Hurricane Dorian Update 1
September 2, 2019
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Sept. 2, 2019, Noon) – CARTA will suspend regular operations at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 2 until further notice. The system will operate on a Sunday…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders mandatory evacuations for Coastal Counties effective September 2 at noon
September 2, 2019Governor Also Ordered School and State Government Office Closures in Coastal Counties Governor Henry McMaster, in coordination with local officials, has ordered the evacuation of coastal South Carolina residents for their…
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Last Mile Industrial – Stark Industrial Park
September 2, 2019
■ Building: 157,698 SF ■ Office: 4,500 SF ■ Site Size: 6.42 Acres ■ TMS #: 412-01-00-004 ■ Zoning: Heavy Industrial ■ Docks: 7 – with 6 levelers (expandable by…
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Help the Lowcountry Food Bank fight hunger during Hunger Action Month in September
September 2, 2019
In the 10 counties of coastal South Carolina, more than 200,000 of our neighbors struggle with hunger every day and may not know where they’ll find their next meal. Hunger…
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Lowcountry Food Bank welcomes new employees
September 1, 2019
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of Cecelia Jenkins…
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SafeShowings App selected to participate in The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Program
August 30, 2019
SafeShowings, a mobile app created to deter crimes committed against real estate professionals and homeowners, is one of seven area businesses selected to participate in The Harbor Entrepreneur Center’s Accelerator…
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First NCAA-sanctioned game to be played on the The Citadel’s parade field since 2015
August 30, 2019
The Citadel women’s soccer team will host the Navy Midshipmen on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 12 p.m. The game will be played on Summerall Field, in the middle of The Citadel’s campus. This…
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Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell launches new SC based lobbying firm
August 30, 2019
Amanda Wuenscher Mitchell announced today the launch of AWM Consulting Group, a boutique governmental affairs firm focused on lobbying and offering a full range of services that can be customized…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting the 6th Annual “Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages” Jazz Festival on October 30th and 31st
August 30, 2019
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting the 6th Annual “Bob Masteller’s Jazz For All Ages” jazz festival on Wednesday, October 30th, and Thursday, October 31st, 2019. Sponsored by The…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease at Harrell Square
August 30, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 1,100 SF of space at Harrell Square, in West Ashley. Loren Ziff of Eastrock…
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Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1,100 SF at Harrell Square
August 30, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1,100 SF of space at Harrell Square. Harrell Square is located at the…
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United Community Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
August 30, 2019
United Community Bank is proud to have been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2019 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based…
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Growth Hack speakers needed
August 28, 2019
Fourth Annual Growth Summit hosted by ERG Payroll & HR ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place on October 4th. The Growth…
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Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas launching operations in Chesterfield County
August 28, 2019
Investment Creating 45 New Jobs Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas, an electronic waste recycling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Chesterfield County. The $1.5 million investment will…
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The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation pledges $1 million for Emanuel Nine Memorial
August 28, 2019First Major Gift is Earmarked for Memorial Construction Today, the Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation Board announced The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation’s pledge of $1 million, the first major gift for the permanent memorial honoring…
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Big Gun Robotics LLC expanding operations in Newberry County
August 28, 2019
Investment creating 16 jobs Big Gun Robotics LLC, a robotic welding company that supplies heavy equipment manufacturers, is expanding its operations in Newberry County. The more than $3.6 million investment…
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GaffneyLewis LLC partner named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020
August 28, 2019
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that partner Amy Gaffney has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. Recognition by practice areas include: Amy Gaffney Employment Law –…
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Clawson and Staubes names four new members
August 28, 2019
Clawson and Staubes, LLC, a full-service law firm based in Charleston with offices in Columbia, Greenville and Charlotte, announced three new members to the firm ─ Trey Nicolette, Jessica…
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Salt Marsh Brewing expanding operations in Beaufort County
August 27, 2019
Investment Creating 43 New Jobs Salt Marsh Brewing, a local, craft brewery, is expanding operations in Beaufort County. The $4.5 million investment is projected to create approximately 43 new jobs.…
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Charleston RiverDogs game to benefit Alzheimer’s research
August 27, 2019
Sign Up with Code to Support Local Non Profit Celebrate Labor Day Weekend while giving back at the ballpark. The RiverDogs Alzheimer’s Awareness Night will take place on Sunday, September…
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Seven K&L Gates partners in Charleston recognized in 2020 Best Lawyers in America
August 27, 2019
Seven partners from the Charleston, South Carolina office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in America, with one of…
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K&L Gates advises Kaman Corporation on $700 million sale of distribution segment
August 27, 2019
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP served as the lead legal advisor to Kaman Corporation (NYSE: KAMN) on the sale of the company’s distribution segment to affiliates of private equity…
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Poverty: More than meets the eye
August 27, 2019Area nonprofit explores the difference between generational and situational poverty Poverty is most likely not the first thought that comes to mind when one hears Mount Pleasant. However, East Cooper…
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GrandSouth Bank full-service branch in Charleston now open
August 27, 2019
GrandSouth Bank opened the doors of their new full-service branch at 291 East Bay Street in Charleston in July 2019, but the Greenville-based bank has been serving Charlestonians since May of 2017. Rob…
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SC Chamber announces officers and Board Members
August 26, 2019
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2019-20. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors will begin on…
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South Carolina Business Hall of Fame announce 2020 inductees
August 26, 2019
Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina announced the names of three outstanding business leaders who will be inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2020: Mr. Frank…
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S.C. must act wisely with $350 million surplus
August 26, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller I’ll start with the good news: I recently closed the books for the fiscal year that ended June 30, and even after some additional “contingent” spending…
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SPINX celebrates new store opening in Summerville
August 26, 2019
The Spinx Company, the Greenville S.C.-based fuel and convenience retail company with more than 80 locations and 50 car washes statewide, officially celebrated the opening of its newest store in…
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South Carolina’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in two decades
August 26, 2019
In 1971, then US Senator Fritz Hollings said, “Poverty is a wheel with several spokes. On this wheel you’ve got the spoke of health, the spoke of housing, job training,…
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BBB announces appointment of Edgar Alewine to its Board of Directors
August 26, 2019
BBB Serving Central SC and Charleston announced that Mr. Edgar Alewine, Director of Fixed Operations with Jim Hudson Automotive Group will be appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointment…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 25, 2019
August 26, 2019
Week of 08/23/2019 to 08/29/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Angel Has Fallen 1 $21,380,987 $21,380,987 2 Good Boys 2 $11,635,655 $41,943,160 3 Overcomer 1 $8,146,533 $8,146,533 4…
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Golf Event supports community designed for people with autism and intellectual disabilities
August 26, 2019Pawleys Island, South Carolina – The SOS Charity Golf Event (SOSCGE), a 100% volunteer 501c3 charity, is focused on raising awareness of the needs of people with autism and those…
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Charleston office advisors lease 6,044 SF at Liberty Center
August 26, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, Cameron Yost and Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Tenant, First National Bank of Pennsylvania in the expansion of 2,393 SF of Office…
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Charleston office advisors leased 2,475 SF at Ridgeway Business Park
August 26, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, STH, LLC in the lease of 2,475 SF of Flex/Office space located at…
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Chelsea R. Johnson, O.D. joins Dr. Kerry Solomon’s Ophthalmology team
August 26, 2019
Dr. Kerry Solomon, world renowned ophthalmologist and South Carolina’s leading LASIK and laser cataract surgeon, welcomed Chelsea R. Johnson, O.D. to his award-winning ophthalmology team. “Dr. Johnson is extremely smart…
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Kara Johnson & Rex Ann Strecker join United Community Mortgage Services
August 26, 2019
United Community Mortgage Services welcomed Rex Ann Strecker as a Senior Loan Officer and Kara Johnson as a Mortgage Loan Originator to its Coastal South Carolina team. The two have…
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GaffneyLewis LLC partner named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020
August 26, 2019
GaffneyLewis LLC announced that partner Amy Gaffney has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. Recognition by practice areas include: Amy Gaffney Employment Law – Individuals…
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Floodwater Commission to hold statewide meeting and present initial reports
August 23, 2019
By Alex Junes-Ward The South Carolina Floodwater Commission will hold its third quarterly statewide meeting at Cheraw State Park on Mon., Aug. 26, presenting its first set of recommendations –…
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1223 Ben Sawyer Blvd. redevelopment nearing completion
August 23, 2019
Mount Pleasant resident and Charleston Commercial managing director Joshua Schaap is redeveloping 1223 Ben Sawyer Blvd. into a retail space for two tenants. The property — previously family owned for…
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Opportunity Project SC announces school donations of 1,300 desks and 20 teacher supply grants
August 22, 2019Bakari Sellers, Hope and Wade King and six local superintendents gathered to announce a donation of 1,300 new desks to the following school districts: Allendale 1, Bamberg 2, Hampton 1,…
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KP Components Inc. expanding Pickens County operations
August 22, 2019
More Than $16 Million Investment Creating 47 New Jobs KP ComponentsInc., a Denmark-based supplier that specializes in fully-automated machining of complex parts for a variety of industries, today announced plans…
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CCSD Director of Security to be part of Leadership Charleston’s Class of 2020
August 22, 2019
Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Director of Security and Emergency Management, Michael Reidenbach, was recently named to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2020. Reidenbach was…
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William Russell joins Charleston Regional Development Alliance board
August 22, 2019
As principal of Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, William Russell has been named to the board of the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA).…
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CresCom Bank makes Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Banks in each state’ list
August 21, 2019
CresCom Bank has recently been named one of America’s Best Banks in South Carolina 2019 by Forbes Magazine. Of the estimated 5,400 banks in the United States, only 149 made the 2019 list, and only three banks from South Carolina…
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Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza enters Volvo Car Open
August 21, 2019
Former World No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion Garbiñe Muguruza will compete in the Volvo Car Open for the first time since 2013. The WTA Premier tournament is scheduled for April…
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Clawson and Staubes attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020
August 21, 2019
Clawson and Staubes announced that partners Sam Clawson and Ronnie Craig have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2020. Recognition by practice Area includes: Sam…
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GSSM welcomes 144 juniors
August 21, 2019
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) welcomed 144 juniors from across the state of South Carolina. Throughout the middle of August, students moved onto campus to…
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Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announces expansion of their Charleston office
August 21, 2019
Viking Mergers & Acquisitions announced the expansion of their Charleston, South Carolina office. “As we continue to build on the success we have experienced since entering the Charleston market 18…
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CRP Industries Inc. establishing operations in Horry County
August 21, 2019
CRP Industries Inc. announced plans to establish operations in Horry County. The $2.5 million investment will create approximately 115 jobs over the next five years. CRP Industries is a leading…
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The Hub Collaborative Workspaces celebrates grand opening in North Charleston
August 21, 2019
The Hub Collaborative Workspaces will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on August 23, 2019 at 11:30am for their new location at 8887 Old University Blvd. Representatives from the…
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