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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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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