Charleston environmental/mass torts litigation Attorney Yancey McLeod III joins Womble Bond Dickinson
February 7, 2020
Experienced environmental law, toxic tort and product liability litigation attorney Yancey McLeod III is the newest member of the Womble Bond Dickinson team. McLeod has joined the firm’s Charleston office…
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FBI secrets, the Watergate investigators and more: The Citadel to host landmark intelligence conference
February 7, 2020
It’s one of The Citadel’s largest and fastest-growing areas of study — and now the Department of Intelligence and Security Studies is preparing to host a major conference that will…
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Palmetto Goodwill adds VP of Marketing and Communications
February 7, 2020
Megan Fink has joined Palmetto Goodwill as their Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She has more than 15 years of communications experience. She has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology…
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Colliers International’s Office brokerage team in Charleston continues to expand portfolio
February 6, 2020
Newly assembled team of experienced brokers in Charleston expands their office leasing portfolio with four new listings. Colliers International’s Kristie Roe, Alex Irwin and William Ederle have recently secured four…
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South Carolina export sales top $41.5 billion in 2019, achieve 10th consecutive record year
February 6, 2020State remains top exporter of tires and completed passenger motor vehicles For the 10th consecutive year, the state of South Carolina set a record for total export sales in 2019.…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hosts ‘Swoon to the Rose’ Flower Art Exhibit
February 6, 2020
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to go beyond the vase and reimagine the role of flowers and floral art in public spaces, parks and homes. As part…
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SCHA announces 2020 Capstone Award winners
February 6, 2020
Tidelands Health and MUSC Health are the inaugural winners of the South Carolina Hospital Association’s (SCHA) Capstone Award, a recognition of hospitals and health systems in South Carolina who are leaders in…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces six recipients of 2020 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts
February 5, 2020
South Carolina’s highest award for achievement in the arts is to be presented to six uniquely qualified arts practitioners and supporters announced today by the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC).…
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Scores of student-athletes honored at CCSD’s annual National Signing Day Ceremony
February 5, 2020Forty student-athletes, in 10 different sports, from six schools, were honored at Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) 2020 National Signing Day Ceremony today. Director of Operational Planning Bob Olson and…
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United Community Bank Ranks in Top 25 on Forbes List of America’s Best 100 Banks
February 5, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. was recently recognized as one of America’s best banks by Forbes magazine for the seventh consecutive year. “America’s Best Banks 2020,” an article written by Antoine…
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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade set for February 22 at City Roots
February 5, 2020
The 10th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at City Roots urban farm in Columbia’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the festival’s…
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SCRA announces three new Client Companies
February 5, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of three Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from SC Launch, Inc.…
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Clyburn hosts Savannah River Site-HBCU partnership summit
February 5, 2020
On Monday, U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn was joined by Savannah River Site (SRS) officials and representatives from all eight of South Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities…
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LS3P receives top honors at NEHW Awards Event
February 5, 2020
LS3P received top honors at the recent 2020 NEWH Awards Event held in Charleston, SC. LS3P was recognized nationally along with other regional firms across the United States for its…
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Colliers International represents Ethan Allen in leasing new distribution center in Summerville
February 5, 2020
New distribution center in Summerville will supply stores across the Southeast. Colliers International’s Mark Erickson, SIOR and Matt Pickard have assisted Ethan Allen in leasing space at Summerville Distribution Center…
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SCRA announces three new Client Companies
February 5, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announced the recent acceptance of three Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies are provided mentoring and grants and may be eligible for investments from…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina’s industrial market expands to accommodate ongoing demand
February 4, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 SOUTH CAROLINA | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways A record-breaking 15.88 million square feet of industrial buildings were delivered throughout South Carolina in 2019; however, the vacancy…
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The Beach Company hires JC Darby
February 4, 2020
The Beach Company, a leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property management for 75 years, announced JC Darby has been hired as a development associate at…
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National Machining & Fabrication, Inc. expanding operations in York County
February 4, 2020
More than $4.2 million investment will create 40 new jobs National Machining & Fabrication, Inc. (NMF) announced plans to expand its current operations in York County. The more than $4.2…
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Immedion welcomes Michael Byrd to sales team in Charleston
February 4, 2020
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced today the addition of Michael Byrd to their Charleston Sales team. In his new role as…
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Santee Cooper records most successful year to date for recycling and beneficial use
February 4, 2020
Santee Cooper recycled 1,607,052 tons of coal ash and other coal combustion products in 2019, the highest amount of any year to date and a result reflecting the utility’s emphasis…
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Four companies receive a total of $150,000 in SCRA grants
February 4, 2020
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) announces four SCRA Client Companies have recently been awarded investments for a combined total of $150,000. Tide Stop, LLC, based in Johns Island, received a…
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Climate change is focus of 12th Law & Society Symposium
February 3, 2020
The General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Defense will kick off a conference this Friday, February 7, on the legal and ethical issues of seemingly inevitable climate change. The…
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Latest surgeon general’s report a wakeup call about smoking cessation
February 3, 2020Dr. Graham Warren was a contributing author to the 2020 surgeon general’s report on smoking cessation and a member of Hollings Cancer Center’s Cancer Control Research Program. Quitting smoking can…
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Charleston Animal Society celebrates 146 years
February 3, 2020
International Primate Protection League Founder and Blackbaud, Inc. both honored. Charleston Animal Society celebrated 146 years of preventing cruelty to animals on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Blackbaud World Headquarters. Before…
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SC Ports celebrates construction milestone at Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal
February 3, 2020
The Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. Terminal is taking shape along the Cooper River as S.C. Ports Authority prepares to open the new container terminal in March 2021. S.C. Ports celebrated…
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SC Ports CEO to be inducted into 2020 International Maritime Hall of Fame
February 3, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority President and CEO Jim Newsome will be inducted into the 2020 International Maritime Hall of Fame. The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/31/2020 to 02/06/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Bad Boys For Life 3 $17,682,959 $148,059,490 2 1917 6 $9,497,235 $119,083,624 3 Dolittle…
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NHE adds four more South Carolina communities to its Homeowners Association Portfolio
February 3, 2020
Noted property/community management organization welcomes new communities into its rapidly growing portfolio Noted Southeastern association and property management firm NHE, Inc. has added four new Upstate communities – Bridges…
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LS3P congratulates new CEO Marc Marchant
February 3, 2020
LS3P announced that Marc Marchant, AIA, LEED AP, has officially transitioned from CEO Elect to CEO, effective February 3, 2020. Marchant, a Charleston native who was named CEO-Elect on May…
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City of Cayce honored with Achievement Award for waterline replacement project
February 3, 2020
The City of Cayce received a Municipal Achievement Award for its Waterline Replacement Project. The city won in the public works category. Twenty-nine cities and towns submitted their projects and…
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PCT LTD executes term sheet for debt financing
February 3, 2020LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced it has executed a term sheet for a USD $500,000 convertible note which, if fully realized, would provide funding for PCTL to redeem…
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Ingevity reports preliminary fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results
February 3, 2020
FOURTH QUARTER Net sales of $303.4 million were up 8.9% versus the prior year quarter’s sales of $278.6 million Net income of $44.3 million was up 5.2% versus net income…
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South Carolina Federal selects My Sister’s House as 2020 Charity of Choice
February 2, 2020
My Sister’s House was selected as the 2020 charity of choice for the South Carolina Federal Foundation. The Foundation serves eight non-profits with one rotating, employee nominated non-profit being selected…
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TCCC adds Kenya Dunn to their Board of Directors
February 2, 2020
Kenya Dunn, a motivational speaker, mentor and CEO of The Power Filled Woman, was recently elected to the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative Board of Directors for a three-year term.…
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Colliers International announces 2019 Top Producers and Walter M. Keenan Award Recipient
January 31, 2020
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the commercial real estate firm’s brokerage awards for 2019, presented at the company’s annual Awards Celebration on January 28, 2020. The leading producer for…
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Colliers Report: 2019 record-breaking industrial expansion adds 9.99M SF to the Greenville-Spartanburg market
January 31, 2020
Research & Forecast Report Q4-2019 GREENVILLE-SPARTANBURG | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The overall Greenville-Spartanburg industrial annual market vacancy rate only increased five basis points despite quarterly fluctuations, even with a…
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Charleston Commercial brings two new retailers to 316 King St.
January 31, 2020
Lifestyle brand Salt Life is opening its first local store at 316 King St. Aimed at ocean enthusiasts, Salt Life apparel and merchandise has an enthusiastic following of water-lovers, making…
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Stantec expands Transportation and Community Development teams in South Carolina
January 30, 2020
Stantec, a leading global design and engineering firm, has welcomed two professionals to its growing Transportation and Community Development teams in Charleston. Tilley Bull has joined Stantec as a senior…
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Materials Sciences expanding operations again in South Carolina
January 30, 2020
Materials Sciences LLC (MSC), an engineering services and manufacturing company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $4.2 million investment is expected to create 34 new jobs.…
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Is your dog THE Crown Dog of Charleston?
January 29, 2020
Local dog walking company hosts ‘Crown Dog’ contest and chance at $2,200 in prizes. Does your pooch have what it takes to be named THE Crown Dog? Charleston Dog Walker,…
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William Means real estate looks ahead to 2020 after record year of Charleston home sales
January 29, 2020
As one of the oldest real estate firms in the area and an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, William Means continues to remain at the forefront of the local luxury…
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BCDCOG expands staff with key hires
January 29, 2020
Regional strategist and senior planner join team The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments expanded its staff with two recent hires. Daniel Brock will serve as a regional strategist and Kristin Miguez was hired…
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College of Charleston Founders’ Medal bestowed SC changemakers
January 29, 2020
On the 200th anniversary of the chartering of the College of Charleston, President Harry McKinley Lightsey Jr. initiated the College of Charleston Founders’ Medal Award. It is the most prestigious award given…
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Charleston Water Taxi owners specify Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore® Power for Daniel Island Ferry
January 29, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Water Taxi co-owner Chip Deaton, who logged between 6,800 and 10,000 trouble-free hours* with Yamaha F150 and F200 outboards, has decided on Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore…
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Kopis donating $1000 prize at state-wide innovation series launch
January 29, 2020
Kopis donating $1000 prize at state-wide innovation series launch One of the state’s leading software companies will be donating $1,000 to help spur the next level of innovation in South…
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StoneWorks, Inc. expanding operations in Beaufort County
January 29, 2020
$3.2 Million Investment Will Create 21 New Jobs StoneWorks, Inc., an interior craftsmanship company, announced plans to expand its operations in Beaufort County. The $3.2 million investment is projected to…
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GreenCore Materials to establish operations in Georgetown County
January 29, 2020More Than $10 Million Investment to Create 74 New Jobs GreenCore Materials, a new manufacturer of composite materials used to strengthen plastic extruded profiles, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Southern First reports 2019 financial results
January 28, 2020
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three-month period and year ended December 31, 2019. 2019 Fourth Quarter Highlights…
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Milliken & Company finalizes acquisition of Borchers
January 28, 2020
Milliken & Company, a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited (“Borchers”), a global specialty chemicals…
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