Good news from the SC Department of Education: SC high school seniors earned more than $966 million  in scholarships this year. Of that total, 90% were academic and 10% athletic. There’s also a nice trend building regionally, where we enjoy a high percentage of adults (25+) with a bachelor’s degree or higher. Learn more about [...]

Three area filmmakers – Robin Condon of N. Charleston, Monica D’Onofrio of Charleston and Brian Rish of Summerville – each recently snagged a 2011-12 mini indie grant from the SC Film Commission. Mini grants range from $2,000 to $10,000 and projects must be completed by December 30. The Film Commission is currently on a talent [...]

In-the-know Charleston chefs have long forged relationships with local growers, fostering a vibrant farm to fork movement. Soon, it will be easier than ever for local restaurateurs, company cafeterias and others to source from local growers. The Coastal Conservation League has announced GrowFood Carolina, a 10,000-square-foot warehouse that will serve as a marketplace for farmers within [...]

The College of Charleston, along with four other S.C. colleges and universities, has been picked as one of the country’s top schools for undergrads by The Princeton Review. The Princeton Review has unveiled its list of the best colleges for 2012, which also includes Clemson, Furman, USC and Wofford. This edition makes the 8th consecutive year CofC made [...]

GQ magazine again put Charleston on a good list – this one for ’ Coolest Small Cities in America.’ The men’s fashion pub urges readers to schedule vacations in “miniopolises” like Charleston, ‘where top-notch food comes straight from the farm and your third round is on the house.’ They went on (and on!) “‘Mind-blowing shrimp ‘n’ [...]