Thoughts from the COVID-19 Frontlines
April 20, 2020
By Cynthia Feldman, MBA I write this in the midst of the COVID-19 chaos; we don’t know if we’re at the beginning, the middle, or nearing the end. But we…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan
April 20, 2020Governor Also Opens Public Beach Access, Limited Retail Businesses Recognizing the impact of COVID-19’s impact to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster today announced the creation of accelerateSC, a coordinated…
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Edward Jones to open two new Charleston locations
April 20, 2020
NAI Charleston announced that Will Sherrod, CCIM represented Edward Jones in two new branch locations in the Charleston area. One location will be at 1405 Ben Sawyer Boulevard in Mt.…
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Intramed Plus helps limit patients exposure to COVID-19 by keeping them home and out of hospitals during pandemic
April 20, 2020
Keeping patients home right now, either by collaborating with healthcare systems and physicians to get patients discharged more quickly or preventing their admission in the first place, is allowing hospitals…
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Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM represented the tenant in the lease of 2,611 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant, SC
April 20, 2020
Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC represented the Tenant, The Charleston Battery in the lease of 2,611 SF of Office space located at 75 Port City Landing…
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New SCRA business and science advisory boards formed
April 20, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces the formation of three Business and Science Advisory Boards (BSABs). The purpose of the BSABs is to advise SCRA’s Board of Trustees when requested…
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Graycliff Capital announces Waterleaf at Battery Creek, upscale multi-family development in Port Royal, S.C.
April 17, 2020
Greenville-based Graycliff Capital Partners, LLC (Graycliff Capital), a leading developer/owner in the multi-family sector, is pleased to announce its newest multi-family development in the Lowcountry, Waterleaf at Battery Creek –…
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Colliers Report: Logistics are essential amid COVID-19 outbreak
April 17, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2020 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Industrial activity was positive, but nominal during the first quarter of 2020. Construction deliveries are anticipated despite delays during the…
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United Community Bank reserves $960 million for small business customers
April 17, 2020
United Community Bank announced it has successfully processed 6,918 applications through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the CARES Act, reserving more than $960 million for small business applicants. As…
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LS3P joins 1+ organization for pro bono design
April 17, 2020
LS3P announce that the firm has joined 1+, a network of designers dedicating a minimum of 1% of working hours to pro bono work. 1+, an initiative of the nonprofit…
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DHEC welcomes Joan Duwve as new Director of Public Health
April 17, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) welcomed Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. “Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and…
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Data shows less severe COVID-19 impact on South Carolina
April 16, 2020
MUSC Health leaders and board affirm health system ready to manage patients, reclaim economic momentum As the citizens of South Carolina continue to watch, wait and observe stay-at-home orders, MUSC…
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MUSC Health expands COVID-19 telephone screening options
April 16, 2020
Service available in English and Spanish A new MUSC Health telephone hotline has been established and offers screenings in both English and Spanish. The new hotline should be used only…
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Hobcaw Barony brings life sciences classes online
April 16, 2020
On Monday, April 20, Hobcaw Barony will launch its new online learning portal, providing free resources for homeschool students and for teachers creating distance-learning curriculum that meets South Carolina state…
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BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation 2020 tournament is cancelled
April 16, 2020
The PGA TOUR announced today additional modifications to the 2019-20 schedule due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with tournament postponements and cancellations across the Korn Ferry Tour as well. As…
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Wells Fargo donates $100,000 to South Carolina’s COVID-19 Response
April 16, 2020
Wells Fargo Foundation made a $100,000 donation to the One SC Fund: COVID-19 Response to support the community response to COVID-19 in South Carolina. The funding will help support food,…
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New safety protocols in place to protect patients, staff from COVID-19 exposure
April 15, 2020
Ambulatory patients will now be able to address outstanding care needs with the reopening of diagnostic imaging capability at MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion. The facility is located in…
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SC Ports remains positive about long-term outlook
April 15, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority has seamlessly kept freight moving at its marine terminals and inland ports while noting strength in several business segments in March. . S.C. Ports Authority moved 185,631 twenty-foot…
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College of Charleston MBA program ranked no. 1 in nation for job placement
April 15, 2020
The College of Charleston School of Business MBA program has been named first in the country for job placement, according to U.S. News & World Report. The College’s accelerated one-year MBA program tied…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares state of emergency for Monday’s severe weather event
April 15, 2020Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-24, declaring a state of emergency in response to the devastation caused by Monday morning’s severe weather event. This declaration does not impact any executive…
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LCE partners with Taqtile to offer a low-risk trial of augmented reality for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
April 15, 2020
LCE can now help manufacturing plants and industrial facilities use augmented reality (AR) to help solve multiple problems affecting asset-intensive workplaces: a lack of skilled workers to execute work; a…
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First N95 masks produced using 3-D laser printers delivered to Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
April 15, 2020
Ability to Print Life-Saving Masks Can Help Mitigate Nationwide Shortage The potential answer to America’s shortage of medical masks took a step toward resolution on April 13 when nearly 100…
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USDA opens second application window for Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding
April 15, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand today announced that USDA has opened a second application window for funding under the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT)…
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Mattern & Craig names new President
April 14, 2020
Mattern & Craig announced that Brad Craig, current Principal and member of the Board of Directors, has been selected as Mattern & Craig’s new President. Mattern & Craig, based in…
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PCT LTD announces receipts of new purchase orders for annihilyzer infection control systems in NYC hospitals
April 14, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC -PCT LTD, through its operating subsidiary, Paradigm Convergence Technologies Corporation (PCT Corp), announces two new purchase orders for PCT Corp.’s Annihilyzer® Infection Control Systems. The installations will…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020
The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis reminds Future Scholar 529 participants of need to reinvest recent college refunds
April 13, 2020
New IRS Guidance Provides Extended Relief due to COVID-19 State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that participants in Future Scholar, South Carolina’s 529 College Savings Plan, now have until July 15,…
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Application deadline extended for the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher program
April 13, 2020
May 31 is new deadline for the second cohort of Master Teachers The deadline to submit applications for the second cohort of educators interested in participating in the South Carolina…
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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses and residents of South Carolina effected by severe storms and tornadoes
April 13, 2020
South Carolina businesses and residents affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Feb. 6 – 7, 2020 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator…
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K&L Gates expands health care practice with Charleston partner addition
April 13, 2020
The Charleston office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Stephen D. Bittinger as a partner in the health care practice. He joins the firm from Nexsen Pruet,…
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SC launches COVID-19 emergency supply portal to connect providers with organizations in need
April 13, 2020
A collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO has resulted in the expedited launch of a new online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative…
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McNair Institute announces COVID-19 solution challenge
April 10, 2020Announcing the UofSC COVID-19 Challenge: Online Student Ideas Competition UofSC is hosting a student ideas competition to empower YOU to develop innovative solutions – and take action – on the…
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Top ROTC cadets recognized for their leadership and excellence
April 9, 2020
Despite a closed campus, more than 100 men and women in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets are being recognized for their academic and military leadership and excellence During their…
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Lowcountry Food Bank fueled by fresh matching gift campaign for COVID-19 food relief doubles donation impact
April 9, 2020
D. Michael and Pam Wilson providing a dollar for dollar match for every donation up to $150,000 The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that Michael and Pam Wilson have provided…
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Former SC Revenue Director hosts new economic development podcast
April 9, 2020
“The Buzz with Burnie” launches with Lou Kennedy of Nephron In the midst of historic economic uncertainty, two-time South Carolina Revenue Director Burnet “Burnie” Maybank will host weekly conversations with South Carolina’s…
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Lander alumna Molly Spearman leads S.C. schools through pandemic
April 9, 2020
It was Sunday, March 15 and South Carolinians anxiously awaited a televised news conference by S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster concerning the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, which had recently…
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Trident Technical College produces reusable masks for local health care workers
April 9, 2020
Trident Technical College’s new South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center has not been sitting idle while the college’s campuses are closed to the public. Working alone in an advanced manufacturing lab,…
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MUSC Health tri-weekly COVID-19 report
April 9, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. In an effort to provide accurate, relevant and timely COVID-19…
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How Will COVID-19 Policy Changes Impact Carolinians?
April 9, 2020
South and North Carolina Institutes of Medicine Release Joint Brief on COVID-19 The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world to a halt as increasing infection rates…
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College of Charleston professors making masks for medical university
April 8, 2020
If you had told Professor R. Grant Gilmore III two months ago that he would soon be spending a good deal of his time 3D printing masks for healthcare workers, he’d likely…
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When a House Became a Home Fifty Years Ago Today
April 8, 2020
By Reba Hull Campbell Fifty years ago today, a young family moved into a house they had just built. Nothing spectacular about this. It’s an event as American as apple…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders that furloughed employees qualify for unemployment benefits
April 8, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2020-22, which allows furloughed employees to receive “COVID-19 Support Payments” from their employers and still qualify for unemployment benefits. “Every day, our primary objective…
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Helping your Child Purchase a Business
April 8, 2020
By Eddie W. Kramer, CFP®, EA Highly driven children often have a desire to own their own business, especially when they have grown up in a family of successful business…
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17th Annual Moms’ run goes virtual in May
April 8, 2020
A virtual 5K is the perfect opportunity to get some exercise and fresh air, support a local nonprofit and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Postpartum Support Charleston is turning its…
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City of Charleston coronavirus April 6 update
April 7, 2020
The city of Charleston remains at OPCON 1 and continues to enforce the Stay at Home ordinance citywide. In compliance with the ordinance, citizens are asked to continue to heed…
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Palmetto Goodwill launches virtual career center to serve displaced workers
April 7, 2020
Palmetto Goodwill continues connecting the unemployed and underemployed in the Lowcountry with meaningful professional opportunities through its newly created virtual call center. Career navigators are positioned to chat and assist with…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank earns recertification from AIB International
April 7, 2020
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that it passed stringent food safety inspections in March by the American Institute of Baking International (AIB) at all three of its regional distribution…
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MUSC Health tri-weekly COVID-19 report – April 6, 2020
April 7, 2020
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. In an effort to provide accurate, relevant and timely COVID-19…
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Blackbaud founder pledges $500,000 to COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund in coastal SC
April 7, 2020
Blackbaud founder Tony Bakker, his wife, Linda Bakker, and their two children, James Bakker and Katy Bakker McKee, have pledged to match donations of up to $500,000 to the COVID-19…
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ABCC Safety Resources Regarding COVID-19 Jobsites
April 7, 2020
From ABCC Carolina: We asked all seven of our Safety Committees to compile some of the best resources to help our members during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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