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McMaster names Bolchoz as next chairman of DHEC Board

By Art Benavidez | Jan 11, 2022

With the retirement of Mark Elam, Gov. Henry McMaster has named Robert Bolchoz, a Citadel graduate, as the next chairman of the South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control.

Charleston Battery lost at home to the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-1

By Art Benavidez | Oct 24, 2021

The Charleston Battery lost a recent home game to the Tampa Bay Rowdies 2-1 at Charleston’s Blackbaud Stadium.

Charleston RiverDogs chance to tie franchise record for most wins in a season falls short

By Art Benavidez | Sep 22, 2021

Even with a 8-2 victory over the Down East Wood Ducks last week at Grainger Stadium, the Charleston RiverDogs came up short in a bid to tie a franchise record for wins in a season.

Charleston Battery settle for draw on soccer pitch with Atlanta United

By Art Benavidez | Sep 22, 2021

The Charleston Battery and Atlanta United battled to a 1-1 draw in a USL Championship men's soccer match Sept. 15, earning both teams a point in the standings.

Chambers partner to launch South Carolina minority business accelerator

By Art Benavidez | Sep 22, 2021

Bank of America recently provided a $500,000 grant to three state chamber organizations to unveil a statewide Minority Business Accelerator program.

Saunders has something to say after winning a silver medal in women's shot put

By Art Benavidez | Aug 13, 2021

A Charleston native created a bit of controversy after winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games, and making a forbidden symbolic gesture in protest.

Survey says pride, patriotism popular sentiments around the American flag

By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021

It’s a great time to be an Olympian, as a recent poll finds both patriotism and pride are sentiments many people said they feel when they see the U.S. flag.