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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

Member Highlight - Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center

Since 2003, Children in Crisis, Inc., a nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), has been serving child abuse victims and their families from Berkeley, Dorchester, and parts of Charleston County.   The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) model supports a multi-disciplinary, compassionate, and coordinated response to allegations of child abuse throughout the child abuse investigation, prosecution, and treatment of trauma. Therefore, Children in Crisis works closely with all law enforcement

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

Primary Election Information

 This year's election will have newly drawn lines for County Councils, South Carolina House of Representatives, and Congressional Districts.  We have pulled information together for you to provide information you may need before voting.  All information provided is from the Berkeley County Voter Registration website or SC VOTES website. First: Primary ElectionPrimary Election – Tuesday, June 14 South Carolina does not have registration by party.  In primaries, you can vote in only one party's primary. If

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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Launch of Baker Automotive Rentals

Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center Welcomes Tony Pope as Chairman of the 2022 Board of Directors

Summerville, SC (January 3, 2022) – Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), Children In Crisis, welcomes Tony Pope - State Farm Agent, as the incoming Chairman of the 2022 Board of Directors.  Pope has been a State Farm Insurance Agent in the Charleston SC area since 1990 with offices in Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and Summerville. Pope brings to his role over 35 years of sales, administrative and management experience.  “We are so grateful for the continued support from Tony Pope. His

Home Telecom Awarded AFP 2021 Outstanding Corporation Award in Honor of National Philanthropy Day

MONCKS CORNER, SC November 22, 2021 – Home Telecom was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Corporation of the Year award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), presented to them at the National Philanthropy Day Celebration at the Charleston Gaillard Center.The Outstanding Corporation Award honors Home Telecom as a philanthropic community leader whose financial support, mentorship, corporate investment in internet access and economic development, and motivation of others, is a beacon of true

Future Traffic Signal at Foxbank Plantation and Hwy 52

Moncks Corner, SC (November 16,2021)  The Town of Moncks Corner is proud to announce that it is one step closer to a traffic signal at the corner of US Highway 52 and Foxbank Plantation Boulevard. “This is going to be huge for the residents of Foxbank and for the parents of Foxbank Elementary students,” declared Mayor Michael Lockliear. “I know it’s been a long time coming, but this will make life so much easier for those in Foxbank and on 52.” On November 16, 2021, the Town passed the first reading of an

Berkeley Chamber Celebrated Grand Opening of Diesel Barbershop – Nexton Square

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Diesel Barbershop – Nexton Square on October 18, 2021.  In attendance were South Carolina House of Representative Krystle N. Matthews along with owner and operator Bo Maness.  Diesel Barbershop is a modern-day reimagining of the vintage corner barbershop, and will feature a ten-station cutting floor, vintage arcade games that are free to play, complimentary beverages, and signature services like the

Moncks Corner, Home Telecom Partner for the Miracle League

The Town of Moncks Corner is proud to announce that Home Telecom will be the naming sponsor for the new Miracle League Field to be constructed at the Regional Recreation Complex.  With its headquarters located only a mile away from the complex, Home Telecom is not only a business leader in the community, but they have leadership dedicated to the growth and development of Moncks Corner.  “This is such a huge day for Moncks Corner and for our citizens who need us the most,” said Mayor Michael Lockliear. 

State Farm™ Agent Tony Pope Opens Third Location in North Charleston

North Charleston, SC (September 13, 2021) - State Farm™ Agent Tony Pope has opened a third agency.  His third office location is located at 8316 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston.  He and his team can be reached at (843) 806-1000. This opportunity will allow Pope to not only continue servicing his current customers, but to expand into the growing North Charleston area. Pope has been with State Farm for over 31 years and has two additional office locations at 1661 North Main St in Summerville and 3044

Saint Leo University Earns 2022 U.S. News & World Best Colleges Honors

ST. LEO, FL –  Saint Leo University was named as one of the best regional universities in the South today (September 13) in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In addition, Saint Leo was named to the Top Performers on Social Mobility list. The latest edition of U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges assessed 1,466 U.S. bachelor's degree-granting institutions on 17 measures of academic quality. Only regionally accredited institutions that enrolled first-year (freshmen) students to

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

TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER’S HEART PROGRAM RANKED AMONG TOP 10% OF HOSPITALS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Awards Trident Medical Center Its Highest Ranking   North Charleston, SC (August 2, 2021) – Trident Medical Center’s open heart program has earned the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures for 2020.  The rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Trident Medical Center among the Top 10% of participating hospitals in the U.S. and Canada for

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

Volvo Cars Officially Opens Volvo Car University Campus in South Carolina

RIDGEVILLE, SC (June 23, 2021) A grand opening celebration was held today for the new Volvo Car University and Volvo Car South Carolina Technical Center buildings at the company’s Ridgeville, South Carolina campus. Volvo Car Group executives Håkan Samuelsson, Javier Varela, Anders Gustafsson and David Stenström were joined by Governor Henry McMaster and Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt to officially open the facilities. The Volvo Car University building holds nearly 89,000 square feet of training and

Trident Cancer Center celebrates 35th anniversary

(North Charleston, SC) June 15, 2021 -  Trident Cancer Center oncologists, staff and patients commemorated National Cancer Survivors Day with a celebration marking the center’s 35th anniversary. Breast surgeon Autumn Shobe, DO, who practices at Breast Surgery Specialists Trident Health, says, “I think working alongside patients fighting cancer is unlike any other experience in a hospital.  You truly get to see what the words “hope”, “inspiration” and “faith” look like. Chrystal Wilson, the director of

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,

Home Telecom First to be Selected for NTCA Smart Connected Community Program

Supports Expanding Connectivity to Lowcountry Residents & BusinessesMONCKS CORNER, SC May 25, 2021 — Home Telecom has been selected as one of the first NTCA members recognized by The Rural Broadband Association as a Smart Connected CommunitySM provider. The Smart Connected Community program is part of the Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) network, a family of telecom providers who focus on keeping small-town America connected via fast, reliable, and sustainable broadband projects that improve economic

TeamWork Realty Announces New Brokerage Office Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Berkeley County hosts special day for TeamWork Realty on May 21, 2021   CHARLESTON, S.C.— May 14, 2021—Today, TeamWork Realty announced that Berkeley County will be hosting a celebration to honor their new Clements Ferry location on Friday, May 21, 2021 followed by a Family Day event Saturday, May 22. Local residents and businesses are welcome to celebrate with owners as well as husband-and-wife, Terry and Aimee Peterson along with their team of agents, officially launching the new real estate

Charleston Symphony Announces Pivot from Pandemic, Releases Programming for 2021-2022 Season: ''A Triumphant Return''

APRIL 27, 2021 (Charleston, South Carolina) – The Charleston Symphony (CSO) today announced programming and plans for its 2021-2022 performance season, starting in September with concerts at the Charleston Gaillard Center. The CSO is one of a few select orchestras in the United States that continued serving its community throughout the pandemic by performing full symphonic repertoire for live audiences.   The Charleston Symphony’s 21-22 season is focused on the artistic celebration of the orchestra’s

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

Trident Health President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Gallati, FACHE, Announces Retirement

30-Year HCA Healthcare Veteran Led Growth of Critical Care Services in the Lowcountry Todd Gallati, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trident Health since 2008 has announced he will retire from healthcare on June 1, 2021, his 32 nd anniversary of entering healthcare and with HCA Healthcare. “Since I was a kid I have always loved the work of hospitals. Memories of joining my dad during his surgical rounds or of my first job as a nursing assistant and transporter are still fresh enough to give

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

Summerville Medical Center opens Colorectal Surgery Clinic and welcomes surgeon Cesar Santiago, MD

 Summerville Medical Center is proud to welcome board-certified colorectal surgeon Cesar Santiago, MD and the practice of Colorectal Specialists to Summerville Medical Center's campus. "As Summerville and the Lowcountry continue to grow, we are proud to bring more services and specialties to our hospital to better serve our community," commented Jeff Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at Summerville Medical Center. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Santiago to our campus and to be able to provide innovative