SeamonWhiteside plays key role in $28M higher education learning facility
October 10, 2019
SeamonWhiteside, local landscape architecture and civil engineering firm, has completed its key role in yet another community-shaping project, The Continuum. The Continuum in Lake City is a $28M higher education…
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College of Charleston students are fired up about new blacksmithing class
October 9, 2019If you were to accidentally stumble into the big sculpture studio on the first floor of the College of Charleston’s Albert Simons Center for the Arts on a Thursday afternoon…
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CCSD’s office of expanded learning receives funding for after-school programming
October 9, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Education recently announced more than $4 million was awarded to school districts and programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants. Charleston County…
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SCPA sees strong cargo growth in September
October 9, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority’s momentum continues in early fiscal year 2020 with the best September on record for cargo volumes. SCPA handled nearly 195,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) at the Wando…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit receives approval to enter project development
October 9, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation recently to initiate project development for the Lowcountry Rapid Transit project under the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program as…
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2018 champion Kiki Bertens and 2018 finalist Julia Goerges join 2020 Volvo Car Open player field
October 9, 2019
Fan favorites Bertens and Goerges will compete in Charleston for the fifth and seventh time, respectively 2018 Volvo Car Open champion Kiki Bertens and 2018 Volvo Car Open finalist Julia Goerges…
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The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America
October 9, 2019
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents We The People: Portraits of Veterans in America, on view October 26 through December 22, 2019. In 2010, internationally renowned artist Mary…
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The Children’s Heart Foundation Brings the Congenital Heart Walk to Charleston
October 9, 2019
The Children’s Heart Foundation’s inaugural Charleston Congenital Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, October 12th at MUSC Health Stadium. The Congenital Heart Walk is the nation’s largest walk series solely dedicated to raising money to…
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MUSC files for certificate of need to construct freestanding emergency department on Sea Islands
October 9, 2019
Earlier this week, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) took additional steps to expand access to MUSC Health patient care services, filing for a certificate of need (CON) to construct…
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CCSD’s Office of Expanded Learning receives funding for after-school programming
October 9, 2019The South Carolina Department of Education recently announced more than $4 million was awarded to school districts and programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants. Charleston County…
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The Cassina Group recognized as one of South Carolina’s fastest-growing companies
October 9, 2019The Cassina Group, Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate company, was recognized as one of the top-performing companies in the state of South Carolina. The company received the Roaring Twenties award from…
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Whistleblower Protections and Retaliation Risks
October 9, 2019
By David Dubberly Whistleblower issues are in the news, mainly because a U.S. intelligence officer recently filed a complaint against President Trump under the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA). …
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VentureSouth closes Angel Fund III at record pace
October 8, 2019
VentureSouth announced that it has closed its third sidecar investment fund, the VentureSouth Angel Fund III, at a record pace, reaching its maximum target size of $5 million. Raised during…
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Jennifer Pedersen, PA-C joins Intervene MD as new provider
October 8, 2019
Todd Joye, MD, announces that Jennifer Pedersen, PA-C has joined the practice as a physician assistant. Dr. Joye said, “In selecting Jennifer to become a member of our team, we…
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A&R Logistics, Inc. establishing operations in Berkeley County
October 8, 2019
$60 Million Investment Creating Over 60 Jobs A&R Logistics, Inc., a leading supply chain services company providing dry bulk transportation, warehousing, packaging, third-party logistics (3PL) and export solutions to the…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost represented the seller in the sale of a 42,637 SF of engineering and industrial facility in Hanahan, SC
October 8, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Office Advisors, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost represented the Seller, UEC Properties, LLC, in the sale of 42,637 SF of engineering…
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U.S. Department of Transportation approves Lowcountry Rapid Transit for project development phase
October 8, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation recently to initiate project development for South Carolina’s first mass transit project. A BCDCOG initiative, the Lowcountry Rapid Transit…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/04/2019 to 10/10/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Joker 1 $96,202,337 $96,202,337 2 Abominable 2 $11,921,855 $37,754,970 3 Downton Abbey 3…
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This weekend: Citadel nursing community holding two events to promote breast cancer awareness
October 7, 2019In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students and staff from The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing will host two events this weekend to raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer. First,…
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Over 200 schools recognized as Palmetto Gold and Silver Award winners
October 7, 2019
Today, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and the South Carolina Department of Education announced that 249 schools across South Carolina have received the recently revised Palmetto Gold and Silver…
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CofC launches Presidential Speaker Series
October 7, 2019The College of Charleston will host Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College (Dallas, Texas) on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall in Randolph Hall. The…
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Carolina Lady Anglers gives After Care Essentials $15,000 for cancer survivors
October 7, 2019
The Carolina Lady Anglers (CLA) is contributing $15,000 this year to After Care Essentials in support of the West Ashley service’s 30-year mission to help women recover after breast cancer…
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Clarence Felder’s American Macbeth premieres as part of Shakespeare For All Series
October 7, 2019
Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina will premiere Clarence Felder’s new adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of MacBeth, October 24 through November 2 at Circular Congregational Church. The classic play…
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Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR sells prime retail space on N. Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant
October 7, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the Seller, First Citizens Bank & Trust Company, in the sale of 3,851 SF of retail space located at 3102 N.…
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How to Pitch a Reporter and Be Heard
October 7, 2019
By Angela Rogers NP Strategy Today’s reporters – both print and broadcast – are always on the move. Pivoting from one story to another, preparing a “package” for the…
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Follypalooza Cancer Benefit is set to take place next Saturday, October 12 on Folly Beach
October 6, 2019
The 12th annual street festival returns to raise money for locals suffering from cancer and other medical ailments . The 12th annual Follypalooza Cancer Benefit will take place next Saturday,…
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Join SOL Southwest Kitchen + Tony Pope, State Farm Insurance Summerville for a joint ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, October 9th
October 6, 2019
WHO: SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar and Tony Pope, State Farm Insurance Summerville WHAT: On Wednesday, October 9, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar and Tony Pope, State Farm…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant & Summerville bring back “Breast Friends Thursdays”
October 6, 2019
October’s Weekly Event that will Benefit Share Our Suzy Lowcountry, a local nonprofit helping the Lowcountry fight breast cancer SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant and Summerville…
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Thirty Dancing, The Time of My Life Gala to benefit Camp Happy Days
October 6, 2019
The 30th Anniversary of the Cabooty Party will help raise money for kids kickin’ cancer On Friday, November 22, Camp Happy Days will host Thirty Dancing, The Time of My Life gala, celebrating the 30th…
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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 4, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…
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TD Charitable Foundation awards Lowcountry Food Bank $5,000 to fight childhood hunger
October 4, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced that TD Charitable Foundation has donated $5,000 to support LCFB’s BackPack Buddies program, which helps fight childhood hunger in the Lowcountry. The funds will…
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AIA South Carolina recognizes excellence in architecture and design in communities throughout the state
October 4, 2019
The American Institute of Architects’ South Carolina Chapter (AIASC) announced the 2019 recipients of the annual AIASC Design and Chapter Awards. The awards program encourages and recognizes design excellence throughout…
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Lowcountry Food Bank receives $10,000 donation from the Darden Foundation to fight hunger
October 3, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today a $10,000 grant from The Darden Foundation to help provide hunger relief to Lowcountry families. The generous unrestricted grant will allow Lowcountry Food Bank…
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Charleston-Area leases reported by Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
October 3, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Frontier Logistics, LP leased 173,000 square feet of industrial space at 7054 Weber Dr., Ladson,…
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Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments invited public input on Long-Range Transportation Plan for region’s rural areas
October 3, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is currently updating its Long Range Transportation Plan for the region’s rural areas and the agency is seeking public input in doing so. Long Range Transportation Plans…
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Colliers Report: Tight Charleston office vacancy prior to new construction deliveries
October 3, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2019 CHARLESTON | OFFICE Key Takeaways Despite 107,921 square feet of new suburban construction deliveries, the overall Charleston office market absorbed 284,129 square feet. The overall…
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SC Chamber announces 2019 Business Leader, Public Servant, and Sgt. William Jasper Freedom Award Winners
October 3, 2019
Awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Summit in November The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2019 Business Leader of the Year, Public Servant…
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MUSC discovery helps clean up toxic chemicals that can creep into food supply
October 3, 2019
To find the organisms that would lead to one of the most rewarding inventions he’s ever been involved with, Medical University of South Carolina microbiologist Hal May had to get down and…
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College of Charleston MBA program celebrates 10th anniversary
October 3, 2019
Ten years ago, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education approved a program request by the College of Charleston to establish a Master of Business Administration program. Unlike other programs in…
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Lowcountry affliliate of South Carolina Association for volunteer administrator is hosting a one-day conference on October 23,2019
October 3, 2019
Cypress Hall, Wannamaker County Park focusing on emerging and future technologies in managing volunteer engagement programs. The Lowcountry Affiliate of South Carolina Association for Volunteer Administrators will present a one-day…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For
October 3, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has been named one of the 2019 Best Credit Unions to Work For in a survey by Credit Union Journal. South Carolina Federal ranked #2 on the list,…
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MM Technics expanding operations in Newberry County
October 3, 2019
$6 Million Investment Creating 35 New Jobs MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, is expanding its Newberry County operations. The $6 million investment is creating 35…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
October 3, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Matt Pickard represented Sunrun, Inc. in the lease…
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Governor, industry leaders, educators & students celebrate manufacturing in SC
October 2, 2019Gov. McMaster issues proclamation recognizing S.C. Manufacturing Week and National Manufacturing Day In recognition of the importance of manufacturing to South Carolina’s economy, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring…
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Southern First named a top performing bank by Sandler O’Neill
October 2, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, has been named by Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. as one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks and thrifts,…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
October 2, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 224 of the 389 metropolitan areas, higher in 132 areas, and unchanged in 33 areas, the U.S. Bureau of…
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UofSC research partnerships generating over $790 million for the Palmetto State
October 2, 2019
When the University of South Carolina’s Office of Economic Engagement (OEE) first launched six years ago, its goal was to build relationships between researchers and industry partners. True to its…
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Dominion Energy shares small changes to help customers make big differences during National Energy Action month
October 1, 2019
Fall is the perfect season to think of ways to make your home more energy efficient, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of time or money. “A few…
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Department of Commerce launches Pursuit Pass
October 1, 2019New tool provides opportunity to access more statewide events The South Carolina Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation, in partnership with the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA), today announced the launch…
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GSSM’s residential and virtual programs now accepting applications
October 1, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) is now accepting applications for its residential and virtual programs. Online applications are available at www.scgssm.org. GSSM is South Carolina’s only…
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