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Jenny Peterson is a 2005 graduate of the College of Charleston and has 10 years of experience in journalism. Prior to joining the staff of SC Biz News, Jenny was the associate editor at New Orleans CityBusiness and editor of the Summerville Journal Scene. A New Orleans native, she enjoys live music, crawfish and infuses the right amount of personality into every project.
Recent Articles from Jenny Peterson
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September 25, 2023
DRAINING: Here’s what’s going on underneath Charleston’s streets
There’s a lot going on under the streets of Charleston to alleviate drainage issues. One of the largest projects to come online in recent history is a "Crosstown" area deep tunnel system — a $200M project 10 years in the making.
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September 5, 2023
How a rocket scientist expanded College of Charleston’s focus to meet this market demand
The College of Charleston has long been known as a storied liberal arts institution, but over the past several years, it has added its first-ever programs to keep up with market demands.
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August 10, 2023
Construx’s kits aim to tackle housing shortages and affordable housing
A Charleston-based company that creates modern pre-fabricated homes is offering a promising way to address housing shortages and create more affordable housing.
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July 24, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: Opening date set for new event space at Morrison Yard in Charleston
An opening date has been set for a new event space on the top floor of The Morrison Yard mixed-use building, with 180-degree water views of the Charleston Harbor, Ravenel Bridge and ocean beyond.
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June 28, 2023
$45M development at former Charleston Piggly Wiggly stalled
All options for the development included a performing arts center/civic space, shopping area and green space that could host movies in the park, food truck rodeos and more social activities.
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June 27, 2023
‘TRAGEDY AND TRIUMPH’: IAAM opens in Charleston
A triumphant celebration and dedication of the much-anticipated $94 million International African American Museum was held on Saturday, June 24.
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June 20, 2023
Union Pier project in Charleston put on pause — here’s the latest
A new entity is taking over stewardship of the project.
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June 14, 2023
Details emerge on state’s first $625M mass transit system in Charleston
The rapid transit project was the brainchild of the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments as a way to tackle some of the area’s largest concerns in workforce transportation and affordable housing.
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June 8, 2023
Union Pier project in Charleston delayed after public outcry — what’s next
More than 250 people packed the South Carolina Ports Authority’s passenger cruise terminal to air their concerns about the development, its related zoning designation and how quickly the application is moving.
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May 18, 2023
$48M Charleston mental health center is state’s first in 30 years
The state’s newest free-standing mental health hospital in more than 30 years is not designed like facilities of the past, as physical barriers have been removed, large windows allow natural light and a courtyard provides a serene spac
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April 28, 2023
Amazon layoffs hit home — see the memo here
Thousands of Amazon employees in mostly tech-related positions were officially notified of the expected news that they were being laid off on Wednesday, April 26, according to Amazon corporate communications.
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April 5, 2023
Updated Charleston Union Pier master plan to include public space
Plans for a major public park with a grassy pedestrian mall and promenade from Concord Street to the waterfront will be submitted to the city of Charleston by the South Carolina Ports Authority.
