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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Congressmen Clyburn and Cunningham join community leaders to call for closing the Charleston Loophole
February 25, 2019Next week the U.S. House of Representatives will take the first step to close the so-called “Charleston Loophole” that allowed the perpetrator of the Mother Emanuel massacre to obtain his…
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Communities celebrate safety with 8th Annual SC Walk and Roll to School Day – March 6
February 25, 2019The Eighth Annual South Carolina Walk to School Day (SC WTSD) is Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Organized by the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) Safe Routes to School Program, South Carolina…
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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry to reopen following renovations
February 25, 2019
The 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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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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First Reserve acquires SC-based Refuel, Inc. and West Oil, Inc.
February 23, 2019First Reserve announced the creation of a retail fuel distribution investment platform in the Southeastern United States. First Reserve is a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively focused on…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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3 Ways Identity Thieves Steal Your Tax Refund and How to Prevent It
February 22, 2019
By South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis That time of year has come: Tax season. While you may have just started preparing your tax returns, identity thieves have been gearing…
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Charleston Symphony announces 2019-2020 season
February 21, 2019The Charleston Symphony announced the launch of their 2019-2020 season, calling it “their most ambitious season of music yet.” The CSO’s 83rd season will celebrate the numerous contributions of our city’s own…
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SC Works Trident launches new website
February 21, 2019
SC Works Trident, a workforce development program servicing Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties, has launched an-all new website, now live at www.tridentscworks.org. With an upgraded look and expanded features, the…
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Caldwell Commercial represents buyer in sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston
February 21, 2019Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the buyer YGT, LLC in the sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston, SC. Edward Robinson of the Beach Company…
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SCRA & SC Launch celebrate $1 billion in follow-on funding for SC-based companies
February 21, 2019
SCRA, a public, non-profit corporation that fuels South Carolina’s innovation economy, celebrated a milestone of $1 billion of follow-on capital secured by Client Companies in the SC Launch Program. SC Launch, SCRA’s…
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Charleston Distilling expanding operations in Charleston County
February 21, 2019
$4.2 million investment will include new distillation capabilities and more Charleston Distilling announced a $4.2 million investment in its Charleston County operations. The expansion is projected to create an additional…
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Caldwell Commercial represents buyer in sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston
February 21, 2019
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the buyer YGT, LLC in the sale of 108 Thomas Cary Court, Charleston, SC. Edward Robinson of the Beach Company…
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J. Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee & Associates Charleston, represented and assisted the Landlord Marabu US Properties in the lease renewal located at Remount Road.
February 20, 2019Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee & Associates Charleston, is pleased to have represented and assisted the Landlord Marabu US Properties with the lease renewal for TraFX Public Safety…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the buyer in the purchase of 4 acres of land in North Charleston, SC
February 20, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Buyer, Mercury Realty, LLC, in the purchase of 4 acres of land located at 7614 Southrail Road in North Charleston,…
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Firehouse Subs expanding into Newberry, SC with the help of Lee & Associates Charleston’s Will Sherrod, CCIM
February 20, 2019
Will Sherrod, CCIM of Lee & Associates Charleston represented TLC Enterprises, LLC dba Firehouse Subs in it’s first Newberry, South Carolina location for the Firehouse Sub franchise. Firehouse Subs will…
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SCDA Regulators to notify industry regarding CBD and hemp in food and feed products in the market place
February 20, 2019
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is aware of the growing public interest in hemp and cannabis-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD) addition into human and animal foods in South…
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Blackbaud Institute releases 2018 Charitable Giving Report
February 20, 2019
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced the release of the 2018 Charitable Giving Report by the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact™. The seventh annual report, which…
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The QM Group expanding Orangeburg County operations
February 20, 2019
$9.5 million investment to accommodate continued growth The Quality Model Group of companies (The QM Group) today announced an expansion of its existing Orangeburg County plastic injection molding operations. The…
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SC’s best and brightest in hospitality honored at Stars of SC Hospitality Awards
February 20, 2019The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) honored the best of the industry at the annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards. The winners were recognized at a…
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CARTA cuts ribbon on solar-powered shelter
February 19, 2019The Charleston Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) cut the ribbon on a new solar-powered shelter at the corner of Dorchester Road and Purcell Drive in North Charleston. The event marked the final installation in…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 18
February 19, 2019
Week of 02/15/2019 to 02/21/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part PG Warner Bros. 2 4303 $20,804,670 $69,228,853…
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Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM Represented the Landlord in the Lease of 2,332 SF of Office Space in Downtown Charleston, SC
February 19, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, Nubox Properties, LLC in the lease of 2,332 SF of Office space located…
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Charleston Office Advisors represented the landlord in the lease of 2,045 SF of office space in Downtown Charleston, SC
February 19, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Cameron Yost, Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR and Pete Harper, CCIM represented the Landlord, 1166 King, LLC in the lease of 2,045 SF of office space located…
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Maxwood Furniture, Inc. locating new distribution center in Marion County
February 19, 2019
Furniture Manufacturer and Distributor Creating 21 New Jobs Maxwood Furniture, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of bedroom furniture, today announced plans to locate its new distribution center in Marion County.…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2019 Board of Directors
February 19, 2019
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the 2019 Board of Directors. Executives from the business community serve as volunteer leaders to enhance the Chamber and the economic environment for those…
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