Top Grossing Movies – March 4, 2019
March 4, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 03/01/2019 to 03/07/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG Universal…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports recent lease transactions in the Charleston area
March 4, 2019
RBC Capital Markets, LLC leased 1,367 square feet of retail space in Sea Pines Center, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head, SC. Matthew Pickard handled the lease negotiations on behalf of…
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Treat yourself this spring as Nexton Community hosts Open House Series
March 4, 2019
Builders Showcase Premier Home Designs and Amenities to Future Residents Welcome the warmer weather this year at Nexton – a mixed-use community located in Summerville, South Carolina – during its annual…
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Law Tarheels win Charleston’s 12th annual national moot court competition
March 4, 2019
Runner-up in 14-team competition was from Regent University A team of students from the University of North Carolina School of Law on Saturday won the 12th annual Charleston School of Law National Moot…
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RBC Heritage launches Plaid Nation Cookie Contest in partnership with University of South Carolina Beaufort to find tournament’s official cookies
March 4, 2019
Finalists Participate in Live Bake-off; Winning Recipes to be Sold at Concession Stands Tournament Week The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Golf Tournament is looking for two tasty cookie recipes…
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Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary seeking sponsors and players for Putting for Paws golf tournament
March 4, 2019
Hallie Hill’s Annual Golf Fundraiser Set for April 1 at Seabrook Island Club’s Crooked Oaks Golf Course Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary is set to host their annual Putting for Paws…
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Animal lovers participating in the Cooper River Bridge Run are encouraged to run on behalf of Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary
March 4, 2019
Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary is seeking animal lovers participating in the Cooper River Bridge Run to run on behalf of Hallie Hill. The Bridge the Gap fundraiser encourages race participants to combine good health with good deeds by raising funds…
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GMK adds Muhammad Umar, EIT, to the firm’s Engineering Division
March 4, 2019GMK Associates, Inc., welcomes Muhammad Umar, EIT, to its Engineering Division as an electrical engineering designer. In this role, Mr. Umar will be responsible for creating effective and safe electrical…
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MUSC Health now offers clinic location on Daniel Island
March 4, 2019
MUSC Health Daniel Island, located at 864 Island Drive on Daniel Island, opens for patients, Wednesday, March 6. The new location will feature a broad selection of patient services including…
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April Curci joins the Lee & Associates Charleston Industrial Team
March 4, 2019
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, is pleased to announce that April Curci has joined the brokerage division…
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Four new members serving on The Citadel Board of Visitors
March 4, 2019The Citadel Board of Visitors (BOV) has four new members to assist in guiding and supervising the college. Three of the new members, Col. A. Sean Alford, Ph.D., Maj. Gen.…
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GMK adds Muhammad Umar, EIT, to the firm’s Engineering Division
March 4, 2019
GMK Associates, Inc., welcomes Muhammad Umar, EIT, to its Engineering Division as an electrical engineering designer. In this role, Mr. Umar will be responsible for creating effective and safe electrical…
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MUSC Health welcomes four community hospitals to system
March 3, 2019
Acquisition accelerates transformation and growth for health care delivery, research, education The Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority (MUSC Health) has completed the purchase of four South Carolina hospitals…
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South Street Partners announces acquisition of The Cliffs
March 1, 2019
Leading investment firm purchases The Cliffs, a portfolio of seven private clubs and six private luxury real estate communities in the remarkable western Carolina mountains. South Street Partners announced…
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Spoleto Festival USA 2019 poster features work by Los Angeles–based painter Laura Owens
March 1, 2019
Festival General Director Nigel Redden revealed the 2019 Spoleto Festival USA poster, featuring the work of acclaimed painter Laura Owens. The poster is available for purchase online at spoletousa.org or by calling…
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MUSC to construct, own and operate $50M replacement hospital in Lake City/Williamsburg
March 1, 2019
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a letter of intent with Lake City Community Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital that authorizes…
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Dominion Energy increases funding for environmental grants to SC nonprofits, schools
March 1, 2019
Increased funding of grants is among community benefits of SCANA-Dominion Energy merger Includes classroom grants up to $5,000 for eligible K-12 schools Deadline to apply is April 30 Nonprofit…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director
March 1, 2019
S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities Foundation announces Rochelle Williams as new executive director The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Foundation is pleased to…
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Padgett Communications established
February 28, 2019
Padgett S. Mozingo, APR announces the establishment of Padgett Communications, a consulting firm specializing in communications strategy, public relations, event planning and social media for nonprofits, small businesses and professional…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air supports WEZL’s 2019 Concert for the Kids & Pattison’s Academy in February
February 28, 2019LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced that WEZL’s 2019 Concert for the Kids & Pattison’s Academy have been chosen as the recipients of February’s Give Back Grant. The Give Back…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates 2 million dollars to the International African American Museum
February 28, 2019
At the 9th annual RootsTech family history and technology conference, Elder David A. Bednar of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presented Michael Boulware Moore, president and CEO…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air supports WEZL’s 2019 Concert for the Kids & Pattison’s Academy in February
February 28, 2019
LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced that WEZL’s 2019 Concert for the Kids & Pattison’s Academy have been chosen as the recipients of February’s Give Back Grant. The Give Back…
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Colliers International | South Carolina professionals promoted to Senior Brokerage Associate
February 27, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina announced that four brokerage associates have received promotions to Senior Brokerage Associate: Brantley Anderson, Danny Bonds, Brockton Hall and Philip Vann. “These individuals have proven their…
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CresCom Bank expands Commercial Lending Executive Team with promotion of Ryan Benton
February 27, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, has expanded its Commercial Lending Team with the promotion of CresCom Bank team member Ryan Benton. Ryan Benton has been promoted…
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UPS honors South Carolina drivers for 25 years of safe driving
February 27, 2019
UPS announced that 18 elite drivers from South Carolina are among 1,436 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25…
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Ron Anderson and Liz McCary named to Colliers Center of Excellence
February 27, 2019
Leaders in South Carolina office to share best practices and skill sets with Colliers’ U.S. research and marketing professionals. Ron Anderson, who manages the research and information technology departments, and…
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East Cooper Medical Center first in Mount Pleasant to perform endoscopic ultrasounds
February 27, 2019East Cooper Medical Center is the first hospital in Mount Pleasant to perform endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS). Physicians at East Cooper Medical Center are using newly acquired technology to help them…
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Global Entry Program interviews to return to Gaillard Center
February 27, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers will return to Charleston to conduct in-person enrollment interviews with CBP’s Global Entry applicants in the first floor public meeting room at the…
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Scholarship funds still available for Trident Tech Continuing Education courses through the Workforce Pathways Scholarship program
February 27, 2019
Scholarship funding is still available for several Trident Technical College (TTC) Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development courses through the Workforce Pathways Scholarship (WPS) program that was approved by…
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Youth Volunteer Corps of Charleston receives top honor
February 27, 2019
Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) of Charleston was recently named a Gold Level program, one of only 14 YVC programs throughout the U.S. and Canada awarded this honor. Created in Fall…
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2019 Economic Forecast predicts strong growth
February 27, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber presented the 2019 Economic Forecast at their 28th Annual Economic Outlook Conference. The forecast for the Charleston region is a partnership project between the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Business…
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WebsterRogers, LLP, names new senior manager
February 27, 2019
WebsterRogers, LLP has named Gregory “Greg” Ackerman, CPA, as senior manager. Ackerman, based in the Myrtle Beach office, holds over 21 years of public accounting experience and joined WebsterRogers Assurance…
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Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Seabrook students reach ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
February 27, 2019
Eight South Carolina high school students reached the March 9 state finals for Poetry Out Loud – an annual, nationwide recitation contest – after regional competitions in Charleston and Spartanburg.…
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Banks Folsom joins Mashburn Construction Company’s Charleston office
February 26, 2019
Mashburn Construction, announced the hire of Banks Folsom as Project Engineer for the firm’s Charleston office. Banks has over 3 years of “in the field” construction internships along with a…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center raises over $781K at annual dinner auction
February 26, 2019Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, raised $781,120 at the center’s annual dinner auction, “New Day. New Hope. New…
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David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc. announces new leadership roles
February 26, 2019David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc.,with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., announced several key leadership changes effective February 1. President | Tom Swayne, RHU, CLU, CASL, REBC, FLMI,…
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SC Launch, Inc. invests in Fatsack Outdoors
February 26, 2019
Fatsack Outdoors, a Greenville-based IT company, recently received a $200,000 SC Launch, Inc. investment. This is the first investment for the company that was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC…
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Lowcountry Go marks one-year anniversary with giveaway
February 26, 2019
Lowcountry Go is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a giveaway contest for current and new program users. Lowcountry Go is a commuter services program that connects people with real commuter…
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Charlotte leader to serve as next executive director for Charleston County Public Library
February 26, 2019
Angela Craig will be Charleston County Public Library’s new executive director, the library’s Board of Trustees announced. “Angela is the perfect fit for leading efforts to continue the tremendous forward…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center raises over $781K at annual dinner auction
February 26, 2019
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, raised $781,120 at the center’s annual dinner auction, “New Day. New Hope. New…
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Board of Trustees approves 2019-2020 school calendar
February 25, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees approved by an 7-0 vote Option 1 of the two options presented by CCSD staff for the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar Based on…
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Randolph Development set to start on distribution center in Berkeley County
February 25, 2019Randolph Development has partnered with Portside Investment Group and Synergy Capital to develop Portside Distribution Center in Berkeley County, S.C. Portside Distribution Center will consist of two buildings to…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 25, 2019
February 25, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/22/2019 to 02/28/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World PG…
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Increased sales, attendance at 2019 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
February 25, 2019
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is reporting positive preliminary numbers after hosting its 37th annual event to promote wildlife and nature conservation. The not-for-profit event is held yearly during President’s…
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Folly Association of Business to do away with the Folly Gras Festival
February 25, 2019The Folly Gras 2019 Festival that took place on Saturday, February 23 was a huge success in terms of the number of attendees and funds raised, but over the last…
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Event planning companies Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events merge
February 25, 2019Yoj Events and Semper Signature Events have recently merged under the ownership of Monique Semper. The newly formed company will be doing business as Yoj Events, a Semper Signature Co. The…
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2018 champion Satoshi Kodaira will defend hill title at the 51st RBC Heritage
February 25, 2019
Japan’s Satoshi Kodaira will be making his second start at Harbour Town Golf Links to defend his title at the 51st RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA…
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LHWH enhances social media marketing expertise with addition of Justine Schwindel as Content Strategist
February 25, 2019
With more than a decade of high-level marketing experience, Justine Schwindel has joined LHWH Advertising & Public Relations, located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as a content strategist. Schwindel’s marketing career began…
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Instagram executive to speak at The Gibbes Museum of Art’s annual ‘Art of Design’ luncheon
February 25, 2019The Gibbes Museum of Art announced Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, as the featured speaker for the annual Art of Design luncheon on April 12. Since 2011,…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to reopen following renovations
February 25, 2019The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is set to reopen to the public after an eight week renovation. The museum, closed since January, will open on Saturday, March 2 at…
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