Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations
March 9, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Laurie Carter as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations. In this role, Laurie will lead the strategic development and management of the Chamber’s finances…
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SC Ports reports strong cargo volumes in February
March 9, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority saw steady container volumes in early 2020 and recorded the highest February ever for both cargo volumes and rail moves at inland ports. S.C. Ports moved 197,214…
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DHEC Investigating two possible cases of 2019 novel coronavirus in South Carolina
March 9, 2020
Today the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced it is investigating two possible cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. The presumptive positive cases are not linked.…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union announces Financing Relief Program for First Time Homebuyers
March 9, 2020
With many South Carolina families priced out of today’s housing market, SAFE Federal Credit Union has introduced their First Time Home Buyer Plus Program that allows qualifying members to purchase…
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Brittlebank upgrades to begin March 9
March 9, 2020
The Brittlebank Park Pier will be closed from March 9 to March 20 for the first phase of work to replace the pier’s framing and decking. As part of the…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce releases 2020 Economic Outlook Forecast
March 9, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2020 Economic Forecast at its annual Economic Outlook Conference on Wednesday. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Center for Business…
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ICS elects new board officers
March 9, 2020
ICS announced that its board of directors recently elected new officers. ICS board members represent a diverse range of backgrounds and specialties, all of which strengthen ICS’s systems-level perspective. Dr.…
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SCBIO hosts statewide Life Sciences Boot Camp on industry essentials March 17
March 9, 2020
SCBIO will host a full day program March 17 — Life Sciences Boot Camp: Insights on SC’s Fastest-Growing Industry – to inform and update businesses and professionals from across the…
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Top Grossing Movies – March 9, 2020
March 9, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/06/2020 to 03/12/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Onward 1 $39,119,861 $39,119,861 2 The Invisible Man 2 $15,132,340 $52,675,910 3 The…
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Tech-enabled amenities provider TFLiving raises $4.8 million in series seed funding to accelerate expansion
March 9, 2020Investment led by Camber Creek will help scale TFLiving ahead of partnerships with major CRE owners, expand company’s executive staff PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC – TFLiving, the nation’s premier tech-enabled platform…
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The Ultimate Gift: A Road Map for Funeral Wishes
March 9, 2020
By Laird W. Green CFP® from Abacus Planning Group “Facing death with a sense of practicality, equanimity, and clarity is the ultimate gift you can leave your children, friends, and…
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Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Pete Harper, CCIM leased 3,083 SF of office space in North Charleston
March 9, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, 4000 Faber Place Charleston, LLC in leasing 3,083 SF of office…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost leased 9,505 SF of medical office space in Charleston
March 9, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, 1014 St. Andrews Office Building, LLC in leasing 9,505 SF of…
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Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM represented the landlord in the renewal of 52,583 SF of office space in North Charleston
March 9, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Bob Nuttall and the owners of 8440 Dorchester Road want to congratulate iQor US, Inc. on renewing their 52,583 square foot lease at 8440 Dorchester Road…
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Office/warehouse/service space available for lease
March 6, 2020
3215 Fortune Drive, Suite 105, North Charleston, SC 29418 Located at the intersection of Fortune Drive and Pepperdam Avenue. Light controlled access from I-26. Close proximity to Charleston International Airport…
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Lowcountry Heart Walk makes history and raises $1.2 million
March 6, 2020
The American Heart Association’s Lowcountry Heart Walk is making monumental strides by raising more than $1.24 million. This campaign is the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here…
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Cori Nuttall represented the tenant in the lease of 2,698 SF of retail/office space in North Charleston
March 6, 2020
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cori Nuttall represented the Tenant, Onin Staffing in the lease of 2,698 SF of Retail/Office space in Northwoods Marketplace located at 7620 Rivers Avenue, Suite 150…
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9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama Oyster Roast set for March 14th to benefit the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
March 6, 2020
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) will be hosting its 9th Annual Shuck-A-Rama on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Charleston Cruise Terminal…
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Immedion hires Phil Palmer as Sales Director for Charleston
March 6, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the hiring of Phil Palmer as Sales Director for their Charleston location. In his new role,…
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SCBIO CEO Sam Konduros named to South Carolina Chamber Executive Committee
March 6, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has named SCBIO President and CEO Sam Konduros to the Executive Committee of its Board of Directors. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and…
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South State Bank and CenterState Bank select core provider
March 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC & WINTER HAVEN, FL – South State Corporation and CenterState Bank Corporation announced that as part of the integration efforts related to the pending merger, the companies have…
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New exhibit in the historic textiles gallery opens April 3: Shapes of Summer – Historic Bathing Suits
March 4, 2020
Early “swimming” for men and women were generally done separately and were constricted by cumbersome costumes and privacy regulations. Not until the 1920s and 1930s were the first real changes…
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Latin Grammy award winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres and master percussionist Gino Castillo will join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for Latin Night – Mi Alma Latina
March 4, 2020
March 14, 2020 Back by popular demand and as proclaimed by Jelly Roll Morton’s maxim “You’ve got to have that Spanish tinge,” Latin Night returns to Season 12! Latin Grammy…
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SeamonWhiteside plays role in Firefly Distillery’s new Park Circle location
March 4, 2020
SeamonWhiteside, landscape architecture and civil engineering firm with offices throughout the Carolinas, has played another crucial role in a local project – Firefly Distillery’s new 25,000 square foot location in…
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Municipalities Turn to Citibot to Scale Customer Service
March 4, 2020
Leading cities and counties around the country leverage AI-powered chat technology Citibot, America’s first interactive text messaging and customer service solution for civic engagement, today announced that leading municipalities are…
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City of Charleston takes precautionary steps regarding coronavirus
March 4, 2020
To date, no cases of coronavirus have been detected in the state of South Carolina or any of the immediately surrounding states. However, as a precautionary measure, today Mayor John…
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Stono Park introduces coding as a whole-school initiative
March 4, 2020Stono Park Elementary School is the first school in Charleston County School District to implement “Code To The Future” which is the nation’s first comprehensive solution for computer science immersion.…
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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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