Ever wonder exactly what the state’s highest civilian honor awards are and what they mean? To be exact, these special distinctions are called the Governor’s Awards. 🏅
The three categories of these prestigious awards in South Carolina are The Order of the Palmetto, The Order of the Silver Crescent + The Certificate of Appreciation.
Those who have been awarded this special honor “have made significant contributions to the life + well-being of South Carolina and her people.”
Principal Henry Darby joined by Gov. McMaster | Photo via @govhenrymcmaster
🏅 The Order of the Palmetto ● State’s highest civilian honor ● Awarded to citizens for extraordinary lifetime service + achievements of national or statewide significance ● Once in a lifetime achievement ● North Charleston High School Principal, Henry Darby, recently received this award for making national news while working a third job at Walmart to make extra money to support families at the high school. ● View all award recipients
🏅 The Order of the Silver Crescent ● State’s highest civilian award ● Awarded to those who have made significant contributions, leadership, volunteerism + lifelong influence within a region or community ● Once in a lifetime achievement ● Robert E. Bohrn, a local relic hunter, recently received this award after discovering the remains of Civil War Union African American soldiers of the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1987. ● View all award recipients
🏅 The Certificate of Appreciation ● Awarded to recognize an individual’s outstanding achievement, commitment, act, or devotion within a community
Do you want to nominate a South Carolinian for a Governor’s Award? Learn more about award nominationshere.
Announced ○ As serious winter storms make their way across the nation, some flights are being cancelled at the Charleston International Airport. Those who have upcoming flights are asked to check their flight status before leaving for their planned trip. ✈️ (WCBD)
State ○ The SCDOT has worked alongside the SC Livable Communities Alliance to enact the Complete Streets policy. Now, citizens can expect to see improved travel along state roads for those walking on foot, riding bicycles, or using public transit systems. 🚲
Watch ○ Today Mayor Tecklenburg, Councilmember Robert M. Mitchell + Charleston Redevelopment CorporationChairman Eli Poliakoff will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new, affordable single family home. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. + livestream the event here. 🏡
Biz ○ Desmond Wiggan, co-founder of BatteryXchange, an ecosystem of smart kiosks that seeks to increase connectivity between people, businesses + communities, will host a live pitchtoday at 11 a.m. Register for the webinar here.
Coronavirus ○SCDHEC announced that Charleston County is leading the state in COVID-19 vaccinations, with 124,914 administered as of Mon., Feb. 15. 💉 (WCBD) ○ VisitSCDHEC’s website for full coronavirus data + stats, and here for daily positive COVID-19 cases + related deaths in South Carolina andaccelerateSC’s website for full coronavirus data + stats on South Carolina’s employment, business, economy, education, and more.
CofC ○ The College of Charleston has introduced a new course this semester that focuses on engineering graphics + teaches students to use programs like AutoCAD – or computer-aided design – and MATLAB. In the fall, the school plans to expand this program by offering a new major, electrical engineering. (Holy City Sinner)
Virtual ○Krystal Klear Productions will host a family-friendly, virtual event on Fri., Feb. 26 in honor of Black History Month. Those wishing to participate can register here.
Number ○~1.5-2 hours. The time it will take you to walk into The Blood Connection and leave, knowing you had the satisfaction of saving three lives with a blood donation. Schedule an appointment to donate at TBC’s Charleston center here. Ⓟ
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Show ○ Cuban Night| Wed., Feb. 17 | 7-10 p.m. | Tobin’s Market, 197 Jackson St. | $5 | Featuring Yusa, Tim Khayat + Gino Castillo
PlanAhead ○ Homeschool History Day| Wed., Feb. 24 | 10-11 a.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. | $5+ | “Learn stories of the life of the enslaved by studying items they made.”
Disclaimer: It is up to readers’ discretion to determine whether they feel comfortable participating in any mentioned events based on COVID-19 protocols and precautions. If you have questions, please contact the event’s organizers directly.
