1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC acquires Mottes Mechanical, LLC
December 4, 2025
CHARLESTON, SC – 1st Choice A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, LLC announced the acquisition of Motte’s Mechanical, LLC, a move that significantly enhances 1st Choice’s service capabilities and operational scope.…
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Publix Super Markets is coming to the BullStreet District
December 3, 2025The BullStreet District, known as the region’s largest urban redevelopment project, announced that national supermarket retailer Publix Super Markets will open its next downtown Columbia, South Carolina location in the…
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Pearce Bespoke Charlotte named official custom clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame
November 25, 2025Company designed exclusive Reda jackets for the Board of Directors and inductees Pearce Bespoke Charlotte has been selected as the Official Custom Clothier of the South Carolina Military Veterans Hall…
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Mex 1 Coastal Cantina marks Veterans Day with free meals, expands ongoing support for Warrior Surf Foundation
November 11, 2025
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina will honor Lowcountry veterans this Veterans Day with a complimentary meal for all veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at each of its Charleston-area locations. The offer is…
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A taste of excellence: MICHELIN Guide announces inaugural American South selection
November 4, 20254 restaurants in South Carolina earn a MICHELIN One Star in inaugural selection The MICHELIN Guide announced the inaugural selection for the American South, and it features 10 One MICHELIN…
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Shop Where You Live: Win Big While Supporting Local Businesses
November 3, 2025
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) and the Town of Mount Pleasant are excited to announce the return of the “Shop Where You Live” campaign, encouraging residents to support…
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Freshfields Village celebrates the season with festive events and family fun
October 30, 2025
Embrace the holidays and enjoy favorite traditions with a Thanksgiving farmers market, outdoor movies, letters to Santa and more Freshfields Village, the premier shopping and dining destination 30 minutes from…
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Wentworth Mansion® unveils The Woodhouse Spa at Wentworth
October 14, 2025
A new luxury spa experience in Charleston’s most iconic historic hotel The iconic Wentworth Mansion®, celebrated as one of Charleston’s most distinguished historic hotels, has announced the opening of The…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Retail Market Q2 2025
October 9, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Retail market shows signs of easing after breakneck pace Market Highlights After several years of robust demand and consistently low vacancy, retail markets across…
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The Works expands to West Ashley at the Whole Foods Shopping Center
September 23, 2025
NAI Charleston announced that The Works, Charleston’s premier yoga and fitness studio, has signed a long-term lease for its first West Ashley location at West Ashley Station, a prominent Whole…
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Entrepreneur Minute – T.D. McMurry, T.D. McMurry’s Men’s Clothing
September 21, 2025
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators…
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Colliers Report: Charleston Retail Market Q2 2025
September 18, 2025
Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Renovations, move-outs create quality availability Market Highlights Absorption flipped to net negative in Q2 after solid gains the past two quarters, an indicator of…
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Charleston couple opens Serotonin centers
September 10, 2025
Serotonin Anti-Aging Centers (Serotonin), the fast-growing anti-aging/longevity franchise, has opened its first South Carolina location at 1145 Savannah Highway Suite 220. The new location will host a grand opening ribbon-cutting…
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Reeves Major joins CBRE retail team
September 3, 2025
CBRE announced that Reeves Major has joined its Charleston office as First Vice President, specializing in retail brokerage. Reeves brings nearly a decade of experience advising both tenants and landlords…
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Freshfields Village welcomes autumn with free, family events
August 21, 2025
From Labor Day to late October, enjoy a special fall movie, a new seasonal art show and pup-friendly fun on The Village Green KIAWAH ISLAND, SC – Freshfields Village, the…
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Spinx celebrates 24/7 Day with free offer for first responders
July 21, 2025
On Thursday, July 24, Spinx will join the convenience store industry for the seventh annual 24/7 Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing everyday heroes—including first responders, EMTs, doctors, nurses, 911 professionals,…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare debuts nation’s first AI-powered full-service coffee shop
June 24, 2025
Roper St. Francis Healthcare has officially opened Palmetto Market, a groundbreaking 24/7 coffee and gift shop located inside Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. Uniquely powered by Amazon’s Just…
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New Woodie’s Auto Service location now serving Mt. Pleasant
June 19, 2025
Scott Peevy, CCIM of NAI Charleston recently represented Woodie’s Enterprises, Inc. in the acquisition of Swifts Garage’s – Mt. Pleasant. The ±3,400 SF auto service building is located at 1395…
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Iconic Kiawah destination celebrates two decades of community charm
April 29, 2025
Freshfields Village marks the milestone with 20 free concerts this summer Freshfields Village, the premier open-air shopping and dining destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, is celebrating 20 years…
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Publix Charities awards grant to address hunger in East Cooper communities
April 22, 2025East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announced it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support Hunger Relief. Established in 1966, Publix Super Markets Charities aims…
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CVS Health commits $100,000 to Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s HonorCare Program
April 1, 2025
CVS Health® is stepping forward as a founding sponsor of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s (CMOHS) HonorCare Program—a newly defined health program designed to safeguard the well-being of the…
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Sharbell Nexton LLC announces tenant openings at the Lofts Downtown Nexton
March 28, 2025
Sharbell Nexton, LLC (Sharbell) announced the opening of four new tenants in the ground-floor retail space in Downtown Nexton, now offering more community retail for nearby residents and employees. Rita’s…
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Meet the five new and rejuvenated retailers at Freshfields Village this Spring
March 28, 2025
Introducing new health food restaurant Harvest, and refreshed shops including LoveShackFancy, Café Eugenia and more Freshfields Village, the premier open-air shopping and dining destination just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston,…
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iSMASH expands with first Charleston location opening at Island Plaza in James Island
March 26, 2025
Twin Rivers Capital announced the lease of 8,450 ± SF at Island Plaza in Charleston, South Carolina. Nicki Jassy, Broker and Lauren Watkins, Senior Associate of Twin Rivers Capital, represented…
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Tri-County Line-X
March 25, 2025
Tri-County Line-X is a truck accessories store specializing in selling and installing a variety of products such as tonneau covers, lift/level kits, tires, wheels, toolboxes, running boards, spray-on bedliners, ladder…
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Cuddles & Carriages announces grand opening in Evans, Georgia
March 19, 2025
Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…
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Cuddles & Carriages announces grand opening in Evans, Georgia
March 18, 2025
Cuddles & Carriages, a new baby, toddler, and children’s clothing store, announced its grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Located in Evans at 400 Town…
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Nexton announces new retail openings
March 14, 2025
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, announced the arrival of several new retail tenants, further strengthening its dynamic mix of dining, shopping and service offerings. Among the latest…
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City of Charleston advances revitalization of West Ashley through demolition of abandoned Ryan’s Steakhouse
February 25, 2025The City of Charleston reaffirms its commitment to revitalizing West Ashley, now with the demolition of the long-abandoned Ryan’s Steakhouse on St. Andrews Blvd. The demolition is the result of…
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Aqua Blue Pools unveils new brand in 2025
January 8, 2025
Aqua Blue Pools (ABP), the Lowcountry’s premier pool-building company since 1991, announced its new rebranding initiative in 2025. After more than three decades of service under the same trusted brand,…
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Retail space leased on Folly Rd
January 5, 2025
Vitré Ravenel Stephens and Taylor Sekanovich of Harbor Commercial Partners of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, Folly Camp, LLC, in a lease of 839 SF of retail space located…
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Dorchester Road retail space leased
January 3, 2025
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, McDew, LLC, in the lease of 1,160 SF of retail space at 5117 Dorchester Rd, Unit D in North Charleston.…
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Retail space leased in Johns Island
December 31, 2024
Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the Landlord, in the lease of 1,200 SF of retail space at 2770 Maybank Highway in Johns Island. Joseph Purze of CBRE…
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MarineMax Charleston to break ground on state-of-the-art new showroom
December 11, 2024
MarineMax Charleston announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated new showroom. The event will take place on Friday, December 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the future showroom site. TJ…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jesse Blom, The Green Heart Project and Sean Fleming, Revelry Brewing Company
November 21, 2024
The LowcountryBizSC, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of our markets…
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The Mills House announces 2024 holiday happenings
November 15, 2024Charleston’s Iconic Pink Hotel Ushers in the Holiday Season with Beloved Traditions and New Experiences For over 170 years, The Mills House has been Charleston’s landmark hotel with its iconic…
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Celebrate the Season: Holiday festivities make a grand return to Freshfields Village
November 4, 2024
Makers markets, live entertainment, outdoor movies and more this November & December Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, unveils an exciting lineup…
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Holiday Market at the Daniel Island Recreation Center set for November 9, 2024 from 10am-4pm
October 29, 2024
The 4th Annual Holiday Market will be held November 9, 2024, 10am – 4pm, Daniel Island Recreation Center, 160 Fairbanks Drive, Daniel Island, free entry, plenty of free parking. This…
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Charleston’s premier fishing store, The Fly & Lure, announces Grand Opening on October 24th
October 21, 2024
Anglers, gear up for an exciting event as The Fly & Lure opens its doors on Thursday, October 24th, marking its Grand Opening in West Ashley at 1760 Ashley River…
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Emerger Strategies launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Charleston businesses committed to a more sustainable future
October 18, 2024
Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, announced the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Andrew Trumbull, Clayton Wynne, Lowcountry Kettle
October 8, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Dorchester County and The Furman Co. provide update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street
October 2, 2024
Dorchester County, in partnership with The Furman Co., provided an update on the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street property in Summerville, SC. This transformative project, which includes a blend…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kelly Barnes, Yachtail Vodka Cocktail
September 19, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Image Studios is coming to the BullStreet District this fall
September 19, 2024
The redefinition of the way beauty professionals work and thrive is coming to Columbia, S.C. IMAGE Studios® is slated to open its first luxury salon studio in Columbia this November…
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Lowcountry Kettle debuts new collegiate branded chips with University of South Carolina and Clemson University
September 4, 2024
Lowcountry Kettle, celebrated as the Official Chip of South Carolina, is proud to announce the launch of two collegiate-branded bags honoring the University of South Carolina (USC) and Clemson University.…
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Bourbon, dogs, music and more: Popular Freshfields Village events return this fall
August 27, 2024
Family-friendly events bring community together starting Labor Day Weekend Freshfields Village, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination 30 minutes from downtown Charleston, announced the return of popular community events…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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1st Choice AC cuts ribbon on new Clements Ferry location
August 2, 2024
1st Choice AC, Heating, Plumbing & Gas, a leading provider of home comfort solutions, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location at 488 Jessen Lane, Ste…
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Third Scenthound location opens in the Charleston area, 100th store nationwide
July 26, 2024
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce that Scenthound, a dog grooming and wellness retail concept, opened their third store in the Charleston market recently. The new location at 405 Faison…
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