For more than two decades, Charleston County Greenbelt Programs has quietly but powerfully shaped the region, protecting treasured landscapes, conserving water and wildlife, and enhancing overall resilience and quality of life across the Lowcountry. As leaders discuss future greenbelt funding in the coming weeks, this is a natural moment to reflect with gratitude on what this visionary program has achieved in our community, and why it continues to matter so deeply to residents. Since 2004, the p

We are proud to Spotlight CUD Alumnus Mahdi Shafiei: From Student Visionary to Architect of the one of the Middle East's Biggest Creative Agencies As CEO of Trifid Media, Mahdi Shafiei (CUD Alumnus) has redefined the boundaries of creativity and entrepreneurship, transforming a bold vision into one of the Middle East’s most influential creative agencies. His journey—from CUD’s classrooms to shaping the region’s digital marketing landscape—is a masterclass in resilience, adaptation, and harnessin