The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will unveil the first of five Resource Hubs at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Keith School Museum, 1509 Clements Ferry Road.
Choice Hotels International Inc., one of the world's leading lodging franchisors, has recognized the Comfort Suites at 1005 Jockey Court in Summerville with a 2024 Platinum Award. Choice presented the award to owner Carol Wiggins and the Comfort Suites team on Thursday, May 9.
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Legislative Delegation Luncheon from 10 a.m.-noon Friday, May 10, at the Lowcountry Conference Center in Summerville.
In partnership with SC Works Trident, the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) is hosting the inaugural “Your Next Step” career fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Charleston Area Convention Center to connect graduating high school seniors and the gener…
The South Carolina Research Authority, based in Summerville, announces three new leadership promotions: chief program officer, director of the Industry Solutions program and director of the SC Launch program.
Nexton announces swift leasing on Publix-anchored mixed-use center
Valinda Miller opened Turning Page Bookshop in 2019. She started a GoFundMe to keep the business open. More than $4,600 has been raised, and with that community support, she has been able to pay her landlord. But time is running out; she has until the end of May.
Leonardo DRS, through its subsidiary, DRS Naval Power Systems, announced that it selected Berkeley County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation this past week. The company’s approximate net investment of $120 million will create 58 new jobs.
Communities in Berkeley County anticipate continued significant growth in the future, and understanding the future of the county’s infrastructure is paramount. In light of this, the Berkeley Chamber is presenting an exclusive session at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Berkeley/Charleston/Do…
In a significant stride towards professional development, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. announced the successful completion of its Fast Track training program by two agents affiliated with Weichert, Realtors - Palm Realty Group in Moncks Corner.
Huey Magoo’s celebrated its newest franchise store with a grand opening in Goose Creek, president and CEO Andy Howard announced this past week.
Summerville Communications Inc. has added a new person to its marketing and advertising team.
Trident Medical Center has earned a second consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog for patient care.
The Berkeley Chamber is hosting a Legislative Preview Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the Berkeley/Charleston/Dorchester Council of Governments, 5790 Casper Padgett Way in North Charleston, featuring state Senate Majority Leader A. Shane Massey as guest speaker.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Tuesday, Nov. 16, for Añejo Tacos & Tequila at 2822 Highway 52, Suite 400, in Moncks Corner. Pictured, from left, is Brian Kath, Hot Mill Electrical Supervisor for Nucor Steel Berkeley and a member of the Berkeley Chamber Board of Directors, and Añejo…
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce had its annual celebration luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Skyview room at the South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College.
Wayne Snow may be new to his position as publisher and advertising director at Summerville Communications Inc., but his experience and record of success span decades.
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Care for Life on March 28, 2023. Care for Life is proud to be your local senior care agency in the Charleston, SC community.
A North Charleston-based commercial real estate firm is declaring that the much-discussed "demise of retail" has been overblown and inaccurate even, according to recent studies.
The Town of Moncks Corner was recently on hand to officially usher in The Kingsman Grooming Studio as the newest community retailer, located at 2826 Hwy 52, Suite 350.
Moncks Corner-based high-speed internet provider Home Telecom recently registered the noteworthy achievement of reaching 40,000 customers in January. This "milestone" feat, according to a company press release, signifies that the nearly 120-year-old technology firm has doubled its subscriber…
The team from Brazilian Wax and Spa recently gathered at their Moncks Corner site for their grand opening that saw management and employees partake in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The newly-opened venue is located at 2822 U.S. Highway 52, Suite 430 right before the Foxbank Plantation neighborhood.
After opening its doors to the community of Moncks Corner in 2017, TriCounty Eye Associates hosted a second ribbon-cutting at its 119-B Foxbank Plantation Blvd location. The expanded venue, it was noted, will offer better care for its customers. TriCounty Eye Associates employs close to 20 i…
After an 18-year run in Goose Creek and unforeseen challenges presented by COVID-19, Dreamalot Books has gradually – but decidedly – gained a steady foothold in the Moncks Corner community as a welcoming haven of second-hand books for both area bibliophiles and those traveling in from Myrtle…
In the interest of helping local businesses prepare for the possibility of an active shooter walking into their shops, the Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce is welcoming those same merchants and/or business owners to its Active Shooter Seminar on Friday, September 23, at SCRA - Applied Tec…
Home Telecom has recently announced plans to increase internet speeds to 100 Mbps for their Community Connect customer base.
Nucor Corporation will be investing $200 million in its Berkeley County operations over the next five years, according to an Aug. 30 corporate press release.
Home Telecom of Moncks Corner has joined forces with Fiber Homes to furnish local realtors and brokers with information on fiber internet availability to help improve speed and reliability in the buying and selling of homes.
In its current mission to open more foster homes across the state, Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) hopes to establish a presence in Berkeley County and beyond.
The rapidly-growing Ivybrook Academy continues to extend its reach beyond its existing 50 campuses throughout the country, as it recently opened its newest location on Aug. 15 at 2119 North Main Street in Summerville, near Carnes Crossroads.
South Carolina's largest not-for-profit electric cooperative is ready to unveil its new corporate headquarters site in Moncks Corner with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for late September.
Steinberg Law Firm recently reported plans to expand in Goose Creek, as a new 11,700 square foot site will soon be added to the Highway 52 corridor along Goose Creek Boulevard, practically a few doors down from the company's existing office.
Moncks Corner officials are starting a program to aid local businesses with expenses as varied as landscaping and signage to online branding and outreach, thanks to an influx of federal American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Pops Top Shop of downtown Summerville will celebrate its 50th anniversary on June 2.
Summerville's Chick-fil-A has temporarily closed for a five-week renovation at its Main Street location, according to a report by The Post and Courier.
Job seekers will have an opportunity to learn about 30 open forklift operator positions at a job fair in Summerville April 20.
On March 29, residents, business leaders and elected officials joined together to welcome a new restaurant in Goose Creek, Chill-N-Grill.
Berkeley County is officially part of the global offshore wind power market.
If you look around, the city of Goose Creek is lacking when it comes any three- or four-star hotel stays. But the mayor and town council are looking to change that, and it may happen sooner rather than later.
In order to drive growth and maximize its $250 million investment in state-of-the-art aluminum recycling equipment, JW Aluminum announced in a company press release it has promoted several people in strategic roles.
More than 1,000 new Aldi stores have opened throughout America over the past decade and Goose Creek will soon have one of them. The new store on Saint James Avenue is near completion.
The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that MSC USA, the United States cargo shipping arm of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), plans to expand its Charleston County operations. The company will invest more than $13.7 million and create 135 new jobs, expanding its local f…
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) announced more federal grant money will be available for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit Line.
Lowcountry business and community leaders are asking residents to weigh in on One Region Roadmap, a series of recommendations to aid economic recovery from the pandemic in the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester region.
Kairos Mediterranean has opened a location in Summerville.
A growing number of workers in South Carolina, and by extension the Lowcountry, are becoming self-employed.
Camp Hall expansion
Launch of Daysie
Free tuition to help employers
Officials hope a new collaboration between the city of Goose Creek and Lowcountry Local First will mean localized business training, workforce development and economic development.
New bank branch in Nexton
New bank branch in Nexton
Santee Cooper will have a new president and chief executive officer by March.