Construction commences on Charleston Tech Center in South Carolina Opportunity Zone
July 18, 2019Iron Bridge Capital Partners, LLC and the Charleston Digital Corridor are pleased to announce the commencement of construction of the Charleston Tech Center (CTC), an architecturally modern, six-floor office building located in Downtown Charleston. The…
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Nonprofits launch Ghanaian experience commemorating 400-year anniversary of enslaved Africans coming to the New World
July 18, 2019
Project OKURASE, a Charleston nonprofit and Ghanaian-based nongovernmental organization, have curated the “Door of Return,” a 10-day cultural experience in Ghana for individuals and groups who want to connect with…
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Charleston Animal Society announces “Paws in the Park”
July 18, 2019
Fundraising Walk/Run for Toby’s Medical Fund is Nov. 16th at Riverfront Park in N. Charleston This year we are announcing an exciting new event “Paws in the Park” on November 16th at…
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Food Lion donates new refrigerated truck to Lowcountry Food Bank
July 18, 2019
Truck helps fight hunger throughout coastal South Carolina The Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) announced today that Food Lion Feeds has donated a new 26′ refrigerated truck to help fight hunger in the 10 coastal…
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Frampton Construction makes two senior level promotions
July 18, 2019
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has promoted Keaton Green and Craig Calhoun to new leadership positions. Green,…
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Charleston Office Advisors represented the landlord in the renewal, expansion of 6,381 SF of office space in North Charleston
July 18, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and, Cameron Yost and the owners of Corporate Square I want to congratulate Stasmayer, Inc. on renewing and expanding…
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Cast your vote for the 2020 Cooper River Bridge Run design
July 18, 2019
“People’s Choice” Voting Open Now Through Sunday; Winner Moves Forward to Top 10 final round The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) announced that voting for the “People’s Choice” of the…
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Amb. Nikki Haley and Roger Warren named Co-Chairs for the 2021 PGA Championship Council at Kiawah Island Golf Resort
July 18, 2019The PGA of America has named the former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley and former PGA of America President Roger Warren…
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SC Ports handles record cargo volumes in FY19
July 18, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reports another successful year, handling record cargo volumes, rail moves and inland port activity in fiscal year 2019. SCPA handled nearly 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5895 Core Ave
July 18, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord Greenville Corporate in the lease of 2,642 SF at 5895 Core Ave, North Charleston, SC. Caldwell Commercial…
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CresCom Bank expands Commercial Lending Team with introduction of Clay Hughes
July 18, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, expands its Commercial Lending Team with the introduction of Clay Hughes as Senior Vice President and Homebuilder Finance and…
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Jon Ferguson named to Coldwell Banker’s International 30 Under 30 List
July 17, 2019
Coldwell Banker Caine’s Jon Ferguson was recently named to Coldwell Banker’s 30 Under 30 List. This annual list highlights leaders in the next generation of real estate professionals throughout the…
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City of Charleston kicks off annual First Day Festival school supply drive
July 17, 2019
In preparation for the Annual First Day Festival, the city of Charleston is coordinating a school supply drive to ensure that local students have the materials they need to begin the…
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East Cooper Community Outreach raises over $220,000 at Golf & Gala Fundraisers
July 17, 2019East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) held its annual fundraising charity golf tournament and “A Night to Shine” gala at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston, South Carolina. Over $220,000 in…
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Colliers Report: Charleston’s industrial demand and new construction on the rise
July 17, 2019
Key Takeaways Quarter-over-quarter the Charleston industrial market continues to post positive absorption; during the second quarter of 2019 the market absorbed 632,810 square feet. The manufacturing sector has few availabilities…
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McWaters honored as one of CIOReview’s 10 Most Promising Audiovisual Companies of 2019
July 17, 2019
Connecting People, Furniture, and Technology “Space is no longer just about a chair or table. It’s more than that. Space can enliven, enrich, and optimize an experience,” begins William Gresham,…
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Attainable housing momentum builds in Mount Pleasant with latest community partner
July 17, 2019
Pinnacle Financial Partners joins efforts with $2,500 commitment Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFA) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest and most…
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City Council to vote on International African American Museum construction contract
July 16, 2019
Tonight, Charleston City Council will vote on a construction contract with Turner Construction Company to build the International African American Museum for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $58,457,323. In addition to…
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Rivers Ave. Park and Ride to open for passengers Wednesday
July 16, 2019
A BERKELEY-CHARLESTON-DORCHESTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM The brand new Rivers Avenue Park and Ride, located on Melnick Drive next to Texas Roadhouse, will open for passenger use Wednesday. The ADA-compliant lot will…
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The Poster Sale’s van Aswegen taps into business, social opportunity
July 16, 2019
Posters are making a come-back. Again. And they are big business and growing. Again. Long produced and coveted for their reproductions of famous art — they also promoted the plays…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Darlington County
July 16, 2019
Company Investing More than $141 Million in Solar Farm Development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with…
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BP donates $1 million to the International African American Museum
July 16, 2019
BP announced a major financial commitment of $1 million to the International African American Museum (IAAM). The donation supports the museum construction along with programs and education. BP has a…
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Travel+Leisure Magazine names Hilton Head No. 1 island in U.S. for fourth year in a row
July 16, 2019
Hilton Head Island was named the No. 1 island in the continental United States by the readers of Travel+Leisure magazine in its World’s Best Awards today. The award, which was won for…
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South Carolina clean energy trade group adds utility, solar representatives to board
July 16, 2019
Organization also announces new Strategic Advisory Committee Chair The South Carolina Clean Energy Business Alliance (SCCEBA) announced the addition of four members to its Board of Directors. They are: Mark…
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Gibbes Museum’s Society 1858 announces $10,000 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
July 16, 2019
The Gibbes Museum of Art announced the 2019 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Each year, the 1858 Prize is presented by Society 1858, a member auxiliary group of the…
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Nexsen Pruet debuts in Am Law 200
July 16, 2019
Listed Among the Highest Earning Law Firms in the U.S. For the first time in the law firm’s history, The American Lawyer ranked Nexsen Pruet in the Am Law 200. …
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Charleston Metro Chamber’s Erin Aylor named Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
July 16, 2019
Erin Aylor, Vice President of Marketing at the Charleston Metro Chamber, has been awarded Forty Under 40 by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE’s Forty Under 40 award is a new…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 15, 2019
July 15, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/12/2019 to 07/18/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Spider-Man: Far From Home 2 $45,353,359 $274,582,664 2 Toy Story 4 4 $20,945,639…
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Mims Amusement Co. Partnership sells land to Ashley Phosphate Properties, LLC
July 15, 2019
NAI Charleston announced that broker Jack Owens and Lauren Watkins represented the Seller, Mims Amusement Co. Partnership in the Ground Lease of ±0.58 AC at 2127 Ashley Phosphate Road. The…
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Six South Carolina students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer
July 15, 2019SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2019 Scholarship Program. Six 2019 high school graduates were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel of judges evaluated each…
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Charleston Dermatology expands to North Mount Pleasant
July 15, 2019
Charleston Dermatology is expanding its presence within the tri-county area to better serve the rapidly growing Mount Pleasant community. As one of the fastest growing areas, Mount Pleasant is now…
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CCPL installing new self-check kiosks at several branches
July 15, 2019
The Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is debuting new self-check kiosks at several of its branches this week. These kiosks are part of CCPL’s continued efforts to enhance the patron experience and…
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Charleston confirmed as Official Finish City of The Transat 2020
July 15, 2019The city of Charleston and race owners OC Sport Pen Duick announced that the 2020 edition of The Transat, the world’s oldest solo ocean sailing race, will finish in Charleston,…
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South Carolina Federal named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina
July 15, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union was named one of the Best Places to Workin South Carolina for the seventh time. This survey-and-awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor…
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomes new commander
July 12, 2019
Lt. Col. Rachel Honderd will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, in a change of command ceremony this tomorrow, July 12, at 10:30 a.m. at…
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Palmetto Goodwill CEO honored for creating an inclusive work environment
July 12, 2019
Palmetto Goodwill President & CEO Robert Smith recently received the 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Award at Goodwill Industries International’s annual meeting of the Delegate Assembly, held in late June in…
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Something special happened in flood-ravaged Marion County
July 12, 2019
By Tom Mullikin and John Cleveland Something very special happened in Marion County. S.C., last month. June 15, the day before Father’s Day, hundreds of volunteers descended on the town…
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Cate Smolinsky joins Colliers International in Charleston as Marketing Coordinator
July 12, 2019
Cate Smolinsky has joined Colliers International | South Carolina in the firm’s Charleston office as a Marketing Coordinator. Smolinsky will spearhead the strategic development and implementation of marketing campaigns for…
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CresCom Bank expands its Retail Mortgage Team with the addition of Don Lucas
July 11, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to introduce Don Lucas as Senior Vice President and Director of Mortgage Sales. As leader of the Retail Mortgage Team,…
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Caldwell Commercial announces listing at 5617 North Rhett Ave
July 11, 2019
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 5617 N. Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC. This office space features multiple offices ranging in size from 1,808 SF – 13,275 SF priced at…
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SouthCon Building Group welcomes Mark Jordan as superintendent
July 11, 2019
SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, has hired Mark Jordan as a project superintendent. With a construction industry career spanning more than 40 years —…
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eGroup growing its Charleston County headquarters
July 10, 2019
Expansion Creating 35 Jobs eGroup, a leading provider of innovative business information technology (IT) services, announced plans to expand its corporate headquarters in Charleston County by building a new 18,000-square-foot…
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Workplace Safety and Summer Heat
July 10, 2019
By David Dubberly Summer temperatures can create hazards for workers, and employers can be liable for not addressing conditions that could lead to injuries and illnesses, such as heat exhaustion…
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Marcus Lattimore set to headline 2019 Growth Summit
July 10, 2019
ERG Payroll & HR announces the Fourth Annual Growth Summit ERG Payroll & HR has announced the Fourth Annual Growth Summit, which is taking place October 4th. The Growth Summit…
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Turner Padget shareholder Reggie Belcher named to most powerful employment attorneys list for eighth consecutive year
July 10, 2019
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that, for the eighth consecutive year, attorney Reginald “Reggie” Belcher has been named among Human Resource Executive’s 40 Up-and-Comers in Employment Law as part…
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Carolina Pines opens beachfront club as added amenity for resort guests
July 10, 2019
Carolina Pines offers guests private beach club access Sun RV Resorts Purchases The Ocean Club – At Tilghman Beach Carolina Pines guests now have an ocean-front oasis to experience this summer. The recently purchased The Ocean Club…
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Demolition of Bridgepointe Townhomes begins
July 10, 2019Demolition of the Bridgepoint Townhomes will begin at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019. The city of Charleston purchased the 32 townhomes, located within the Church Creek drainage basin, using…
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Mashburn Construction promotes employees in Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach
July 10, 2019
Mashburn Construction announced the internal promotion of key personnel in three of their four offices. Jason Regan will take on the role of Director of Operations for the Coastal Division.…
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SC Ports reports record cargo volumes, 9% uptick in FY19
July 9, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority handled record cargo volumes at the Port of Charleston in fiscal year 2019. SCPA handled nearly 2.4 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) from July 2018…
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Upstate students name new cranes at Inland Port Greer
July 9, 2019
Little Miss Sunshine and South Craneolina have joined the ranks of South Carolina Ports Authority’s cranes — thanks to the creativity of two Greenville County elementary students. Haven Ebel and…
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