Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey. Read More
WIS News 10: Modern version of historical “The Green Book” to launch in The Upstate
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Do you know the history of “The Green Book?” Back in the 1960′s, during the segregation era, the book was a guide to establishments where African Americans would be accepted as customers. It was originally called, “The Negro Motorist Green Book.” Read More
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Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs is recruiting for three positions
Beaufort, S.C. – The Beaufort County Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (BCDSN) employs case managers, early interventionists, direct care specialists (part time and full time), and a registered nurse. Currently, the BCDSN is seeking to fill three open positions: a full-time direct care specialist, a part-time direct care specialist, and a registered nurse. The …
LowcountryBizSC: Frampton Construction promotes six to new positions
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted six team members to new positions. David Oliphant has been named senior superintendent, while Keith Horton, Dan Moore, and Kyle Shank have all been named senior project managers. Zach Hollifield has been promoted to project manager, …
The Charlotte Weekly: Frampton Construction promotes six to new positions
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Frampton Construction Company LLC has promoted six team members to new positions. Read More
The Post and Courier:Happening: Hub City Press launches ‘Green Book of South Carolina’
Hub City Press, in collaboration with the WeGOJA Foundation and the International African American Museum, is launching “The Green Book of South Carolina” this month. Read More
Catamarca News: Happening: Hub City Press launches ‘Green Book of South Carolina’ | Book Reviews
“The Green Book of South Carolina,” compiled by the WeGOJA Foundation (on behalf of the SC African American Heritage Commission), is a first-of-its-kind travel guide for those interested in African American history. It features more than 80 color photographs by Joshua Parks, digital programs and community engagement specialist at the International African American Museum. Read …
The Post and Courier: SC hires and promotions
Andrea “Andi” Rawl has joined the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance as executive director of the S.C. Automotive Council. Previously, she was director of association management and events services for CRAFT Association and Event Services. She has a bachelor’s degree in hotel, restaurant and tourism management from the University of South Carolina. Read More
The Post and Courier: Why Confederate flags are flying in the middle of Charleston Harbor
Charleston’s contradictions often are clearly visible from the city’s harbor. Near the historic district, which has benefited from stringent preservation efforts over many decades, new hotels and apartment buildings rise. The soon-to-open International African American Museum located on Gadsden’s Wharf confronts Confederate flags flying above Castle Pinckney on Shutes Folly in the middle of the …