Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar
August 18, 2020
Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…
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Tax tips for emergency preparedness: securing your tax records
August 18, 2020
With the height of South Carolina’s hurricane season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers tips to help you keep your tax records safe in the event of…
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Kristin Hayrinen of HUB International earns 2019 SHARP Award
August 18, 2020
HUB International is pleased to announce that Kristin Hayrinen of Hilton Head, S.C. has been recognized as a 2019 SHARP Award winner. Hayrinen is one of six 2019 SHARP recipients…
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Kiawah River breaks ground on waterfront swim club
August 17, 2020Kiawah River, a new waterfront community and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced the groundbreaking of its Spring House, a waterfront swim club and first major residential amenity. The announcement…
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United Community Bank Promotes Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager
August 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager. In this expanded role, Shelnutt will manage all Commercial Real Estate efforts throughout the bank’s…
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Charles River Laboratories donates $30,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank
August 17, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that Charles River Laboratories (Charles River) has donated $30,000 to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who struggle with hunger. Employees from the local Charles River…
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The Charleston Forum to host online conversation with Charleston and North Charleston police chiefs
August 17, 2020
Local nonprofit, The Charleston Forum, is continuing the advancement of conversations about race in the community and will host a discussion with two local police chiefs. On August 27, The…
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Just leased – 126 SF office space
August 17, 2020Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Ashley Jackrel, CCIM, Chris Fraser, CCIM, Leslie Fellabom, and Kisha Lyles represented 802 Coleman Associates, LLC, in the leasing of…
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Just Leased – 1,200 SF retail space
August 17, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented Hanahan Retail Properties, LLC, in the leasing of 1,200 sf of retail space located at 1000…
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South Carolina’s Energy Office launches Energy Saver Tool and website
August 17, 2020New Energy Saver Tool and website provides central location for energy-saving programs The South Carolina Energy Office, housed within the Office of Regulatory Staff, has launched a new online Energy…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina requests regulatory review of electric rates
August 17, 2020
Requested increase to base rates is first in eight years Dominion Energy South Carolina filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina an application requesting an overall 7.75% increase…
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Dr. Charlie Dorn Smith, III elected new chair of UofSC Board of Trustees
August 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Charlie Dorn Smith, III to a two-year term as the body’s new chairperson during a board meeting on Friday, Aug. 14.…
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InnoVision Awards Forum “Leading Beyond the Crisis” webinar series features Van Robotics – August 20
August 17, 2020Webinar Series – August 20 InnoVision Awards, a South Carolina-based organization that has focused on recognizing innovative SC companies for more than 20 years, is continuing its summer webinar series…
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Just leased – 1,577 SF retail space
August 15, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Craig Massey represented State Farm Insurance in the leasing of 1,577 sf of retail space located at 3489 Ladson Rd,…
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Just Leased – 3,450 SF retail space
August 15, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and David Mantek represented Folly Camp, LLC, in the leasing of 3,450 sf of retail space located…
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Anne Kelley Russell expands Tax, Trusts and Estates practice to Womble Bond Dickinson
August 14, 2020
Experienced tax, trusts and estates attorney Anne Kelley Russell has joined Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston office, bringing a statewide focus on guiding clients in complex wealth management and wealth transfer…
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Just leased – 3,000 SF
August 14, 2020Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd Garrett,CCIM,SIOR, Tradd Varner and Daniel McClam represented Tarrant Batten, LLC in the leasing of 3,000 sf industrial space located…
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Lease extension – 22,275 SF
August 14, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd Garrett,CCIM,SIOR, Tradd Varner and Daniel McClam represented TCI Contracting of Charleston, LLC in the lease extension of 22,275 sf…
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Just Leased – 1,540 sf retail space
August 14, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and David Mantek represented Good Spirits Shop in the leasing of 1,540 sf of retail space located…
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Wild Dunes Resort reopens following temporary suspension of services
August 14, 2020
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, has officially reopened after temporarily suspending most services in July due to a dynamic rise in COVID-19 cases in the…
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SC Ports sees signs of moderate recovery in July
August 14, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is seeing signs of a moderate recovery beginning to emerge at the start of fiscal year 2021 amid the ongoing global pandemic. S.C. Ports handled 176,974 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Just leased – 2,000 SF
August 14, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Kisha Lyles, Chris Fraser, CCIM, Leslie Fellabom, and Ashley Jackrel, CCIM, represented Chill N Grill Express in the leasing of…
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New Charleston restaurant Tempest announces grand opening
August 13, 2020
The 5th Street Group announced that its newest restaurant concept, Tempest, will host its grand opening this Friday, August 14. Located on historic Market Street next to the group’s 5Church…
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William Means remains top luxury real estate company with record-breaking sales in three Charleston areas
August 13, 2020
William Means Real Estate, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, announces that it has achieved more than $161 million in company-wide sales so far in 2020 and of that number $38…
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Mashburn Construction completes expansion in downtown Myrtle Beach
August 13, 2020
Mashburn Construction has completed renovations for its Myrtle Beach office in the Arts & Innovation District of downtown Myrtle Beach. As part of a bigger master revitalization plan spearheaded by the city, Mashburn…
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DHEC data shows that wearing face masks works
August 13, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This new data…
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BCDCOG expands transportation planning staff
August 13, 2020
New planner increases agency focus on bike-ed safety The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has expanded its planning staff with the hire of community and transportation planner Kyle James. James,…
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New Citadel degree helps educators and professional development specialists teach in evolving educational environments
August 13, 2020
Applications are now open for as early as Fall 2020 The COVID-19 environment is forcing educators, students and specialists who train working professionals to reevaluate their traditional methods of teaching.…
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Just Leased – 1,200 sf retail space
August 13, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented Buck Investments, LC, in the leasing of 1,200 sf of retail space located at 320 East…
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Just Leased – 1,500 sf industrial flexspace
August 13, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate announced that Todd P. Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner and Daniel McClam represented PAL of Charleston, LLC in the lease extension of 1,500 sf of…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, local legislative leaders announce PPE investment
August 13, 2020Governor Funds $10 Million Worth of PPE to Safely Open Schools Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by local legislative leaders and educators at Wateree Elementary School to announce the allocation…
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South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families launches The Dad Facts Campaign
August 13, 2020
The Dad Facts campaign brings attention to a seldom-discussed subject which directly impacts the health, safety and well-being of children, families and communities. Research has shown that father absence can…
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First National Bank adds Meg Peavey to South Carolina commercial banking team
August 12, 2020
First National Bank Adds Meg Peavey to South Carolina Commercial Banking Team First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), announced that it has hired Meg Peavey…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces seventy school districts to receive $10 million in PPE for reopening
August 12, 2020Superintendent Spearman and Local Education Leaders Join School Safety Announcement Gov. Henry McMaster today announced the State of South Carolina will purchase and distribute $10 million worth of personal protective equipment…
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Will Aiken joins Southern First Bank, expanding Southern First credit leadership
August 11, 2020Southern First Bank, the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, welcomes Will Aiken, who will carry the title of Executive Vice President with the company. Will brings extensive leadership experience…
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51 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named 2020 “Legal Elite”
August 11, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 51 of our attorneys have been named 2020 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly and Charleston Business Magazine. The following attorneys were…
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Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. expanding operations in Bamberg County
August 11, 2020
More Than $5.5 Million Investment Will Create 35 New Jobs Phoenix Specialty Mfg. Co. (Phoenix Specialty), a leading supplier of custom specialty parts to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the…
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CSU announces test flexible application policy for Spring and Fall 2021 admissions
August 11, 2020
Charleston Southern University will waive standardized test score requirements for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants with at least a 3.0 unweighted high school GPA to provide relief to prospective…
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Engineering makes the grade at College of Charleston
August 11, 2020
This fall marks a major milestone for the College of Charleston: For the first time in its 250-year history, CofC will offer a major in engineering. A total of 30…
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SeamonWhiteside project named No. 7 in the nation
August 11, 2020
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, received the news that their recent project, Camp Hall, was named the No. 7 best industrial park in the nation. Camp Hall…
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Silgan Containers expanding operations in Lancaster County
August 11, 2020
More Than $9.7 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs Silgan Containers, a leading manufacturer of metal food packaging, announced plans to expand operations in Lancaster County. The company’s more…
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FDA approves Guardian Needle, a solution for reducing accidental needle sticks
August 11, 2020
Medical University of South Carolina clinician-innovators targeted the problem of needle-stick injuries during intraoperative monitoring; their invention, a safer needle, is now FDA approved and licensed to Rhythmlink for rollout…
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SC Disability Employment Coalition hosts virtual employment workshops – August 27
August 10, 2020
On Wednesday, August 12, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and Thursday, August 27, from 1:30-3:30 PM, the SC Disability Employment Coalition will host a free virtual workshop for individuals…
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Merritt McNeely advances to EVP at Flock and Rally
August 10, 2020
Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned creative agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, has promoted Merritt McNeely from VP of marketing to the role of executive vice president (EVP). In…
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Moryah Jackson joins United Community Bank as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement
August 10, 2020
United Community Bank welcomed Moryah Jackson as Vice President, Director of Community Development and Engagement. In this newly created leadership role, Jackson will be responsible for oversight of the bank’s…
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SC banks close $5.7 billion in PPP loans, protect more than 650,000 jobs
August 10, 2020
South Carolina banks participating in the Paycheck Protection Program closed $5.7 billion in loans in a little more than 90 days, assisting in the protection of better than one in…
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Greystar closes $600 million Greystar Credit Partners II
August 10, 2020
CHARLESTON, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development and management of high-quality purpose-built rental housing properties, announced the launch and funding of Greystar…
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Where history meets art, new exhibit at The Charleston Museum
August 10, 2020
The Charleston Museum presenting a new exhibit in the Lowcountry Image Gallery that blends art from the 1920s and reinterprets them for today, From Etchings to Pastels: A New Artistic…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new COVID-19 testing clinic dates for August
August 7, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Berkeley and Charleston counties. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week
August 7, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities throughout the Lowcountry, will participate in National Health Center Week from Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14.…
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