Mayor Tecklenburg joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Shuck-A-Rama Host Committee
January 10, 2019The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced the addition of Mayor John Tecklenburg to the Host Committee for its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama. The Oyster Roast is BIASC’s primary…
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Ted Honney joins United Community Mortgage Services in Mt. Pleasant
January 10, 2019United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Ted Honney as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Honney has over 25 years of professional banking experience, 15 of which have been spent…
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Dr. Sally Selden to serve as The Citadel provost and dean of the college
January 10, 2019
Strategic plan development and human resource management among Selden’s specialties The president of The Citadel has selected his new second in command. Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR, will take over as…
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Mayor Tecklenburg joins the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Shuck-A-Rama Host Committee
January 10, 2019
The Brain Injury Association of South Carolina (BIASC) announced the addition of Mayor John Tecklenburg to the Host Committee for its 8th Annual Shuck-A-Rama. The Oyster Roast is BIASC’s primary…
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Commercial Land For Purchase in Walterboro
January 10, 2019
? Approximately 7.22 Acres of Vacant Commercial Land on Bells Highway ? .76 Acres in the Back is Wet ? Can Potentially be Subdivided ? Great Location for Multi-Family, Office…
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Ginny Carson announced as 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals® (APMP®)
January 10, 2019
The Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) has announced that Ginny Carson, CPP APMP, will serve as the 2019 Chair of its Board of Directors. Carson currently works as the…
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Mt. Pleasant Office Space For Lease
January 10, 2019
Attractive two story brick office building for lease as of May 1, 2019. Currently occupied by Orbis, who may remain in all or a portion of the building and has…
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10 State Street – For Sale or Lease
January 10, 2019
This historic 18th century, three-story, freestanding masonry building is located near the corner of State & Broad Street. 10 State is currently zoned Limited Business lending itself to many uses…
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Ted Honney joins United Community Mortgage Services in Mt. Pleasant
January 10, 2019
United Community Mortgage Services is pleased to welcome Ted Honney as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Honney has over 25 years of professional banking experience, 15 of which have been spent…
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Restaurant Site For Sale
January 10, 2019
? Sales Price ~ $975,000 ? High Traffic Retail Location with Approximately 0.70 Acres. 284 Feet of Frontage on Folly Road ? Sale is for the Land & Building Only…
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2019 Inaugural Address, Governor Henry McMaster
January 9, 2019
Inaugural Address as Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Statehouse, Columbia GOVERNOR HENRY McMASTER: It is another beautiful day in South Carolina. Thank you for coming. Words cannot…
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Safelite Group acquires Charleston-based Glasspro
January 9, 2019
Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite® AutoGlass, has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Glasspro®, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of…
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Samuel Hook named executive director of the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation
January 9, 2019
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind Foundation has a new leader. The foundation’s board of trustees has appointed Samuel Hook to serve as executive director of…
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Graham elected Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee
January 9, 2019
United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has been elected to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Established in 1816 as one of the original standing committees…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 9, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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IAAM Board welcomes three new board members
January 9, 2019
The International African American Museum is proud to welcome three recent additions to its board of directors: Robyn Coles, president of TRATE Properties; Kent Matlock, founder, chairman and CEO of…
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SC State secures bridge to education with SC Technical College System partnership
January 9, 2019L-R: SC Technical College System Executive Vice President Hope Rivers, SCTCS President Dr. Tim Hardee, SC State President James E. Clark and SC State Provost Dr. Learie B. Luke celebrate…
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Vizbii Technologies receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
January 8, 2019
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Charleston-based Vizbii Technologies. The $200,000 investment is the first for the company that was accepted into SC Launch, SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, in…
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Central Packaging and Crating, Inc. expanding Greenwood County operations
January 8, 2019Company investing more than $6 million in continued growth Central Packaging and Crating, Inc., a manufacturer of wooden, heat-treated pallets, is expanding its operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $6…
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Museum curator to speak Jan. 25 on ‘Stolen Charleston: The Spoils of War’
January 8, 2019COLUMBIA, SC – In collecting artifacts for an exhibit on church silver, Chief Curator Grahame Long of The Charleston Museum kept running into the same obstacle. One church after another…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
January 8, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina is pleased to announce the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave…
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Womble Bond Dickinson promotes Charleston attorney Dana Lang to partner
January 8, 2019
Womble Bond Dickinson congratulates attorney Dana Woodrum Lang on being promoted to partner in the firm. She previously served as of counsel. Ms. Lang advises clients on almost every aspect…
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Museum curator to speak Jan. 25 on ‘Stolen Charleston: The Spoils of War’
January 8, 2019
COLUMBIA, SC – In collecting artifacts for an exhibit on church silver, Chief Curator Grahame Long of The Charleston Museum kept running into the same obstacle. One church after another…
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Reservations at All-New South Carolina RV Resort opens today
January 7, 2019
Sun RV Resorts today announces it has officially opened its reservations for its newest Signature Sun RV Resort, Carolina Pines. Located off the intersection of State Route 90 and State Route 22 near…
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Burr & Forman successfully joins forces with McNair Law Firm
January 7, 2019
Burr & Forman LLP announces that it successfully completed its transaction with Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A., effective January 1, 2019. With this expansion, no other Am Law 200 law firm has…
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Airport law enforcement team the first aviation police group to earn state accreditation
January 7, 2019
The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department has received accreditation by the S.C. Police Accreditation Coalition (SCPAC). The airport police department is the only aviation law enforcement agency currently state…
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Charleston International expanding kiosk program
January 7, 2019
Charleston International Airport expands small-business opportunities The Charleston County Aviation Authority is increasing the number of kiosks in the airport terminal. Currently, three area small businesses operate kiosks in the…
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TCCC CEO stepping down in mid-2019
January 7, 2019
John C. Read, CEO of Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative, intends to step down from the position later this year. When Read was offered the position, he indicated a willingness to…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 7
January 7, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 01/04/2019 to 01/10/2019 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 3 4,184 $31,003,280 $260,024,160 2…
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Gotcha launches first campus bike share system for Augusta University
January 7, 2019
Gotcha out of Charleston, SC announced they are launching Augusta University’s first bike share system, JagRide, in Augusta, G.A. this month. Augusta students, faculty, and staff will have access to 18 bikes at 3 hubs…
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SC Chamber of Commerce unveils 2019 Competitiveness Agenda
January 7, 2019
Tax Reform and Workforce Development Priorities Will Move South Carolina Forward The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the release of its 2019 Competitiveness Agenda. As the champion for business…
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A compelling case against high taxes
January 7, 2019
By Richard Eckstrom, S.C. Comptroller It’s the central dividing line of American politics: the age-old debate between those who generally favor higher spending and taxes, and those on the other…
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Spoleto Festival USA: 2019 Season
January 4, 2019
May 24 – June 9, 2019 | Charleston, South Carolina Festival General Director Nigel Redden announces the program for the 43rd annual Spoleto Festival USA, taking place May 24 through…
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Liberty Fellowship announces new president and CEO Dr. Christine Crawford
January 4, 2019
Liberty Fellowship announces the appointment of Dr. Christine Crawford as president and CEO beginning January 22. She brings to the position more than 15 years of business leadership, a passion…
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Louie’s Kids begins family training program for Cooper River Bridge Run
January 4, 2019Louie’s Kids kicks off its next family-centric fitness training program in preparation for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Training will begin Monday, Jan. 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and continue Mondays…
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Louie’s Kids begins family training program for Cooper River Bridge Run
January 4, 2019Louie’s Kids kicks off its next family-centric fitness training program in preparation for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Training will begin Monday, Jan. 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and continue Mondays…
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Congressman Clyburn hires District Press Secretary
January 3, 2019Today, Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-06) announced Rachel Stein is joining his staff as District Press Secretary. Stein will manage and coordinate media activities for the Congressman in South…
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A.M. Best recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with A+ rating
January 3, 2019A sustained multi-year track record of extraordinary accomplishment is notable in any business, but now BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is in even more select company as it has been…
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Majority Whip Clyburn announces office staff
January 3, 2019U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn announced the Whip office staff for the 116th Congress. “This remarkable team of dedicated professionals reflects the diversity of the Democratic Caucus, and they…
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Former Congressman Trey Gowdy and senior staff join Nelson Mullins
January 3, 2019
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Congressman Trey Gowdy, who most recently represented South Carolina’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced the Congressman has joined the…
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Metropolitan area employment and unemployment
January 3, 2019Unemployment rates were lower in November than a year earlier in 290 of the 388 metropolitan areas, higher in 69 areas, and unchanged in 29 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
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VTL Precision expanding Lowcountry presence
January 3, 2019
$8.2 million investment to house new business line in Goose Creek, S.C. VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle…
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Coalition rolls out 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda for 2019
January 3, 2019
A coalition of solar industry groups, conservation organizations, and clean energy advocates announced the release of a 100 Day Clean Energy Agenda, calling on state lawmakers to pass a suite…
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Blackbaud acquires market-leading corporate social responsibility provider YourCause
January 3, 2019
Blackbaud, Inc., a cloud software company powering social good, announced the acquisition of YourCause™, a market leader in enterprise philanthropy, corporate social responsibility and employee engagement software. Blackbaud purchased YourCause…
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Colliers Charleston Report: Strong demand will absorb new construction
January 2, 2019
Key Takeaways Due to high demand, absorption will continue to be positive; however, due to new construction growth, the vacancy rate is expected to rise in the next few quarters.…
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Colliers International releases fourth quarter 2018 market snapshots for Charleston
January 2, 2019
Colliers International | South Carolina has released a snapshot of its fourth quarter preliminary data for the office, industrial and retail markets in Charleston. Office market The Charleston suburban office…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 31
January 2, 2019
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 12/28/2018 to 01/03/2019 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Aquaman PG13 Warner Bros. 2 4,125 $52,140,000 $189,375,000 2…
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Home Works of America receives AARP Foundation grant for hurricane relief
January 2, 2019Home Works of America is grateful to have received a generous donation from AARP Foundation based in Washington, DC. Their donation of $90,000 will go toward Home Works’ efforts in…
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CHE appoints Interim President and Executive Director
January 2, 2019
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE) announced that Mr. Michael LeFever will serve as Interim President and Executive Director beginning the first week of January. On December 6,…
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Dominion Energy combines with SCANA Corporation
January 2, 2019
Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D), and SCANA Corporation announced that they have completed their proposed merger, benefiting customers and communities in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Thomas F. Farrell,…
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