Power:Ed awards $160,000 to help South Carolina students become work ready
March 4, 2020
Power:Ed, a philanthropy of South Carolina Student Loan Corporation, has awarded a total of $160,000 in grants to Multiplying Good and the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce…
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Waring Historical Library Joseph I. Waring Lecture to focus on the history of health and health care for African Americans in SC
March 4, 2020
Lecture to feature Bernard Powers Jr., Ph.D., interim CEO and president of the International African American Museum Bernard Powers Jr., Ph.D., will present the 2020 Joseph I. Waring Lecture, featuring…
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South Carolina Federal merges with Health Facilities Federal Credit Union
March 4, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union officially announced the acquisition of Health Facilities Federal Credit Union in Florence after a member-approved merger in November. South Carolina Federal now boasts 22 locations…
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Lucy Beckham High School hires Scott McInnes as Athletic Director
March 3, 2020
Scott McInnes has been named the Athletic Director at Lucy Beckham High School, which is opening August of 2020. McInnes has been an educator in North Carolina for over 30…
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SC Chamber Education & Workforce Development Foundation receives grant from Power:Ed
March 3, 2020
The impactful $75,000 grant will help expand the Foundation’s HBCU STEM Program The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Foundation has received a $75,000 grant from Power:Ed, creating…
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David Caughran selected for 2020 Class of Roper St. Francis Foundation Fellows
March 3, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that David Caughran, an associate in the firm’s Charleston office, has been selected to join the 2020 Class of the Roper St. Francis Foundation Fellows Program.…
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United Community Banks, Inc. appoints Melinda Davis Lux as General Counsel
March 3, 2020
United Community Bank announced that Melinda Davis Lux has joined the company’s executive leadership team as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Davis Lux will serve as a…
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Avoid Being the Cobbler with Bad Shoes
March 3, 2020
By Amanda Loveday NP Strategy For many of us, our day-to-day activities are dictated by the services we provide to our customers – so much so, that we too…
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CSU announces Doctor of Physical Therapy program launch date
March 2, 2020
Another doctorate program is launching soon at CSU. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program will begin accepting applications in July 2021, with the first cohort of 48 students set to…
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SCDOT to hold two public information meetings for proposed I-526 Lowcountry Corridor EAST Study
March 2, 2020
SCDOT Officials and Project team to introduce EAST study and goals The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host public information meetings in March regarding the I-526 Lowcountry Corridor (I-526…
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Tyler Wilkes, Taylor Roberts triumph at Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship
March 2, 2020Tyler Wilkes (Tampa, Fla.) emerged from a crowded leaderboard while Taylor Roberts (Parkland, Fla.) rallied from a two-shot deficit at TPC Myrtle Beach to win the boys and girls titles…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 2, 2020
March 2, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/28/2020 to 03/05/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Invisible Man 1 $28,205,665 $28,205,665 2 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 $16,261,393 $128,555,045…
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Ingevity authorizes $500 million in share repurchases
March 2, 2020
Company intends to purchase up to $250 million in shares over next 12 to 18 months NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Ingevity Corporation announced that its board of directors has approved…
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Jeremy Willits named 2019 Commercial Realtor® of the Year
March 2, 2020
Award recognizes Senior Vice President’s 20+ year contribution to the community Chris Fraser, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the company’s South Carolina offices, announced today that the Charleston…
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Top 5 Finalists for 2020 CCSD Teacher of the Year announced
February 28, 2020Charleston County School District (CCSD) officials surprised five unsuspecting teachers today, by announcing their selection of the Top 5 Finalists for 2020 Teacher of the Year. The district’s current Teacher…
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Office condo for sale in Mt. Pleasant
February 28, 2020
Gateway Center – Suite 101 at 528 Johnnie Dodds Blvd is a rare opportunity to own an office condo in a very desirable part of Mount Pleasant. This office is…
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CSU offering 10-month online MBA in fall 2020
February 28, 2020
Changes are coming soon for Charleston Southern University’s College of Business. Starting fall 2020, prospective graduate students may choose between a 10-month accelerated online MBA or a flex MBA for…
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New grant to help reduce unplanned pregnancies in Berkeley County
February 27, 2020
Berkeley County First Steps has received a $2,500 grant from the New Morning Foundation to expand its doula contraceptive education services within the Choose Well initiative of the Foundation. The…
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Gigi Smith, R.N., Ph.D., selected to serve as associate provost for Education Innovation and Student Life
February 27, 2020
Gigi Smith, R.N., Ph.D., received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York; Master of Science in Nursing degree in Child and Adolescent Mental…
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CMK and Greystar bring luxury apartment tower to Chicago’s Printer’s Row
February 27, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC & CHICAGO, IL – CMK Companies, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, and RL Accelerated announced that pre-leasing of units has begun at 717 South Clark Street, the future…
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Charleston Symphony announces 2020-2021 line-up, dedicates upcoming season to Beethoven in honor of his 250th Birthday
February 27, 2020
Next season the Charleston Symphony will join orchestras around the world in celebrating the works of composer Ludwig van Beethoven, in honor of the 250th anniversary of his birth later this…
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Moore & Van Allen attorney Lesley A. Firestone named to Forty Under 40 list
February 27, 2020
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) announced that environmental attorney and litigator Lesley A. Firestone has been selected as one of Charleston Regional Business Journal’s 2020 Forty Under 40 winners.…
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Colliers International brokers 37-property, 5.5 million-square-foot industrial portfolio sale to Weston, Inc.
February 27, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK to handle leasing, marketing, property management, accounting and project management for the portfolio. Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC, – Weston,…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Randi Lynn Roberts, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
February 27, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC announced that attorney Randi Lynn Roberts has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Roberts represents companies throughout the South Carolina…
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SC House passes H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 26, 2020
Bill will move to Senate thanks to bipartisan support The SC House of Representatives gave H.4431, the Business License Tax (BLT) Reform Act a crucial second reading today. The Act,…
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Trident United Way celebrates Publix appreciation week
February 26, 2020
We’re spreading some love to thank Publix and its associates for their dedication to our community You may see Trident United Way throwing mini-parties in the aisles of Publix stores…
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The Citadel announces Class of 2020 commencement speakers
February 26, 2020
The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2020 commencement will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday May 9, at McAlister Field House. About 500 cadet graduates and veteran day students…
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College of Charleston student Katie Stagliano is a Sub Above With Katie’s Krops
February 26, 2020
Things keep growing for Katie Stagliano and her nonprofit organization Katie’s Krops. The College of Charleston senior was recently awarded $5,000 through Jersey Mike’s Sub Above Grant program to help continue the momentum…
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Donations from the 21st annual Lowcountry Food Bank Chefs’ Feast will provide more than 2,700,000 Meals
February 26, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank’s (LCFB) 21st annual Chefs’ Feast gala and live auction, which took place on Sunday, February 9, raised $452,000 to support the fight against childhood hunger. More…
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The Rusty Rudder bids farewell to North Mt. Pleasant.
February 26, 2020
Closing their doors on March 1, 2020 after six years in the community. The Rusty Rudder Mt. Pleasant will be closing its doors on March 1, 2020. After much thought…
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New speech-language pathology program to train clinicians, fill job shortages
February 26, 2020
The Medical University of South Carolina has launched a new degree program in the MUSC College of Health Professions – the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. The new program,…
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SC nonprofits Facing Race Together
February 26, 2020
A 2019 gathering of South Carolina’s nonprofit leaders ranked racial equity as the most important issue for them to address in preparing for the future. In response, Together SC will…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the lease of 29,576 SF of office space in Florence SC
February 26, 2020Lee & Associates Charleston would like to welcome Caliber Home Loans, Inc. in Suite 101 and South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) in Suite 200 to their…
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College of Charleston is top producer of Peace Corps volunteers
February 26, 2020The College of Charleston has ranked No. 14 among medium-size schools on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. Right now, CofC has 21 alumni…
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Gretchen Lambert, AIA elected Vice Chairperson of CPAC
February 26, 2020
Gretchen Lambert, AIA, Vice President of Studio 2LR has been appointed to serve a three-year term on CPAC (the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Committee) and has been elected…
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REMBE Inc. establishing operations in Lancaster County
February 25, 2020
More Than $3.4 Million Investment Will Create 22 New Jobs REMBE® Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of the operational safety company REMBE® GmbH, today announced plans to locate its U.S. operations…
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Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th year
February 25, 2020
A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in…
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TeamLogic IT of downtown Charleston hires expert Senior Systems Engineer, Leslie “Les” Perkins
February 25, 2020
Top Rated Technology Company Serves IT needs of the Lowcountry & Greater Charleston Businesses TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed Information Technology (IT) services, located on East Bay Street,…
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SC Chamber and other leading business associations urge SC House vote on H.4431 – Business License Tax Reform Act
February 24, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and other leading business associations representing businesses of varied specialties and sizes, are urging the SC House of Representatives to vote this week on H.4431, the…
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2020-2021 Academic Calendar approved by CCSD Board of Trustees
February 24, 2020The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved Option D for the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar tonight. The calendar can be viewed here. Highlights of the 2020-2021 calendar are as…
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abatUS establishing operations in Greenville County
February 24, 2020
$10 million investment expected to create 35 new jobs abatUS, a subsidiary of German-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/21/2020 to 02/27/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 2 $26,192,294 $106,493,965 2 The Call Of The Wild 1…
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K&L Gates names 41 new partners across global platform
February 24, 2020The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following lawyers from across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East as new…
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CSU named to 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Schools List
February 24, 2020
The Military Friendly® Schools list for the 2020-2021 academic year includes Charleston Southern University. CSU is currently educating 228 veterans and 114 veteran dependents. Paula Charls, veterans services coordinator and…
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2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic welcomes pro athletes, musicians to Daniel Island
February 24, 2020
Recording artists Chris Tomlin, Echosmith and David Nail will join NEEDTOBREATHE for the 2020 NEEDTOBREATHE Classic golf tournament and concert on Daniel Island. The sold-out celebrity golf tournament, auction and…
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abatUS establishes new operations in South Carolina to serve Southeastern markets
February 24, 2020
abatUS, a subsidiary of Bremen, Germany-based abat AG and sister company of Adah International, today announced new operations in Greenville County to serve its expanding Southeastern markets. The company’s $10…
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Sixty-three top 100 players headline loaded Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship Field
February 24, 2020The fifth annual Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship, which will be played Feb. 28 – March 1 at TPC Myrtle Beach, will feature a 90-player field that is the strongest…
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Free standing office building for sale or for lease
February 24, 2020
3900 LEEDS AVENUE 13,575 SF building on 1.24 acres with 70 parking spaces. Great North Charleston location with immediate access to I-526. There is approximately 1,500 SF of conditioned warehouse…
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Greystar welcomes residents to Laureat in Fort Lauderdale, FL
February 24, 2020
Premier Luxury High-Rise Provides Residents with Prime Access to the Iconic Las Olas Boulevard and Downtown Fort Lauderdale CHARLESTON, SC & FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC,…
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A Roadmap to Your Savings Journey
February 24, 2020
By Curtis Loftis South Carolina State Treasurer Saving money can be like driving a car. Your desired destination may be near or far, the direction you choose might change,…
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