Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2024 Festival Season
Charleston, SC — Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premier performing arts festival, has announced a star-studded lineup for 2024 including more than one hundred performances across the Holy City for 17 days and nights, May 24-June 9, 2024. Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces will be enlivened by performances from celebrated artists at the […]
Better Business Bureau Announces Relocation to New Strategic Location for Enhanced Exposure
Cayce, SC — The Better Business Bureau serving Central SC and Charleston is excited to announce its relocation to a new, strategically chosen location that promises to enhance the exposure and accessibility of the organization. The move represents a significant step forward for the BBB as it continues to serve businesses and c[...]
Second Year Running: SEL4SC Brings Back Acclaimed Screenagers Film Series in 2024
Right now, record numbers of young people are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and other mental health issues that can lead to negative — and often tragic — outcomes if not properly addressed. With that in mind, the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for South Carolina (SEL4SC) held mu[...]
Water Mission Awarded $1 Million Grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation, Funding Safe Water Programming in Uganda and Tanzania
More than 53,000 People to Benefit in the Eastern Region in Uganda, and the Dodoma Region in Tanzania N. Charleston, SC — Water Mission is partnering with The Coca-Cola Foundation on a safe water program grant that will benefit more than 53,000 people in Uganda and Tanzania. The $1 million grant will fund continued safe [&hell[...]
Charleston Parks Conservancy Welcomes New Members to its Board of Directors
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, dedicated to enhancing and maintaining over 24 parks and green spaces in the Lowcountry, announces the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors. The Board plays a pivotal role in providing governance, strategic direction, and oversight to ensure the success of the Conservancy’s[...]
Juan Acevedo Joins First Tee – Greater Charleston Board of Directors
Charleston, SC—First Tee – Greater Charleston is pleased to welcome local entrepreneur Juan Acevedo to their Board of Directors this month. Born in Columbia, South America and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Juan Acevedo developed a passion for athletics at an early age. He was an All-American high school soccer player and went on[...]
The ARK of SC receives $3,000 from The Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina
The ARK of SC is pleased to announce being a grant recipient of The Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina. Each year, Boeing employees not only go above and beyond by offering hundreds of thousands of hours of volunteer work in the community but by giving back monetarily with donations. The ARK was awarded […]
2024 MLK Celebration Theme, Parade Marshal, Honorees Announced
Beginning on January 11, 2024, South Carolinians will come together to celebrate Charleston’s 52nd Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Put on by YWCA Greater Charleston each year, the tribute—first held in 1972 as one of the first national tributes of its kind—is a multi-day event reigniting Dr. King’s d[...]
BBB Serving Central SC & Charleston Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Cayce, SC – Chris Morrison has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston. Morrison has served on the BBB Board of Directors since 2017, including Vice Chair and Secretary. Morrison is the Owner of Terratec, Inc. in West Columbia, SC. He is a native of Columbia, […]
This Charleston museum welcomes most visitors in over 20 years in 2023
The museum commemorated 250 years since its founding with special exhibits and events throughout 2023.
First Tee – Greater Charleston Announces New Name for Game Changers Immersion Program
Charleston, SC–First Tee – Greater Charleston is kicking the New Year off with a new name for its golf and STEM enrichment program. The Pathfinder Immersion Program, which launched under the name Game Changers in 2021, will continue providing year-round athletic, academic, and social/emotional support to students grades [...]
MassMutual Foundation Partners with MassMutual South Carolina to Support Local Youth Development Programs
Charleston, SC–The MassMutual Foundation has announced a $15,000 matching gift that will support Charleston Area youth development programs administered by First Tee – Greater Charleston. The donation comes in response to personal contributions made to First Tee by Ry Hudnall, President and General Agent for MassMutual S[...]