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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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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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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2020-2021 Academic Calendar approved by CCSD Board of Trustees

  February 24, 2020

The 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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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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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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Statehouse Update – February 24, 2020

  February 24, 2020

The following is courtesy of Public Education Partners based in Greenville. They publish a bimonthly primer on all the policy action at the Statehouse. Bills We’re Watching The Santee Cooper…

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South Carolina Retailers donate nearly $89,000 for hunger relief

  February 23, 2020

Cash and Product Donations Support the Mission of Feeding the Carolinas The South Carolina Retail Association (http://scretail.org) and its retail member companies presented $89,000 in product and cash contributions to…

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Major Price Reduction

  February 21, 2020

Free standing building for sale in high profile area, across from Berlin’s on King Street. 1st floor is a retail/commercial space. The 2nd floor consists of three apartments (2 studios…

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Niagara Bottling establishing operations in Florence County

  February 21, 2020

More Than $70 Million Investment to Create 70 New Jobs Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., announced plans to establish operations in Florence County. The company’s more…

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Lowcountry Food Bank President & CEO announces plan to retire

  February 20, 2020
Pat Walker is the President & CEO of the Lowcountry Food Bank

The Lowcountry Food Bank’s Board of Directors Chairperson, Shelley Yuhas, announced that President and CEO, Pat Walker, will retire this year. The Lowcountry Food Bank Board of Directors will begin…

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Governor presents Tourism Achievement Awards at conference

  February 20, 2020

In an awards luncheon at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Travel, Governor Henry McMaster recognized people and places who made significant contributions to tourism in South Carolina. The industry’s…

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Moseley Architects South Carolina presence grows

  February 20, 2020

Moseley Architects, one of the country’s top architecture and engineering firms, is expanding its footprint and establishing a new office in Charleston, SC.  Like the firm’s other locations, this office…

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Makeready announces opening for Emeline in Charleston, S.C.

  February 19, 2020

Makeready announced Emeline will open May 2020 in Charleston’s historic district and is now accepting reservations. Owner and developer Rockbridge designed Emeline from the ground up to create a truly…

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Field studies commence along Lowcountry Rapid Transit corridor

  February 19, 2020

 The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been working to advance the Lowcountry Rapid Transit (LCRT) project into the next phase of project development. As part of this process, the…

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