South Carolina tourism reports another record year
February 19, 2020
Tourism in South Carolina is now a record $23.8 billion industry, supporting one in every 10 jobs and generating $1.8 billion in state and local taxes, according to figures released today…
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Veravas raises $4 million in seed funding
February 19, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC & OAKDALE, MN – Veravas, Inc., a diagnostic company founded in Charleston announced a significant milestone, reaching a total of $4 million in funding from private investors through…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/14/2020 to 02/20/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Sonic The Hedgehog 1 $58,018,348 $70,002,074 2 Birds Of Prey 2 $17,172,686 $61,859,171…
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Continental Realty Corporation purchases Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in South Carolina for $147 million
February 18, 2020Continental Realty Corporation (CRC), a Baltimore-based real estate investment and management company, has acquired Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, a 510,000 square foot open-air regional shopping venue situated in Mt. Pleasant,…
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New Charleston Deal Alliance gives dealmaking professionals a place to connect
February 18, 2020
A new organization aims to spotlight the fast-growing Charleston region as an attractive and robust market for closing business deals. Charleston Deal Alliance will connect dealmakers so they can compare…
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American Heart Association to celebrate million-dollar Lowcountry Heart Walk
February 18, 2020
The American Heart Association will host the first-ever million-dollar Heart Walk in South Carolina right here in Charleston! The Lowcountry Heart Walk takes place on Saturday, February 29th at Brittlebank…
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Lowcountry Land Trust expands popular springtime Sporting Clays Shoot
February 18, 2020
Lowcountry Land Trust is bringing back its annual charity Sporting Clays Shoot and this year’s event is the biggest one yet. The three-day event kicks off with its first Women’s…
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Hobcaw Barony plans outdoor winter events this February with Trail Rides and Camellias & Tea
February 18, 2020
Belle Baruch began purchasing sections of Hobcaw Barony from her father in 1935, and soon after began creating an outdoor oasis by building a house and stable complex, Bellefield Plantation,…
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Hobcaw Barony celebrates Black History Month with its ‘Fighting for Respect’ Program – February 22
February 18, 2020
Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This February, Hobcaw Barony embraces…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Kate Kiel for nursing excellence
February 17, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Kate Kiel, RN as the most recent recipient of the Daisy RN Award for Exceptional Nurses. Kiel began her nursing career at East…
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The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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Helping Hands Dental Clinic extends operations, adding services on Fridays
February 17, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown (Helping Hands) has been providing free dental care for Georgetown County residents since the inception of its dental clinic in 2013. Today, Helping Hands announces the…
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Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care announces ribbon cutting and grand opening in West Ashley
February 17, 2020
Holy City Med Urgent and Primary Care will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony followed by a networking celebration on February 20 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. for their new…
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MUSC trustees vote to move projects forward in Indian Land and Williamsburg-Lake City area
February 17, 2020
Progress was squarely on the agenda for board members during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA). In addition…
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USC Upstate and College of Charleston announce new dual-degree nursing partnership
February 17, 2020
The University of South Carolina Upstate and the College of Charleston are pleased to announce they will partner to offer an innovative, dual-degree program that will enable students at the…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s core retail occupancy trends upward
February 17, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Over the past 12 months, the Charleston retail market absorbed 207,646 square feet, in the fourth quarter of…
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The Brandon Agency honored with eight awards in American Advertising Awards Competition
February 17, 2020
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand-planning agency in the Carolinas, took home eight awards in the American Advertising Awards Competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation – Coastal…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island extending an enticing discount on weddings to teachers & first responders
February 17, 2020
If you are a teacher or first responder, and are planning your upcoming wedding, you should consider taking advantage of a very enticing discount being extended by the AAA Four…
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Lynch named Interim Executive Director of Transportation for CCSD
February 17, 2020
Charleston County School District can announce that James Lynch has been named Interim Executive Director of Transportation. Executive Director of Transportation, William “Jeff” Scott is retiring at the end of…
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YWCA Greater Charleston welcomes administrative assistant
February 17, 2020
YWCA Greater Charleston has welcomed Robin Hillyer-Miles to its staff as administrative assistant, a newly created position designed to assist in the efficient operations of the staff and maintain relationships…
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American College of Mortgage Attorneys selects Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Dan Orvin as a Fellow
February 17, 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Dan Orvin has been elected as a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA). Formed in 1974, the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA)…
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Four companies receive a total of $175,000 in SCRA grants
February 17, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SC Launch Client Companies recently have been awarded grants for a combined total of $175,000. Competitor Tent is a unique, new mobile app aimed…
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New flex space warehouse ready to meet growing industrial market
February 17, 2020
To meet the continued demand for industrial space in the Charleston area, real estate investment firm Charleston Commercial is overseeing the construction and leasing of a new warehouse in Stark…
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The Cassina Group ends 2019 as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales over $1 million
February 17, 2020
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, had a successful 2019, closing the year as the No. 1 boutique firm for home sales more than $1 million*. The firm…
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Charleston Metro Chamber welcomes Director of Leadership Programs and Marketing Assistant
February 16, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is pleased to announce Tori Burke-Koskela as Director of Leadership Programs and Anna Kooper as Marketing Assistant. As Director of Leadership Programs, Tori is responsible for the…
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GSSM now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps
February 16, 2020
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its summer STEM camps: CREATEng, GoSciTech, and iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation. These summer camps are…
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Repairs to shade structures at Waterfront Park begin
February 16, 2020
The City of Charleston has contracted with IPW to perform repairs on the three shade structures on the pier at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Waterfront Park. The pier will remain…
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Recent Charleston-area leases completed by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
February 14, 2020
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Mount Pleasant Business Enterprises, Inc. leased 1,100 square feet of retail space at 1081 Johnnie…
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NHE to manage The Ironwood Community in North Augusta, SC; expands Southeastern footprint
February 13, 2020
Noted property management firm NHE, Inc. has been appointed to manage and lease apartment homes at The Ironwood Apartments in North Augusta, S.C. The property joins dozens of other NHE…
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Paige Catherine Haines joins Jarrard, Nowell & Russell
February 13, 2020
Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC (JNR), a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Paige Catherine Haines as a bookkeeper in the N. Charleston office. In this role, Haines…
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CofC Day celebration raises over $5 million
February 13, 2020
As part of the celebration around the College of Charleston’s 250th anniversary, on Jan. 30, 2020, the College launched CofC Day, a 24-hour giving day aimed at generating excitement and…
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DHEC study shows S.C. schools can take steps to reduce amounts of waste generated each day
February 13, 2020
More than half of the waste schools send to landfills could be prevented, according to a school waste study released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control…
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Douglas Machine Shop, Inc. expanding operations in Chesterfield County
February 13, 2020
More Than $2.5 Million Investment Will Create 13 New Jobs Douglas Machine Shop, Inc., a custom metal fabricator and machine shop, announced plans to expand its current operations in Chesterfield…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on Department of Administration’s Santee Cooper Report
February 12, 2020Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the Department of Administration’s report on Santee Cooper, which the Department was directed to complete by Act 95 of 2019: “The interests…
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“Hire Me SC” campaign looks to improve Lowcountry Disability Employment
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina campaign empowers Lowcountry businesses to focus on the talents of individuals with disabilities South Carolina’s unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is one of the highest in…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, today announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80…
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Red Dress Sundays celebrates second annual services; Mayor to participate in Greater St. Luke AME’s February 16 service
February 12, 2020
Last year, local nonprofit The Medi brought Red Dress Sunday to Charleston. Previously held across four states—Florida, Georgia, Delaware, and Maryland—in the years since February 2005, the event introduced awareness…
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What to do if you receive a notice from the SCDOR
February 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) sends thousands of notices each year, particularly during or after tax season to help process a return or to collect taxes owed. If…
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Shawn Skillman joins communications team at Flock and Rally
February 12, 2020
Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications and marketing firm based in Columbia, South Carolina, celebrates the addition of accomplished public relations professional Shawn Skillman to its team as a…
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The Blood Connection gives community new way to save lives
February 12, 2020
Donation Center Grand Opening on February 27 CHARLESTON, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, S.C. based community blood center, will officially open its donation center in North Charleston…
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Lewis Babcock attorney to participate in South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy
February 12, 2020
Lewis Babcock attorney, Joseph Berry was selected for membership in the 2020 class of the South Carolina Bar Leadership Academy. Each year the Academy selects attorneys from across the state…
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Prodigy Cabinetry establishing operations in Greenville County
February 12, 2020
$2.5 Million Investment Will Create 80 New Jobs Prodigy Cabinetry, a manufacturer of European-styled cabinetry, announced new operations in Greenville County. The company’s $2.5 million investment will create 80 new…
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Greystar and Heartland bring luxurious rental housing community to Lockport, IL
February 12, 2020CHARLESTON, SC & CHICAGO, IL – Charleston-based Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high quality rental housing properties, announced that the…
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Graham announces $20 million grant for Charleston Port improvement
February 12, 2020
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) will receive a nearly $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding is for…
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5Church hosts chef collaboration dinner featuring Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars Jamie Lynch and Joe Sasto
February 11, 2020
5Church Charleston announced an exclusive chef collaboration dinner on Friday, March 6 between Chef Jamie Lynch and Chef Joe Sasto, from the upcoming season of Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars…
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Lowcountry Hospitality Association to host the region’s largest hospitality-only job fair
February 11, 2020
The Lowcountry Hospitality Association (LHA) is pleased to announce the region’s largest hospitality-only job fair, taking place Wednesday, February 26 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. LHA’s mission is to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces Major General (Ret.) William F. Grimsley as South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs
February 11, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster announced that Maj. Gen. (Ret.) William F. Grimsley will be South Carolina’s first Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs – a position created by H.3438, which created the South…
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Charleston Metro Chamber now accepting applications for skills-based leadership program
February 11, 2020
The Charleston Metro Chamber is accepting applications for Leadership Discovery until March 6. The 3-month program begins in March and has seven sessions designed to enhance valuable leadership skills. Leadership Discovery is an innovative…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards option for Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary renourishment
February 11, 2020The initiative to save the Crab Bank Seabird Sanctuary near the mouth of Shem Creek in Charleston Harbor, a critical spot for nesting and migrating coastal bird species, has gained…
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