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Sep 22, 2023

Firefly Distillery Hosts Trivia Night Happy Hour

Firefly Distillery is hosting Trivia Night Happy Hours on Tuesdays starting this September! Visitors can grab their crew and enjoy $1 off cocktails and $6 beers while playing for a prize. These free to attend happenings will feature rotating themes and take place on the following dates from 6 – 8 p.m: September 19 – [...]

Sep 21, 2023

Braggin’ Rights Bash Raises $45,000 for MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Hall Management Group is proud to announce the fifth annual Braggin’ Rights Bash raised $45,000 this year all to benefit the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. The sold-out event returned to Halls Signature Events on Monday, September 18 for another round of culinary and cocktail competition. Culina[...]

Sep 6, 2023

Springs Creative Acquisition Builds Largest Design Archive in the Industry

ROCK HILL, SC –  An unprecedented milestone in the design industry has been achieved with the just-announced acquisition of Frank Cassata Archives by Springs Creative, resulting in the formation of the largest design archive in the history of the industry. This momentous event strengthens the prominence of Springs Creative an[...]

Sep 5, 2023

Advocates Pursue “Mental Health For All” At Community Walk

Charleston, SC – As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Charleston Area, SC . To support its free educational programs, power its advocacy efforts and strengthen o[...]

Aug 31, 2023

Economist: The budget problem is now

The budget problem has arrived.  Budget deficits are averaging $2 trillion which means that the government must issue an equivalent amount of debt every year to pay its bills.  As a result, debt in relation to GDP is expected to climb to 119% by 2033.  Make no mistake the deficit problem is not a shortfall [&helli[...]

Aug 25, 2023

Firefly Hosts “Share Your Craft” Event Highlighting Makers in South Carolina

Firefly Distillery is celebrating state-wide distribution of its most premium spirit, Bend & Steal American Whiskey, by hosting a new event on Saturday, September 16 from 12 – 4 p.m.! Highlighting local craftsmen, the “Share Your Craft” event will feature makers from across the state to showcase their talent. Free [...]

Aug 17, 2023

Canine day care and spa Dogtopia opening in Summerville

The dogs of Summerville soon will have a new place to play, enjoy a spa day and spend the night. The new Dogtopia of Summerville is hosting an open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday at 619 Myers Road, ahead of its opening. This event will give prospective pups and their families a […]

Aug 7, 2023

Pixie Paula Dezzutti, owner of Charleston’s first distillery since prohibition, is recognized as dynamic female leader

“Pixie” Paula Dezzutti, CEO of award-winning Local Choice Spirits, highly accoladed Striped Pig Distillery, preeminent women’s empowerment magazine Skirt., and emerging global leader in technology driven wellness Sycamore BioPharma, was recently selected by Forbes to feature in its third annual “50 over 50” list, this [...]

Aug 4, 2023

Builders can’t construct fast enough to solve acute housing shortage

After a promising start early in the year, existing home sales have fallen steadily in recent months to the lowest level in years.  On the surface it appears that the housing sector is experiencing serious difficulty.   While higher mortgage rates have taken a toll, the bigger problem is a serious shortage of avai[...]

Jul 18, 2023

Follow the money – the supply remains ample

We believe that the primary cause of the run-up in inflation in 2020 and 2021 was excessive growth in the money supply. The Fed initially believed that the inflation surge was caused by temporary factors such as the dramatic increase in energy prices and supply shortages that materialized following the surprisingly robust, extre[...]

Jul 13, 2023

Grant Philanthropic Advisors Introduces the Social Good Map

CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Grant Philanthropic Advisors launched this month a user-friendly digital tool called the Social Good Map. The online dashboard allows philanthropists to see the impact of their charitable giving through dynamic charts and illustrations. The Map catalyzes strategic discussions around a family’s ph[...]

Jun 23, 2023

July 1 deadline to nominate for Liberty Fellowship

Liberty Fellowship, a rigorous and transformative leadership experience unique to South Carolina, is currently accepting new nominations through July 1 at libertyfellowshipsc.org/nominate. The next opportunity to nominate will be spring 2025. Nominees for Liberty Fellowship must be: • A South Carolina resident between the ages[...]