East Cooper Community Outreach launches 30-week campaign for 30th anniversary
May 20, 2019
Local nonprofit celebrates 30 years of giving back after destruction hit the Lowcountry East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) launched a 30-week campaign last week to celebrate 30 years of serving…
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Koniver Wellness welcomes premiere fitness expert Ben Greenfield to Charleston
May 18, 2019
One of the most influential health and fitness experts is coming to Charleston for a discussion on health and longevity. Ben Greenfield is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, obstacle course racer,…
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South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association announces 2019-20 President and Board of Directors
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) announced its 2019-20 officers and board of directors during the organization’s annual conference in Myrtle Beach. SCEDA and its 800+ members have been…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation April 2019
May 17, 2019
Employment Expansion Continues Unemployment Rate Ticks Up The number of individuals working moved higher, by an estimated 6,704 people, compared to March of 2019, establishing a new record of 2,281,003.…
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Free, daily circus and more new attractions highlight South Carolina State Fair’s 150th anniversary celebration
May 17, 2019
The South Carolina State Fair is adding a mix of new attractions to this year’s event in celebration of its 150th anniversary fair, which has been themed “Prized Winning Memories,”…
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Nonprofit Ponds Conservancy to hold presentation covering history of land at the headwaters of the Ashley River
May 17, 2019
Attend a presentation covering the history of the land & people who have called The Ponds home across time Sunday, June 16th at 2:00 PM, join Charles Philips of Brockington…
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LS3P welcomes new Practice Technology Manager
May 17, 2019
LS3P welcomed Ting Wang, AIA, LEED AP, who joins the firm as Practice Technology Manager. Wang, a licensed architect with over 16 years of experience, will focus on the design…
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ABC Carolinas facilitates SHED construction competition among Charleston area high school students
May 17, 2019
As part of an ongoing partnership with Charleston Metro Chamber, Associated Builders and Contractors Carolinas Chapter held its second annual Build a SHED competition — an ABC Carolinas “Students Hands-On…
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Lou Hammond Group announces two internal promotions
May 16, 2019
Lou Hammond Group announced that Lauren Van Liew and Kelsey Donnelly have been promoted to Account Supervisors. Lauren Van Liew and Kelsey Donnelly Lauren Van Liew specializes in public…
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S.C. Arts Commission receives $811,400 NEA grant
May 16, 2019
WASHINGTON – The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces $80.4 million for 1,114 new awards located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and four U.S.…
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Lowcountry Food Bank matching campaign in May doubles your donation impact for summer meals
May 16, 2019
Now through May 24, you can double the impact of your donation to help ensure children in our community have enough to eat this summer. Through the generous support of…
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Chad Frampton honored among ENR’s National Top 20 Under 40 construction pros
May 16, 2019
Chad Frampton, president and CEO of Frampton Construction Company, LLC has been named to ENR Magazine’s National Top 20 Under 40 List, which honors exceptional professionals in the construction industry.…
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Coastal Community Foundation announces new, permanent home
May 16, 2019In its 45th year serving the South Carolina coast, Coastal Community Foundation has secured a permanent home. With a generous gift from Charleston real estate investor Frank Haygood and his wife,…
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South Carolina Federal announces new Board Chairman
May 16, 2019
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named Richard Buckner Chairman of the Board following its 2019 membership meeting. This is Buckner’s second term leading the credit union’s Board of Directors,…
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SAFE Federal Credit Union names Bruce Copeland VP of Marketing
May 15, 2019
SAFE Federal Credit Union has named Bruce Copeland their new Vice President of Marketing. Copeland joins SAFE Federal Credit Union from the Charleston, SC area where he most recently operated his…
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CARTA moving forward with fare pass improvements
May 15, 2019
The Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) Board of Directors approved moving forward with the following items: Expansion of Senior Fares ($1 per ride) to all operating hours (previously available…
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Gov. McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission announce collaboration with Town of Nichols
May 15, 2019Seek Volunteers from Across the State to Help Combat Flooding Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Floodwater Commission Chairman Tom Mullikin announced a collaborative initiative to assist the Town of…
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Graham: Perfect Storm Brewing at the Border Due to Broken and Outdated Laws
May 15, 2019
Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) unveiled the Secure and Protect Act of 2019 to strengthen border security. Graham noted that immigrants from the Northern Triangle countries…
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Santee Cooper asserts sole ownership of Summer 2 and 3 equipment in complaint against Westinghouse Electric Co.
May 15, 2019
Santee Cooper filed a federal complaint seeking a formal declaration that Santee Cooper is sole owner of equipment purchased for the failed V.C. Summer 2 and 3 project and asking…
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Four South Carolina students named U.S. Presidential Scholars
May 14, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has announced the 55thclass of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Four of the 161 high school seniors being recognized are from South Carolina. U.S. Presidential Scholars…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the lease of 9,726 SF of industrial space in North Charleston, SC
May 14, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord, 3290 AP, LLC in the lease of 9,726 SF of industrial space located at 3292 Ashley Phosphate Road,…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two summer interns
May 14, 2019
Garvin Design Group announced the arrival of two summer interns for 2019: Nicole Coker and Morgan Clark, both rising seniors at Clemson University. Nicole Coker and Morgan Clark Nicole Coker…
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Lowcountry Food Bank matching campaign in May for summer meals doubles your donation impact
May 14, 2019
Help children who struggle with hunger when school meals are not available Now through May 24, you can double the impact of your donation to help ensure children in our…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry launches campaign to transform early education experiences with new state-of-the-art exhibitions
May 14, 2019
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML), Charleston’s premier children’s non-profit attraction, has announced the final phase of a $6.2M campaign to transform the museum with nine new state-of-the-art exhibits…
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Mashburn Construction dedicates over 220 community service hours for April
May 14, 2019
Mashburn Construction declared April as their “month of community service” for 2019. The company has been standing behind their effort to “build better communities” since 1976 and partnered with local…
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City of Charleston Police Department hosts monthly Bingo Night for RMHC Charleston families
May 13, 2019
For the third month in a row, the City of Charleston Police Department is joining forces with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston for Bingo Night on Wednesday, May 15th…
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South Carolina businesses generate over $3.5B in economic impact due to Google search and ads tools
May 13, 2019
In One Year, Google Helped 15,000 in South Carolina Grow On Monday, May 13, Google announced that 15,000 South Carolina businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google search and advertising tools…
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South Carolina Federal awards $50,000 in scholarships
May 13, 2019South Carolina Federal CEO Scott Woods and former Board Chairman Mary L. Whited pose with this year’s scholarship winners. South Carolina Federal Credit Union awarded $50,000 in scholarships…
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Hollings Cancer Center lands its highest score, receives NCI-designation renewal
May 13, 2019The only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joins local and state leaders to celebrate the renewal of its designation…
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Temporary art sculpture installed on West Ashley Greenway
May 13, 2019The Charleston Parks Conservancy is bringing public sculpture to the West Ashley Greenway with a temporary art installation by Georgia artist Mike Wsol. The piece was installed May 8 near…
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157 graduate from Charleston School of Law
May 13, 2019
The largest graduating class in six years received diplomas today from the Charleston School of Law during an annual May commencement ceremony at McAlister Field House on the campus of…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/10/2019 to 05/16/2019 Rank Title Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Endgame Disney 3 $63,299,904 $723,745,643 2 The Hustle United Artists Releasing 1…
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National certification to help HHIMLS executive team stay on top of industry standards
May 13, 2019
CMLX1 Certification Helps Teach Industry Basics, Essentials And Leadership The real estate experts at the Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) will continue to prove why they are…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend increase
May 13, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved an increase of its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.17 per common share. The dividend is…
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Over 3,500 South Carolina students named Junior Scholars
May 13, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is proud to announce that this year there were 3,545 South Carolina Junior Scholars from all public, private, and home schools. The South Carolina Junior…
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The Lowcountry Food Bank, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America launch “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to combat hunger in the Lowcountry
May 13, 2019
One in eight Americans in communities across the U.S. struggle with hunger, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In coastal South Carolina, about 50% of the people served by…
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Reneging on the gas tax promises
May 13, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Among the arguments offered by opponents of South Carolina’s recently-enacted gas tax hike was that the state’s highway maintenance spending had historically been inefficient…
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H. Lynn Harton to succeed Jimmy Tallent as Chairman of United Community Banks, Inc.’s Board of Directors
May 13, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed H. Lynn Harton, Chief Executive Officer (pictured), to serve as United’s Chairman of the…
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JUUL Labs, Inc. investing over $125 million in Lexington County operations
May 13, 2019
New operations to help create 500 jobs JUUL Labs, Inc. today announced plans to invest more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County. This investment is…
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Boeing to Educators: “Our Number One Priority is Building Our Future Workforce”
May 13, 2019
By Tia Williams Nelson On May 9th, Boeing National Strategy and Engagement Director Tommy Preston returned from North Charleston to his long-time home in the Capital City with an important…
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New measure sets flat, predictable fees in Register of Deeds offices in SC
May 13, 2019
Celeste Bowers, an associate with Robinson Gray law firm, announced that the South Carolina General Assembly has passed legislation creating flat, predictable recording fees for documents filed in Register of…
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David Curry, MAI, awarded CCIM designation
May 10, 2019
Achievement Signifies Expertise in Commercial Real Estate David Curry, MAI, CCIM, of E.F. Hucks Consulting in Myrtle Beach, SC, has been awarded the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by…
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Development underway on 1.7 million square feet at Palmetto Logistics Park in Atlanta
May 10, 2019
CT Realty and its affiliates are in development on two large-scale distribution buildings totaling 1,747,074 square feet at Palmetto Logistics Park, a 358-acre distribution facility in greater Atlanta. The development follows the completion of…
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NAI Charleston grows firm and retail division with veteran Broker Will Sherrod, CCIM
May 9, 2019
NAI Charleston welcomed Will Sherrod, CCIM to the brokerage team as an 18-year industry veteran. Sherrod’s real estate experience involves retail development, leasing and investment sales. He specializes in retail…
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NAI Charleston hires Meredith Gill as the Director of Marketing & Public Relations
May 9, 2019
NAI Charleston announced Meredith Gill has joined the team as Director of Marketing and Public Relations. In this role, Gill will oversee the development of all marketing, graphic communication and…
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Ian J. Webster joins Colliers International as an industrial specialist
May 9, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced that Ian J. Webster has joined the firm’s Charleston office as a Brokerage Associate, specializing in industrial tenant and landlord representation. “Ian will work…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announces graduates of Leadership Beaufort Class of 2019
May 9, 2019The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the graduates of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2019. Established in 1985, Leadership Beaufort has become one of the most prestigious organizations in…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1,400 SF at 120 Central Ave, Summerville, SC
May 9, 2019
Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant in the lease of 1,400 SF at 120 Central Ave, Summerville, SC to Hippies and Hemp, LLC. Robert Pratt of Re/Max Pro…
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UofSC’s new Professional MBA site will serve military community in Beaufort area
May 9, 2019
The Darla Moore School of Business is opening an eighth Professional MBA regional site at Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Beaufort. The new site will provide quality distance…
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Colliers Report: Bricks-and-mortar retail is necessary
May 9, 2019
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2019 CHARLESTON | RETAIL Key Takeaways Bricks-and-mortar shops are necessary to enhance online sales and keep up with customers’ omni-channel shopping preferences. Rental rate…
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