City of Charleston summer day camps to begin June 15
May 21, 2020
In consultation with area medical professionals, city of Charleston summer day camps provided by the Recreation Department are scheduled to begin on June 15th and run from 9 a.m. to…
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Berkeley County completes seven Dirt-to-Pave road projects
May 21, 2020
Berkeley County Roads & Bridges crews have completed seven Dirt-to-Pave projects (DTP). The roads, listed below, were funded by the County’s One-Cent Sales Tax Program. See pictures attached highlighting the…
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Researchers to study COVID-19 impact on SC restaurants
May 21, 2020
Researchers from the College of Charleston’s School of Business and Lander University’s College of Business are currently studying the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on restaurant owners and operators in South Carolina.…
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CARTA, TriCounty Link return to full service May 26
May 21, 2020
All passengers will be required to wear face coverings The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and TriCounty Link will return to full operations on Tuesday, May 26, with limited…
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SC Housing authorizes $5 million for COVID-19 rental assistance
May 20, 2020SC Housing will provide approximately $5 million in emergency rental assistance to South Carolinians facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis. The program will provide emergency…
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Peanut Farmers to donate peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank
May 20, 2020
South Carolina peanut farmers are donating 8,640 jars of peanut butter to Harvest Hope Food Bank. The six pallets of peanut butter were made by Peanut Proud, a charitable organization sponsored…
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New Call Me MISTER Scholarship honors CofC interim provost Frances Welch
May 20, 2020
Dennis Wright says he never planned on being a teacher. It wasn’t until he was encouraged to enroll in the South Carolina Teacher Cadet program during his senior year of high school that…
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Mayors Tecklenburg and Haynie announce cancellation of 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run
May 20, 2020
Today, Mayors John Tecklenburg and Will Haynie released the following statement announcing that the 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run would not move forward: “Given the current circumstances related to COVID-19,…
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New leadership program at CSU begins this fall
May 20, 2020
Beginning this fall students can enroll in an innovative 15-hour interdisciplinary minor in leadership at Charleston Southern University. The minor, offered jointly by the colleges of Business and Christian Studies, contains classes…
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SC Thrive announces Rental-Assistance Program for state residents impacted by COVID-19
May 20, 2020
SC Thrive announced, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program. The program, created in response…
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Charleston K&L Gates partner contributes to Chambers USA Regional Real Estate 2020 Guide
May 20, 2020
Three partners from the Charleston, S.C., office of the global law firm K&L Gates LLP have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA. In addition, one of those…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restrictions on attractions effective Friday, May 22
May 20, 2020Governor Also Lifts Restrictions on Youth and Adult Recreational Sports Effective May 30 Governor Henry McMaster today announced that attraction facilities will be permitted to open throughout South Carolina beginning Friday,…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC) and host univesities collaborate to offer help to small businesses
May 20, 2020
The South Carolina Small Business Development Centers (SC SBDC), the state’s premier provider of business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners, is leveraging its partnerships with host universities to…
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Six companies receive a total of $250,000 in SCRA grants
May 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces six SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $250,000. Four companies have received SCRA Acceleration Grants. These grants…
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Dominion Energy contributes $250,000 to expand EnergyShare into South Carolina to Help Low-Income Customers
May 20, 2020
As the company continues to observe Community Action Month, Dominion Energy has finalized the expansion of EnergyShare into South Carolina with a $250,000 donation to the program, which is administered…
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Laney sworn in as South Carolina Bar President
May 19, 2020
Columbia attorney Roy F. Laney took office as president of the South Carolina Bar on May 14. A founding member of Riley, Pope & Laney, LLC, in Columbia, Laney has…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the renewal of 2,231 SF of flex/office space in North Charleston, SC
May 19, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, STH, LLC in the renewal of 2,231 SF of Flex/Office space…
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The Beach Company announces new hires and one promotion
May 19, 2020
The Beach Company announced several new hires at its headquarters in Charleston and one regional promotion within its Columbia-based developments. • Laura Staiano has been hired as a design production…
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SC Public Radio to offer Spoleto Festival USA programming as part of ‘Spoleto at Home’ initiative
May 19, 2020
Festival programming to be featured on ‘Sonatas & Soundscapes’ May 22 – June 5; ‘Spoleto Backstage’ podcast to return with 11 new episodes starting May 22 SC Public Radio (SCPR)…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs continuing resolution, issues signing statement urging swift action
May 18, 2020
Gov. McMaster: “Much more must be done – now.” Governor Henry McMaster today signed H. 3411 into law. The bill, also called a continuing resolution, provides for the continued and uninterrupted…
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Frampton Construction wraps up hotel project in Panama City Beach, Florida
May 18, 2020
Construction is complete on a 124-room TownePlace Suites (TPS) by Marriott in Panama City Beach, Florida. Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction,…
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Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Cori Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 4,559 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 18, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, Walden Security in the lease of 4,559 SF of office space located at 7410 Northside Drive,…
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Stephanie Spann named Principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Stephanie Spann as principal at Simmons-Pinckney Middle School. Spann has served as an assistant principal at James Island Charter…
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Katchia Gethers named Principal at Hunley Park Elementary
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Dr. Katchia Gethers as principal at Hunley Park Elementary School. Gethers comes to CCSD from Hawaii where she has served as a…
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Dale Metzger named Principal of the West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Dale Metzger as principal of the new West Ashley Center for Advanced Studies located on the West Ashley High School campus set…
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Gayle Morris named Principal at Thomas C. Cario Middle
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced Gayle Morris as principal at Thomas C. Cario Middle School. Morris has served as the school’s interim principal since June 2018. Prior to Cario,…
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Michael White named Principal at Morningside Middle
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce and welcome Michael J. White as principal at Morningside Middle School. White joins the district from Dorchester County School District 4…
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Amber Sainz named Principal at Julian Mitchell Elementary
May 18, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced and welcome Amber Sainz as principal at Julian Mitchell Elementary School. Sainz joins the district from Republic, Missouri where she has served as an…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces annual PalmettoBaby Grant Program
May 18, 2020
Babies born on May 29 eligible to receive $529 for college savings State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has been a passionate advocate of the importance of saving for college, as administrator…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the lease of 3,732 SF of office space in Charleston
May 18, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost and the owners of the West Charleston Business Center want to welcome Lowcountry Wellness…
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Berkeley County eligible for FEMA aid following April storms
May 17, 2020
At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration for the April 13 severe storm to make residents in Barnwell and Berkeley…
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The Brandon Agency recognized as a top workplace in South Carolina for fourth consecutive year
May 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, has been honored by Integrated Media Publishing as a South Carolina Top Workplace in 2020. This is the fourth consecutive…
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Charleston Go Red for Women® Luncheon goes virtual
May 15, 2020
The Charleston American Heart Association (AHA), the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is going to have the first-ever Virtual Go Red for Women®…
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Nexton announces new Community Director of Forestry
May 15, 2020
Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced today a partnership with Newkirk Environmental’s Mac Baughman, Ph.D. as the community’s town forester. In this role, Baughman will…
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Majority Whip Clyburn supports Heroes Act and urges Senate vote
May 15, 2020U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today issued the following statement on House passage of the Heroes Act: “There is an urgent need for Congress to continue our response…
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Several free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics begin
May 15, 2020
As a reminder, several free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics will begin in Columbia and North Charleston.These mobile clinics allow residents to get tested for free in order for them to…
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Trident Technical College announces plans for summer semester
May 14, 2020
Trident Technical College will offer the majority of its classes online for the summer semester the college announced Thursday. The college is currently in the middle of its Maymester term,…
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Leadership transition at the Charleston Parks Conservancy
May 14, 2020
The leader of the Charleston Parks Conservancy is stepping down and a new interim executive director has been appointed. Harry Lesesne, who has been executive director of the Charleston Parks…
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Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette, S.C. Leaders launch #CountMeIn campaign to highlight importance of 2020 Census
May 14, 2020
As chair of the South Carolina Governor’s Complete Count Commission, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette has launched the #CountMeIn video campaign, highlighting the importance of every South Carolinian participating in the…
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Four CCSD students receive $2,500 scholarships from NMSC
May 14, 2020For the second year in a row, four Charleston County School District (CCSD) students earned $2,500 National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Academic Magnet High School’s…
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Citadel planning August return to campus for 2020-21 academic year
May 14, 2020The President of The Citadel announced today that the college is planning to reopen campus in August to receive cadets and students and begin the 2020-2021 academic year. “Our priority…
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Berkeley County conducts field inspections for stormwater data collection
May 14, 2020
Scheduled May 18 through August 31, 2020 Field inspections for stormwater data collection will be conducted at properties across the County as part of the routine inventory. The work will…
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Christy James named Movers and Shakers 2020 – Innovators
May 14, 2020
Charleston County School District’s Library & Media Services Specialist, Christy James, has been named a 2020 Library Journal Movers & Shakers Innovator. Library Journal chooses these individuals based on their…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell names Pat Odom partner
May 14, 2020
Pat Odom, CPA/ABV, CFE, has been promoted to partner at Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm. Odom, a certified public accountant, is accredited in…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in two lease renewals of 3,425 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 14, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors represented the Landlord, Corporate Square I, LLC in the lease renewal of 2,145 SF in Suite 104 and 1,280 SF in Suite 103 of…
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Milliken, Contec, Inc. partner to produce disinfectant qualified to kill coronavirus
May 14, 2020
The demand for antibacterial cleaning supplies continues to climb in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare institutions are looking for effective alternatives to traditional solutions. To fill this need,…
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Transferring the Ownership of Your Business as You Approach Retirement: an ESOP may be the answer
May 14, 2020
By Ann J. Beckwith, CFP® As the owner of a business, you have worked tirelessly to build a profitable company in which you take pride. Now, as you approach…
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Managing employees in a time of crisis
May 13, 2020
By Jean Meeks Koch, Ph.D. As we try to navigate through the uncertain times this COVID-19 pandemic has presented to every one of us and our businesses, we probably don’t…
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Frampton Construction making headway on Mt. Pleasant redevelopment project
May 13, 2020Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, is underway on demolition and construction at the site of The Shelmore,…
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