Penske Truck Leasing site is slated to be complete in January of 2020
November 18, 2019
A new Penske Truck Leasing site is slated to be complete in January of 2020. A joint venture of Penske Corporation and Penske Automotive Group, the Fortune 500 company looked…
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JacksonBuilt Custom Homes honored with four PRISM Awards
November 14, 2019JacksonBuilt Custom Homes was awarded four PRISM Awards by the Charleston Home Builders Association, including a coveted Customer Service Award. At the Nov. 1 awards ceremony, the JacksonBuilt team…
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Gibbes Museum of Art announces new hires
November 14, 2019
Katie Borges, Special Events Manager Katie Borges coordinates the rentals at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Whether the venue is rented for a wedding, a corporate event, or a non-profit…
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Life Cycle institute announces partnership with Washington State University
November 14, 2019
Life Cycle Institute welcomes Washington State University to their group of leading university partners. WSU will host Institute classes at the Everett campus, making it more convenient than ever for manufacturing…
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SCDOT to host “Fall Cleanup” event across South Carolina
November 14, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be holding an agency-wide highway litter cleanup event on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. SCDOT’s “Fall Cleanup” will include hundreds of employees, from…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2019A bond sale
November 13, 2019
Achieves projected $40 million debt service savings by 2036 The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the sale of $163 million in variable rate revenue obligation bonds during a special…
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Lakewood Camping Resort named Park of the Year
November 13, 2019
Award presented to park owners at the 2019 Outdoor Hospitality Conference; Expo The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has named Lakewood Camping Resort, located in Myrtle Beach,…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes Case Manager of the Year Joanie Detyens
November 13, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center to recognize Joanie Detyens, RN as its newest Case Manager of the Year Award Winner. Detyens resides in Goose Creek. She began her career at East Cooper…
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BBB announces winners of the 2019 Business of the Year Torch Award and Charity Challenge
November 13, 2019
Recipients of the BBB Business of the Year Torch Awards and Charity Challenge were named at a ceremony held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Capital City Club. The…
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The Urban Electric Co. expanding Charleston County operations
November 13, 2019More Than $10.7 Million Investment to Create 180 New Jobs The Urban Electric Co., an artisan lighting fixture designer and manufacturer, announced plans to expand its current Charleston County operations.…
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CCSD Board of Trustees advances recommendations
November 13, 2019The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees agreed to proceed with a list of recommendations to be voted on at two upcoming meetings. Some of the proposals will…
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College of Charleston to feature Nikki Haley at inaugural women’s summit
November 13, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business is doubling down on its commitment to diversity and inclusion by hosting the 2020 Women for Women Summit, a day-long conference where attendees will celebrate, elevate,…
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I-526 Wando River Bridge rehabilitation project update
November 13, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is continuing rehabilitation of the I-526 Wando River Bridge rehabilitation project. The upcoming work schedule is as follows, weather permitting: On Friday night…
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Google and Belle W. Baruch Foundation team up for groundwater resource research
November 13, 2019
The Belle W. Baruch Foundation is the proud recipient of a grant from Google to support and expand current groundwater resource research at its leading Lowcountry ecology research reserve, Hobcaw…
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Majority Whip Clyburn, Rep. Adams, Rep. Clay introduce legislation to reform Opportunity Zone program
November 13, 2019
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-6), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (MO-1) introduced H.R. 5042, the “Opportunity Zone Reform Act,” which aims to tighten rules…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association launches Labor Law Compliance Help Desk
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) launched their Labor Law Compliance Help Desk with assistance from national employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. The help desk provides quick…
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Mary Sharp honored with prestigious Jean Galloway Bissell Award by SCWLA
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Women Lawyers Association has named Mary Sharp as the 2019 recipient of its prestigious Jean Galloway Bissell Award. The Beaufort attorney was honored on Thursday, Nov. 7,…
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Amy Wright of Bitty & Beau’s wins AIA Charleston Service Award
November 12, 2019LS3P congratulates Amy Wright, founder of Bitty and Beau’s coffee shop, who was honored with AIA Charleston’s Service Award on Friday, November 8. The award, which is given to companies…
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‘Limitless’ Conference encourages women entrepreneurs to step out in confidence
November 12, 2019
Women entrepreneurs often struggle with limiting beliefs, thinking they aren’t good enough, talented enough or simply capable of achieving great things. Hatch Tribe, a community for women entrepreneurs, is blowing…
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The South Carolina Lean Alliance rebrands as OpExChange
November 12, 2019
The South Carolina Lean Alliance has rebranded as OpExChange. Why the name change? Because the scope of topics has increased to include more than lean manufacturing. OpExChange will now also…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina statewide industrial activity intensifies
November 12, 2019
Key Takeaways South Carolina industrial markets continue to absorb record-breaking square footage, this quarter alone the state absorbed 5.43 million square feet. Rental rates continue in an upward trend and…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
November 12, 2019
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed three professionals to its growing Transportation and Community Development practices in Charleston and Columbia. Devesh Kumar has joined Stantec’s Charleston…
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Pegasus Home Fashions establishing operations in Bamberg County
November 12, 2019
Pegasus Home Fashions, a manufacturer and provider of bedding and home products, today announced plans to establish operations in Bamberg County. The $1.1 million investment is projected to create 113…
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School-based telehealth program reduces ED visits by pediatric asthma patients
November 12, 2019
MUSC researchers report in JAMA Pediatrics an association between a school-based telehealth program and reduced emergency department visits for children with asthma living in a rural and underserved region of South Carolina.…
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Trinity Partners represents seller in sale of 2825 Rivers Avenue, Charleston for $335,000
November 11, 2019
Trinity Partners recently facilitated the sale of 2825 Rivers Avenue, a 4,875 square foot building, in Charleston, South Carolina. Trinity Partners Brokerage Associate, Alex Waelde, represented the seller, Jay Nagy,…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/08/2019 to 11/14/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Midway 1 3,242 $17,897,419.00 $17,897,419.00 2 Doctor Sleep 1 3,855 $14,114,124.00…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $17.5 million contract from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
November 11, 2019
If you work at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), your mission is clear: DEFEND OUR NATION. Every person, every day, contributes to fleet…
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Coastal Community Foundation awards $8,000 to the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina
November 11, 2019
Coastal Community Foundation recently announced grant recipients from its Northern Lowcountry Regional Grants program. Of the 160 organizations that submitted applications, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South…
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Little Dog Agency clients’ current specials and upcoming events
November 10, 2019Wasabi Restaurant Group This November at Wasabi enjoy the Sushi Spotlight Roll of the Month, Aki Maki; enjoy crispy Kabocha squash, asparagus and shrimp on the inside topped with seared…
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SCDOT revises the design of the SC 61 safety project in Dorchester County
November 10, 2019
Since the September 24th public meeting regarding the SC 61 Rural Road Safety Project in Dorchester County, SCDOT’s project team has continued to work to refine the proposed design of the…
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12th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade on a mission to feed 3,500 families for Thanksgiving
November 10, 2019
Help the brigade raise money to provide Charleston area families in need with Thanksgiving meals; Volunteers to assist with meal assembly and delivery on November 26, 2019. The Charleston Basket…
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Gov. Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment of Workforce Executive Director Dan Ellzey announce record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 10, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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2018 South Carolina infant mortality report released
November 10, 2019
New data released today by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017,…
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Local conservation leader receives National Recognition Lowcountry Land Trust’s Ashley Demosthenes named 2019 ambassador
November 10, 2019
Lowcountry Land Trust president and CEO Ashley Demosthenes has been awarded the 2019 Ambassador award by the Land Trust Alliance, for consistently and effectively advocating for a broad range of…
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Second Annual Ugly Sweater 5K Dash in Summerville to benefit families living with Alzheimer’s and related Dementia
November 10, 2019
According to an Alzheimer’s Association report, about 92,000 people in South Carolina have Alzheimer’s Disease, and that number is estimated to grow to 120,000 by the year 2025. The ARK,…
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Ashleigh Barty, World No. 1 and reigning French Open champion, joins Volvo Car Open field
November 10, 2019
Barty captured the season-ending WTA Finals title this past week, taking home the largest prize money amount in the history of professional women’s tennis World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will…
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Bank of South Carolina opens North Charleston office
November 10, 2019
The Bank of South Carolina Corporation, holding company of the Bank of South Carolina, opened a new banking office at 9403 Highway 78 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The office…
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TCCC gives awards to two local high schools for improving their FAFSA completion rates
November 10, 2019
Academic Magnet High School and Military Magnet Academy have been named champions of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s College Cash Campaign for increasing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)…
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Harris Pastides, AVX Corp., Jerry Youkey honored at record-setting life sciences conference
November 10, 2019To resounding applause from a record gathering from 11 countries, 32 states and virtually every county in South Carolina, life sciences leaders at SCBIO 2019 in Greenville saluted three leaders…
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S.C. Department of Revenue issuing 400,000 rebate checks this week
November 8, 2019
Six months after lawmakers approved $50 tax rebates for eligible taxpayers and less than one month after the October 15 Individual Income Tax extension deadline, the final numbers are in…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, S.C. Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin release final Commission report
November 8, 2019Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin today released the Commission’s final report at its quarterly meeting in Horry County this morning. “Major hurricanes and major…
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Veterans and active duty military receive free admission to The Charleston Museum and Joseph Manigault House November 11
November 8, 2019This Veteran’s Day weekend, The Charleston Museum invites the community to explore the history of the Joseph Manigault Historic House. During WWII, the Joseph Manigault House, located at 350 Meeting Street,…
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College of Charleston Pep Supper donates over a ton of food to Lowcountry Food Bank
November 8, 2019Pep Supper is an opportunity for the College of Charleston’s fraternities and sororities to work together to help make a positive contribution to the local community. This year’s event, which…
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United Community Bank launches new website
November 7, 2019
As part of its ongoing effort to provide a high level of service to all customers, United Community Bank is proud to announce the launch of its new website. Still…
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LS3P welcomes Megan Bilgri
November 7, 2019
LS3P welcomes Megan Bilgri, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as a Marketing Coordinator. Bilgri, a recent graduate of Mercer University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, brings…
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Tiffany Glover and Mary Lewis of Colliers International receive the REMS Certified Assistant designation
November 7, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina’s Tiffany Glover and Mary Lewis received the REMS Certified Assistant (RCA) designation through the Colliers University platform. The RCA designation program consists of laborious coursework…
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Meals on Wheels delivers more than meals to isolated neighbors
November 7, 2019
Nearly 10 million people in this country do not know where their next meal is coming from. Millions more experience the negative effects of living alone, including depression and isolation…
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John Delaney to speak at College’s Bully Pulpit Series – November 8
November 7, 2019
The Bully Pulpit Series at the College of Charleston will host a student roundtable with Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney, former U.S. representative (Maryland-6th), as part of the College of…
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Living History event highlights College of Charleston’s role in American Revolution
November 7, 2019
The American Revolution tends to get overshadowed by the Civil War, the deadliest conflict in U.S. history, which has resulted in myths and inaccuracies. Erick Nason, a self-proclaimed “history nut,”…
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Record cuts to unemployment insurance tax rates
November 7, 2019
2020 tax rates will be 34 percent lower than 2019, and the UI Trust Fund is now solvent. Governor Henry McMaster was joined by S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce…
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