BEAUFORT COUNTY

Wounded Warrior Project Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Veterans Agenda

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.

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  • Warriors On Capitol Hill This Week Advocating for Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Access to Care
    WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen.
  • Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.
  • Congress hears from many organizations about many different issues, but our lawmakers need to ensure our country makes good on the promises we make to our veterans."
  • WWP will continue to serve the post-9/11 generation of injured veterans and will work with elected leaders, policymakers, and the warrior community to support our nation's heroes.

Blue Star Foods Granted Option to Purchase Land for RAS Expansion in South Carolina

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Miami, FL, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Foods Corp., (“Blue Star,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (NASDAQ: BSFC ), an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), today announced it has officially received an option from Beaufort County, South Carolina to purchase land for its RAS expansion.

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  • Miami, FL, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Star Foods Corp., (“Blue Star,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) (NASDAQ: BSFC ), an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company with a focus on Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), today announced it has officially received an option from Beaufort County, South Carolina to purchase land for its RAS expansion.
  • Blue Star is working closely with the South Carolina Department of Commerce in regards to economic development and incentives specific for the crab project in Beaufort County.
  • Preliminary proposals from South Carolina are offering up to $3 million in incentives.
  • John Keeler, Chairman and CEO of Blue Star Foods, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Beaufort County, South Carolina in expanding our softshell crab RAS shedding operations, processing & cold storage facility.

Design Workshop Honored with Four American Society of Landscape Architects Professional Awards

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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DENVER, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is honored to announce that the firm received four national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects. The ASLA Professional Awards received 465 entries this year and recognized 28 projects from around the world for their craft, innovative approach to design and planning, and overall contributions to the profession.

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  • Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is honored to announce that the firm received four national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
  • DENVER, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Design Workshop, an international landscape architecture, planning and urban design firm, is honored to announce that the firm received four national awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects.
  • "We are honored to be recognized by the ASLA with four National Awards in three distinctively different categories," said Robb Berg, President of Design Workshop.
  • Design Workshop differentiates its planning and design process through DW Legacy Design, the integration of art, community, environment and economics in every project.

Reading Plus Announces Expanded Partnership with South Carolina’s Beaufort County School District

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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WINOOSKI, Vt., Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina.

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  • WINOOSKI, Vt., Sept. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reading Plus, an evidence-based online program that uses personalized instruction to improve students reading proficiency, today announced the expanded use of its platform within the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina.
  • Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, all middle and high school students within the district will have access to Reading Plus for the following three years.
  • Reading Plus provides individual, strategic support that increases the fluency of our readers, said Melissa Murray, director of literacy, Beaufort County School District.
  • Used by more than 1 million students, Reading Plus improves striving students reading proficiency by 2.0-2.5 grade levels in a single school year when used with fidelity.

Fairfield and Greenville County School Districts Stand Out Nationally in Teacher Engagement Growth

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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Greenville County reduced teacher turnover from 11% to 10.2% in their first year working with Upbeat.

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  • Greenville County reduced teacher turnover from 11% to 10.2% in their first year working with Upbeat.
  • Upbeat administers a comprehensive teacher survey twice a year, examining research-based categories impacting teacher retention, including school climate, hiring and onboarding, professional development, and teacher appreciation.
  • "We needed to quickly pivot during this unprecedented school year," said Dr. J.R. Green, Superintendent of the Fairfield County School District.
  • Upbeat works with K-12 districts across the country to administer a research-grounded survey to elevate teacher engagement and retention by fostering strong school environments.

Beaufort County School District Signed a 1-Year Renewal Contract with Vendor Registry

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'BEAUFORT, S.C., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Beaufort County School District announces today that it has renewed its contract with Vendor Registry for another year.

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  • b'BEAUFORT, S.C., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Beaufort County School District announces today that it has renewed its contract with Vendor Registry for another year.
  • The Beaufort County School District invites all interested vendors to register online to access their current and upcoming solicitations .\nThe Beaufort County School District renewed their contract in 2021.
  • As a member agency of Vendor Registry, the Beaufort County School District is part of an online community of 46 participating local government agencies and more than 8,900 registered vendors located throughout South Carolina, including North Charleston, Horry County Schools, Richland School District 2 and the Town of Summerville.
  • Since joining Vendor Registry in June 2019, the Beaufort County School District has issued nearly 100 solicitations.\nIn addition to a centralized location for regional public bids, benefits of registering with the Beaufort County School District includes:\nReliable and timely delivery of notifications, addenda and documents\n"Vendor Registry really helped our team and our vendor community with streamlining bidding process over the past three years and we want to continue that partnership," says Kaylee Yinger, Procurement Coordinator of the Beaufort County School District.

Annual Beaufort Spring Architect’s Tour Set for March 20 to Feature Contemporary Homes

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Monday, March 8, 2021
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Beaufort, South Carolina, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Historic Beaufort Foundation is preparing for its annual Spring Architects Tour, which is set for 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20 and includes houses spread across five Lowcountry Islands.

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  • Beaufort, South Carolina, March 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Historic Beaufort Foundation is preparing for its annual Spring Architects Tour, which is set for 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20 and includes houses spread across five Lowcountry Islands.
  • Beaufort has boasted some of the souths most interesting architecture since the city began to take shape in the 18th century.
  • This years tour will highlight the work of Allison Ramsey Architects, Frederick and Frederick Architects and Montgomery Architecture & Planning.
  • Throughout the tour, architects, builders, and contractors will be onsite to provide information, talk about the homes and answer questions.

Eric Lowman Joins Coastal States Bank as Market President of Bluffton and Beaufort

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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BLUFFTON, S.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal States Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce that Eric Lowman has joined CSB as Market President of Bluffton and Beaufort.

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  • BLUFFTON, S.C., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal States Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce that Eric Lowman has joined CSB as Market President of Bluffton and Beaufort.
  • Eric joins CSB following a 28-year career with BB&T, now Truist, where he served as Beaufort County Market President.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Eric to the CSB team," said Steve Stone, President and CEO of CSB.
  • Eric has served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce and Smile for a Lifetime.