Southeastern Freight Lines promotes Mike Redden to director of national accounts
April 23, 2019
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, today announced Mike Redden has been promoted to director of national accounts. In his new role, Redden will…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 22, 2019
April 23, 2019
Week of 04/19/2019 to 04/25/2019 Rank Title Rating Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Curse Of La Llorona R 1 3,372 $26,347,631 $26,347,631 2 Shazam! PG13 3 4,183…
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Four Moore & Van Allen attorneys recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 22, 2019Moore & Van Allen PLLC announced that three Charleston office members have been selected to the 2019 South Carolina Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent…
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J. Miles Barkley assisted in the leasing of 4,800 SF.
April 22, 2019Lee & Associates, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the lease renewal of 4,800 SF on Remount Road. Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee &…
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United Community Bank, Inc. raises the roof on attainable housing with $2,500 donation
April 22, 2019
Housing For All – Mount Pleasant builds fundraising momentum Housing For All – Mount Pleasant (HFAMP) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to fostering attainable housing in South Carolina’s fourth largest municipality,…
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As many mistrust the national media, the value of local news shines through
April 22, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller In January, a “bombshell” report by an online news site alleged that President Trump had personally instructed his attorney to lie to congress – a serious…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation March 2019
April 22, 2019
Number of South Carolinians Employed Continues Record Climb Unemployment Rate Remains At Historic Lows The number of individuals working moved substantially higher, by an estimated 6,826 people, establishing a new…
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Santee Cooper loan assists economic development in Marion County
April 18, 2019
Santee Cooper recently loaned $1.5 million to the Marion County Development Commission that will be used toward the construction of a speculative building at the Marion County Industrial Park. Work…
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Charleson area transportation study begins certification process review
April 18, 2019
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments is holding a public meeting April 23 in its board room at 5790 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, beginning at 5:30 p.m., as a component…
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State Treasurer’s Office facilitates $30 million master lease for MUSC
April 18, 2019
Funding will support facility upgrades to improve energy efficiency throughout campus The State Treasurer’s Office recently worked with the Medical University of South Carolina to secure affordable financing through the…
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Mellon Foundation awards $1.5 million grant to IAAM
April 18, 2019
The New York-based Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the International African American Museum (IAAM) a $1.5 million grant: $1 million to support the museum’s creation and construction and $500,000…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5870 Core Rd, North Charleston, SC
April 18, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord Greenville Corporate, LLC in the lease of 15,660 SF at 5870 Core Rd, North Charleston, SC to The…
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Tour Pass saves Charleston and Savannah visitors time, money and the headache of deciding where to go, what to do
April 17, 2019
Visitors and locals have the option to save up to 50 percent or more on some of the area’s best tours, attractions and restaurants. TourPass.com is in its second year…
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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Itinerant Literate Books – Saturday, April 27
April 17, 2019
Join over 550 independent bookstores in 49 states for parties, author readings, in-store events, and exclusive day-of merchandise Itinerant Literate Books will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 27 for…
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Stiles Point teacher to join Earthwatch Institute’s research team
April 17, 2019
Stiles Point Elementary School is proud to announce fifth-grade teacher Erin Cymrot will join an Earthwatch Institute research team this summer for a 10-day expedition in Manitoba, Canada to help…
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CCSD taking site applications for 2019 free summer meals program
April 17, 2019For many children and teens, summer can be an exciting time filled with vacations, playtime, camps, and relaxation. But for others who rely on daily school meals, it can…
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East Cooper Medical Center awarded Chest Pain Program Certification from the Joint Commission
April 17, 2019Pictured from left to right: Allison Green, Bethany Clawson, Theresa Lynn, Lena Corbin, Keith Holley, Jeanette Ochs, Tina King Gilbert, Lisa Ihnken, Patrick Beaver (Chief Nursing Officer) East Cooper Medical…
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Holly Fisher named AMA Charleston’s Marketer of the Year
April 17, 2019
Holly Fisher, CEO and founder of Fisher Creative, was named 2019 Marketer of the Year at the AMA Charleston Spark! Awards on April 11. The Charleston chapter of the American…
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Carolina Youth Development Center opens new independent living facility
April 17, 2019(L-R) Sandy Tecklenburg, Sue Shuler, ShaMarcus Simmons, Beverly Hardin, Mayor Keith Summey (Photo Credit: Diandra Dellucci Photography) Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) held a Grand Opening and Ribbon-cutting ceremony on…
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Jayuntay Williams named Teacher of the Year at West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet
April 17, 2019
For Jayuntay Williams greatness is an obligation, not an option Jayuntay Williams, a math teacher at West Ashley Advanced Studies Magnet, was named Teacher of the Year at his school…
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Finalists named in UofSC’s presidential search
April 17, 2019
The University of South Carolina’s presidential search committee announced the names of four finalists Wednesday (April 17) to serve as the 29th leader of the state’s flagship university system. The…
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Hood Construction reaches 2 million man hours of safety
April 17, 2019
Hood Construction announced the Achievement of a Significant Industry Safety Milestone: 2 Million Hours without a lost time incident. At Hood Construction, a commitment to safety is a vital part…
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SCCADVASA Launches Healthy Relationships Campaign Statewide to Recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 16, 2019
The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) recognizes the eighteenth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with the launch of its Spring 2019 healthy relationships digital…
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Flock and Rally earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for total of eight honors
April 16, 2019
Flock and Rally Earns SCPRSA Best in Show Silver Wing Award, for Total of Eight Honors Flock and Rally, the full-service, women-owned integrated communications agency based in Columbia, South Carolina,…
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More than 600 free spay-neuters for cats available now!
April 15, 2019
Grant Makes Free Surgeries Possible for Charleston County Residents PetSmart Charities® awarded a $50,000 grant to Charleston Animal Society’s Sam Greer Spay-Neuter Clinic that will pay for at least 641 FREE…
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The RBC Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation team up to support South Carolina’s economy
April 15, 2019
A $300,000 investment will help prepare the local workforce for future jobs Today, the RBC Foundation and the Heritage Classic Foundation announced a $300,000 commitment over the next three years…
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MUSC trustees receive positive reports on academics, philanthropy and integration of four regional hospitals
April 15, 2019
Board holds in-state tuition at current levels with no increases for next fiscal year The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees…
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MTEC recognizes exceptional research through inaugural Prototype of the Year Awards
April 15, 2019
The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) recognized two outstanding project teams who received the first annual Prototype of the Year Awards at our 2019 Membership Meeting. The Prototype of the…
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CCSD rolls out compostable trays in all cafeterias
April 15, 2019Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) Office of Nutrition Services launched a pilot program at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year to see if implementing compostable meal trays was feasible.…
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Make-A-Wish® South Carolina announces new President & CEO
April 15, 2019
Make-A-Wish South Carolina announced Misty Farmer as its new President and CEO. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Farmer moved to Greenville, SC in 2014 to become Make-A-Wish South Carolina’s new…
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Bob Nuttall, SIOR, CPM and Cori Nuttall represented the landlord in the renewal of 4,500 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
April 15, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston and the owners of 3815 W Montague Avenue want to congratulate Durham School Services, LP on renewing their lease. Professionally managed by Lee & Associates…
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Allan Hoffmann joins Blackbaud as President and General Manager, Canada
April 15, 2019
Blackbaud announced that Allan Hoffmann will join the company as president and general manager leading its Canadian operations. Hoffmann joins Blackbaud with more than 20 years of experience building and leading high-performing…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/12/2019 to 04/18/2019 Rank Title Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Shazam! Warner Bros. 2 4,306 $24,453,514 $94,226,527 2 Little Universal…
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Hendrick Automotive Group and Lowcountry Food Bank Spring Meal Packing Event will feed families for Easter
April 15, 2019
Hendrick Automotive Group & the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) conducted a Spring Meal Packing Event this morning at the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Paul Hulsey Community Food and Nutrition Center. Volunteers…
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App developed for real estate industry includes driver’s license recording among other safety features
April 15, 2019
Real estate professionals can now securely capture and validate the identity of those they bring into a home. SafeShowings is a new app and the first of its kind, created…
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Immedion introduces Managed Security Information and Event Management Service with 24/7/365 security monitoring
April 15, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of cloud, data center, and managed IT services, today announced the launch of Managed SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), its newest managed security service.…
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Firm partners named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list
April 15, 2019
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott and Firm President Reginald “Reggie” P. Corley have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine® and are 2019 Super…
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West Ashley Farmers Market to begin 2019 season Wednesday, April 24
April 13, 2019
The West Ashley Farmers Market will return to Ackerman Park to begin its 2019 season on Wednesday, April 24, operating from 3 to 7 p.m. The weekly Wednesday markets will…
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Public relations excellence recognized at 2019 SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
April 13, 2019
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, April 11 in Charleston. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Charleston office advisors leased 10,537 SF at 3955 Faber Place Drive
April 12, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR, Pete Harper, CCIM, and Cameron Yost represented the Landlord, Faber Charleston Limited Partnership in leasing 10,537 SF of Office space located at…
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J. Miles Barkley, represented and assisted in the lease renewal for LifeHME Medical
April 12, 2019
Lee & Associates, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the lease renewal of 4,800 SF on Remount Road. J. Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee &…
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Colliers Report: Charleston is becoming an industrial hub
April 12, 2019
Key Takeaways Demand for Charleston industrial space is rising; the market absorbed 654,951 square feet during the first quarter of 2019. Six new buildings totaling 217,431 square feet were added…
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Benefitfocus appoints key executives in sales & marketing
April 12, 2019Benefitfocus announced two distinguished technology executives have joined the company’s leadership team to further its market-leading strategic engagement initiatives. These key appointments include: Peter Allen as Senior Vice President, Sales…
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NEEDTOBREATHE Classic Raises $300,000 for Charleston-Based OneWorld Health
April 12, 2019
Proceeds to fund medical clinics in some of the world’s poorest regions This year’s annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic raised more than $300,000 for OneWorld Health – far surpassing the $200,000 the…
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Congressman Clyburn announces nearly $4 million in AmeriCorps funding for South Carolina
April 11, 2019
Today, U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced that South Carolina has received $3,891,198 in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency…
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Army funds development of health-sensing wearable through MTEC
April 11, 2019
In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) announced that LifeLens Technologies, LLC (LLT) has been awarded funding to develop…
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CCSD honored by state for reducing energy consumption
April 11, 2019Charleston Country School District (CCSD) staff, at both the school and district level, constantly research and implement steps to reduce energy costs and consumption. These actions led to a state-level…
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Mashburn Construction Company raises thousands for American Heart Association
April 11, 2019
Mashburn Construction is among the top companies of fundraisers for the American Heart Association’s 2019 Midlands Heart Walk. Mashburn and its sponsors raised a total of $13,600 to go towards helping fight…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina announces two new staff members
April 11, 2019The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina is pleased to welcome Bryson Young, Director of Major Gifts, and Ruthie Harman, Client Service and Office Manager, as the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster names the next director of the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
April 10, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster nominated Mr. G. Daniel Ellzey to be the next director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW). The nomination comes after the South Carolina…
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