United Community Banks, Inc. reports strong second quarter results
July 25, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. announced its second quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality. Diluted earnings per share were $0.55,…
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South Carolina Circuit Court hears arguments on Betterments Statute and Orders mediation
July 25, 2019
Immediately on the heels of The South Carolina Supreme Court on June 28, denying the Petition for a Writ of Mandamus submitted by The Episcopal Church in South Carolina (TECSC), Judge Edgar…
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South Carolina ETV launches country music songwriting contest
July 25, 2019Contest is part of engagement campaign around “Country Music” documentary film premiering in September South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV) today announced the launch of a country music songwriting contest, taking…
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Smithey Ironware expanding Charleston County operations
July 24, 2019
Smithey Ironware Company, a designer and manufacturer of premium cast iron and carbon steel cookware, is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The more than $2 million investment is expected…
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Charleston Jazz announces headliners for the 2020 Charleston Jazz Festival
July 24, 2019
Charleston Jazz announced world-renowned performers for the 6th Annual Charleston Jazz Festival. This highly-anticipated four-day festival will take place January 23 – 26, 2020 featuring the legendary Freddy Cole who will share the stage with Jane…
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Mid-year earnings grow 313 percent at South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc.
July 24, 2019
South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., parent of South Atlantic Bank, reported net income of $3.1 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to…
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NP Strategy expands Charleston office
July 24, 2019
Stephanie Holman joins NP Strategy as Creative Services Manager Experienced graphic artist and communications professional, Stephanie Heikkila Holman, joined NP Strategy and will lead the strategic communications team’s creative services department.…
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College of Charleston School of Business launches Executive Certification for Family Businesses
July 23, 2019
The College of Charleston School of Business, in partnership with the Family Business Consulting Group (FBCG), has created an Executive Education program to meet the needs of family businesses across the Lowcountry. This comprehensive planning certification takes…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar celebrates National Tequila Day this Wednesday, July 24
July 23, 2019
WHO: SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar in Mount Pleasant, Summerville & Downtown Charleston WHAT: In honor of National Tequila Day this Wednesday, July 24, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar…
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Southern First reports results for second quarter 2019
July 23, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announced its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2019. 2019 Second Quarter Highlights…
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Pacolet Milliken launches new interactive research website for industrial land portfolio
July 23, 2019
The website, pacoletindustrial.com, is designed for site selection groups, economic advocacy groups and industrial users with the goal of providing a comprehensive resource for site search online. Pacolet Milliken, a private…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/19/2019 to 07/25/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lion King 1 $191,770,759 $191,770,759 2 Spider-Man: Far From Home 3…
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Leonard Russo to join Bill Murray owned restaurants in Charleston
July 22, 2019
Acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur Lenny Russo to join Rutledge Cab Co, Harold’s Cabin and Container Bar as Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Operations. A six-time James Beard nominee, Russo…
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East Cooper Community Outreach receives $50,000 grant to support local community
July 22, 2019East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) announces it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation (TLLF) to support ECCO’s Dental Clinic and overall organizational mission to provide…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
July 22, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Mark Erickson, SIOR represented NasonCare, LLC in…
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Removing boards is not the answer to education challenges
July 22, 2019
By Tony Folk SCSBA President and Dorchester County School District Four School Board Member The idea that “the government closest to the people serves the people best,” is a…
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South Carolina students participate in SkillsUSA Championships
July 22, 2019
Eleven students from South Carolina recently competed in the SkillsUSA Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 26-27. During this competition, more than 6,400 outstanding career and technical education students —…
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Hunger relief provided for Georgetown County residents through Sporting Clays fundraiser shoot
July 22, 2019
Helping Hands of Georgetown County to host event on August 24 Whether a pro or a novice, Helping Hands of Georgetown County invites area residents to participate in its “Sporting…
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Caslen selected UofSC’s 29th president
July 19, 2019
Robert “Bob” Caslen, a retired lieutenant general and the former superintendent and president of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, was selected the 29th president of the University of…
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College of Charleston Geologist is over the moon about Apollo 11 anniversary
July 18, 2019College of Charleston geology professor Cassandra Runyon might not be an astronaut, but she has some serious NASA bonafides. Affiliated with NASA since she did an internship at Johnson Space Center in Houston…
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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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