CCSD student discovers unsung heroes who changed the world
October 19, 2020
Nicholas Turco, a Charleston County School of the Arts sixth grader, was named a $1,000 winner of the Lowell Milken Center (LMS) for Unsung Heroes’ annual Discovery Award competition –…
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Nexton unveils next development chapter with Midtown
October 19, 2020
Nexton, South Carolina’s most innovative and walkable community, announced today the details of Midtown, its latest development phase. Upon completion, Midtown will consist of more than 2,500 homes, the first…
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Village Idiot celebrates giving milestone, 30th anniversary
October 19, 2020
Local pizzeria has donated over $100,000 in community giving Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza in the Midlands. Recently, the local, small business owned by…
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Frampton Construction named number one fastest growing company in South Carolina
October 18, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named one of the 40 fastest-growing companies in South Carolina for…
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Life Cycle Engineering adds three new members to its Executive Leadership Team
October 17, 2020
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) announced it has added three new members to its Executive Leadership Team: Kellam White, Noor Hassan, and Pete Thomas. Kellam White (pictured) Vice President, Contracts Ms.…
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Kiawah River announces new Broker in Charge
October 16, 2020
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community near Charleston, announced Chris Drury as the new broker in charge of residential real estate sales. Drury previously served as president and broker in…
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Six South Carolina communities turn to NHE Association Management
October 16, 2020
NHE, Inc. continues to expand its association management portfolio with the addition of six more South Carolina communities across the Upstate, company officials have announced. NHE is one of the…
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New WestLawn office building coming to the BullStreet District, to be largest of its kind in S.C.
October 15, 2020Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte law firm to occupy top two floors of unique mass timber building Work has begun in the BullStreet District on a unique 75,000 sq ft.…
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Are you prepared for open enrollment in a digital world?
October 15, 2020
By Andrew Monk, Manager Benefits Education The Cason Group With a global pandemic continuing to affect the workplace, many businesses will be conducting open enrollment for 2021 with a remote…
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Mace Brown Museum of Natural History aims to increase visibility
October 15, 2020The Mace Brown Museum of Natural History at the College of Charleston has a couple of new residents. Casts of skulls of a Triceratops and a Tyrannosaurus officially made their debut as the newest members of the…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost, CCIM leased 5,935 SF of office space in Charleston
October 14, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost, CCIM, represented the Landlord, West Ashley Medical Center of Charleston, LLC, in the renewal…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Kristie Roe, CCIM SIOR, Alex Irwin and William…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost, CCIM leased 4,447 SF of office space in North Charleston
October 14, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost, CCIM, represented the Landlord, 4000 Faber Place Charleston, LLC, in the renewal of 4,447…
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Cori Nuttall and Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the tenant in the lease of 3,038 SF of office space in Charleston
October 14, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, SEPI Engineering, in the lease of 3,038 SF of office space located at 176 Croghan Spur…
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5th Street Group to close all restaurants on election day
October 14, 2020
5th Street Group has announced that it will be closing all restaurants on Election Day. Locations include 5Church and Tempest in Charleston as well as 5Church and Sophia’s Lounge in…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR and Clarke Attaway represented the buyer in the purchase of 0.26 acres of land in North Charleston
October 14, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch, SIOR and Clarke Attaway represented the Buyer, 1426 Meeting St, LLC, in the purchase of 0.26 acres of land with a proposed 5,800 SF…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR and Clarke Attaway represented the buyer in the purchase of 2.3 acres of industrial land in North Charleston
October 14, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Ryan Welch, SIOR and Clarke Attaway represented the Buyer, 2686 Industrial, LLC, in the purchase of 11,940 SF of warehouse space situated on 2.3 acres of…
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International African American Museum receives New Markets Tax Credits from TD Community Development Corporation
October 14, 2020
TD Community Development Corporation (TDCDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TD Bank, N.A., announced its allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to the International African American Museum in Charleston, South…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $44.3 million contract from NSWCPD Code 251 for engineering, technical, program, and logistics services
October 14, 2020
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded a $44.3 million, five-year contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). Under this contract, LCE will provide the U.S. Navy with…
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Horses and Humans Research Foundation announces new Interim Executive Director, Pebbles Turbeville from Fripp Island, SC
October 14, 2020
Horses and Humans Research Foundation Welcomes New Interim Executive Director, Pebbles Turbeville to the Team Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) announced that Pebbles Turbeville will be joining the HHRF…
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Horry County Department of Airports MYR forecast includes recovery rate faster than national average
October 14, 2020
The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is positioned to recover faster than the national average, after COVID-19 has created an unprecedented decline in demand for travel. Leisure travel is recovering…
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Proposed Class AA Boutique Office, Retail & Cafe’ Space
October 14, 2020
Office, Retail and Food & Beverage Space deemed to be 29,985 SF located at 741 Meeting Street. Projected Completion in Fall 2021. Perfectly positioned in the highly sought after Upper…
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MUSC board receives pandemic status report and economic impact data
October 14, 2020
At the outset of the second quarter of its fiscal year, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly…
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CSU’s cybersecurity program receives prestigious ABET accreditation
October 14, 2020
Program is only one of 14 with ABET-CAC accreditation worldwide; only one in S.C. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Computing Accreditation Commission accredited Charleston Southern University’s cybersecurity program this…
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SCRA announces new SC Academic Innovations Director
October 14, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced that Sohail Malik was recently named Director of SC Academic Innovations. Malik will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of the SC…
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Charleston Water System wins AMWA award
October 14, 2020
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored the exceptional operation and performance of 13 public drinking water systems with its top utility management awards on October 13 at its…
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Trident Tech awarded $1.9 million grant to promote STEM pathways
October 13, 2020
The Department of Defense has awarded Trident Technical College $1.9 million to implement the Building Outreach Opportunities to Motivate and Inspire the Next Generation in STEM (BOOMING in STEM) initiative…
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City of Charleston to host school supply distribution drive-thru on October 18
October 13, 2020The city of Charleston will host a school supply distribution drive-thru on Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Arthur W. Christopher Community Center, located at 265…
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Lowcountry Local First announces national search for new Executive Director
October 13, 2020
Jamee Haley to step down after leading the nonprofit organization for nearly 15 years Lowcountry Local First (LLF) will launch a nationwide search for a new Executive Director, as founding…
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President Trump appoints SC Ports Board Chairman Bill Stern to United States Holocaust Memorial Council
October 13, 2020
President Donald Trump has appointed S.C. Ports Authority Board Chairman Bill Stern to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council is the…
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7 Intriguing Fall Classes at the College of Charleston
October 13, 2020According to U.S. News & World Report, the College of Charleston is one of the “most innovative” universities in the country. One measure of a university’s originality and creativity is the…
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CCSD staff members to participate in Racial Equity Institute training
October 13, 2020Around 300 Charleston County School District staff members will take part in Racial Equity Institute (REI) workshops offered in partnership with YWCA Greater Charleston (YWCA.GC). CCSD staff in leadership and…
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Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
October 13, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, announced that several new staff members have come…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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Arrival to build its first U.S. electric vehicle microfactory in York County
October 13, 2020
The $46 Million Investment Will Create 240 New Jobs Arrival, a global electric vehicle (EV) company, today announced plans to establish its first U.S. Microfactory in York County. The $46…
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Do you react or respond?
October 13, 2020
By Heather Matthews NP Strategy Do you react or respond? That question felt like a stab to my heart and almost made me fall off the treadmill one evening. …
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Certified South Carolina is good for farmers, good for business
October 12, 2020
South Carolinians are eating more local food thanks to the continued success of the Certified South Carolina program. According to a new study by Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., a research economist…
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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SC investment firm earns place in Top 300 Registered Investment Advisors by Financial Times
October 11, 2020
Verity Investment Partners (VIP), a boutique investment advisory firm serving individual investors and their families, has been named as one of the nation’s Top 300 Registered Investment Advisors (RIA) by…
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New business and medical office park breaks ground on Johns Island
October 11, 2020EYC Companies, a 25-year veteran of real estate development and management based in the Carolinas, and development partner The Kalikow Group, a fourth-generation, New York-based company, has begun site work on…
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SC Ports’ September volumes show signs of strength
October 9, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority’s September volumes reflect the strongest year-over-year activity since the pandemic hit, showing a continued recovery and strength in containers, vehicles and inland port moves. SC Ports handled 195,101…
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Lakota Medical donates 200,000 masks to South Carolina
October 9, 2020Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by representatives from Inman-based Lakota Medical to announce the company’s $500,000 donation of 200,000 masks to the state of South Carolina. The donated masks…
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South Carolina Federal hires SVP of Marketing
October 9, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has hired Kristy Vasquez to serve as its new senior vice president of marketing. Vasquez joins the credit union with 28 years of experience in…
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Smart Reef system to be installed off S.C. coast
October 8, 2020
Partnership between S.C. Floodwater Commission and Coastal Carolina University to generate offshore and marine information in real time The initial blocks of a sensor-laden “Smart Reef” system capable of gathering…
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Tallo and Jobs for America’s Graduates partner to prevent a COVID-driven dropout crisis
October 8, 2020
With virtual learning likely to increase dropout rates, planning for the future is key Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is partnering with Tallo, a digital platform that connects talent with…
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Oldcastle APG establishing operations in Fairfield County
October 8, 2020
More Than $25 Million Investment Will Create Approximately 100 Jobs Oldcastle APG, a leading global manufacturer of outdoor living and building materials, today announced plans to establish operations in Fairfield…
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Sixth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship set for March 5-7, 2021
October 7, 2020
Early applications encouraged as event officials expect field to fill quickly The dates are in place for the next installment of one of the world’s leading junior golf competitions, as…
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Trump Administration invests $3 million in distance learning and telemedicine infrastructure in South Carolina
October 7, 2020
Distance Learning and Telemedicine Investments will Benefit Rural South Carolina Residents U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue along with South Carolina United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…
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Lakevia Mills named CCSD 2020 Teacher of the Year
October 7, 2020
St. John’s High School science teacher, Lakevia Mills, is Charleston County School District’s 2020 Teacher of the Year (TOY). She’s honored to have been chosen and hopes to use the…
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