College of Charleston’s School of Business gets big boost with new partnership
January 28, 2020
The New York-based independent wealth management firm GM Advisory Group has announced its financial support for a partnership between the College of Charleston School of Business and Barron’s Group, a…
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Going the extra mile for clients: A guide
January 28, 2020
By Jean Cecil Frick NP Strategy For those of us in the professional services industry, clients are our bread and butter. We are constantly looking for ways to…
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Linnerud promoted to director of client services
January 28, 2020
Trio Solutions Inc. (TRIO), a marketing communications agency, located in Mount Pleasant, SC, has promoted Abbie Linnerud to the agency’s director of client services. Linnerud worked as an account manager…
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United Community Bank strengthens community banking operations with addition of Keri Wise
January 28, 2020
United Community Bank has announced the addition of Keri Wise as Head of Retail Sales as part of their community banking leadership team. In this newly created role, Wise will…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/24/2020 to 01/30/2020 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Bad Boys For Life 2 $34,011,714 $120,655,879 2 1917 5 $15,916,580 $103,999,889 3…
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South Carolina Federal hosts retirement workshops through CFS*
January 27, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union will host seven complimentary workshops on retirement basics, presented by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS)*, beginning on February 10. In the workshops, CFS* investment advisors…
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CCPL offers free test prep courses, practice tests for SAT, ACT, ASVAB in February
January 27, 2020
Is your teen sweating the SAT or anxious about the ASVAB or the ACT? Do they need help crafting the perfect college admissions essay? Do all of those test prep…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grant to helping hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 27, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
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‘First of its kind’ hotel in downtown Clemson coming to life
January 27, 2020
Clemson, S.C. — The newest upscale boutique hotel is coming to life in Clemson, South Carolina. Mashburn Construction broke ground on the new building on November 14, 2019. Since then, Mashburn…
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GaffneyLewis attorney, Nashiba Boyd, receives AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
January 27, 2020
GaffneyLewis, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Nashiba Boyd has received the AV Preeminent® rating from the Martindale-Hubbell® legal rating service. A litigation attorney, Boyd represents companies and some…
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Moseley Marcinak Law Group continues expansion with addition of two attorneys in Greenville office
January 27, 2020Moseley Marcinak Law Group LLP, a nationally recognized transportation and logistics firm continues to grow with the addition of D. Lesesne Phillips and J. Alex Timmons to their Greenville, South…
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South State and CenterState to combine in merger of equals to create leading southeast regional bank
January 27, 2020
Merger Creates the 8th Largest Bank Headquartered in the Southeast WINTER HAVEN, FL & COLUMBIA, SC – CenterState Bank Corporation, the parent company of CenterState Bank, and South State Corporation,…
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Top kayaking instructor making waves at the College of Charleston
January 26, 2020
Often times, the best way to learn is by taking a hands-on approach. That’s definitely the philosophy of Ashley Brown, an adjunct instructor in the Department of Health and Human Performance. Brown…
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Little Dog Agency client update
January 26, 2020Wasabi Restaurant Group Wasabi Sushi Spotlight of the month is Genki Maki. Our sushi chefs handcrafted a fresh, nutritious recipe for you to stay true to your New Year’s resolution.…
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South Carolina voting rights under the axe
January 25, 2020
By Chuck Saylors SCSBA President and Greenville County Schools Board Member In America, choosing our government is a sacred right and duty. Our vote is our voice, guaranteeing that we…
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Teddy Bear Picnic returns to Hampton Park on March 1
January 24, 2020
The annual Teddy Bear Picnic has become a must-do activity for families across the Charleston area. It’s a way for parents and children to unplug, have fun and connect in…
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World-class flutist to perform at CSU on Sunday
January 24, 2020
Flutists and woodwind players from beginner through professionals and music lovers will have a unique chance to attend a recital and masterclass featuring world-class flutist Demarre McGill Sunday, Jan. 26…
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Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area CVB, speaking at Small Business Lunch at Halls – February 6th
January 24, 2020
The King Street Marketing Group and the Hall Family presents Helen Hill, CEO of the Charleston Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, as our guest speaker for Small Business Lunch at Halls Thursday, February…
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SCPA seeks buyer for Daniel Island property
January 24, 2020
S.C. Ports Authority is selling an approximate 106-acre property on Daniel Island. The land, identified as the North Island Tract, is situated between Seven Farms Drive and the Cooper River. It…
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Two former journalists join NP Strategy
January 24, 2020
Kara Gormley Meador and Casey Watson Expand NPS+ Client Services NP Strategy adds more than two decades of journalism experience to the strategic communication firm’s bench with the addition…
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Colliers International | South Carolina marketing staff earn Commercial Property Marketing Certification
January 23, 2020
Four members of the Colliers International | South Carolina marketing team have earned the Commercial Property Marketing Certification (CPMC) from Colliers University: Elizabeth Turner, Molly Hughes, Cate Smolinsky and Hannah…
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Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost leased 3,070 SF in North Charleston
January 23, 2020
Charleston Office Advisors of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of the Atrium want to congratulate First Command Financial Services on their recent lease renewal at the Atrium…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 22, 2020
January 23, 2020
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/17/2020 to 01/23/2020 Rank Title Weeks Week Gross Cumulative 1 Bad Boys For Life 1 $73,033,944 $73,033,944 2 Dolittle 1 $28,301,930 $28,301,930 3 1917…
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State of the State Address – January 2020
January 23, 2020
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Henry McMaster Wednesday, January 22, 2020 The State House, Columbia, S.C. Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $70,000 grants to Helping Hands of Georgetown to aid those in need
January 22, 2020
Helping Hands of Georgetown has been awarded a $70,000 oral health grant from Delta Dental of South Carolina, a leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization. The funding allows…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation accepting scholarship applications for 2020-2021 school year
January 22, 2020
More than 190 scholarship opportunities totaling $500,000+ are available to students Central Carolina Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications through March 5, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year. More…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 22, 2020
Charleston / Columbia / Greenville / Spartanburg, SC – Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state:…
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Greystar announces first ground-up development project in Boston
January 22, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC -Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC, a global leader in the investment, development and management of high-quality rental housing properties, announced its first major ground-up development in Boston through…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports fourth quarter results
January 22, 2020
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its fourth quarter financial results, including strong year-over-year loan and deposit growth, operating efficiency and asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.61, an increase…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees give in a major way
January 22, 2020
Employees help support charitable organizations through donations and volunteer service BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees donate generously to causes they care about and volunteer thousands of hours to support communities…
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Afghanistan War veteran in the running for THE CITADEL’s Board of Visitors
January 21, 2020
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – Col. William Mellard “Bill” Connor V, an Orangeburg attorney and formerly deployed U.S. Army Infantry officer (currently serving in the Army…
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South Carolina celebrates successful transition to new electronic WIC cards
January 21, 2020
Thousands of families across the state currently using eWIC The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today held a special event to celebrate the completion of the statewide…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Doug Arseneau as Mortgage Loan Originator
January 21, 2020
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to welcome Doug Arseneau as a Mortgage Loan Originator in the Eastern South Carolina market. Based out…
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Choate Construction names Matt Brewer as President, announces two leadership appointments in Charleston market
January 21, 2020
Choate Construction Company announced it has appointed Matt Brewer as President. He will add depth to Choate’s executive team, supporting Chief Executive Officer Dave Priester in executing the Company’s long-term…
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LS3P welcomes Colette Carulli
January 21, 2020
LS3P welcomed Colette Carulli, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as a new Office Manager. Carulli comes to LS3P with over 30 years of experience in office management. Most recently,…
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Perry MacLennan elected President of SC Bar YLD
January 21, 2020
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that Perry MacLennan was elected President of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division effective January 1, 2020. Active in the community and the legal profession,…
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South Carolina’s State Tourism Office will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism will celebrate National Plan For Vacation Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to encourage workers and employees to convert their hard-earned vacation…
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RiverDogs-CCSD partnership with “Reading Around the Bases” moves into fourth year
January 19, 2020
Charleston County School District (CCSD) and the Charleston RiverDogs are ready to open up the fourth year of “Reading Around the Bases.” The partnership began during the 2016-2017 school year…
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SCDA, partners announce statewide Mobile Irrigation Laboratory pilot project
January 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and Aiken Soil and Water Conservation District, announced the launch of…
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City of Charleston breaks ground on Municipal Golf Course renovation
January 17, 2020On January 17, 2020, Mayor John Tecklenburg, Golf Course Architect Troy Miller, representatives of Friends of the Muni, members of City Council and the Municipal Golf Course Commission, and…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s absorption is positive despite new construction deliveries
January 17, 2020
Key Takeaways The overall market vacancy rate has fluctuated over the past year while new industrial construction was underway, and is now 8.87% during the fourth quarter of 2019. The…
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Concert and Karaoke with the Stars: Days of Our Lives Fan Favorites Coming to Myrtle Beach Feb 22-23
January 17, 2020
Myrtle Beach has seen its share of celebrity sightings and concerts by some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. But how often do you get a chance to…
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BullStreet District’s Babcock Building moves one step closer to renovation
January 17, 2020
Historic renovation specialist Clachan Properties assumes ownership The BullStreet District’s storied Babcock Building, one of downtown Columbia, South Carolina’s most iconic buildings, has a new owner for the first time…
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Town of Bluffton honored with achievement award for downtown streetscape
January 17, 2020Courtesy of the Municipal Association of SC The Town of Bluffton received a Municipal Achievement Award for two streetscape projects. The town won in the 10,001 – 20,000 population category.…
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce praises passage of USMCA
January 16, 2020
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce (SC Chamber) praised Congress for passing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) today, sending it to President Trump for signature. More than 14,300 manufacturing jobs…
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Refresco expanding operations in Greenville County
January 16, 2020
Investment to Create 25 New Jobs Refresco, a global leader among independent bottlers for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville…
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2020 MLK celebration honorees and parade marshal announced
January 16, 2020
The first African American to teach at an all-white high school in South Carolina, the first African American president of the South Carolina Dental Association, a restauranteur who founded the…
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4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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Seabreeze Marina Sale
January 16, 2020
Carolina Commercial, LLC has facilitated, for both the Buyer and the Seller, the sale of the Seabreeze Marina and the Seabreeze Office Building in Charleston, SC. Charlie Moore, SIOR CCIM…
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South Carolina Federal names new Chief Operating Officer and Senior VP of Lending
January 16, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named a new Chief Operating Officer and added an employee to its senior management team. Trey Gantt has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer,…
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