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Needling Worldwide, KBR team up on compliance and cyber services
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Needling Worldwide and KBR Commercial Security & Cyber Services have formed a strategic partnership to combine certification, compliance and operational security services for defense, government and commercial clients.
Perkins dangles fee break to lure Myrtle Beach franchisees
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Perkins Restaurant & Bakery is offering reduced royalty fees to new franchisees who sign in Myrtle Beach through December 2026, pairing the incentive with a city facade grant aimed at downtown and commercial upgrades.
Carter brothers launch book to help healthcare pros build profitable practices
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Twin brothers Stephen Levi Carter and Dr. Sterling L. Carter have released a new book aimed at helping clinicians turn healthcare expertise into sustainable businesses without sacrificing compassion.
Capstone Health Alliance wraps 2026 Forum with AI, supply chain and leadership focus
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Capstone Health Alliance brought members, suppliers and industry leaders to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for its 2026 Capstone Forum Aug. 3-6. The event spotlighted AI, policy shifts, market pressures and partnership-building across healthcare…
USC adds Vurvey AI tools to marketing courses
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The University of South Carolina is bringing Vurvey Labs into four College of Information and Communications courses this fall to give students hands-on experience with AI used in enterprise marketing and advertising.
Giavanna Lyerly to represent the U.S. at Miss Super Model International in Thailand
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Giavanna Lyerly, a 19-year-old South Carolina model, college student and humanitarian, has been crowned Miss Super Model International USA and will compete in Thailand Oct. 18–24, 2026. Her bid brings together a modeling career, major service work…
Results Driven Marketing targets Summerville businesses with growth-focused digital marketing
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Results Driven Marketing is pitching Summerville, South Carolina businesses on a local digital marketing option built around leads, calls and appointments instead of vanity metrics.
Terminix Service enters Best of WNC Hall of Fame for pest control
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Mountain Xpress readers voted Terminix Service, Inc. first in the Best of WNC pest control category, earning the company Hall of Fame status in Western North Carolina.
Craig Blum joins Charleston Plastic Surgery
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Charleston Plastic Surgery has added board-certified plastic surgeon Craig Blum, MD, FACS, giving South Carolina’s oldest plastic surgery practice a second surgeon after more than a year of planning.
Lander University dean blends law, accounting and teaching to guide students
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Gail Moore, JD, CPA, is shaping business education at Lander University by pairing more than 20 years in higher education with experience as a tax attorney and accountant.
FDA panel vote could boost peptide fulfillment demand
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A July FDA advisory panel vote recommending broader access to four peptides could speed distribution and raise demand for third-party logistics services.
Mae's Beauty Bar & Bridal opens new Kernersville salon after flood damage
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Mae’s Beauty Bar & Bridal will celebrate the grand opening of its new Kernersville location with a community open house on Aug. 29. The move brings the salon’s hair, nails, esthetics, lashes and bridal services under one roof after flood damage…
Results Driven Marketing pitches results-focused SEO for Mount Pleasant businesses
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Results Driven Marketing says Mount Pleasant businesses can get SEO help aimed at calls, qualified leads and new business, not just higher rankings.
Sodoma Law attorneys earn Best Lawyers honors in 2027
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Three Sodoma Law attorneys were named to Best Lawyers lists for 2027, highlighting the Charlotte-based firm’s growth and recognition across North and South Carolina.
Default Analytics wins ProgressInLending Game Changer Award
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Default Analytics, a Greenville, South Carolina-based mortgage fraud surveillance provider, won ProgressInLending’s Game Changer Award on Aug. 18, 2026 for its MBS investment integrity solution.
Lake.com ranks Lake Chelan cleanest and Great Salt Lake dirtiest for 2026
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Lake.com released a 2026 ranking of the cleanest and dirtiest U.S. lakes on World Lake Day, using water-quality data from 100 of the largest lakes.
Virelli launches after acquiring Winmill software PPM unit
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Virelli, Inc. has launched as an independent company after acquiring Winmill Software’s Project Portfolio Management division, effective Aug. 1, 2026. The Greenville, South Carolina-based firm says the move creates a focused platform for helping…
SCDNR director launches daily public radio segments on conservation
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Dr. Tom Mullikin, director of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, is hosting a new South Carolina Public Radio series that spotlights the state’s wildlife, waterways and conservation work.
Oxi Fresh franchise opens in Charleston with Navy-led husband-wife team
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Chris and Sara Olson have launched a new Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning franchise in Charleston, South Carolina, expanding the brand’s low-moisture, fast-drying service across the Lowcountry.
Currahee Club Rural EB-5 Project Wins USCIS Exemplar Approval
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EB5AN said USCIS approved Currahee Club’s Form I-956F filing, clearing the rural South Carolina-style golf and residential project for EB-5 investor review under the program’s rules.
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