The Cassina Group closes record-breaking sale on James Island
August 7, 2020Luxury boutique real estate firm The Cassina Group represented the owners on the sale of 207 Stono Drive on James Island. The deepwater property sits along the banks of the…
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Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding celebrates milestone “skybreaking” on construction of second East Cooper location
August 7, 2020
When it opens in the spring of 2021, the second Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding location will be the region’s only retail sterile compounding facility, elevating the company’s ability to serve…
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Obsidio, Inc. closes $3 million round, receives grant from the National Science Foundation
August 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Obsidio, Inc., a pre-clinical stage medical materials developer, announced the closing of a $3 million round led by IAG Capital Partners. Returning investors included Good Growth Capital…
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Colliers Report: COVID-19 accelerates evolution of Charleston retail market
August 6, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Many retailers closed their doors this quarter, however, some had been struggling prior to the COVID-19 loss of business.…
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SC Council on Competitiveness announces Stephen Astemborski as Director of its SC Aerospace Initiative
August 6, 2020
Seasoned Aerospace and Supply Chain Executive to Lead Initiative While Industry Adapts to New Market Realities The South Carolina Council on Competitiveness named Stephen Astemborski the new Director of SC Aerospace, effective immediately.…
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SC Ports’ Leatherman Terminal on track for 2021 opening
August 6, 2020
Construction of the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal is on schedule for a March 2021 opening. The opening of the container terminal will be a major accomplishment for S.C. Ports and…
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New interactive map launched to help people in need find free food in the Lowcountry
August 6, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), in partnership with the College of Charleston’s Riley Center for Livable Communities, announced a new online, interactive Lowcountry Food Finder Map. The new map helps…
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Two GaffneyLewis attorneys named to Legal Elite
August 6, 2020
Two attorneys from the law firm of GaffneyLewis, LLC have been included in the 2020 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Amy L. Gaffney…
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Unrestricted $5,000 grants to reward eligible S.C. artists
August 5, 2020
S.C. Arts Commission opens applications for FY22 Fellowships Open to artists in visual arts, craft, media production & screenwriting Deadline to apply is Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 Resident South Carolina…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina industrial construction delivers despite the pandemic
August 5, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Despite predictions of construction delays, the South Carolina industrial market had 3.01 million square feet of construction completions during…
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One ‘Ping’ away: New mobile app transforms student networking, recruiting despite social distancing
August 5, 2020
Ping, a Tallo platform, takes “matching students with opportunities” to a whole new level MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Tallo, a digital platform that connects talent with opportunities, launches Ping, a…
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Thomas Buist, SIOR Sold 5.85 Acres of land on Business Park Road in Summerville
August 4, 2020
Thomas Buist, SIOR Sold 5.85 Acres of land on Business Park Road in Summerville, SC
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Jon-Michael Brock represented the tenant, Wear the Best, Inc. in the lease of 32,000 SF of industrial space
August 4, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston– represented Wear the Best, Inc. in the lease of a 32,000-square-foot Industrial space at 4269-G Cross Point Drive in Ladson, SC. Jon-Michael Brock of Lee &…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR and Clarke Attaway leased 11,680 SF of industrial space in North Charleston
August 4, 2020
Lee & Associates – Charleston represented 6491 Dorchester, LLC in the lease of a 11,680-square-foot Industrial building at 6491 Dorchester Road in North Charleston, SC. Ryan Welch, SIOR and Clarke…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost leased 2,510 SF in North Charleston
August 4, 2020
Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate COACT, Inc. on their recent lease renewal at the Atrium located at…
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Lee & Associates represented both the landlord and the tenant in the 31,000 SF industrial space lease at 3601 Meeting Street
August 4, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston – executed the lease of a 31,000-square-foot Industrial space at 3601 Meeting St, Unit F in North Charleston, SC. Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston…
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Lee & Associates Charleston grows its brokerage team with the addition of Hunter Hartley
August 4, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announced today that Hunter Hartley has transitioned to an Associate in its Charleston office. “We look…
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Patrick Family Foundation awards $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC
August 4, 2020
The Patrick Family Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina’s (ABVI) Own Your Life program. Through the Own Your…
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Scribble Season 2 Launch Party
August 4, 2020
Mark your calendars: Scribble is celebrating a second season of innovators on August 19th! When: August 19, 2020, 5:30P-7:00P What: Scribble Season 2 Launch Party The concept for Scribble started…
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Internal Communication Tips during COVID-19
August 4, 2020
By Jesica Johnson Mackey NP Strategy Effective and regular communication during COVID-19 is a must for any organization. As COVID-19 changes the daily operations of organizations, so should your…
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South Carolina attorney earns prestigious CEPA Designation
August 4, 2020
W. Alex Weatherly, Jr. , an Attorney with Callison Tighe & Robinson, LLC in Columbia, SC receives CEPA Designation and joins international community of business advisors as a member of…
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Citibot launches Web Chat for government websites
August 4, 2020
Citibot, the leading provider of interactive chat solutions for local government, today announced a new fully integrated web chat product to help municipalities automate customer service for their website visitors.…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union
August 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is proud to announce its completed merger with Spartanburg City Employees Credit Union following a member vote in June. The financial center located in City…
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South Carolina ETV Education team to host professional development webinar series Aug. 5-20
August 4, 2020
Featuring local and national speakers, series aims to serve educators preparing for new school year South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will host a professional development webinar series for educators, starting Wednesday, Aug.…
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US LBM acquires Maner Builders Supply
August 4, 2020
Leading national specialty building products distributor expands in Georgia and South Carolina US LBM Holdings, LLC, a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, has acquired Maner…
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108 South Carolina industrial facilities honored for safety accomplishments
August 3, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 108 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2019. Facilities with a low rate of incidents resulting in…
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The TD Charitable Foundation awards $5,000 to Charleston Promise Neighborhood
August 3, 2020
In July, 2020, Charleston Promise Neighborhood (CPN) was awarded a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for core programmatic supports. TD Charitable Foundation is committed to driving positive change…
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Palmetto closes on $29 million Series B raise
August 3, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Palmetto, a software company focused on simplified energy savings for homeowners, announced that it has completed a $29 Million Series B raise. Investors from a wide range of…
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Celebrating ABLE to Save Month with our partners
August 3, 2020
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Because our citizens living with disabilities deserve the same chance to achieve financial independence and stability as all South Carolinians do, I’m proud to serve…
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Leadership Discovery applications now open
August 3, 2020
Leadership Discovery, presented by Charleston Southern University, is accepting applications until August 28. The 3-month program begins in September and has eight sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves thirty six school district reopening plans, requires face masks in public school facilities
July 31, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of thirty six school district reopening plans as well as approval of the reopening plans for the two residential Governor’s…
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Dominion Energy awards $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC
July 31, 2020
Dominion Energy and its charitable foundation have awarded a $5,000 grant to support the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina’s (ABVI) Own Your Life program. Through the…
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No-contact appliance recycling available for Dominion Energy South Carolina customers
July 31, 2020
Dominion Energy South Carolina’s residential electric service customers can schedule a free, no-contact pickup of their old, unused or unwanted, secondary refrigerators and freezers. Appliances collected are recycled through the…
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Adam Baker joins Colliers International as industrial specialist
July 31, 2020
Adam Baker, an experienced commercial real estate brokerage professional, has joined the Charleston office of Colliers International | South Carolina and will specialize in industrial properties representing both tenants and…
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Charitable Considerations When Selling a Business
July 30, 2020
By Bethany M. Griffith, CFP®, EA Running a business is full of decision points, strategy planning, and opportunities. All of these factors remain when it is time to sell…
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MUSC and Tribe513 form collaboration to expand access and patient care coordination in the Upstate
July 30, 2020
MUSC Health and Tribe513 have announced an agreement to pursue a collaboration in the Upstate of South Carolina. The two-part goal of the relationship is to expand access and patient…
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Fetter Health Care Network offers free COVID-19 testing clinic to serve Walterboro community
July 30, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced that it will host a free COVID-19 testing clinic in Walterboro, SC at Mt. Olive AME Church (329 Savage St.) on Tuesday, August 4.…
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State Superintendent Molly Spearman approves twenty five school district reopening plans
July 30, 2020
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced the approval of twenty five school district reopening plans submitted to the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). “School district leaders, working…
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Avery Research Center announces new Executive Director
July 30, 2020
Tamara T. Butler’s ties to the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture run deep. It started when she was in eighth grade at the Charleston County School…
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Ingevity reports second quarter 2020 financial results
July 29, 2020
Ingevity delivers results in line with special, one-time second quarter guidance driven by cost reduction actions and strong execution Company reaffirms fiscal year 2020 guidance of sales between $1.10 billion…
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Gov. Henry McMaster takes additional action to slow virus spread
July 29, 2020
Additional Restrictions on Restaurants, Government Buildings, Limits Crowd Sizes, Calls on Local Governments to Pass Ordinances Gov. Henry McMaster announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments…
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Citadel Engineering faculty, alumnus leaders making news with top awards
July 29, 2020
The Citadel School of Engineering, consistently ranked as one of the top engineering schools in the country, could not achieve that status time and again without prominent industry faculty leading…
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One of The Citadel’s most in-demand programs gains a new leader
July 29, 2020
Intelligence and Security Studies now headed by Dr. Larry Valero Protecting America is a relentless pursuit, requiring continually expanding teams of highly trained intelligence and security professionals. For example, the…
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First Reliance Bank named Best Places to Work in South Carolina for fifteenth consecutive year
July 29, 2020
First Reliance Bank was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina. The fifteenth annual program was created by SC Biz News in partnership with…
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$4.1 million to support S.C.’s arts, cultural work in FY21
July 29, 2020
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing grants totaling $4.1 million awarded in at least 41 South Carolina counties to support arts and culture work in the new fiscal year.…
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U.S. Department of Commerce invests $14.3M in CARES Act Funding to capitalize Revolving Loan Funds to help small businesses across South Carolina respond to coronavirus
July 29, 2020Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $14.3 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving…
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South Carolina announced as receipient of $15 million Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from U.S. Department of Education
July 29, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) were notified that South Carolina is a receipient of $15,049,608 in funding for the Rethink K-12…
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First-ever, free Drive-Through S.C. State Fair to be held Oct. 20-21, 2020
July 29, 2020
In an effort to give back to the community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit South Carolina State Fair will host its first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair…
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Lewis Babcock attorney, David Paavola, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
July 29, 2020
The law firm of Lewis Babcock L.L.P. announced that David Paavola has received the AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. The Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® rating is…
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Back-to-School Survey: Two-thirds of teens concerned about attending school in-person this fall
July 29, 2020
Research by Junior Achievement Also Shows Teens’ Top Concerns for the Future A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%)…
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