College of Charleston celebrates 2021 Convocation
August 24, 2021Luna Sepaniak, of New York City, has officially taken her first step toward college graduation. Actually, it was closer to 237 steps. Sepaniak and 30 other new students walked from…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art’s Distinguished Lecture Series presents Steve Locke
August 24, 2021
Contemporary artist and vanguard of public art and memorials, Steve Locke will be the keynote speaker at the Gibbes Museum of Art’s annual Distinguished Lecture Series, taking place at the…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announces five new board members
August 24, 2021
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is pleased to announce five new members to its board of directors. These…
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TELUS International establishing operations in Charleston County
August 24, 2021
$3.4 million initial investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs by 2022 TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers digital solutions for global brands, today announced…
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SCRA announces investment in cybersecurity startup, Hook Security
August 24, 2021
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces its affiliate, SC Launch, Inc.’s, investment of $250,000 in Hook Security. The Greenville-based startup is a cybersecurity training provider focused on reducing the risks…
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Colliers Report: Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking
August 23, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Single tenant investment demand is high – supply is lacking Market Highlights Cap rates remained compressed with a nominal average change in single…
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New moms invited to Gather & Garden as part of program starting Sept. 9
August 21, 2021
Two local nonprofits have teamed up to give new moms in the Charleston area a chance to get outside with their babies for fresh air and connection all while giving…
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Colliers Report: Multifamily growth is modest
August 21, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Over the past year, there have been 477 units completed. Annual inventory growth averaged 1.3% over the past five years. Most…
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4 Richardson Thomas attorneys listed in “Best Lawyers”
August 20, 2021
Four attorneys at the South Carolina law firm of Richardson Thomas are listed in the just-released 2022 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” The numerous honors include Terry Richardson’s Lawyer…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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College of Charleston named academic partner of Charleston Literary Festival
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Literary Festival has announced that the College of Charleston is the exclusive academic partner for this year’s festival, which takes place Nov. 5-14, 2021. The internationally renowned Charleston Literary…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement
August 19, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Barbara Stapleton has joined the Chamber team as Senior Vice President of Talent Advancement. In this role, she plans to dive into the…
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SC Ports awarded $1.3 million grant for emission-reducing trucks
August 19, 2021
Project partners A&R Logistics and Benore to deploy electric trucks South Carolina Ports received a $1.3 million grant to support project partners as they deploy all-electric, energy-efficient trucks in place…
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Charlotte Business Journal recognizes Joey Smith
August 19, 2021
Joey Smith, vice president of Frampton Construction, has been selected by the Charlotte Business Journal (CBJ) for the 2021 class of 40 Under 40. Designed to recognize those who have…
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A Haunting Postscript
August 19, 2021
By Tom Poland Missing Caskets Recently I wrote about finding my great granddad’s old farmhouse, but I left out an eerie aspect that would be suitable for a Halloween…
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Local students selected for leadership training and work experience program to prepare to enter workforce
August 19, 2021
Paid Summer Internships Connect Lowcountry Students to Career Building Opportunities Two Lowcountry high school students selected as Bank of America Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders) have completed their paid summer internships, gaining…
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PPP Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal surpasses expectations, accepts more than 340K submissions
August 19, 2021
SBA portal significantly outpacing top PPP lenders not utilizing the Agency’s direct forgiveness tool in forgiveness submissions COLUMBIA, S.C.– Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the U.S. Small Business Administration has received more than 340,000 submissions from…
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17 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Charleston attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers
August 19, 2021
Statewide, 82 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys were recognized by Best Lawyers in their respective practice areas. CHARLESTON, SC – Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide,…
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Colliers Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
August 18, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR, Matt Pickard and Chloe Heiligenstein represented…
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Ameresco announces joint venture with Hannah Solar Government Services
August 18, 2021
As an experienced government contractor, Ameresco will provide mentorship to Hannah Solar Government Services and bring cleantech solutions to customers in the Federal sector FRAMINGHAM, MA and SUMMERVILLE, SC –…
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Kiawah River adds three Charleston-area homebuilders to Builders Guild
August 18, 2021
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community near Charleston, S.C. and the region’s first agrihood, announced Delpino Custom Homes, John Wieland Homes and Holy City Construction as the latest homebuilders to…
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The Cassina Group recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine
August 18, 2021
Charleston-based boutique real estate firm, The Cassina Group, was recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. The company was named to Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000, a list that represents…
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Sage Services Group named to Inc. 5000 list
August 18, 2021
For the second year in a row, local business Sage Services Group has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With two South Carolina locations…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina hotels prove stability
August 18, 2021
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Market Highlights Leisure and transient travelers helped boost South Carolina hotel activity and bolster the hotel market beyond expected recovery numbers. High-volume activity…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrates ABLE to Save Month as state surpasses 2,300 accounts
August 17, 2021
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis celebrated national ABLE to Save Month by announcing that South Carolina recently surpassed 2,300 account holders in its Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. The program enables South…
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MUSC board receives reports on challenges, growth and exceeding expectations in fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2021
In mid-August, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee and board meetings. With the June 30…
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CSU now FAA pilot school, kicks off professional pilot degree
August 17, 2021On Thursday, August 12, Charleston Southern University and CRAFT Flight Training hosted the CSU Aeronautics Liftoff ribbon-cutting event to officially kick off the university’s new Professional Pilot degree program. The…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell hires Kevin Jacques as a staff accountant
August 17, 2021
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Kevin Jacques as a staff accountant. Mr. Jacques started out as an intern at Jarrard,…
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College of Charleston launches four new academic programs for Fall 2021
August 17, 2021
The College of Charleston is always adapting, always growing – taking its direction from the ever-changing needs of the world and its students. That’s why it is launching four new…
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SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2021 Angels
August 17, 2021
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors…
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Northwestern Mutual’s Evan Hammond selected as Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 honoree
August 17, 2021
Evan Hammond, a financial advisor and field director of Northwestern Mutual’s Charleston office, was selected as a 2021 honoree of the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 recognition. The…
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DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 cases in July among those who are not fully vaccinated
August 17, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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Frampton Construction digs into Durham, N.C., industrial campus
August 16, 2021
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, is commencing construction of Alexander Commerce Park in Durham, N.C. Developed by Trinity…
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Pandemic increases need for Pro Bono legal help
August 16, 2021
Nexsen Pruet lauds attorneys for serving health care communities. As the COVID-19 pandemic creates new pressures for front-line health care workers, Nexsen Pruet attorneys are working to provide relief through…
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Faith- & factor-based Fidelis’ 4-star Morningstar Rating continues
August 15, 2021
Wallick Investments, LLC’s faith- and factor-based separately managed account strategy, WI Fidelis, received a 4-star Morningstar RatingTM for 3-year, 5-year and Overall risk-adjusted performance among 139 Mid-Cap Blend products as…
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Public invited to celebrate renovated Moultrie Playground
August 13, 2021The Charleston Parks Conservancy, residents and donors will gather in September to celebrate the renovation of Moultrie Playground near Colonial Lake. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony…
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S.C. ends fiscal year with unprecedented $1.024 billion surplus
August 13, 2021
Comptroller warns of ticking time bomb in state pension plans The S.C. Comptroller’s Office closed the books on state government’s fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021) with a…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina Celebrates milestone of recycling 20,000 customer-owned appliances
August 12, 2021More than 2.4 million pounds of metal, plastic and glass recycled This week, Dominion Energy South Carolina celebrated its 20,000th appliance recycling program pickup with the Timms family. The company…
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SC Ports achieves highest July on record for containers
August 12, 2021
South Carolina Ports had a strong start to fiscal year 2022 with its highest July on record for containers moving through the Port of Charleston. SC Ports handled a record-setting…
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Daniel Island Recreation Center Grand Opening
August 12, 2021
On Monday, August 9, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, members of City Council and special guests gathered at the grand opening of the Daniel Island Recreation Center at 160 Fairbanks Drive.…
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Weston, Inc. launches interactive Southeast Industrial Properties website
August 12, 2021
Colliers | South Carolina provided website development services to market industrial properties across South Carolina to users and site selectors Charleston/Columbia/Greenville/Spartanburg, SC – Weston, Inc., a Cleveland-based commercial real estate…
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Aspen Dental opens 28th practice in South Carolina
August 12, 2021
Expands Access To State-of-the-Art Dental Care Across State MURRELS INLET, SC – Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina with the opening of a brand-new…
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11th Annual Mount Pleasant Business and Community Expo set for in person in September
August 12, 2021
The largest networking event in Mount Pleasant — driven by Crews Subaru of Charleston — is set to be in person on Thursday, September 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00…
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City of Charleston reintroduces COVID-19 protective measures, announces special COVID-related council meeting
August 12, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout the Charleston region and in consultation with the city’s COVID-19 Task Force, effective Wednesday, August 11, 2021, the city of Charleston will…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Marketing Coordinator
August 12, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce that Jaimee Salone has joined the Chamber team as Marketing Coordinator. In this role, she helps to coordinate the planning and execution of marketing…
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MUSC College of Pharmacy receives $1 million gift
August 12, 2021A lecture hall in the college’s new pharmacy facility will be named the Bobby Gene ‘63 and Barbara Harter Rippy Lecture Hall. Noted Union, South Carolina, philanthropist Barbara Harter Rippy…
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Women’s clothing store ‘Altar’d State’ finds new home on King Street
August 12, 2021
NAI Charleston was pleased to assist Altar’d State, a rapidly growing women’s apparel brand, in finding a new location in Charleston, SC. After three years of searching, they found the…
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Interfor Corporation expanding sawmill operations in Dorchester County
August 12, 2021
Company will invest $30 million into the expansion of Summerville sawmill Interfor Corporation (Interfor), a leading forest product producing company, today announced plans to expand operations at its Summerville sawmill…
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College of Charleston celebrates a record year in fundraising
August 12, 2021
Buoyed by loyal donors and alumni, the College of Charleston Foundation reached a new fundraising record in fiscal year 2021, garnering more than $20 million in philanthropic gifts. The wave of giving,…
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Berkeley County holds groundbreaking for Henry E. Brown Jr. Blvd. Phase 2
August 12, 2021Improvements Span Four Miles, from Liberty Hall Road to U.S. 52 in Goose Creek Berkeley County joined state and community leaders on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 to break ground on the…
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