Expedition leader named to board of South Carolina Aquarium
September 18, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward CHARLESTON, S.C. – Global expedition leader Thomas S. Mullikin was named to the board of directors of the South Carolina Aquarium, Sept. 14. His unanimous election…
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New Listing – Office Space on Coleman Blvd.
September 18, 2020
863 Coleman Blvd., Suite B, Mt. Pleasant, SC Suite Size: 2,100 SF Parking Space: 15 Surface Spaces Lease Rate: $21.50/SF NNN Neighborhood office space consisting of the rear suite of…
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Tempest announces new midday menu
September 17, 2020
Bites Include Ceviche, Roasted Clam Flatbread and Umami Tuna “Bombs” Tempest, a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering a midday menu, available on weekdays…
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Hermosa Jewelry partners with I Love That For You to release first men’s jewelry line
September 17, 2020
Local business Hermosa Jewelry partners with Charleston’s first and only LGBTQ+ influencers, I Love That For You, to launch its first men’s jewelry line with the release of the I…
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West Ashley Essentials Market to relocate to West Ashley Greenway
September 17, 2020
Due to the resumption of weekend athletics at Ackerman Park, and the ongoing situation related to COVID-19 in South Carolina, the West Ashley Essentials Market will relocate to the intersection of the…
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Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC expanding operations in Charleston County
September 17, 2020
$350,000 Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Driverge Vehicle Innovations, LLC (Driverge), an industry leader in commercial wheelchair transportation and accessible taxis, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston…
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South Carolina nonprofit institutions need ‘all hands on deck’
September 17, 2020
On September 18, 2020, the College of Charleston, Together SC, SC Grantmakers Network and funding partners will release top line results of a statewide survey that examines the status South Carolina’s…
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TRIO launches new marketing solution for nonprofit organizations
September 17, 2020
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a Mount Pleasant-based marketing communications agency, has launched a new marketing solution designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. TRIO used its 20 years of experience working with…
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Tax tips and reminders for extension filers: returns due October 15
September 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds taxpayers who filed for an extension that their Individual Income Tax returns are due October 15. Here are some tips and reminders…
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NARENCO establishing operations in Florence County
September 17, 2020
Company Investing $20 Million Into Solar Power Project NARENCO, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, today announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company is investing $20…
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SC Lowcountry experiences record home sales throughout August
September 17, 2020
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) released its August 2020 statewide real estate market data. Factors such as home prices, months supply of inventory and how quickly homes sell, continue to set…
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CCPL now offering Career Connection Kits for checkout
September 17, 2020
The kits include a Chromebook and a mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is now offering new Career Connection Kits to assist Charleston County job seekers who have…
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Forbes recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates
September 17, 2020
Forbes magazine has named BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to its 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates. BlueCross is one of two South Carolina-based companies to make…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd welcomes Marshall Allen to healthcare team
September 17, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Marshall Allen has joined as Special Counsel, based in the firm’s Charleston office. Marshall has more than 30 years of experience advising clients in the…
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Jon-Michael Brock represented both the landlord and the tenant in the lease of a 10,000 SF industrial facility in North Charleston, SC
September 16, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Industrial Specialist, Jon-Michael Brock, represented both the Landlord, Airbine Properties, LLC, and the Tenant, Automotive Reconditioning, LLC, in the lease of a 10,000 SF industrial facility…
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Thomas Buist, SIOR represented the landlord in the lease of 10,000 SF industrial space in North Charleston, SC
September 16, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Thomas Buist, SIOR represented the Landlord, M&C of Charleston, LLC, in the lease of a 10,000 SF industrial space located at 7289 Spa Road, Unit B…
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Jon-Michael Brock represented the seller in a $2.93 million deal in Ladson, SC
September 16, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Jon-Michael Brock represented the Seller, GBL Holdings, LLC, in the sale of a 35,078 SF warehouse facility located at 9516 Hamburg Road, Ladson, SC.
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Activate to fight hunger during Hunger Action Month in September with the Lowcountry Food Bank
September 16, 2020
During Hunger Action Month across the country this month, the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announces its virtual Activate to Fight Hunger fundraiser. Activate to Fight Hunger participants can help meet…
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DMA Holdings, Inc. expanding operations in Marion County
September 16, 2020DMA Holdings, Inc. (DMA), an established supplier to the North American automotive and heavy-duty parts aftermarket, today announced plans to expand operations in Marion County with the opening of a…
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Hire Me SC Summit to coincide with National Disability Employment Awareness Month
September 16, 2020
Employers and human resource professionals in South Carolina can take the next step in building a hiring plan inclusive of individuals with disabilities at the Hire Me SC Employer Summit…
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ClickFold Plastics establishing operations in Lancaster County
September 16, 2020
$1.5 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs ClickFold Plastics, a custom plastics manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Lancaster County. The $1.5 million investment will create 21…
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Vineyard Bluffton, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community announces opening
September 15, 2020
Vineyard Bluffton announced today they are opening their doors to serve the senior community of Bluffton. Located at 25 Cassidy Drive, the brand new personalized living community made up of…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $125,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities
September 15, 2020The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it received a $125,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities last week to help feed Lowcountry neighbors who struggle with hunger. A socially distanced Publix…
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School, work, COVID, oh my
September 15, 2020
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy I continue to read stories about the demise of the working mother. Every night I scan my Facebook and Twitter feeds before going to…
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New Tech Incubator at the Charleston Tech Center to offer unprecedented amenities
September 15, 2020
The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC), a multi-faceted initiative focused on building and nurturing the region’s tech community, is pleased to announce that reservations for workspace leases at the new tech…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $272,400 in Oral Health grants to aid South Carolinians
September 15, 2020
Midlands Technical College Foundation (Columbia, S.C) received $22,400 to purchase equipment for the dental clinic providing care to those without insurance in the Midlands community. To help meet dental health…
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YWCA Greater Charleston’s What Women Bring event to honor 12 women leaders from 11 industries
September 14, 2020
At YWCA Greater Charleston’s third annual What Women Bring event on October 1, heralded by empowering music and eagerly awaited by an audience of all ages, genders, and races, 12…
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TIGHITCO expands leadership team in Aerostructures Division
September 14, 2020
Changes reflect an expanded technical direction and added focus on customer needs TIGHITCO Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tawne Castorina to Chief Technical Fellow and Terrence M.…
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United Community Bank launches commercial real estate lending division in Florida
September 14, 2020
United Community Bank is expanding its commercial real estate (CRE) lending division in Florida with the announcement of Chris Willman as Senior Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager. In…
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Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc. establishing operations in Marion County
September 14, 2020
$6.1 Million Investment Will Create 200 New Jobs Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, today announced plans to establish operations in Marion County.…
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FinTrust hires Donna Rasile as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor
September 14, 2020
FinTrust Capital Advisors announced that Donna Rasile has joined the FinTrust team as Senior Vice President, Investment Advisor. Throughout her 30 years of experience, Donna has become a trusted advisor…
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Elliot Condon graduates from Chamber’s Spring Leadership Discovery Program
September 14, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Elliot Condon, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, has graduated from the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Spring 2020 Leadership Discovery Program. Leadership Discovery is an…
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CEO of ZWO launches new company, skillsgapp, to address skills-based talent shortages
September 13, 2020
Tina Zwolinski, CEO and founder of ZWO, a South Carolina-based branding and marketing firm, and Cynthia Jenkins, partner and CCO of ZWO, have launched skillsgapp, a company designed to address…
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Charleston Animal Society 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off goes virtual!
September 11, 2020
Emmy® Winning Brandon McMillan Rolls Up Sleeves for Shelter Animals Charleston Animal Society’s Annual Chili Cook-off has been re-imagined as an online experience so people anywhere can participate this 20th anniversary year! …
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Lee & Associates Charleston completes grocer-anchor transaction; West Ashley BI-LO to transition into Lowes Foods by this Fall
September 11, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM, and Cori Nuttall, and the owner of Bees Ferry Crossing are happy to announce Lowes Foods has signed an agreement to purchase…
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American Heart Association collaborating with AME churches
September 11, 2020
The American Heart Association in Charleston is collaborating with local AME churches to raise awareness of the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. The partnership provides education on the dangers…
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Tidelands Health, MUSC Health strengthen affiliation to advance regional health care
September 11, 2020
Tidelands Health and MUSC Health have expanded their longtime affiliation and collaboration to improve health and wellness in Georgetown and Horry counties. In a first-of-its-kind relationship for both organizations, Tidelands…
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Southern First Bank announces new headquarters to be built in Greenville
September 11, 2020Southern First Bank (NASDAQ: SFST), the largest bank headquartered in South Carolina, has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. The new headquarters, situated at the…
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Charleston sues 24 fossil fuel companies for costs of surviving climate change
September 11, 2020
Lawsuit Details Decades of Industry Deception About Their Products’ Dangers As Charleston approaches Friday’s third anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s extreme surge and flooding that devastated the city, officials filed a…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Releases Proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds
September 10, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster today released recommendations to the General Assembly for how the Phase II expenditure of CARES Act funds should be invested. To view the governor’s letter to the…
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Tri-County Cradle to Career Board of Directors welcomes new members Joan Robinson-Berry & Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D.
September 10, 2020
The Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) Board of Directors unanimously approved two new members at its August board meeting. Joan Robinson-Berry, recently-retired Vice President and Chief Engineer for Boeing…
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South Carolina selected for new, first-of-its-kind national program to redesign child welfare program
September 10, 2020
First tier of participants also include Los Angeles County, Nebraska and Colorado The State of South Carolina is one of four jurisdictions nationwide chosen to participate in the first tier…
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Thirty CCSD students recognized as 2021 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
September 10, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced 30 students have been honored as Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program; the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) released the names…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 10, 2020
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston,…
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South Carolina Federal appoints new Chair, Vice Chair to Supervisory Committee
September 10, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has appointed Michelle Kelley to serve as Supervisory Committee Chair and Matthew Alexander to serve as Vice Chair following the credit union’s 2020 membership meeting.…
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Kids Teeth donates meals to ER Workers at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant
September 10, 2020Mount Pleasant pediatric dentist office Kids Teeth delivered lunch to front line workers at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital on Aug. 21. Kids Teeth partnered with local organization FLAG…
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NAI Charleston facilitates land sale at 1311 Chuck Dawley Blvd
September 10, 2020NAI Charleston announced that David Grubbs and Ryan Carmody represented the seller, BARCARPOP, LLC, in the sale of ±.25-acres at 1311 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Douglas and Sheryl Sadler purchased the…
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DC BLOX expands with major regional datacenter in Greenville County, South Carolina
September 9, 2020
With the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives across industries, DC BLOX is developing essential infrastructure that strategically enables digital business across the Southeastern United States. Organizations across the Carolinas and…
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VentureSouth surpasses $50 million invested
September 9, 2020
VentureSouth announced a major milestone, as the early-stage investment group has now invested more than $50 million in early-stage companies in the Southeast. Recently announced investments in Threatswitch and Altis…
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DC BLOX establishing operations in Greenville County
September 9, 2020
Over $200 Million Combined Investment Will Initially Create Five New Jobs DC BLOX, a multi-tenant data center provider in the Southeast, today announced plans to establish operations in Greenville County.…
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