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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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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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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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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Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., new Director of Site Development for South Carolina Power Team
February 7, 2019
South Carolina Power Team announced Rebecca M. Breland, P.E., as its new Director of Site Development. Rebecca will assist with product development efforts for SC Power Team. Her primary focus…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the landlord in the lease of 5,400 SF of flex space in North Charleston, SC
February 6, 2019Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Landlord in the lease of 5,400 SF of flex space in the newly constructed building located at 2154 N. Center…
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Mashburn begins construction on first 5-story tilt up building in South Carolina
February 6, 2019
On Wednesday, February 6th, Mashburn Construction announced the construction of the first 5-story tilt up building in South Carolina. HCP, Inc. and its partner, Grand Strand Medical Center (HCA), announced…
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Jon-Michael Brock and Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston announce the lease of 39,000 SF of industrial space in North Charleston
February 6, 2019Jon-Michael Brock and Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant, Wear the Best, Inc. in the lease of 39,000 SF of Industrial Space located at…
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College of Charleston Collegiate Recovery Program receives state grant
February 6, 2019
The Collegiate Recovery Program at College of Charleston has recently been awarded the first-ever grant to a four-year institution from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS).…
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Animal Care and Control Officers from across USA coming to Charleston
February 6, 2019
The National Animal Control & Humane Officer Academy (NACHO) will be hosting its training February 4th through 8th at Charleston Animal Society. The goal of NACHO is to deliver a new higher…
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CresCom Bank introduces Matt Smith as Information Technology Manager
February 6, 2019
CresCom Bank, the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to welcome Matt Smith as Information Technology (IT) Manager based in the Operations Center of the West…
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CresCom Bank welcomes Thomas DiDonato as Mortgage Loan Originator in Charleston, SC
February 6, 2019
CresCom Bank,the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to welcome Thomas DiDonato as a new Mortgage Loan Originator at the West Ashley branch in Charleston,…
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SC Ports Authority handles record January container volume
February 6, 2019
South Carolina Ports Authority announced the strongest January on record and 12.5 percent fiscal year-over-year growth of container volume. SCPA handled 205,689 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) last month. Since…
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New membership platform provides schools with resources, information and training on school safety
February 6, 2019
In the wake of Columbine, Sandy Hook and Parkland, schools across the country have implemented active shooter drills and taken precautions to keep dangerous people from getting on campus. While…
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Immedion promotes Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for Managed Services team
February 6, 2019Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for their Managed IT Services team. In her…
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Volvo Car Open adds three young American tennis players to the field
February 6, 2019
The Volvo Car Open has added three young American tennis players to its 2019 field – Danielle Collins, Sofia Kenin and Amanda Anisimova. They join a strong international player field featuring Sloane Stephens, Caroline…
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Immedion promotes Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for Managed Services team
February 6, 2019
Immedion LLC, a premiere provider of Cloud, data center and managed IT services, announced the promotion of Emily Rothweiler to Account Manager for their Managed IT Services team. In her…
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Special Olympics Polar Plunge to help support 29,000 athletes
February 5, 2019It’s Polar Plunge Season in SC! Join the fun in 2019 and You can make a difference for the athletes in South Carolina! Take the plunge and help…
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SCRA-led team awarded grant in U.S. Economic Development Administration competition
February 5, 2019
SCRA has been awarded approximately $750,000 in federal grant funding by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the 2018 Regional Innovation Strategies Competition. The grant will fund…
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CresCom Bank promotes Heather DuCharme to Mortgage Loan Originator in Little River, SC
February 5, 2019
CresCom Bank,the second largest community bank in North and South Carolina, is pleased to promote Heather DuCharme as a new Mortgage Loan Originator at the Little River branch in South…
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Lee & Associates Miles Barkley assisted the buyer in the purchase of units 100 &101 located at 29 Gamecock Avenue
February 4, 2019
Miles Barkley, Broker and Principal with Lee & Associates Charleston, is pleased to have assisted the Buyer, Blue Pearl of Charleston, LLC, in the purchase of units 100 and 101…
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Application period for CCSD Head Start and Early Head Start now open
February 4, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) is currently accepting applications for Head Start and Early Head Start programs for the 2019- 2020 school year. Children who enroll in these programs attend…
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Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the owner in the $8.35 million sale of the Walgreens in North Charleston
February 4, 2019Lee & Associates Charleston’s Reid Davis, CCIM, SIOR represented the Owner, Rogers Corner, LLC in the $8.35 Million sale of the 14,550 SF Walgreens store located at 7501 Rivers Avenue,…
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Industry partners establish recommended design and operational practices
February 4, 2019
The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) Formation Committee and membership have approved the first Design and Operational Practices that will enhance the operational safety and success…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
February 4, 2019
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina is pleased to announce that: Jenna…
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16 CCSD scholars named U.S. Presidential Scholars Program candidates
February 4, 2019
Sixteen Charleston County School District (CCSD) scholars were named among more than 4,500 candidates in the 2019 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Eleven of those were from Academic Magnet High School…
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CrossFit Charleston launches nutrition coaching
February 4, 2019
CrossFit Charleston is now offering nutrition coaching both to its members and the general public. CrossFit Charleston Nutrition is designed to provide individuals with an easy, science-based approach to nutrition…
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City of Charleston partners with SC Thrive to provide free tax clinics
February 4, 2019The average South Carolina tax filer pays $273 to file their state and federal taxes. For many families, that price is just too high. That is why the City of…
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Aviation Authority successfully places new bonds
February 4, 2019
Strong Airport Performance Improves Terms of Debt The Charleston County Aviation Authority announced that $64.7 million in thirty-year bonds were successfully placed this week. Net proceeds from the sale will be…
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