once again boosted the internet speed for Community Connect customers to 100 Mbps! By combining the Community Connect Program with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), qualified families can receive up to $30 in monthly credit. This means their bill will only be $9.95 per month with the new higher speed!  Home Telecom developed the Community Connect program to ensure low-income households had access to an affordable

Trident Health Announces 8th Annual Hearts for the Lowcountry Charity Golf Tournament

All Proceeds Donated to the American Heart Association 

Ivybrook Academy Now Open in Summerville

Half Day Pre-School Offers Award-Winning Curriculum to Local Families   SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – (August 8, 2022) – Ivybrook Academy, the award-winning half day pre-school rapidly growing across the United States, is now enrolling families at its second location in the Charleston area. Ivybrook Academy Summerville is located at 2119 North Main Street near Carnes Crossroads. The pre-school opens Monday, August 15 for the school year. Ivybrook Academy, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is nationally

Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness to Open in the Spring 2023

Trident Medical Center’s New Mental Health Hospital First in Lowcountry in 30 Years   North Charleston, SC (July 13, 2022) – Trident Medical Center unveiled the name of its new 60-bed behavioral health hospital today – Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness.  With Lowcountry mental health professionals, advocates and hospital staff attending the event the hospital’s President and CEO Christina Oh said, “Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness represents what we admire about the oak tree – their strength and

Choate Construction Writes Hundreds of Letters to Veterans on the Fourth of July

Friday, July 15th, 2022 Choate Construction Company gathered with children and spouses alongside Operation Gratitude to connect with veterans across the country through hand-written letters of gratitude during a season when the country celebrates its independence.   “One of the most powerful takeaways from my time in the military came from watching these young men and women wake up every day prepared to give their time, their talents, their minds, and if necessary, their lives for our country,” says

Home Telecom Recognized at NTCA Marketing eXcellence Awards

MONCKS CORNER June 1, 2022 — Home Telecom has been recognized at the NTCA Marketing eXcellence Awards as the First Runner Up in the Branding Project category during the 2021 Marketing + Sales Conference in May. Hosted by NTCA, the annual Marketing eXcellence Awards recognize the vital role marketing, sales and communications play in the broadband industry. Home Telecom is a member of the NTCA, who represents nearly 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies in rural communities across

HEALTHGRADES NAMES TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER AND SUMMERVILLE MEDICAL CENTER AMONG 250 BEST HOSPITALS IN

Trident Health’s Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Clinical Excellence and Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Country Charleston, SC (April 4, 2022) –Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, which are part of Trident Health, have been named among America’s 250 Best Hospitals™, placing them in the Top 5% of hospitals in the country and overall leaders in clinical excellence, according to Healthgrades. “The recognition is evidence of the commitment to compassionate care to our patients

Steel Voted Coolest Thing Made in SC Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturi

Products made at Nucor Steel in Berkeley County win Manufacturing Madness COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 30, 2022) — The Coolest Thing Made in SC is perhaps the hottest thing made in South Carolina. Steel, which reaches temperatures of 3,000 degrees during the manufacturing process, earned the most votes in the final round of voting of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance’s inaugural Manufacturing Madness contest, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. Nucor Steel Berkeley, which operates a

Home Telecom Congratulates 2022 Directory Art Challenge Winners

MONCKS CORNER, SC March 16, 2022 – The talented Timberland High School art student Zyaire Gourdine is the artist behind the stunning artwork entitled “Sailing into the Cove”, featured on the cover of Home Telecom’s 2022 Directory. Gourdine’s artwork was selected as the Overall winner of Home Telecom’s 8th Annual Directory Art Challenge.Every year, Home Telecom offers a challenge to Berkeley County School District art students to submit original artistic depictions of nature, historical scenes, and local

ECPI University Opens Campus in North Charleston

Charleston, SC – ECPI University is pleased to announce the opening of a North Charleston campus at 3800 Paramount Drive, N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405.   “We are excited about the new possibilities our central location provides,” says ECPI University Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Sam Dreyfus. “The larger site will allow for the expansion of future programs to support the region’s talent gap and better serve the workforce demands employers are facing with a booming Charleston

First Citizens Bank Holds Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting at New Nexton Branch

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – JANUARY 31, 2022 – First Citizens Bank recently held a ribbon-cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new full-service, 4,500-square-foot branch in the Nexton community.  Those in attendance included representatives from First Citizens Bank, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and Nexton. Among them were Berkeley Chamber Board of Directors Representative Ron Scherba, First Citizens’ Nexton branch team, led by April Burgess and Jason Maurer, First Citizens’ Regional Executive Vice

Berkeley County School District Special Presentation

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Charleston Symphony Opens Single Tickets for 2021-2022 Season: ''A Triumphant Return''

The Charleston Symphony (CSO) today announced that tickets to individual concerts for its 2021-2022 performance season are now available for public purchase.   Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the CSO is one of a few select orchestras in the United States that was able to serve its community throughout the pandemic by performing full symphonic repertoire for live audiences. While the CSO completed a full 20-21 season of its Masterworks and Pops series, ticket inventory was dramatically limited due to

Saint Leo University Announces Merger with Marymount California University

Officials announce signed agreement, now seeking accrediting approval ST. LEO, FL – Saint Leo University President Jeffrey Senese announced today that the university has signed an agreement to merge with Marymount California University, following a vote from the university’s board of trustees. This agreement will unite the two Catholic, values-based institutions together under the Saint Leo University name, helping to provide students everywhere with a quality education. Saint Leo University is based in

Summerville Breast Center Now Serving Patients

Summerville, SC (June 22, 2021) – Summerville Medical Center is proud to announce that the Summerville Breast Center is now open and serving patients. It joins Trident Health system’s sister facilities, Trident Breast Center and Moncks Corner Medical Center, to provide comprehensive breast health and mammography for women across the Lowcountry. The Summerville Breast Center is conveniently located across from Summerville Medical Center at 77 Springview Lane. It was designed with women in mind and offers

Trident Medical Center Launches Graduate Medical Education Programs

Hospital Earns Recognition as a Teaching Hospital   North Charleston, SC (June 30, 2021) – On July 1 Trident Medical Center will become a teaching hospital with the debut of two Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs – Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine.  For the hospital’s CEO Christina Oh adding residency programs to Trident’s growing list of services is critical to meeting the future healthcare needs of Lowcountry families.  “Training the next generation of physicians, especially in much-need

Todd Buddin Elected 2021 Berkeley Chamber of Commerce President

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, the leading voice for the business community, announced on June 2nd the appointment of Todd Buddin, President & CEO of First National Bank of South Carolina as President of the 2021 Berkeley Chamber of Commerce.  Buddin succeeds Clarence Wright formally the Southern Division Manager – Gas Operations of Dominion Energy who has taken a new position in Georgia.“Serving as the new President of the Berkeley Chamber’s Board of Directors is an incredible honor” said Todd Buddin,

Trident Medical Center to break ground on behavioral health hospital

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – Trident Medical Center will break ground this fall on a $30 million behavioral health hospital to expand mental health treatment capacity in the Lowcountry. The health care provider announced details of the facility Tuesday, which it’s billing as the first freestanding behavioral health hospital in the region in more than three decades. The 60-bed facility will be built o 17 acres near the Trident campus along University Boulevard in North Charleston. Back in 2014,

Summerville Medical Breaks Ground on Summerville Breast Center

Expanding Breast Imaging and Breast Health Services for Growing Lowcountry Community Summerville Medical Center has broken ground on the Summerville Breast Center, a $1 million construction renovation project designed to provide fully comprehensive breast imaging and breast health for women across the Lowcountry. The Summerville Breast Center is scheduled to be completed in summer 2021. Currently the hospital provides mammogram screenings. Mammography services will move to the new breast center as part

How to Identify a Utility Scam and Stay Safe

"Criminals posing as Dominion Energy employees are constantly developing new scams designed to trick customers out of money or personal information," said Sam Dozier, Dominion Energy general manager of customer service. "The quickest way to protect yourself from a phone scam is to hang up and verify your account balance and payment due date online or on the Dominion Energy app." Customers can download the free Dominion Energy app from the Apple and Google Play stores. Full mobile website functionality on