Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost leased 8,169 SF in North Charleston
June 18, 2020
The Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Landlord, UIG 2nd Properties, LLC in the lease renewal and expansion of 8,189 SF of Office space located…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost leased 8,237 SF in North Charleston
June 18, 2020
The Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Landlord, UIG 2nd Properties, LLC in the lease of 8,237 SF of Office space located at 3820 Faber…
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South Carolina ETV to honor 11 women leaders in second year of ‘Women Vision SC’ initiative
June 18, 2020
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced the return of its “Women Vision SC” initiative, which is recognizing 11 women leaders from across the state in a television program airing July 2…
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Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund of Coastal Community Foundation awards $5,500 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC
June 18, 2020
The Volvo Car US Operations Community Fund of Coastal Community Foundation (CCF) recently awarded a $5,500 grant to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) for…
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Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s reaffirm Charleston Water System Triple-A bond ratings
June 18, 2020
Charleston Water System (CWS) earned the highest possible bond credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) at Aaa and S&P Global Ratings (S&P) at AAA on June 12, 2020. Both…
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Arkonik Ltd. selects Charleston for its North American headquarters
June 18, 2020
Charleston has topped the lists of global, luxury travel magazines as the Best U.S. City for the past 10 years. This discerning visitor demand makes this community attractive as a…
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JUSTICE Act introduced in United States Senate
June 17, 2020
Addresses Police Reform, Accountability and Transparency Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford…
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South Carolina begins reporting probable cases and deaths
June 17, 2020
This week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is beginning to report probable cases and probable deaths in regard to COVID-19. This makes South Carolina the 23rd state…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves national rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
June 17, 2020
MUSC SJCH only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2020-21 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins…
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April housing market trend continues throughout May
June 17, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its May 2020 market data. The statewide reports indicate a continuation of April activity — waning inventory due to high demand, resulting in an up-tick…
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Mother Emanuel’s legacy of hope five years later
June 17, 2020
Five years ago, on June 17, 2015, the Holy City was forever changed. What started with a Bible study in the basement of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church on…
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Mayor Tecklenburg’s remarks on relocation of Calhoun statue
June 17, 2020
The following speech was prepared for delivery by Mayor John J. Tecklenburg on June 17, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. City Council members, special guests and fellow citizens: Good afternoon. It’s…
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Utility assistance calls to Trident United Way’s 211 resource line increase 300% in early June with ending of utility shut-off and eviction moratorium
June 17, 2020
TUW asks for patience on all sides as effects of COVID-19 continue to hurt the Tri-County Trident United Way is seeing a dramatic increase for utility assistance requests as the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
June 17, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of nine…
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Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette issues “2020 Census Day of Action Challenge”
June 17, 2020
Evette Calls for 10,000 S.C. Households to Complete Census Today COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lt. Governor Pamela S. Evette was joined today by S.C. Complete Count Committee stakeholders to issue the “2020…
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Perry MacLennan selected as a “Top 40 Young Lawyer” by the American Bar Association
June 17, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Perry MacLennan was selected as a 2020 American Bar Association (ABA) On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyer. The ABA On The Rise program…
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Statement from Governor Henry McMaster
June 17, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster released the following statement on the 5th Anniversary of the shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church: “Five years ago, we lost nine beautiful souls at Mother Emanuel and…
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SCRA announces new Industry Partnership Fund position
June 17, 2020
The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) has announced that Andy Olsen was named Business Development Manager on June 1st. The Business Development Manager role is a new one solely focused…
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Eaton expanding operations in Greenwood County
June 17, 2020
Investment Will Create 30 New Jobs Eaton, a global leader in power management technologies and services, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenwood County. Eaton’s investment will create 30…
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Palmetto Goodwill receives $100K grant for COVID-19 relief efforts
June 16, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill announced it received a $100,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation to continue offering workforce assistance services through its virtual and walk-in Career Opportunity Centers. The grant is part…
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Keaton Green named Runner-Up for LLS Lowcountry MWOY Campaign
June 16, 2020
Green and his team raise $237,274.00 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Keaton Green, vice president of Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a full-service construction firm providing planning and design support,…
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McDonnell and Associates, PA celebrates seventeen years
June 16, 2020
McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, is proud to announce and celebrate its 17th anniversary. McDonnell and…
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Tax tips for newlyweds in South Carolina
June 16, 2020
While your wedding plans may have changed this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, however you get married carries tax changes you should consider before walking down the aisle. The…
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Ross Stores, Inc. expanding distribution operations in York County
June 16, 2020
$68 Million Investment to Create 700 New Jobs Ross Stores, Inc. (Ross), a leading off-price apparel and home fashion company in the United States, plans to expand its distribution and…
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Hunley reopening this weekend for visitors
June 16, 2020
Tours Will Follow Recommended Safety Guidelines The Hunley will reopen this Father’s Day weekend for visitors during limited hours. Tours will run from 10.00AM – 2.00PM on Saturday and Sunday and reservations…
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State, national leaders weigh in June 23rd on securing South Carolina’s future post-COVID in free public forum – June 23
June 16, 2020
Four leaders from the Palmetto State will be joined by a national expert on Infectious Disease June 23 at 10 a.m. for a free webinar discussion on leadership strategies to…
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LS3P welcomes John Koelsch
June 16, 2020
LS3P welcomes John Koelsch, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as an Emerging Professional. Koelsch comes to LS3P with a variety of professional experience, including assisting firms with research and…
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LS3P welcomes Evan McElrath
June 16, 2020
LS3P welcomes Evan McElrath, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as an Emerging Professional. A recent graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Architecture and a minor in…
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Dominion Energy South Carolina launches new EnergyWise Savings Store
June 16, 2020
Dominion Energy South Carolina recently launched its new, online store to improve the shopping experience available to eligible residential electric customers looking to purchase Energy Star-certified products like LED lightbulbs,…
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Liberty Fellows receive funding from McNulty Foundation for COVID-19 response
June 16, 2020Five Liberty Fellows have received a total of $35,000 from the McNulty Foundation’s Global Response Fund to support COVID-19 response efforts serving vulnerable communities. Matthew Alexander, founder and CEO of…
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The Green Heart Project breaks ground on largest project to date
June 15, 2020
The Urban Farm at Enston Home Enters Build Phase The half-acre urban farm will increase access to fresh local produce, employ Charleston-area students and cultivate community in Charleston’s upper peninsula…
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Breeze trolley service returns to Hilton Head Island with fare-free service, innovative safety measures beginning Monday, June 22
June 15, 2020
The Breeze Trolleys serving Hilton Head Island will commence their third season of service starting Monday, June 22. The trolley route, service hours, and stops are the same as last…
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Charleston Equity initiative announces guest speakers for Charleston Equity Concert
June 15, 2020Charleston Equity Initiative announced the guest speakers for the Charleston Equity Concert, a virtual benefit concert featuring local black artists and local black community guest speakers. The concert will be…
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Fun Run and Race scheduled in Summerville to benefit Alzheimer’s family support services – August 22
June 15, 2020The ARK, Alzheimer’s family support services, announces that early bird registration for its 21st Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is now open through August 20. The race is planned for August…
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Citadel board votes unanimously: zero tuition increase for 2020-21
June 15, 2020The Citadel Board of Visitors voted unanimously not to raise tuition for the 2020-2021 academic year during a meeting on June 12. “The Board is united in the decision to…
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South Carolina announces latest COVID-19 update (June 15, 2020)
June 15, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 582 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 2 additional deaths. This brings the total number of…
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One week left for public comment on U.S. Army Corps Coastal Flood Risk Management Study
June 15, 2020
The initial public review period for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District’s Charleston Peninsula Coastal Flood Risk Management Study will close on Friday, June 19, 2020. Citizens are encouraged…
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Rob Grant named interim principal at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary
June 15, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is proud to announce Robert “Rob” Grant as interim principal at North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES). Grant joins NCCAES from Charleston County School…
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Anna Mims named principal at Mt. Zion Elementary
June 15, 2020
Mims entered the field of education in 2004 as a teacher with Teach for America at Quitman County Elementary in Lambert, Mississippi. At Quitman, Mims led classes of first grade…
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College of Charleston M.F.A. Program to launch Dorothea Benton Frank Writing Series, Fellowship
June 15, 2020Dorothea Benton Frank had a strong connection to the College of Charleston. The New York Times best-selling author of 20 novels set in the Lowcountry spoke at the College’s 2010 Winter…
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Palmetto Goodwill wins SourceAmerica national Achievement Award
June 15, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill announced that it has been selected as the 2020 SourceAmerica national Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award winner. The Performance Excellence in Government Contracts Award was given for…
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Berkeley County Council appoints new Clerk to Council
June 15, 2020
Berkeley County Council has appointed Suzanne Burckhalter as the new Berkeley County Clerk to Council. Burckhalter’s appointment was made official at the Council meeting on May 26 (video HERE). Her first…
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Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art ’10/10′ exhibition reflects on a decade of art
June 15, 2020
When it moved into the Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts in 2010, the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art finally had the space it needed – not just…
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Colliers Report: First half 2020 net lease sector volume slows due to Coronavirus restrictions
June 15, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 SOUTH CAROLINA | SINGLE TENANT NET LEASE COVID-19 restrictions allow some retailers an opportunity to revamp their operations Sales Recap: H2 2009-H1 2020 Since the…
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Elmore Goldsmith growing and continuing to serve the construction industry
June 15, 2020
Elmore Goldsmith announces the addition of two named partners and one new associate. Bryan Kelley, who has practiced with the firm since 2009, has been recognized as a named…
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Kiawah River launches virtual home tours
June 15, 2020
Kiawah River, a new waterfront community on Johns Island, has launched its virtual home tours, featuring a charming collection of its newest waterfront homesites and semi-custom homes, villas and cottages.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes 36 educators in SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program
June 15, 2020
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized the first cohort of 36 educators who have qualified to become South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teachers. Launched in January of this year, the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares new State of Emergency, lifts restrictions on bowling alleys, retail capacity restraints
June 12, 2020AccelerateSC Provides Extensive Guidelines on Re-Openings Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-40, which declares a new state of emergency, allows bowling alleys to open immediately, and lifts restrictions…
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Clemson Trustees approve Honors College name change
June 12, 2020
The Clemson University Board of Trustees approved changing the name of the University’s Honors College to the Clemson University Honors College, effective immediately. The college has been named the Calhoun…
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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report – June 12
June 12, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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