Sports will meet ports once again at the Palmetto State 's largest annual maritime meetup.

The ubiquitous, soothing sportscaster Jim Nantz of CBS and " Hello, friends " fame, last week was named the keynote speaker at the 51th edition of the S.C. International Trade Conference taking place later this month.

The annual industry gathering, planned for Oct. 28-30, is moving from its longtime seaside home at Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms to Kiawah Island Golf Resort . Nantz takes the stage on Oct. 29, between his standing Sunday gigs in the broadcast booth calling National Football League games with analyst Tony Romo .

"Known for his iconic voice and legendary career covering the NFL , NCAA basketball, and the Tiffany Network 's golf coverage, including the PGA

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