Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan joins South Carolina Wildlife Federation as Director of Development and Events

  August 21, 2019

The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) recently hired Shannon Leigh (Turbeville) Keenan as the organization’s new Director of Development and Events. In her new role, Keenan will maintain donor relationships,…

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Cason Development Group enters Charleston market

  August 21, 2019

Cason Development Group has entered the Greater Charleston real estate market with the purchase of 1079 E. Montague Ave., in North Charleston’s historic Olde Village adjacent to the Park Circle…

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SCDOT wins two regional transportation awards

  August 20, 2019

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has won two regional transportation awards for its work to preserve a 100-year-old bridge in the Upstate and for innovative methods to maintain…

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4,000F warehouse on 2.81 acres sold

  August 20, 2019

Dunston Powell, CCIM, with Carolina Commercial, LLC represented the Seller in the disposition of 2685 Azalea Drive in North Charleston, SC for $1,405,000. Decks and Docks Lumber Company, Inc. purchased…

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Frampton Construction completes industrial spec facility in Summerville

  August 20, 2019

Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has finished work on a 136,500-square-foot industrial building at the Charleston Trade Center,…

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Third Charleston Harbor deepening contract awarded

  August 20, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District has awarded the third dredging construction contract for the Charleston Harbor Post 45 Deepening Project. The approximately $124 million contract was awarded…

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Dockery’s hosts open songwriting contest

  August 20, 2019

Dockery’s, the Daniel Island restaurant, brewery, and music venue, announces a songwriting contest for local artists opening August 19 and running through midnight September 13, 2019. Entrants to the contest will…

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Top Grossing Movies – August 19, 2019

  August 19, 2019

Week of 08/16/2019 to 08/22/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Good Boys 1  $21,402,605  $21,402,605 2 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 3  $14,179,135  $133,780,735 3 The…

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New athlete-based fitness center opens on Upper Peninsula

  August 19, 2019

Today GoGreenFitness, in partnership with FAST, announced its grand opening at 1836 Meeting St. The new fitness and athletic performance center is specifically designed to deliver athlete-based fitness routines while catering…

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Charleston office advisors leased 6,386 SF at The Atrium

  August 19, 2019

Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, Atrium Northwoods, LLC in the renewal of Oak Trust Properties with 2,718 SF…

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Support National Thrift Store Day

  August 16, 2019

Most people know Goodwill for our donated goods retail stores. In fact, across the United States 82% of the population lives within 10 miles of a Goodwill location. So it’s…

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Graham on the Path Forward in Afghanistan

  August 16, 2019

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made these statements on the path forward in Afghanistan.  “American service members are not acting as policemen in Afghanistan.  They are the front-line defense…

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Scott & Corley, P.A. attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers

  August 15, 2019

Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, and Firm Managing Attorney, Reginald “Reggie” P. Corley, have been recognized in the 2020 edition of BEST…

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City reports on progress of Eastside initiatives

  August 14, 2019

Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg, Police Chief Luther Reynolds and other city officials attended a neighborhood meeting organized by the Eastside Community Development Corporation to give an update on city initiatives…

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District’s Back-to-School hotline starts this week

  August 13, 2019

Charleston County School District (CCSD) is making the annual Back-to-School hotline available this week in order to assist families for the start of the 2019-2020 school year. The hotline is…

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SuggsJohnson CPA firm promotes three professionals to expanded roles

  August 13, 2019

Noted South Carolina certified public accounting firm SuggsJohnsonLLC has promoted three professionals to Senior Accountant roles in its growing tax, audit and consulting practice. Receiving promotions and expanded responsibilities are…

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SC Ports sees strong start to FY20

  August 13, 2019

South Carolina Ports Authority saw a strong start to fiscal year 2020, recording its busiest July in Port history at container terminals and inland ports. SCPA handled 210,542 twenty-foot equivalent…

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Top Grossing Movies – August, 12, 2019

  August 12, 2019

Week of 08/09/2019 to 08/15/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw 2  $25,265,795  $108,379,575 2 Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark…

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Leadership Charleston Class of 2020 Announced

  August 12, 2019

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston, a highly sought after professional development opportunity established in 1974, is proud to announce the incoming Class of 2020. The mission of Leadership…

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SCPA CEO receives prestigious ‘Rainmaker’ award

  August 12, 2019

S.C. Ports Authority president and CEO Jim Newsome has been named a DC Velocity Logistics Rainmaker — a prestigious accolade that recognizes logistics professionals whose achievements and contributions stand out…

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