Colliers International | South Carolina and LCK’s Charleston office moves to new location to accommodate growing team
May 2, 2019
Colliers International and LCK’s Charleston office is moving to 40 Calhoun Street to allow for more space for the expanding group of commercial real estate professionals. The Colliers International and…
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North Charleston Police Department sets goal to send all officers through Racial Equity Institute
May 1, 2019
Today, with help from community partners, the North Charleston Police Department is announcing a bold goal to send all of its officers to a two-day racial equity training hosted by…
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GADC celebrates 2018 economic development success, presents Chairman’s Award to John Moore and NEXT
May 1, 2019
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Delivers Keynote The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, today…
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LS3P announces strategic leadership changes
May 1, 2019
Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach, SC; Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington, NC; Savannah, GA Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P is announcing key leadership transitions effective May 1, 2019. Photo:…
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Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu announces candidacy for US Senate
May 1, 2019
Economist, CEO, former college professor and public servant Dr. Gloria Bromell Tinubu is excited to formally announce her candidacy for the United States Senate for the State of South Carolina.…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognizes Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle as Educator of the Year
May 1, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Janet Price of Summit Parkway Middle School in Northeast Columbia as the 2019 Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Year. Loftis visited…
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Garvin Design Group’s Interiors at Hammond School Science & Innovation Center win Honorable Mention at IIDA DesignWorks
May 1, 2019
Garvin Design Group’s interior design at Hammond School’s Science & Innovation Center in Columbia earned Honorable Mention in the Education category at IIDA Carolinas’ DesignWorks 2019. Per the International Interior…
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Academic Magnet High School named best in the country
May 1, 2019
Academic Magnet High School has been named the Best High School in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on more…
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Exeter purchases 77 acres at Camp Hall Commerce Park
May 1, 2019The sale marks a milestone at Camp Hall and plans for 945,000+ square feet in speculative buildings is underway Santee Cooper closed on a sale with Exeter Property Group…
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Business-led initiative, Reboot the Commute, encourages area employers to help reduce region’s traffic congestion
April 30, 2019
Created online guide for organizations to implement flexible policies Eighteen local businesses with a total workforce of more than 39,000 announced their commitment to reducing the three-county region’s traffic congestion…
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Anonymous gift transforms College of Charleston’s Race and Social Justice Initiative
April 30, 2019The College of Charleston’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) announced the receipt of a major gift that will fundamentally transform the initiative’s impact in Charleston and beyond. The generous donor…
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LS3P WINS BIG! Four LS3P projects win IIDA Carolinas DesignWorks awards
April 30, 2019
LS3P earned four awards at the Carolinas Chapter of the International Interior Design Association’s (IIDA) annual meeting and DesignWorks Awards event in Columbia, SC on April 26. Bitty & Beau’s,…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Hampton County
April 30, 2019
Company investing $14 million in solar farm development . Southern Current, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new, 10-megawatt facility in Hampton County. The company is investing $14…
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Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Charleston Historic District appoint Albert Kunco as Executive Chef
April 30, 2019
Will lead new full-service culinary program expanding the properties’ catering and restaurant offerings Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Charleston Historic District announced the appointment of Executive Chef Albert Kunco. Kunco…
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Chambers USA 2019 recognizes Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as a leading firm
April 30, 2019
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA has ranked the…
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Top Grossing Movies -April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/26/2019 to 05/02/2019 Rank Title Weeks Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Endgame 1 $357,115,007 $357,115,007 2 Captain Marvel 8 $8,312,751 $413,841,798 3 The…
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2019 Charleston Jazz Series at Piccolo Spoleto has been announced
April 29, 2019
Sponsored by Dockery’s MAY 27-28, 2019 | 7:30PM + 9:00PM | DOCKERY’S CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Jazz will present four diverse jazz ensembles as part of Piccolo Spoleto Festival on…
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NAI Charleston facilitates sale of the S.H. Kress & Co. building for $19.5 million
April 29, 2019
NAI Charleston announced that Brokers/Partners David Ingle, Dexter Rumsey and Thomas Boulware, CCIM brokered the sale of the former S.H. Kress & Co. building at 281 King Street. The 45,000-square-foot…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes Senior Portfolio Manager in Charleston, South Carolina
April 29, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces that Karri A. Whitwood has joined the Commercial Property Services team as Senior Portfolio Manager in their Charleston, South Carolina office. Ms. Whitwood has…
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The Wheelchair Sustainability Project
April 29, 2019
Bringing wheelchairs to underserved communities in Uganda Patients are similar no matter where the location. For more than 8 years, students and faculty from the College of Health Professions have…
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Jon Chalfie and Hailey Clifton of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the tenant in the lease of 6,008 SF of office space in Mount Pleasant, SC.
April 29, 2019Jon Chalfie and Hailey Clifton of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant, Tallo, Inc., in the lease of 6,008 SF of office space located at 1501 Belle Isle…
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Nucor pledges $2.5 million to IAAM
April 29, 2019Photo: Michael Boulware Moore, IAAM CEO and president; Joseph P. Riley, Jr., IAAM board member; John Ferriola, Nucor chairman, CEO and president Nucor Corporation, a Fortune 500 steelmaking company, pledged…
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UofSC decides to continue the search for its next president
April 27, 2019
After interviewing the four presidential candidates recommended by the University of South Carolina Presidential Candidate Search Committee, the Board of Trustees voted to continue the search for the 29th…
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Santee Cooper’s new Jamison Solar Farm begins soaking up the sun
April 26, 2019
More than 4,400 solar panels near Orangeburg, South Carolina, are soaking up the sun and producing electricity at Santee Cooper’s new Jamison Solar Farm. The 1.2-MW solar farm, named for…
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Norwegian Cruise Line sets sail for talent with innovative recruiting initiative in South Carolina
April 26, 2019
Cruising for a great job? Norwegian Cruise Line and Upstate South Carolina have just the answer for you. Globally acclaimed Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its at-home reservations agent initiative…
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TCCC’s Math Pathways Project Team announces new convener
April 26, 2019
John M. Cooper, Ed.D, who served in several positions at Harvard University and has extensive experience in education and government, has agreed to serve as the new convener of Tri-County…
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Department of Commerce launches new S.C. innovation resource
April 26, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce’s Office of Innovation announced the launch of Scribble – an online tool for the state’s innovation community. Providing individuals and businesses a platform to access…
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CeramTec North America to expand Laurens County operations
April 26, 2019
Advanced ceramics manufacturer CeramTec North America is once again expanding its existing facility in Laurens County. CeramTec North America, the first ceramic-to-metal seal manufacturer in the world, is a global organization with…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on offshore drilling
April 26, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to indefinitely halt plans to expand offshore drilling operations: “Today’s announcement is great news.…
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Fetter Health Care Network opens clinic at Baptist Hill
April 26, 2019Fetter Health Care Network continues serving the community through its partnership with Charleston County School District, continually offering a variety of healthcare services, including primary health care and dental, to…
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U.S. economy shows resilience, grows 3.2% in first quarter of 2019
April 26, 2019
Dr. Chad Moutray, NAM Chief Economist Despite a multitude of challenges—slowing global growth, the partial government shutdown, trade policy uncertainties, a strong U.S. dollar—the U.S. economy showed its resilience in…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer welcomes new associates in Charleston office
April 25, 2019Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces that Nick Tanana has joined their Charleston office as a vice president where he will focus on office agency, tenant representation and corporate office…
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SCMA honors companies for Excellence in Corporate Responsibility
April 25, 2019
At its statewide annual meeting in Charleston, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance awarded 20 South Carolina manufacturing facilities with its Corporate Responsibility Award for their accomplishments in 2018. The Award…
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New College of Charleston program teaches writing for the digital age
April 25, 2019
At the College of Charleston, the academic curriculum is continually evolving to ensure that students learn the most relevant skills and knowledge for the 21st century. That’s why the English department recently introduced…
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Shantia Wilder goes above and beyond for her students
April 24, 2019What Shantia Wilder loves most about teaching is watching a child gain confidence from learning. That moment a child “gets it” is why she truly does what she does. Wilder…
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Chefs, managers at Barefoot Landing restaurants pick the top outdoor dining meals to try in 2019
April 24, 2019
Transformation at Barefoot means more outdoor dining options The warmer weather has arrived, and some of the best new restaurants to eat at along the Grand Strand are at the…
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Max Metcalf elected Chairman of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
April 24, 2019
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations at BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC, as the next Chairman of the organization’s Board of Directors. The…
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Beaufort area SBDC is named State and Southeast Regional SBDC of the Year
April 24, 2019
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the Beaufort Area Small Business Development Center the 2019 State and Southeast Regional SBDC Center of Excellence and Innovation as announced by SBA…
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Dominion Energy announces Wayne Vermullen as General Manager for Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission
April 24, 2019
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has announced that Tommy “Wayne” Vermullen has been named General Manager of the company’s South Carolina subsidiary Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission (DECGT). As General Manager,…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston to provide free skin cancer screening
April 24, 2019
Open to the public in the Lowcountry For the 14th year, dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for…
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United Community Banks, Inc. reports EPS of $0.55 and ROA of 1.44% for Q1 2019
April 24, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) announced its first quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and continued strong asset quality. Reported diluted…
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The Charleston Museum offers free child admission with adult admission for ReMember the Museum on April 27
April 23, 2019
The Charleston Museum presented ReMember the Museum: Come see what you’ve been missing on Saturday, April 27 from 11 am – 3 pm. This event is free for museum members…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston-area leases
April 23, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Parker Hanifin Corporation leased 12,000 square feet of industrial space at 7612 Sandlapper Pky.,…
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Tour the College of Charleston campus from your couch
April 23, 2019For those wanting to visit the College of Charleston campus without booking a flight, now you can log online and take a virtual tour with YouVisit. The interactive platform merges photography, video…
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Aviation Authority to name Hollings Terminal
April 23, 2019
Today the Charleston County Aviation Authority Board voted to approve a resolution to rename the terminal at the Charleston International Airport the Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings Terminal in honor and…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces second annual Build a Shed Competition
April 23, 2019
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with ABC Carolinas, presents a building competition for students and career-ready youth in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties. The Build A Shed Competition is a one-day…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Recognizes Maegen Whitten as Educator of the Month
April 23, 2019South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis recognized Charleston County School District teacher Maegen Whitten of James Island Elementary School as the Future Scholar Financial Literacy Program Educator of the Month for…
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United Community Bank names John Golding head of Commercial Banking Solutions
April 23, 2019
United Community Bank announced veteran commercial banker John Golding as its new Head of Commercial Banking Solutions (CBS). Golding has more than 25 years of industry experience offering customer-focused solutions…
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Palmetto Goodwill honors award recipients at Shining Star Awards Banquet
April 23, 2019
On Thursday, April 18 Palmetto Goodwill held its Shining Star Awards Banquet at The College Center at Trident Technical College. Tessa Spencer of ABC News 4 hosted the event, which…
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Southern First results for the first quarter of 2019
April 23, 2019
Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $6.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share, for the first quarter…
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