DRÄXLMAIER completes new Spartanburg County expansion
December 5, 2018
Company creates an additional 460 jobs in Duncan, S.C. The DRÄXLMAIER Group, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers, has completed a new expansion of its existing manufacturing operations in…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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Agtruss, Inc. expanding its Lee County operations
December 4, 2018Agricultural truss manufacturer creating 25 new jobs Agtruss, Inc., a leading manufacturer of agricultural trusses for the poultry and livestock industries, is expanding its Lee County operations. The company’s $2.8…
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Magnolia Gardens placing exhibit at nation’s capitol
December 4, 2018
The U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., has selected Magnolia Plantation and Gardens as one of only 30 gardens to install temporary exhibits at the nation’s capitol in 2019 when…
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Caldwell Commercial listing for sale | 1436 N HWY 17, Mt Pleasant, SC
December 4, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces its listing of 1436 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC for sale for $2,120,000. This commercial property is 1.52 acres and is in the heart of Mt…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center reaches goal to fund expansion
December 4, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has reached its $5.2 million goal for Above and Beyond: The Campaign to…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
December 4, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, announced the hiring of three new employees in the…
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Global Transplant Solutions receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
December 4, 2018
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in upstate company, Global Transplant Solutions. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, as a Client Company in early 2017.…
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Global Transplant Solutions receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
December 4, 2018
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in upstate company, Global Transplant Solutions. The company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Program, SC Launch, as a Client Company in early 2017.…
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Carolina Financial Corporation announces stock repurchase plan
December 4, 2018
Carolina Financial Corporation announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has approved a plan to repurchase up to $25,000,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per…
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Liberty Fellowship announces 15th Class of Fellows
December 4, 2018
Bringing experience that stretches from Cameroon to the Arctic Circle, the 21 new Liberty Fellows are accomplished leaders who have committed to work collectively to push South Carolina toward its…
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Caldwell Commercial listing for sale | 1436 N HWY 17, Mt Pleasant, SC
December 4, 2018
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing of 1436 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant, SC for sale for $2,120,000. This commercial property is 1.52 acres and is in the heart of Mt…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center reaches goal to fund expansion
December 4, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, has reached its $5.2 million goal for Above and Beyond: The Campaign to…
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter presents 2018 Excellence in Construction Awards
December 4, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter honored over 70 projects collectively worth $950 million at the 17th annual Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on November 15, 2018, in Charlotte.…
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Cybersecurity leader to deliver College of Charleston winter commencement address
December 3, 2018
College of Charleston alumna Sabra Horne ’87, director of the Organizational Change Management Initiative under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will be the commencement speaker at the College’s winter commencement ceremony on…
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Liberty Hall Capital Partners acquires Aircraft Performance Group
December 3, 2018CHARLESTON, SC and CASTLE ROCK, CO – Liberty Hall Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced the acquisition of…
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Top Grossing Movies – December 3
December 3, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 11/30/2018 to 12/06/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ralph Breaks The Internet PG Disney 2 4,017 $25,566,945…
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S.C. Chamber unveils blueprint for Comprehensive Tax Reforms
December 3, 2018
“Roadmap” Published by Tax Foundation Will Guide Business Community, Legislature The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce today unveiled a blueprint for comprehensive tax reforms published by the Tax Foundation and…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
December 3, 2018The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of three new…
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$100,000 available to Tri-County employers seeking to train current employees
December 3, 2018
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS DEC. 13 Federal Incumbent Worker Training Assistance (IWT) funds totaling $100,000 are available through the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to assist tri-county employers in…
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Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments unveils set of major transportation plans
December 3, 2018
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) announced today the availability of three major regional transportation plans for public review: the CHATS 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the BCD Regional Transit…
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CBRE to market 88 acres for sale at Camp Hall site in Charleston area
December 3, 2018CBRE has been selected by Santee Cooper to exclusively market Campus One at Camp Hall, an 88-acre land tract, within the master-planned industrial community located outside of Charleston in Ridgeville,…
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Lucy Buffett wins 2018 ‘Restaurateur of the Year’ award from Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
December 3, 2018Lucy Buffett, owner of LuLu’s at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, was named the 2018 Restaurateur of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association (MBAHA) Thursday. In…
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Pedals 4 Peanuts partners with Boeing to build bikes for Charleston youth
December 3, 2018350 Bikes to be Assembled on Boeing’s Campus on December 4, 2018 Pedals 4 Peanuts (P4P), a Charleston-based nonprofit that focuses on supporting happy and healthy youth by providing the…
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Mungo Homes acquired by Clayton Properties Group
December 3, 2018
Family-Owned Mungo Homes Joins Clayton’s Family of Builders Clayton Properties Group®, a division of Clayton Home Building Group® and a Berkshire Hathaway company, today acquired nationally recognized Mungo Homes (Mungo).…
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CBRE to market 88 acres for sale at Camp Hall site in Charleston area
December 3, 2018
CBRE has been selected by Santee Cooper to exclusively market Campus One at Camp Hall, an 88-acre land tract, within the master-planned industrial community located outside of Charleston in Ridgeville,…
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Lucy Buffett wins 2018 ‘Restaurateur of the Year’ award from Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association
December 3, 2018Lucy Buffett, owner of LuLu’s at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, was named the 2018 Restaurateur of the Year by the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association (MBAHA) Thursday. In…
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Pedals 4 Peanuts partners with Boeing to build bikes for Charleston youth
December 3, 2018
350 Bikes to be Assembled on Boeing’s Campus on December 4, 2018 Pedals 4 Peanuts (P4P), a Charleston-based nonprofit that focuses on supporting happy and healthy youth by providing the…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
December 3, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of three new…
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Respite Care receives $25,000 grant to support Alzheimer’s and Dementia services
December 3, 2018The Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment has awarded a $25,000 grant to Respite Care Charleston (RCC) to support the non-profit organization’s non-medical services for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and…
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Bosch expanding Anderson County operations
December 1, 2018
Company investing additional $45 million in facility Bosch, a leading global supplier of technology and services, is expanding its existing Anderson County operations. To accommodate the company’s continued growth, Bosch…
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Gov. Henry McMaster announces the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education
December 1, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster announced former South Carolina state Senator Wes Hayes as the next Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education. “Wes Hayes has served the state of South Carolina…
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Blue Sky processing LLC launching Beaufort County operations
December 1, 2018Hemp Processor to Create 16 New Jobs Blue Sky Processing LLC, a processer of hemp fiber for a variety of applications, announced plans to locate new operations in Beaufort County.…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its sale to ASG
November 30, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is…
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South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee release new school report cards
November 30, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Education and Education Oversight Committee released school and district report cards as part of the state’s merged state and federal accountability system. The 2018 report…
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Global Alliance for South Carolina announces collaborative funding opportunity
November 30, 2018
South Carolina-Estonia Industry R&D Program Launches Initial Request for Project Proposals . In a ceremony at the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Jim Melville, President and CEO of the Global…
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The Capital Corporation advises ImageQuix, Inc. on its sale to ASG
November 30, 2018
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the sale of ImageQuix, Inc (headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) to Alpine SG, LLC (“ASG”, headquartered in Walnut Creek, California). ImageQuix is…
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Scammers are targeting Santee Cooper customers
November 29, 2018Santee Cooper is getting repeated reports of scammers calling its customers over the past few days. In this recent scam, the callers are often asking customers to purchase a gift…
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Debra Miller named SC Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year
November 29, 2018
Debra Miller, assistant principal of Nation Ford High School in York School District Four (Fort Mill School District), has been named the 2019 South Carolina Secondary Assistant Principal of the…
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Sundaram-Clayton Limited expanding Dorchester County operations
November 29, 2018Company Investing $40 million to Create 100 New Jobs Sundaram-Clayton Limited (SCL), a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminum cast products to global original equipment manufacturers, today announced that it…
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Trustees name Andrew T. Hsu as 23rd President of the College of Charleston
November 29, 2018
College of Charleston Board of Trustees Chair David Hay provided the following message to the campus community on Nov. 28, 2018, regarding the university’s next president: Dear Campus Community, Today,…
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Charleston County School Board of Trustees approves 2018-2020 goals
November 28, 2018The Charleston County School Board of Trustees approved strategic goals presented Monday night by School Superintendent Dr. Gerrita Postlewait. The 2018-20 goals are derived from the Charleston County School District’s…
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CCSD named 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year
November 28, 2018
Charleston County School District (CCSD) has been awarded the 2018 South Carolina Charter School Sponsor of the Year by the Public Charter School Alliance of South Carolina (PCSASC). “Charleston County…
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QEMS, Inc. announces York County operations
November 28, 2018
Quality Electronic Manufacturing Services, Inc. (QEMS), a provider of electronics manufacturing services, announced that it has located new operations in York County. The company’s $7.6 million investment is projected to…
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Trident Technical College is offering free lean manufacturing training for 84 participants through the ManuFirstSC Grant program
November 28, 2018
The demand for workers in high-tech lean manufacturing is expected to continue to surge in the Lowcountry in the coming years and Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and…
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Nexsen Pruet welcomes new hires across the Carolinas
November 28, 2018
Nexsen Pruet, one of the Carolinas’ largest law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of six young professionals – four associate attorneys, one staff attorney and one governmental affairs…
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Clyburn elected Majority Whip
November 28, 2018
Congressman James E. Clyburn released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus unanimously elected him by acclamation to be Majority Whip in the 116th Congress: “I thank all my House…
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Flock and Rally earns two IABC/SC Palmetto Awards
November 28, 2018Integrated communications agency earns multiple awards in marketing communication category Flock and Rally, the women-owned integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with two 2018 Palmetto Awards by…
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SouthCon Building Group wins Excellence in Construction Award for Columbia Central Station Fire House Project
November 28, 2018Charleston, SC — SouthCon Building Group, a full-service general contractor based in Mount Pleasant, was recognized with the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) highest-level award at the ABC Carolinas Chapter’s…
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LCK Report: South Carolina Construction Activity is Up
November 28, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 SOUTH CAROLINA | CONSTRUCTION TRENDS Key Takeaways Statewide construction activity has risen from one year ago and the market has an optimistic business…
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