Southern First reports 2020 financial results

  January 26, 2021

Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for three-month period and year ended December 31, 2020. “While 2020 was a…

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South Carolina-based IMCS awarded major NIH Research grant

  January 26, 2021

Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), known for their expertise in developing recombinant proteins and enzymes, has been awarded a $900,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National…

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SCRA announces accepted and funded companies

  January 26, 2021

South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces Stand Yourself Up, LLC, being accepted as new Member Company, and being approved for grant funding. Existing Member Company, Agulus, Inc., was also approved for…

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House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill

  January 25, 2021

Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…

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Trinity Capital Advisors acquires 78 acres in North Charleston

  January 25, 2021

Phased industrial development underway Trinity Capital Advisors (TCA), a commercial real estate development and investment firm based in Charlotte, N.C., has acquired 78 acres of land in North Charleston’s Palmetto…

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Charleston Preservation Society honors Sottile Theatre renovation

  January 25, 2021

For 67 years, the Preservation Society of Charleston has been awarding the prestigious Carolopolis Interior Award which recognizes excellences in interior preservation of historic, publicly accessible buildings in Charleston. The round Carolopolis…

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Brigade Street safety improvement work begins January 25th

  January 25, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), in partnership with the City of Charleston, will begin work January 25th on safety and connectivity improvements on Brigade Street to benefit people…

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Charleston County celebrates 8 years as a No Kill Community

  January 25, 2021

Charleston Animal Society Built Southeast’s First No Kill Community in 2013 Charleston County remains the oldest No Kill Community for dogs and cats in the Southeast, as Charleston Animal Society…

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Hood Construction welcomes new Business Development Team Member

  January 25, 2021

Hood Construction announced the addition of a new Business Development Team Member, Donnie Fetner. Donnie comes to Hood with over 15 years experience in sales, having worked previously in the…

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Sweetgrass Inn announces Director of Spa at Sweetgrass

  January 25, 2021

Sweetgrass Inn, Wild Dunes Resort’s new signature hotel opening this spring, is pleased to announce Dawn Spann as Director of the Spa at Sweetgrass Inn. Spann will be responsible for…

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Santee Cooper Board approves Turka settlement

  January 25, 2021

The Santee Cooper Board of Directors today approved a settlement agreement in the case of Murray C. Turka et al v. South Carolina Public Service Authority et al. The agreement…

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Dorchester County Economic Development welcomes Brooks Hearn

  January 25, 2021

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Dorchester County Economic Development announced the recent addition of Brooks Hearn as its Marketing and Investor Relations Manager. In this role, Hearn will guide marketing and communications…

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United Community Bank strengthens commercial lending leadership

  January 25, 2021

United Community Bank announced a new leader for its growing Middle Market and Asset Based Lending divisions. Experienced banker John Thompson has been named Middle Market and Asset Based Lending…

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Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors welcomes Tom Goodwin

  January 24, 2021

Mattern & Craig Engineers & Surveyors announced that Thomas K. Goodwin, PE has joined the firm in the role of Transportation Division Manager for Virginia. In this role, Tom will…

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CCSD athletic competition resumes on January 25

  January 21, 2021

After careful consideration, Charleston County School District (CCSD) has decided varsity winter sports can resume competition for the 2020-2021 school year. Varsity basketball and wrestling teams can participate in region…

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Celeste Laribo awarded CCSD Distinguished Service Award

  January 21, 2021

Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Celeste Laribo has been awarded the CCSD Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The DSA is the highest honorary award that the Superintendent can give…

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Palmetto State Exteriors adds waterproofing division

  January 20, 2021

Palmetto State Exteriors, LLC, which provides a variety of concrete and masonry finishing services, has added a division to enhance commercial and residential projects in South Carolina, North Carolina and…

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Grants awarded to improve 15 South Carolina communities

  January 20, 2021

    Fifteen communities across South Carolina are slated to benefit from public improvement projects supported by more than $6.4 million in funds from the latest round of Community Development…

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City of Charleston welcomes new City Architect

  January 20, 2021

The city of Charleston has hired Tory Parish as its new City Architect. Ms. Parish, who began work this week, will help shape the city’s built environment by overseeing the…

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NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC

  January 19, 2021

North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…

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First Citizens Bank breaks ground on branch at Nexton

  January 19, 2021

First Citizens Bank recently broke ground on its 4,250-square-foot branch at Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community. Scheduled to open in late 2021, the branch will be located…

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JacksonBuilt Custom Homes launches new brand for 2021

  January 18, 2021

One of the Charleston area’s most recognized custom homebuilders has rebranded with a new logo and website. JacksonBuilt Custom Homes – known for uncompromising commitment to quality and service –…

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