GaffneyLewis founding partners named to Super Lawyers 2020
May 13, 2020
GaffneyLewis LLC is proud to announce that its founding partners have been named to the 2020 South Carolina Super Lawyers List. Each year, no more than five percent of the…
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Columbia-based law firm launches new user-friendly website with client focus
May 13, 2020
Lewis Babcock, L.L.P., a Columbia-based law firm, is thrilled to announce the launch of its completely redesigned law firm website, www.lewisbabcock.com. The fresh and innovative design includes easy navigation for…
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Radio Television Digital News Association recognizes SC Public Radio reporter with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Award
May 13, 2020
Scott Morgan awarded for story about man who wrongfully served 24 years in prison for murder SC Public Radio (SCPR) Reporter Scott Morgan has received the Radio Television Digital News Association…
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SC Ports welcomes American solar module maker to South Carolina
May 13, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority announced that First Solar, Inc., America’s largest solar manufacturer, has selected Greenville, S.C., for its new distribution hub on the East Coast. Headquartered in Arizona, First Solar…
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South Carolina now open for camping
May 13, 2020
South Carolina Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) campgrounds now open to leisure camping after statewide lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Nine KOA campgrounds in South Carolina are opening and welcoming campers back to…
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Yield Scientific establishing operations in Hampton County
May 13, 2020
More Than $30 Million Investment to Create 107 New Jobs Yield Scientific, a subsidiary of GEM Opportunity Zone Fund, announced plans to establish operations in Hampton County. The company’s more…
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Webinar to feature state healthcare leaders on state’s progress, outlook against COVID-19
May 13, 2020
Four thought leaders from South Carolina healthcare’s executive ranks will address how SC health systems have responded to the impacts of COVID-19, compelling lessons learned, and what they see as…
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Choose Well offers virtual clinic visits for birth control
May 13, 2020
Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in South Carolina’s history, will now offer virtual clinic visits for birth control. Choose Well launched in 2017 with the goal to reduce…
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Flock and Rally earns SCPRSA “Best in Show” Silver Wing Award
May 12, 2020
Flock and Rally, a full-service, women-owned strategy, marketing and communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored with 11 awards — including the 2019 Best in Show Silver Wing…
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Short-Term Energy Outlook – May 2020
May 12, 2020
Highlights Global liquid fuels Although all market outlooks are subject to many risks, the May edition of EIA’s Short-Term Energy Outlook remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty because the…
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Charleston County School District a leader in social and emotional learning
May 12, 2020Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is not a new concept to Charleston County School District (CCSD). While academics is always at the forefront of the mind of every principal, parent, teacher, and…
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College of Charleston Graduate School launches English Education Enrichment program
May 12, 2020In an effort to support local teachers in the ongoing pursuit of knowledge, the joint Master of Arts in English program at the College of Charleston and The Citadel will offer up…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hires new director of development and communications
May 12, 2020
The Charleston Parks Conservancy has hired veteran marketing and fundraising professional Wallace “Dan” Daniel as its director of development and communications. He will assume his new role on May 18.…
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One Region releases strategy and guidelines to safely reopen Tri-County area
May 12, 2020
One Region, a collaborative initiative focused on building a stronger, more inclusive regional economy, has released phase one of re|IGNITE, a plan to safely reopen businesses in Berkeley, Charleston and…
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CCSD CTE staff member earns regional honor
May 12, 2020
Charleston County School District announced that Antoinette Green is the Career Specialist of the Year for the Trident Region for 2020. The South Carolina Department of Education Office of Career…
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Charleston native, former Coke Consolidated President joins CIU board
May 11, 2020
Charleston native Henry W. (Hank) Flint is the newest member of the Columbia International University Board of Trustees. Flint served as the president and chief operating officer of Coke Consolidated,…
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Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the landlord in the lease renewal and expansion of 6,501 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 11, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas represented the Landlord, SWV Limited Partnership in the lease of 6,501 SF of Office space located at 4975 Lacross Road in North Charleston, SC…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces that additional businesses, gyms, pools are able to open Monday, May 18
May 11, 2020
Businesses to open include: Gyms, barber shops, hair salons, waxing salons, threading salons, nail salons and spas, body-art facilities and tattoo services, tanning salons, massage therapy establishments, and pools Governor…
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SBA disaster loans available to South Carolina Private NonProfit organizations affected by severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds
May 11, 2020
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private NonProfit organizations (PNP)s in South Carolina that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for…
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CCSD to hold virtual and in-person graduation ceremonies for Class of 2020
May 11, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) and high school principals are planning a two-step process to recognize 2020 graduates amid the health concerns related to COVID-19. The first will be on…
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SC Chamber of Commerce: Three Things to Know
May 11, 2020
Three Things to Know: May 8th Today’s COVID-19 business information compiled by your SC Chamber Team Governor Allows Restaurants to Resume Limited Dine-In Service Starting Monday, SC Budget Forecasters Downgrade…
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Temporary Healthy Bucks SNAP incentive increase
May 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for farmers markets, independent farmers, and some of South Carolina’s most vulnerable residents. In response to these challenges, the South Carolina Department of…
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Restaurants are able to open for limited dine-in services Monday, May 11
May 8, 2020
Governor Also Lifts Boating Restrictions Statewide, Effective Immediately Governor Henry McMaster announced that restaurants throughout South Carolina will be allowed to reopen for limited dine-in services beginning on Monday, May…
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Office building for sale on Broad Street
May 8, 2020
89 BROAD STREET 2,937 SF available located in the French Quarter in the Historic District of Downtown Charleston. High Profile area next to US District Court, Charleston County Courthouse and…
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Rare opportunity for retail/office space in Mt. Pleasant
May 8, 2020
FOR SALE OR FOR LEASE This site is located at 1020 Chuck Dawley Boulevard near the intersection of Chuck Dawley Blvd. and Coleman Blvd. This highly visible 1,400 square foot…
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MUSC Health achieves Magnet recognition again, reinforcing commitment to nursing excellence
May 8, 2020
MUSC Health’s Charleston division has attained Magnet recognition for the second time, demonstrating its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health…
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Contactless check-in/check-out and keyless room entry now available to hotels via the Fuel mobile app
May 8, 2020
Affordable, completely customizable mobile application for independent properties adds new lock system integrations and features Fuel, a leading provider of guest-facing hotel software solutions and digital marketing services for the…
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College of Charleston adopts 10-year strategic plan to become national university
May 8, 2020
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 7, 2020, approved a new strategic plan that will guide the institution over the next 10 years as it seeks to become…
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Blackbaud announces tech innovations to support social good customers now and in the aftermath of COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Blackbaud announces key technology enhancements to its solutions designed specifically to support the unique needs of social good organizations during and as they recover from COVID-19, including: New integration between…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates Nurses Week 2020, awards Nurse of the Year
May 7, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center honors its nurses during National Nurses Week (May 6-12), an annual celebration that recognizes the value of nursing. The theme this year, Compassion|Expertise|Trust, celebrates qualities in nursing that…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces Future Scholar ConGRADulations Sweepstakes
May 7, 2020
20 SC high school graduates eligible to receive $529 grants State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the 2020 Future Scholar ConGRADulations Sweepstakes. Twenty members of the Class of…
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COVID-19 Impact on Energy Storage Sector
May 7, 2020
By Ron MacDonald Despite the wrecking ball that the pandemic has been on the global economy, businesses and residences will continue to operate as long as there is reliable power…
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University of South Carolina resuming in-person instruction on the Columbia campus
May 6, 2020
The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday its plan to resume in-person instruction on the Columbia campus for the fall 2020 semester beginning in mid-August. In a letter to students,…
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The Cassina Group unveils new real estate search app
May 6, 2020
Innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, has unveiled a new real estate app designed to help clients easily search for properties from the convenience of their phones. The app…
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Governor McMaster proclaims May Better Speech and Hearing Month; SCSHA launches COVID-related support resources
May 6, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the month of May as South Carolina Better Speech and Hearing month. The South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SCSHA) celebrates this announcement as each year BSHM…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Department of Administration unveil accelerateSC website
May 6, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the launch of the initial phase of accelerate.sc.gov. Designed to provide citizens centralized access to easily connect with COVID-19 related information, this one-stop-shop website will also…
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CofC double major plans ambitious career in education
May 6, 2020
There’s power in movement. Rebekah Lyons understands this. As a dance major, she’s intimately familiar with that concept, but she also understands it from a different perspective – that of a teacher. Lyons…
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South Carolina teacher selected for PBS Digital Innovator All-Star Program
May 6, 2020
Richland School District Two’s Warren Wise one of 18 educators chosen to participate. South Carolina ETV (SCETV) today announced that Richland School District Two’s Warren Wise has been selected for…
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Colliers Report: Retailers create a “new normal” due to COVID-19
May 5, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways During the COVID-19 temporary closures, many retailers used the time for deep cleaning and revamping business structures. The onset…
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Integrated Media Publishing names Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. a winner of the South Carolina Top Workplaces 2020 Award
May 5, 2020
Chris Fraser, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the firm’s South Carolina and Savannah, GA, offices announced that Avison Young – South Carolina, Inc. has been awarded a Top…
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Elmore Goldsmith attorneys recognized as South Carolina ‘Super Lawyers’
May 5, 2020
Five attorneys from Elmore Goldsmith have been named by South Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine for 2020. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice and less…
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NHE relocates corporate headquarters to new building at Legacy Square in Greenville
May 5, 2020
Noted Southeastern property management firm NHE, Inc. has relocated its corporate headquarters to a new building at Legacy Square within the Verdae community in Greenville, S.C., company leadership announced. Joining…
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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity announce adsorbed natural gas vehicle partnership
May 5, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity (NYSE: NGVT) and Ozinga Energy have announced a partnership to begin a field demonstration of adsorbed natural gas (ANG) bi-fuel pickup trucks. Developed by Adsorbed…
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SCRA announces new Marketing & Communications Director
May 5, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Adrian Grimes was named Director of Marketing & Communications on April 6. “We’re extremely pleased to have Adrian join our team.…
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A Conversation with Bruce Farmer, Director of Mashburn’s Healthcare Division
May 5, 2020
WhosOnTheMove, the publisher of MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC and LowcountryBizSC, sent the following questions over to Bruce Farmer, Director of the Healthcare Division at Mashburn Construction. He discusses his experience in…
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LS3P’s Charleston office recognizes new shareholders
May 5, 2020
LS3P congratulates Senior Architect Dan Scheaffer, AIA, CDT, LEED AP and Chief Financial Officer Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, who were recognized last week as firm Principals. Scheaffer, who joined the…
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Unemployment Benefits for Furloughed Employees in South Carolina
May 4, 2020By Reggie Belcher and Hannah Stetson The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of society. For many businesses and employers in South Carolina, the pandemic’s effects have necessitated tough…
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USDA Outlines Telehealth Service Changes as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 4, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today released a summary of key service changes to increase the use of telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures…
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Dementia support organization announces new board and staff
May 4, 2020
Respite Care Charleston (RCC) announces the appointment of Linda Dove and Amy Zonarich Powers to the non-profit’s board of directors and the hire of Julie Wise as Program Coordinator. Since…
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Cafe Framboise announces new owner Nicole Mallory- Sister restaurant bistro A Vin reopens for takeout and delivery
May 4, 2020
As restaurants across the city and nation announce permanent closures, Charleston’s quaint, French nook Café Framboise announces an eager and optimistic new Owner. Natives of France, Dominique and Florence Chantepie have handed…
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