Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up coming to Charleston
June 30, 2020
Ten leading Afghan rug producers will be offering their hand-knotted rugs direct to the public in a special pop-up sale in Charleston this week. The Afghan Artisan Rug Pop-up will…
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Community support boosts supplies, spirits for MUSC Health care teams and patients during pandemic
June 30, 2020
Since the pandemic began in March, more than 300 people, businesses, and organizations have donated meals, equipment, supplies and personal protective equipment for MUSC Health care team members and patients.…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s flexible office options viable for small businesses
June 29, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2020 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways The Charleston office market absorbed 149,627 square feet during the second quarter of 2020, pulling the overall vacancy rate down…
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Charleston City Council approves ordinance requiring face coverings
June 29, 2020
At their meeting this evening, Charleston City Council approved an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in public areas throughout the city of Charleston to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19,…
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Five urban schools awarded $100K Farm to School grant
June 29, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer Farm to School programs at five schools. It is the…
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NHE adds Riverstone Community to growing South Carolina Homeowners Association portfolio
June 29, 2020
Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has added the Riverstone community in Simpsonville to the rapidly growing portfolio of community associations that it manages. The community is…
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Interstate lane closures restricted to help holiday traffic flow
June 29, 2020
To help holiday traffic flow, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) prohibits lane closures on interstate highways for non-emergency highway work during the Fourth of July holiday travel period. These restrictions…
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Ingevity announces new date and details for upcoming sustainability webinar
June 29, 2020
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced that it has rescheduled its live webinar to discuss its sustainability program to July 23, 2020, at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time), due to…
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HireQuest, Inc. announces new stock repurchase program for up to 1 million shares
June 29, 2020
GOOSE CREEK, SC -HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program pursuant to which the company may repurchase up to 1…
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Terminix releases Top 15 Mosquito Cities list
June 26, 2020
To mark the official beginning of Summer, Terminix Service, Inc., (TSI), the nation’s tenth-largest pest control company, unveils the top 15 cities in the Carolinas and Central Savannah River Area…
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1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina
June 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Kelly Killeen-Haupt receives ACCE’s Lifetime Achievement Award
June 25, 2020
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, ACCE, has awarded Kelly Killeen-Haupt of the Charleston Metro Chamber with its Bronze Level Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award, which recognizes Kelly for 500 sales or $175,000 in sales. “Kelly has been…
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CCSD Board of Trustees passes balanced FY2021 budget with no tax increase
June 25, 2020Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Board of Trustees unanimously approved the second reading of a balanced FY2021 Budget on Wednesday night, including $541,425,487 for the General Operating Fund (GOF) that…
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SCRA funds additional $1.5 million in response to COVID-19
June 25, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) and its investment affiliate, SC Launch, Inc. have dedicated an additional $1.5 million in funding to support businesses…
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First Reliance Bank and MUSC Health Florence Division establish innovative partnerships to keep patients and health providers connected
June 25, 2020
First Reliance Bank announced a partnership with MUSC Health Florence Division, in conjunction with MUSC’s Florence Office of External Affairs, to donate 26 Apple iPad’s to its medical centers. This…
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Charleston blended with Nashville equals Greed: an album about perseverance
June 25, 2020
Jesse Shafer’s summer release blends two great music cities with a focus on resilience It’s not unusual in Nashville, Tennessee for a child of 6 to begin creating music, as…
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WorkPlace@Nexton’s Phase One is 100% leased
June 24, 2020
Today, SL Shaw & Associates Charleston and Nexton, the most innovative and walkable community in South Carolina, announced the full lease-up of the first phase at WorkPlace@Nexton, a new office…
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Holy City Linen expanding operations in Charleston County
June 24, 2020
$12.4 Million Investment Will Create 254 New Jobs Holy City Linen, a commercial laundry service company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The company’s $12.4 million investment…
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Workforce Logiq’s ENGAGE Talent recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year
June 24, 2020
Charleston-based predictive analytics and AI software company selected for its impact and excellence in enabling better, more confident, and data-driven talent decisions CHARLESTON, SC – ENGAGE Talent, a portfolio company…
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ORBIS expanding fabrication capabilities in Greenville County, SC
June 24, 2020
ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, has expanded its metal rack fabrication capabilities and relocated into a larger facility in Greenville County, South Carolina. Investment and job additions…
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The South Carolina Bankers Association honors children of three CresCom Bank employees with Palmetto Scholarships
June 24, 2020
The South Carolina Bankers Association’s (SCBA) Young Bankers Division has honored children of three CresCom Bank employees with scholarships in 2020. Every year, the SCBA Young Bankers Division awards the…
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Makers of SubSafe debut innovative new social-distancing tool: Social Bands
June 24, 2020
The entrepreneurs who made their debut on Shark Tank with the popular SubSafe product have just launched their next great idea: Social Bands. In light of the current social-distancing guidelines, Social Bands was created to…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020
In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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Summer Research Grants Fund a Variety of College of Charleston Student Projects
June 23, 2020
Everything is different in a world with COVID-19. Socializing. Working. Even shopping is different. And life as an undergraduate has been different as well. But that isn’t keeping students at…
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William Means Real Estate To Represent Home and Lot Sales in The Preserve
June 23, 2020
William Means Real Estate, one of the oldest real estate firms in the Charleston area and an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, will be representing home and lot…
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Accommodations Tax Commission now accepting applications through July 22
June 23, 2020The Berkeley County Accommodations Tax Commission is now accepting applications for funding from the Accommodations Tax. Individuals or businesses in Berkeley County meeting the criteria of the Accommodations Tax Law…
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Frampton Construction ranked as one of the Southeast’s Top Contractors
June 23, 2020
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been recognized on ENR Magazine’s 2020 Southeast Top Contractors list. This is…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
June 23, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Markus Kastenholz, CCIM represented The Beebe Family, LP…
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Myrtle Beach’s largest golf course group to allow walking throughout the year
June 23, 2020TPC Myrtle Beach, Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes Among Layouts To Implement New Policy Golfers that want a little more exercise on their next trip to Myrtle Beach will have the…
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Benefitfocus adds insurance innovator Haven Life to its Benefit Catalog
June 23, 2020
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a technology platform provider enabling rapid innovation for employers, health plans and consumers, today announced the addition of Haven Life and its innovative product, Salary Protection,…
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Power Pool Plus, Inc. establishing operations in Greenwood County
June 23, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment to Create 21 New Jobs Power Pool Plus, Inc., an industrial generator manufacturer, contract steel fabricator and generator service provider, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Looking for Some Extra Cash This Summer? Check out the State Treasurer’s website
June 23, 2020
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Over the past few months, South Carolinians have been busy searching for financial relief anywhere they can find it. In addition to those who…
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James Lindler promoted to Senior Claims Analyst
June 23, 2020
James Lindler, Workers’ Compensation Claims Analyst with the South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust (SCSBIT), has been promoted to Senior Claims Analyst. Lindler, who has 21 years of experience as…
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DHEC increases testing goals each month through end of the year
June 23, 2020
As positive cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are on the rise in South Carolina, the state is increasing its goal of testing approximately 110,000 residents per month to 165,000…
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Unlikely partners come together to document, share how MUSC Health developed COVID-19 specimen collection site
June 23, 2020
In medicine and emergency operations alike, experienced practitioners pass down knowledge in a way that expands upon classroom learning. The established surgeon teaches the young resident who in turn teaches…
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Lowcountry Kettle expanding operations in Charleston County
June 23, 2020
Company’s Expansion will Create 24 New Jobs Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of handmade, Lowcountry-inspired kettle chips, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County. The project will create 24…
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Secretary of State Mark Hammond announces renewal of the High Growth Small Business Job Creation Act
June 23, 2020
Qualified businesses have reported creating over 1,200 jobs since 2013 Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that the state of South Carolina has renewed the High Growth Small Business Job…
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United Community Bank donates $10,000 to United Way
June 22, 2020
United Community Bank is proud to announce gifts totaling $10,000 to four United Way chapters throughout the bank’s southeastern footprint. The donations, which will help United Way further its mission…
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Citadel remote learning being strengthened to reinforce program agility
June 22, 2020
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets achieved grades consistent with historic norms for spring semester, even after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a transition from face-to-face to online learning. The Citadel’s…
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Rhiannon Poore joins Southern First, leading marketing and communications efforts
June 22, 2020
Southern First Bank welcomes Rhiannon Poore as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Previously at Elliott Davis and FGP International, Rhiannon will be focused on helping the bank grow in…
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For Sale – 1801 Avenue F, N. Charleston, SC 29405
June 22, 2020
Office/Service or Live/Work Space. Central to Charleston Market with a versatile floor plan. 4,274 SF on .381 acres located on Former Naval Hospital Grounds. Completely renovated in 2014 with new…
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Sale in Brickyard Crossing – Summerville
June 22, 2020
Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC is pleased to have represented the buyer, Claiborne Assisted Living, on the acquisition of approximately 5.65 acres for $2,325,000 in Brickyard Crossing Summerville.…
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Land aquisition
June 22, 2020
Buddy Bebergal with Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Middle Street Partners on the land acquisition of 737, 739 & 741 Meeting Street.
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Taylor Jackson promoted to Director of Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness
June 22, 2020
Taylor Jackson, was promoted to Director of SC Logistics for the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness from her previous post as Deputy Director. Jackson will take the helm of the…
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DHEC warns of increased cases of COVID-19 in youth and young adults, latest COVID-19 update
June 21, 2020
South Carolinians under the age of 30 are testing positive for COVID-19 in increasing numbers the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. As of today, 4,160 of…
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New stores at Freshfields Village
June 19, 2020
Freshfields Village has several new store additions. Doin’ The Charleston, located on Gardeners Circle near Ladles and Village Dentistry, specializes in gourmet foods, gifts, entertaining accessories and more. Indigo Health,…
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Nexton emerges as regional health, wellness hub
June 19, 2020
A growing number of hospital systems and health and wellness practitioners are opening state-of-the-art offices and facilities to serve Nexton, the most innovative community in South Carolina. From individual providers,…
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Trident Tech offers free tuition for fall semester
June 19, 2020
Trident Technical College will again offer students a chance to take classes for free this fall if they enroll in specific in-demand career training programs. The college first offered free…
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College of Charleston to add new major in electrical engineering
June 18, 2020
The College of Charleston is expanding its offerings for engineering majors. Pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), CofC will soon begin offering a program for a…
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VELUX Greenwood, LLC expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 18, 2020
Company Investing $26 Million into the Expansion VELUX Greenwood, LLC (VELUX), a world leader in skylights and roof window manufacturing, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. The…
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