Recent Articles from Christina Lee Knauss
International African American Museum announces special exhibit for opening
The International African American Museum in Charleston will host “Men of Change: Power. Triumph Truth.” as a special exhibit and a component of the museum’s grand opening. The exhibition from the Smithsonian Museum presents the history of a nation through the lens of significant and iconic African American men in a historical and cultural landscape. […]
International African American Museum announces plans for community dedication ceremony
The International African American Museum has announced plans for its community dedication ceremony celebration in Marion Square beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24. The event, presented by Boeing, will bring visitors, community and celebrities together for a live simulcast of the private dedication ceremony taking place at the museum site that morning. South Carolina native Charlamag[...]
South Carolina ports see volume increase in April
The South Carolina Ports saw cargo volumes ticking up in April, buoyed by the strength of the Southeast market. “We have invested in port capacity to ensure South Carolina remains competitive,” S.C. Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin said in a news release. “Strategically investing in port infrastructure and operations supports economic growth and jobs […]
Four Seasons hotel coming to South Carolina – here’s where
One of the world’s best known luxury hotel brands soon will be coming to downtown Charleston. A Four Seasons hotel will be built at 155 Meeting St. on the former location of the Days Inn budget motel. Strategic Property Partners LLC, based in Tampa, Fla., is the developer. Proposals for the project call for three […]
New York foundation makes another donation to International African American Museum
The International African American Museum has received a $750,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation, bringing the Foundation’s total philanthropic investment to $1 million. This most recent grant will provide $200,000 for museum general operating costs in addition to $550,000 for the Center for Family History, an unprecedented research center with a special focus […]
Charleston marina company adds to executive team
A Charleston-based marina company recently made two additions to its executive team. Port 32 named Matthew Juall as executive vice president of acquisitions and Kishan Desai as vice president of acquisitions. Juall and Desai will work with Austin Schell, who was recently appointed CEO of PORT 32 and a member of the company’s board of […]
How this Charleston energy plant is powering homes on Long Island
Electric vehicles and the batteries needed to power them have made most of the manufacturing headlines in South Carolina recently, but other segments of the clean energy revolution are making the news and history here as well. One Charleston company has taken a groundbreaking role in a more climate friendly way of getting electricity to […]
Software company to expand Charleston operations
A software company will invest $100,000 to expand its existing operations in Charleston County. Interloop’s investment is expected to create 32 new jobs over the next five years, according to a news release. Interloop helps mid-market companies become more data-driven with the implementation of advanced data technology, the release said. The company combines a full-stack […]
Logistics company investing $9.4M to expand North Charleston operations
A global logistics company will invest $9.48 million to expand its existing operations in Charleston County, creating 10 new jobs in the first year. Neal Brothers Charleston Inc. plans to expand its existing location by building a state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot facility at 4229 Domino Ave. in North Charleston, according to a news release. The expansion with […]
Charleston man pleads guilty to pandemic-related fraud
A Charleston man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Small Business Administration. Antonio Brown-Sanders, 26, of Charleston, pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding the SBA to receive an Emergency Injury Disaster Loan under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney for the District […]
Charleston-based farming startup receives SC Launch Investment
Heron Farms Inc., a Charleston-based startup specializing in vertical farming operations that require no naturally occurring freshwater, has received a $250,000 investment from SC Launch Inc. SC Launch Inc. is the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority. Heron Farms uses seawater to grow its primary crop, sea beans, according to a news release. […]
School of Rock to offer music lessons for all ages in Mount Pleasant
School of Rock, a leader in performance-based music education, is opening its first South Carolina location in Mount Pleasant at 1907 U.S. 17 North, Suite 102. A grand opening event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. announces the grand opening of a school in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Founded in Philadelphia, Pa. […]