SC Works awards local businesses $100,000 for Incumbent Worker Training
February 14, 2019SC Works Trident and its Trident Workforce Development Board has awarded $100,000 to eight local businesses connected to Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) programs. The funds, made possible by the Workforce…
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Lowcountry Rapid Transit online meeting available through Feb. 28
February 14, 2019
In late January, The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG)held a series of interactive, public Community Workshops in Charleston, North Charleston and Summerville to kick off the next phase for the…
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SC EPSCoR announces 2019 research and collaboration programs grants recipients
February 14, 2019SC EPSCoR (South Carolina Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) Program’s main goal is to increase South Carolina’s research capacity by assisting STEM faculty to achieve and sustain large…
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Tour nearly 70 artists’ spaces during Columbia Open Studios, April 6-7, 2019
February 14, 2019
Explore local artwork, studios in weekend-long event presented by 701 CCA Columbia Open Studios, presented by 701 Center for Contemporary Art, welcomes nearly 70 local artists for the free, self-guided…
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WebsterRogers, LLP, names Kirby Coker senior tax manager
February 13, 2019
WebsterRogers, LLP, a South Carolina-based accounting and consulting firm providing clients with a broad spectrum of assurance, tax, and advisory services, has named Kirby Coker, CPA, senior tax manager of…
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Governor’s School makes bold curriculum changes
February 13, 2019
The Board of Trustees of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently approved the most significant change to the school’s curriculum in recent years. By a…
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American Azalea Society convention planned at Summerville in March
February 13, 2019
The Rev. John Drayton Azalea Chapter of the American Azalea Society and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will host the society’s 2019 convention on March 14-16 in Summerville. The convention, themed “Azaleas, History,…
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Upcoming gala honors distinguished public school graduates and contributors to SC public education
February 13, 2019
Three distinguished graduates of South Carolina public schools and three state leaders with significant contributions to the field of education will be celebrated at an upcoming gala. The honorees include…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 20191×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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All About Grits: Millers All Day hosts grits panel during Charleston Wine and Food Festival
February 13, 2019Think you know your favorite breakfast food? It’s time to think again. During a lively discussion with grits expert and author Nathalie Dupree, farmer and miller Greg Johnsman, and Erin…
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All About Grits: Millers All Day hosts grits panel during Charleston Wine and Food Festival
February 13, 2019Think you know your favorite breakfast food? It’s time to think again. During a lively discussion with grits expert and author Nathalie Dupree, farmer and miller Greg Johnsman, and Erin…
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Henry Haitz joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as Charleston market leader
February 13, 2019
Former publisher of The State newspaper joins prominent Southeast insurance brokerage HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Henry…
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AIA honors 1×1 Design President Asheley Scott St. John with national award
February 13, 2019
1×1 Design Congratulates President Asheley Scott St. John on 2019 AIA Young Architects Award from National Chapter of the American Institute of Architects The team at 1×1 Design proudly announces…
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CarolinaPower welcomes Madison Younginer as Account Manager
February 13, 2019
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor with an office in Irmo, has added Madison Younginer to its business development team as Account Manager. Younginer comes to CarolinaPower following 10 years…
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Applications open for Mayor’s Youth Commission
February 12, 2019The Mayor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families is currently accepting applications from high school students who are interested in joining the Mayor’s Youth Commission. Youth must be in good…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost represented the landlord in the lease of 2,591 SF of office space in North Charleston, SC
February 12, 2019Pete Harper, CCIM and Cameron Yost of Lee & Associates Charleston, LLC and the owners of The Atrium want to congratulate Brooks Styles on the recent lease renewal at…
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Forts Sumter and Moultrie legislation passes U.S. Senate
February 12, 2019
This afternoon the United States Senate passed U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Act as part of a larger federal lands package. Scott’s…
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Foxbank Plantation celebrates new pool
February 12, 2019Local community ready to dive in summer 2019 Moncks Corner, SC – Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner is thrilled to announce the opening of a second pool in the neighborhood…
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Ambassador Nikki R. Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation
February 12, 2019
Non-Profit Serving Rural South Carolina Students Announces New Board, Staff, and Expansion of Programs The Original Six Foundation (The O6 Foundation) announced that the organization’s founder, Ambassador Nikki R. Haley,…
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CCSD Board approves mission critical actions
February 12, 2019The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees approved a list of “Mission-Critical Actions” at their Monday, February 11, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting in support of the District…
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Allegiant announces nonstop service to Columbus, OH
February 12, 2019
The roster of nonstop destinations from Charleston International Airport continues to grow. On Tuesday, Allegiant Airlines announced it will begin new service between the Lowcountry and Columbus, Ohio. The twice-weekly…
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CCSD asking for public input on 2019-2020 academic calendar options
February 12, 2019Charleston County School District’s Board of Trustees approved two options of the 2019-2020 Academic Calendar for public review and feedback this afternoon. Students, staff, district employees, parents, and community members…
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Ten William Means real estate agents to receive prestigious awards
February 12, 2019
William Means Real Estate announced that ten of its agents have received acknowledgement from the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors® for outstanding sales production for the year 2018. The REALTORS®…
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Foxbank Plantation celebrates new pool
February 12, 2019
Local community ready to dive in summer 2019 Moncks Corner, SC – Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner is thrilled to announce the opening of a second pool in the neighborhood…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/08/2019 to 02/14/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part PG Warner…
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Lee & Associates Charleston officially announces new tenant to be joining Meeting Street Lofts
February 11, 2019
Lee & Associates Charleston announced a new lease for 601 Meeting Street (Meeting Street Lofts). We have leased Suite 140 to Gale, LLC for a new Italian restaurant concept and…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area
February 11, 2019
DSC Sales Inc. leased 2,545 square feet at 4365 Dorchester Rd., Bldg. 200 in North Charleston, SC. Matthew Pickard handled the lease negotiations on behalf of the tenant. Ramey Kemp…
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Former local NBC News Anchor Michael Maely joins LHWH as Business Development Director
February 11, 2019
Michael Maely, the original Main News Anchor at WMBF News, has joined LHWH Advertising and Public Relations, located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., as Business Development Director. Maely’s broadcast news career began after graduating…
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S.C. Department of Commerce announces new Marketing and Communications director
February 11, 2019
The S.C. Department of Commerce announced that Alex Clark has been promoted and will serve as the agency’s marketing and communications director. Clark will lead the department’s strategic marketing and communications…
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Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 11, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 11, 2019Tom McKenna – Chief Operating Officer, Thorne is pictured Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hires social justice and women’s empowerment coordinators
February 11, 2019In December, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Tina L. Singleton (pictured) and Djuanna Brockington to its staff. Singleton serves as the nonprofit’s first-ever social justice coordinator, a newly created position. No stranger…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces promotion of Richards H. Green as new Commissioner of Banking
February 11, 2019
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Chairman of the State Board of Financial Institutions, announced that Richards H. Green has been promoted to serve as the next Commissioner of Banking for…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
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Spring Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project tunnel tour
February 11, 2019South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg led a delegation of South Carolina Floodwater Commission members, including Commission Chairman Thomas S. Mulliken, on a tour of the…
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SCE&G customers to see benefits of Dominion Energy-SCANA merger beginning with February bills
February 11, 2019
SCE&G implementing lower electric bills in February Further reductions in May for fuel and DSM riders Company addresses customer questions about cash refunds Beginning with the February billing cycle, customers…
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Update on major projects at MUSC and vote to approve speaker for 190th commencement
February 11, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to review initiatives that support their tripartite mission of education,…
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Floodwater Commission’s National Security Task Force is forging ahead
February 11, 2019
By Bill Connor The South Carolina Floodwater Commission may well prove to be one of the more important legacy-defining efforts of Gov. Henry McMaster’s administration. After all, what’s more…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz Category: government, on-the-move
Southeastern receives Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year award
February 11, 2019Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has received Home Depot’s 2019 LTL Carpet Carrier of the Year Award. Home Depot recognized Southeastern based on…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 11, 2019
Tom McKenna – Chief Operating Officer, Thorne is pictured Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less…
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YWCA Greater Charleston hires social justice and women’s empowerment coordinators
February 11, 2019
In December, YWCA Greater Charleston welcomed Tina L. Singleton (pictured) and Djuanna Brockington to its staff. Singleton serves as the nonprofit’s first-ever social justice coordinator, a newly created position. No stranger…
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Old Slave Mart Museum celebrates Black History Month, open Sundays in February
February 9, 2019
In honor of Black History Month, the Old Slave Mart Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays in February. Additionally, city of Charleston employees and their immediate…
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Volvo Car Open extends main draw wild card to Charleston native Shelby Rogers
February 8, 2019
Rogers’ first match in more than a year will be at her hometown tournament in Charleston, SC Shelby Rogers has received a wild card into the main draw of the Volvo…
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Blackbaud announces 2018 fourth quarter and full year results
February 8, 2019
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. Fourth Quarter 2018 Results Compared…
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Charleston, Greenville land investment banking firm
February 8, 2019
Global finance executives launch Charles Towne Holdings Armed with nearly a century of Wall Street and global markets experience, a collection of Charleston deal makers has partnered to create Charles Towne…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend
February 8, 2019
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”), reported that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable April 5, 2019…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,044 SF of Flex Space in North Charleston, SC
February 7, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the lease of 2,044 SF of Flex Space located at 4250 Dorchester Road in North Charleston, SC. The…
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TCCC recommends changes to innovative schools, teacher salary, early childhood
February 7, 2019
Lawmakers urged to make education reform a priority Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative announced the first of what will likely be a series of actions needed to support the reformation of…
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BB&T and SunTrust to combine in merger of equals
February 7, 2019
Combination of two franchises creates sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company with 275 years of combined history and culture serving clients and communities in high-growth markets Estimated net cost synergies of…
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