Lee & Associates Charleston grows its team with the addition of Alex Whittemore
August 19, 2020
Lee & Associates, the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firm in North America, announced Alex Whittemore has joined its Charleston office. Alex will assume the role of Market Researcher where…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost represented the seller in the sale of an 8,192 SF office building in Mount Pleasant, SC
August 18, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors represented the Seller, VP Belle Hall, LLC, in the sale of an 8,192 SF office building located at 346 Seacoast Parkway in Mount Pleasant,…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost ranked #1 office leasing agents in Charleston, SC according to mid-year 2020 numbers
August 18, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors currently ranked Top Office Leasing Agents year to date according to mid-year SCCMLS numbers. The team holds a strong track record with 41 completed…
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Abacus Planning Group named to Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers
August 18, 2020
Abacus Planning Group announced it has been named, once again, to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms…
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PRICE REDUCTION – Now Offered at $2,875,000
August 18, 2020
123 KING STREET Located in high profile area across from Berlin’s on King Street. 2,800 SF free standing building. 1st floor is street retail/commercial space and the 2nd floor consists…
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Employer Summit to close disability employment gap
August 18, 2020
South Carolina businesses and human resource professionals will be gathering online in October to learn how to close the disability employment gap and build a disability-inclusive workforce. The Employer Summit,…
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Leadership Charleston Class of 2021 announced
August 18, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is excited to announce the participants of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2021. For over 45 years, the Chamber has offered this highly sought-after professional development opportunity. Through community immersion…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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Original Six Foundation announces new programming across the state
August 18, 2020
Partnership with Bojangles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Longleaf Fund Focuses on Early Childhood Literacy The Original Six Foundation (O6 Foundation) announced it will assume leadership of the My First…
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Sweetgrass Inn to open at Wild Dunes Resort in spring 2021
August 18, 2020Lowe, the developer behind Isle of Palms’ Wild Dunes Resort and The Cooper in downtown Charleston, formally announced the name and details of the newest hotel currently under construction at…
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KRA Operations, LLC establishing operations in Newberry County
August 18, 2020$11.5 Million Investment to Create 57 New Jobs KRA Operations, LLC, a subsidiary of South Korean-based Kirin Precision Co., Ltd, is establishing its first U.S. operations in Newberry County. The…
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More SC residents now have access to SC Thrive’s rent assistance program
August 18, 2020
SC Thrive offers immediate relief for South Carolina residents still struggling to pay rent during the Coronavirus pandemic. The organization is now accepting Rental Assistance Program applications from households that previously…
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Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar
August 18, 2020
Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…
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Tax tips for emergency preparedness: securing your tax records
August 18, 2020
With the height of South Carolina’s hurricane season approaching, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) offers tips to help you keep your tax records safe in the event of…
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Kristin Hayrinen of HUB International earns 2019 SHARP Award
August 18, 2020
HUB International is pleased to announce that Kristin Hayrinen of Hilton Head, S.C. has been recognized as a 2019 SHARP Award winner. Hayrinen is one of six 2019 SHARP recipients…
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Kiawah River breaks ground on waterfront swim club
August 17, 2020Kiawah River, a new waterfront community and the Charleston region’s first agrihood, announced the groundbreaking of its Spring House, a waterfront swim club and first major residential amenity. The announcement…
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United Community Bank Promotes Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager
August 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced the promotion of Lisa Shelnutt to Commercial Real Estate Division Manager. In this expanded role, Shelnutt will manage all Commercial Real Estate efforts throughout the bank’s…
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Charles River Laboratories donates $30,000 to the Lowcountry Food Bank
August 17, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that Charles River Laboratories (Charles River) has donated $30,000 to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who struggle with hunger. Employees from the local Charles River…
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The Charleston Forum to host online conversation with Charleston and North Charleston police chiefs
August 17, 2020
Local nonprofit, The Charleston Forum, is continuing the advancement of conversations about race in the community and will host a discussion with two local police chiefs. On August 27, The…
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Just leased – 126 SF office space
August 17, 2020Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Ashley Jackrel, CCIM, Chris Fraser, CCIM, Leslie Fellabom, and Kisha Lyles represented 802 Coleman Associates, LLC, in the leasing of…
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Just Leased – 1,200 SF retail space
August 17, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented Hanahan Retail Properties, LLC, in the leasing of 1,200 sf of retail space located at 1000…
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South Carolina’s Energy Office launches Energy Saver Tool and website
August 17, 2020New Energy Saver Tool and website provides central location for energy-saving programs The South Carolina Energy Office, housed within the Office of Regulatory Staff, has launched a new online Energy…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina requests regulatory review of electric rates
August 17, 2020
Requested increase to base rates is first in eight years Dominion Energy South Carolina filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina an application requesting an overall 7.75% increase…
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Dr. Charlie Dorn Smith, III elected new chair of UofSC Board of Trustees
August 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Charlie Dorn Smith, III to a two-year term as the body’s new chairperson during a board meeting on Friday, Aug. 14.…
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InnoVision Awards Forum “Leading Beyond the Crisis” webinar series features Van Robotics – August 20
August 17, 2020Webinar Series – August 20 InnoVision Awards, a South Carolina-based organization that has focused on recognizing innovative SC companies for more than 20 years, is continuing its summer webinar series…
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Just leased – 1,577 SF retail space
August 15, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Craig Massey represented State Farm Insurance in the leasing of 1,577 sf of retail space located at 3489 Ladson Rd,…
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Just Leased – 3,450 SF retail space
August 15, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and David Mantek represented Folly Camp, LLC, in the leasing of 3,450 sf of retail space located…
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Anne Kelley Russell expands Tax, Trusts and Estates practice to Womble Bond Dickinson
August 14, 2020
Experienced tax, trusts and estates attorney Anne Kelley Russell has joined Womble Bond Dickinson’s Charleston office, bringing a statewide focus on guiding clients in complex wealth management and wealth transfer…
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Just leased – 3,000 SF
August 14, 2020Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd Garrett,CCIM,SIOR, Tradd Varner and Daniel McClam represented Tarrant Batten, LLC in the leasing of 3,000 sf industrial space located…
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Lease extension – 22,275 SF
August 14, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Todd Garrett,CCIM,SIOR, Tradd Varner and Daniel McClam represented TCI Contracting of Charleston, LLC in the lease extension of 22,275 sf…
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Just Leased – 1,540 sf retail space
August 14, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens and David Mantek represented Good Spirits Shop in the leasing of 1,540 sf of retail space located…
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Wild Dunes Resort reopens following temporary suspension of services
August 14, 2020
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, has officially reopened after temporarily suspending most services in July due to a dynamic rise in COVID-19 cases in the…
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SC Ports sees signs of moderate recovery in July
August 14, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is seeing signs of a moderate recovery beginning to emerge at the start of fiscal year 2021 amid the ongoing global pandemic. S.C. Ports handled 176,974 twenty-foot equivalent…
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Just leased – 2,000 SF
August 14, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Kisha Lyles, Chris Fraser, CCIM, Leslie Fellabom, and Ashley Jackrel, CCIM, represented Chill N Grill Express in the leasing of…
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New Charleston restaurant Tempest announces grand opening
August 13, 2020
The 5th Street Group announced that its newest restaurant concept, Tempest, will host its grand opening this Friday, August 14. Located on historic Market Street next to the group’s 5Church…
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William Means remains top luxury real estate company with record-breaking sales in three Charleston areas
August 13, 2020
William Means Real Estate, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, announces that it has achieved more than $161 million in company-wide sales so far in 2020 and of that number $38…
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Mashburn Construction completes expansion in downtown Myrtle Beach
August 13, 2020
Mashburn Construction has completed renovations for its Myrtle Beach office in the Arts & Innovation District of downtown Myrtle Beach. As part of a bigger master revitalization plan spearheaded by the city, Mashburn…
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DHEC data shows that wearing face masks works
August 13, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This new data…
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BCDCOG expands transportation planning staff
August 13, 2020
New planner increases agency focus on bike-ed safety The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has expanded its planning staff with the hire of community and transportation planner Kyle James. James,…
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New Citadel degree helps educators and professional development specialists teach in evolving educational environments
August 13, 2020
Applications are now open for as early as Fall 2020 The COVID-19 environment is forcing educators, students and specialists who train working professionals to reevaluate their traditional methods of teaching.…
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Just Leased – 1,200 sf retail space
August 13, 2020
Avison Young commercial real estate is pleased to announce that Vitré Ravenel Stephens represented Buck Investments, LC, in the leasing of 1,200 sf of retail space located at 320 East…
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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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