Mercedes-Benz Vans supports IAAM’s Studio Time Workshop
June 5, 2019Mercedes-Benz Vans (MBV), the Sprinter van manufacturer in the North Charleston area, will partner with the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the creation of its Studio Time Workshop.…
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College of Charleston Board of Trustees approves tuition for 2019-20
June 5, 2019
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees voted on June 3, 2019, to adjust the all-in cost of attendance for the 2019-2020 academic year. Beginning fall semester 2019, full-time undergraduate…
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Board of Trustees approves teacher salary increase in FY20 budget
June 5, 2019The Charleston County School (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a balanced FY20 General Fund budget for the 2019-202 school year tonight totaling $537,015,665. Highlights CCSD will use $1.1 million of…
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Leadership Charleston’s Graduates of Class of 2019
June 5, 2019
On Thursday, May 16, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2019 at Middleton Place. For more than 45 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing…
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CCSD announces new leaders for the 2019-2020 school year
June 5, 2019Charleston County School District announced the following new leadership within the district: Jennifer Baez, Interim Principal, Pepperhill Elementary Janet Brown, Principal, Ladson Elementary Ryan Cumback, Principal, West Ashley…
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FinTrust Capital Advisors hosts third annual FinTrust Financial Forum
June 4, 2019
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 FinTrust Capital Advisors hosted an informative, collaborative conference focused on innovation and intellectual property at Zen in downtown Greenville. The FinTrust Financial Forum featured eight…
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Blue Bicycle Books Charleston Author Series presents Mary Alice Monroe – June 10
June 4, 2019
Charleston’s Own Mary Alice Monroe’s newest novel, “The Summer Guests,” explores the bonds and new beginnings that are born from natural disasters and how, even during the worst of circumstances—or…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” with live music & buffet
June 4, 2019
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” at its Sandbar at Marker 72 beach bar on most Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Featuring a fun, relaxing, family-friendly…
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SC Center for Fathers and Families launches 2nd Annual “Reel Connection” Father’s Day campaign
June 4, 2019The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families (Center) has launched its 2nd Annual Reel Connection Campaign, part of the nonprofit’s annual Father’s Day appeal. Anchoring the campaign is Bassmaster Champion…
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Less than a month remains until FAFSA deadline
June 4, 2019
Free financial aid form must be submitted by June 30 The deadline is approaching to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students planning to attend college in…
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It’s budget time. Your participation is vital.
June 4, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller Followers of today’s political news are treated to plenty of fireworks, fanfare and theatrics. There’s talk of contempt charges and “constitutional crises,” of tariffs…
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All-new Charleston variety show comes to the Charleston Music Hall for three shows in July
June 4, 2019
Longtime Charleston producers and entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have gathered a talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers for an all-new show this summer. The Charleston Variety runs for…
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Milton Thomas, CCIM, SIOR represented the seller in the sale of 30,000 SF of industrial space in Ladson, SC
June 3, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Milton Thomas represented the Seller, Glenavon, LLC in the sale of 30,000 SF of industrial space located at 3270 Benchmark Drive in Ladson, SC. The…
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All-New custom print shop – Top Notch Printing – officially open for business
June 3, 2019
Top Notch Printing, a digital printing company that delivers top-quality printed marketing materials, is now offering affordable, quick turnaround printing. The expertise of printing-industry veteran Bill McCutchen has been tapped to…
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Demetre Park repairs to begin June 3rd
June 3, 2019This week, Charleston City Council approved a contract with Salmons Dredging Corporation to stabilize and repair damage caused by Hurricanes Matthew and Irma at Demetre Park on James Island. This…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 3, 2019
June 3, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/31/2019 to 06/06/2019 Rank Title Distributor Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aladdin Disney 2 $42,840,544.00 $185,537,718.00 2 Rocketman Paramount 1 $25,725,722.00 $25,725,722.00 3…
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Sara Green announced as Executive Director of South Carolina Wildlife Federation
June 3, 2019
SC Wildlife Federation poised for growth with new Executive Director The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) has named Sara K. Green as Executive Director. Green is the sixth Executive Director…
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Are you neglecting your best branding tool?
June 3, 2019
By Marcia Purday, APR NP Strategy Companies throughout the nation invest millions (or billions!) in their brands – from research and communication strategies, to analytics and more. But ultimately,…
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Commission on Higher Education announces new president and executive director
June 3, 2019
Dr. Rusty L. Monhollon has been named president and executive director of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE). Monhollon’s appointment was confirmed by a unanimous vote of the…
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New business turns techniques of boxing into therapeutic activity
June 2, 2019
When most people think of boxing, they envision heavyweight hitters battling it out in the boxing ring. But there’s much more to boxing than the “fight.” Learning the skill of…
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Charleston Beer Fest has biggest event yet
June 2, 2019
About 4,100 people filled Riverfront Park in North Charleston on May 18 to sample more than 80 beers from around the Carolinas, making it the largest event in the festival’s…
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Vän Robotics receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
May 30, 2019
SCRA announces a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment in Vän Robotics. The innovative, Columbia-based company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in January 2017. Vän Robotics is revolutionizing student…
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YWCA Greater Charleston launches Toastmasters Art Edition for high school girls
May 30, 2019
YWCA Greater Charleston has launched its second Toastmasters Youth Leadership program for high school girls. Part of the nonprofit’s Career Success Series for women and girls, the free, five-week program…
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Chris Moore promoted to President of CarolinaPower, leading electrical contractor
May 30, 2019
Chris Moore has been promoted to President of CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and North Augusta. The company serves industrial, commercial, healthcare and…
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SC DSS Employees of the Month
May 30, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Social Services’ Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion. The four most recently selected were:…
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Patrick Nealon joins Colliers International as retail specialist
May 30, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced that Patrick Nealon has joined the firm’s Charleston office as a Brokerage Associate, specializing in retail tenant and landlord representation. “We are pleased to…
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Charleston office advisors represented the landlord in the lease of 3,647 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
May 29, 2019Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of Corporate Square II want to congratulate SAFY of South…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s Ed Kercher achieves heralded SIOR Designation
May 29, 2019
The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS®, the leading global professional office and industrial real estate association, recently announced that Ed Kercher, Senior Vice President, Managing Broker with Cushman &…
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Tequila Thursdays are back at SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar
May 29, 2019
It will be the Summer of Tequila Starting This Thursday at all Three Area SOL Locations Starting this Thursday, May 30, SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar is bringing back…
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First South Carolina School honored as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School for Environmental Initiatives
May 29, 2019
Dutch Fork Elementary School in Lexington County is the first South Carolina school to be recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Education for environmentally conscious programming. The S.C. Department…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area
May 29, 2019SpeedPro Imaging leased 3,000 square feet of industrial space at 7644 Southrail Rd., North Charleston, SC. Ed Kercher handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant. Goodwill Services, Inc.…
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Two College of Charleston biochemistry majors named Goldwater Scholars
May 29, 2019Two College of Charleston biochemistry majors have been named 2019–20 Goldwater Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). Rising seniors Dashiell Jay and Mason Huebsch were among…
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Stanley Martin Homes brings three new residential communities to greater Charleston this spring
May 29, 2019New Home Builder Expands Flexible Living Options in West Ashley and Mount Pleasant Stanley Martin Homes is adding more than seventy new homes in three new residential neighborhoods in the…
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A new, outdoor Summer Concert Series announced at The Ponds; First concert June 8th
May 29, 2019
Family fun is coming your way with Summer Concerts at The Ponds in Summerville. Concert dates are June 8th, July 20th, and August 17th from 6-9 PM on those evenings.…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 27, 2019
May 28, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/24/2019 to 05/30/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aladdin 1 $91,500,929 $116,805,962 2 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 2 $24,587,676…
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Board of Trustees approves teacher salary increase in FY20 budget
May 28, 2019The Charleston County School (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved a balanced FY20 General Fund budget for the 2019-202 school year tonight totaling $537,015,665. Highlights CCSD will use $1.1 million…
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The Gibbes Museum of Art offers free admission to military families through Blue Star Museums
May 28, 2019
Today, The Gibbes Museum of Art announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and…
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David Platts announced as next executive director of South Carolina Arts Commission
May 28, 2019
The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) Board of Directors announced David Platts of Lancaster as the agency’s new executive director effective July 1, 2019. Platts currently serves as arts and…
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Magnolia Gardens Lantern Festival will glow in November 2019
May 28, 2019
Chinese lanterns will glow for four months beginning Nov. 15 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, illuminating America’s oldest garden at night for the first time in its history. Magnolia Plantation…
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Benson receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 28, 2019
P. George Benson, professor of decision sciences in the College of Charleston’s Department of Supply Chain and Information Management and former College of Charleston president (2007–14), was recently presented with the Albert…
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Create And Creme
May 28, 2019
Eminent Medical Supplies also known as EMS is a local startup business, aiming to make patients who are admitted to the hospital more comfortable with their product the Bed Caddy.…
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DHG welcomes Kristin Balding Gutting as a Managing Director in Federal Tax Specialty Services
May 24, 2019
Dixon Hughes Goodman welcomed Kristin Balding Gutting as Managing Director in DHG’s Federal Tax Specialty Services practice where she will focus on tax controversy and tax planning matters. Kristin will…
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Spectrum Quartz launching new Dillon County manufacturing operations
May 24, 2019
Quartz Slab Products Manufacturer and Distributor Creating More Than 150 Jobs Spectrum Quartz, part of the Hirsch Glass Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of quartz and other glass products, today…
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Brighton Swim Academy opens in Mount Pleasant
May 24, 2019
Most parents understand the importance of enrolling their children in swim lessons, especially in the Charleston area where water is everywhere. Yet, finding a comfortable and accessible space with quality…
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New chairman of the S.C. State Workforce Development Board
May 24, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that he has appointed Donald R. Tomlin, Jr. to serve as chairman of the South Carolina State Workforce Development Board. A longtime South Carolina-based investor…
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U.S. Waffle Company launching new Pickens County facility
May 24, 2019
Frozen Food Processing Facility to Create 114 New Jobs U.S. Waffle Company today announced plans to launch a new frozen food processing facility in Pickens County. The company’s $22.1 million…
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Wishes in Bloom raises record funds in the Lowcountry for Make-A-Wish and reveals a Wish LIVE
May 23, 2019
On May 19, 2019, the Lowcountry community enriched the garden with hope and strength for wish kids at the third annual Wishes in Bloom garden party hosted by Magnolia Plantation…
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SC Ports Authority Reports 10 Percent Volume Growth
May 23, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority reported 10.4 percent fiscal year-to-date container volume growth, with nearly 2 million twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled since July. SCPA moved 204,621 TEUs across the…
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MUSC Health signs agreement with Hampton Regional Medical Center to transform rural health care delivery, expand access
May 23, 2019
Plan to leverage advanced practitioners, telehealth and MUSC specialty oversight MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a strategic alliance with Hampton…
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The Cassina Group hires realtors Erik Taylor and Greg Boger
May 23, 2019
The Cassina Group, a boutique real estate firm in Charleston has hired Realtors Erik Tayor and Greg Boger. “We are thrilled to have Erik Taylor and Greg Boger as part…
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