Jon Presley strengthens United Community Bank team in Summerville
October 23, 2018United Community Bank welcomed Jon Presley as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager to its Summerville location. In this role, Presley will focus on cultivating full-service banking relationships with new and…
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Public invited to review proposed instructional materials and textbooks
October 22, 2018
The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials will be on display from October 23…
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VentureSouth on pace for another record year
October 22, 2018
VentureSouth, one of the nation’s largest angel investment firms, is on a record-breaking pace for investments and returns in 2018. In September, the group announced its third exit of the year when OBMedical,…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 22
October 22, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/19/2018 to 10/25/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Halloween R Universal 1 3,928 $76,221,545 $76,221,545 2 A…
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British Airways announces nonstop service between Charleston and London
October 19, 2018
Region and State Welcome Inaugural Transatlantic Passenger Air Service When the British settled along the Ashley River, passengers aboard sailing vessels anticipated months-long journeys across the Atlantic. Fast forward almost…
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SCDOT Commission approves additional interstate widening projects for the rural areas of the state
October 19, 2018Program calls for first planned widening project on I-95 and completing the widening of I-26 between Columbia and Charleston The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission approved expanding the…
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SCRA announces six new client companies
October 19, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Coastal…
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Georgia-Pacific to expand Clarendon County operations
October 19, 2018
The Georgia-Pacific Clarendon OSB facility will soon be expanding and installing upgraded equipment with the help of a $4.5 million investment. The investment will cover an expansion of the facility…
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Sabal Homes announces newest waterfront community in Charleston
October 19, 2018James Island’s ‘Bennett’s Bluff’ neighborhood offers convenience, charm South Carolina-based homebuilder, Sabal Homes, has released a select number of home sites in its newest community, Bennett’s Bluff. The new neighborhood…
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Life Sciences industry to converge on Charleston for SCBIO 2018 Annual Conference; Stephanie Yarbrough chairing three-day Pharma/Biotech event
October 19, 2018
The SCBIO 2018 Annual Conference will be the premier gathering of educators, industry leaders and government officials in South Carolina’s biotech and pharmaceutical sector. Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Stephanie Yarbrough…
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Sabal Homes announces newest waterfront community in Charleston
October 19, 2018
James Island’s ‘Bennett’s Bluff’ neighborhood offers convenience, charm South Carolina-based homebuilder, Sabal Homes, has released a select number of home sites in its newest community, Bennett’s Bluff. The new neighborhood…
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10 educators from across tri-county region chosen for math awards
October 18, 2018
Math teaching event honors excellence in profession Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative’s Math Pathways Project Team is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Excellence in Mathematics Teaching awards.…
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Len Hutchison named as 2018 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
October 18, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber names Leonard L. Hutchison III as the recipient of the 2018 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award. The annual award will be presented to Hutchison at The Honors, a part…
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Life Cycle Engineering awarded $91 million in contracts by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division
October 18, 2018
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) has been awarded two five-year contracts totaling $91 million by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). Under a $46 million contract, LCE will continue providing…
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YEScarolina announces new Executive Director at 9th Annual Gala
October 18, 2018
The YEScarolina 9th Annual Gala was held the evening of Friday, October 12th at the Gaillard Center, the organization’s biggest fundraiser to benefit YEScarolina’s mission to empower South Carolina’s youth through entrepreneurship.…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
October 18, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…
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Charleston Hospitality Group announces new Toast! location in Mount Pleasant
October 18, 2018Former Fill Piano Bar Now Region’s Fourth Toast! Restaurant Location Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that the doors have officially opened on its fourth Toast! location directly behind Mount…
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Green Energy Biofuel locating new facility in Aiken County
October 18, 2018
Alternative fuels company creating more than 40 jobs Green Energy Biofuel announced plans to locate a new recycling facility in Aiken County. The company’s $4.3 million capital investment is projected…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
October 18, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, recognized Malcom Bryant for 50 years driving with no accidents during the company’s annual Safety and Service Awards…
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Charleston Hospitality Group announces new Toast! location in Mount Pleasant
October 18, 2018
Former Fill Piano Bar Now Region’s Fourth Toast! Restaurant Location Charleston Hospitality Group (CHG) has announced that the doors have officially opened on its fourth Toast! location directly behind Mount…
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Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials launching operations in Spartanburg County
October 17, 2018Joint Manufacturing Venture Creating 50 New Jobs Huvis Indorama Advanced Materials, a 50-50 joint venture between Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited and South Korea-based Huvis Corporation, is launching new manufacturing…
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Condé Nast Traveler names Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island as Top Resort in The South
October 17, 2018
Condé Nast Traveler has touted Hilton Head Island as the best island in the United States for three consecutive years. But this year, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has also…
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GADC relaunches data-rich website for site selectors, business and South Carolina community
October 17, 2018First major refresh in 6 years deploys leading-edge technologies, enhanced navigation, expanded use of video to improve user experience The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the non-profit organization established by…
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SC Chamber announces 2018 Business Leader and Public Servant award winners
October 17, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the honorees for the 2018 Business Leader of the Year and Public Servant of the Year awards. Public Servant of the Year –…
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GADC relaunches data-rich website for site selectors, business and South Carolina community
October 17, 2018First major refresh in 6 years deploys leading-edge technologies, enhanced navigation, expanded use of video to improve user experience The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), the non-profit organization established by…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new vice president of human resources
October 16, 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 Krystal Vargha as Vice President…
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2018 Charleston CFO Council award winners
October 16, 2018The Charleston CFO Council, along with sponsor Dixon Hughes Goodman (DHG), presented the 2018 Charleston CFO Council award recipients with their plaques during their Annual Dinner meeting last week. Robert…
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Four Charleston area residents selected for Leadership South Carolina Class of 2019
October 16, 2018Four Charleston area residents have been selected for the Class of 2019 of Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most-respected leadership development organization. Each year some 50 participants demonstrating…
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Four Charleston area residents selected for Leadership South Carolina Class of 2019
October 16, 2018Four Charleston area residents have been selected for the Class of 2019 of Leadership South Carolina, the state’s oldest and most-respected leadership development organization. Each year some 50 participants demonstrating…
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Frampton Construction honored as third fastest growing company in SC
October 15, 2018Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, and construction services, has been named a recipient of the 2018 SC 25 Fasting…
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Gov. Henry McMaster creates statewide Commission to address flooding
October 15, 2018Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-50, which creates the South Carolina Floodwater Commission. The governor has created the Commission due to a need for communication and coordination between local…
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The Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College announces inaugural Women’s Business Summit on International Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
October 15, 2018
Recognizing the contributions women business owners make globally and in South Carolina by strengthening our communities and initiating sustained prosperity. The Women’s Business Center of South Carolina at Columbia College…
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Study: Aerospace industry has $24.8 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy
October 15, 2018
South Carolina’s aerospace industry cluster is one of the largest in the state according to a study released by the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (Council). Authored by Dr. Joseph…
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College of Charleston to honor seven alumni
October 15, 2018
The College of Charleston Alumni Association in partnership with the College of Charleston Foundation, will honor alumni at the 2018 Alumni Awards Banquet on November 17 at the Belmond Charleston Place located…
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SC Humanities Grant provides scholarship to the Pawleys Island Writers’ Conference
October 15, 2018The Pawleys Island Writers Conference is growing thanks to support from Litchfield Books and a grant from South Carolina Humanities. Writers from all over the state will learn from some…
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South Carolina Chamber elects new leadership
October 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced its newly elected Officers and Board of Directors for 2018-19. Leadership terms for the Chamber’s officers and board of directors began on October 1,…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina engaging members with telehealth option
October 15, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are urging people to consider telehealth for their next non-emergency room doctor visit. Members can use the service for behavioral health,…
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South Carolina’s first student film festival announces call for entries
October 12, 2018Doko Film Fest, a competitive showcase event featuring the work of student filmmakers ages 15 to 18, is pleased to announce that entries are officially being accepted for its inaugural…
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ABC Carolinas Chapter emphasizes the need to fill skills gap during Careers in Construction month
October 12, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Carolinas Chapter released two proclamations on October 11, 2018 signed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and designating October…
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SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Honored at Luncheon
October 12, 2018South Carolina’s TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies were honored at a luncheon October 10th, 2018 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. MedTrust Medical Transport located in Charleston…
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1,188 animals adopted during Pick Me! SC
October 12, 2018
50 shelters, rescues and Petco stores worked together in South Carolina’s first statewide adoption event! More than 1,188 animals have new homes today, after a history-making statewide adoption event: Pick…
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Beck Small joins Frampton Construction as superintendent
October 12, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Beck Small as superintendent in…
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Charleston Metro Chamber announces 2018 Honors winners
October 12, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber’s annual Honors awards celebrate the achievements of local organizations and leaders with an exemplary commitment to the region’s economic development and quality of life. We will gather on…
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CCSD Superintendent receives ‘overall effective’ on her evaluation
October 12, 2018During executive session Monday evening, the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees reviewed Dr. Gerrita Postlewait’s report on the district’s goals and their progress. The Board had an opportunity…
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Charleston CFO Council raises $15,000 for charity
October 12, 2018The Charleston CFO Council presented a check for $15,000 to the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA). The donation is part of the Charleston CFO Council’s ongoing commitment…
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Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant hosts Charles Krypell & Windsor Jewelers pop-up shop – October 19-20
October 12, 2018Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, the largest independently owned luxury department store in South Carolina, announced they’ll host a special pop-up shop featuring Charles Krypell and Windsor Jewelers. WHEN: Friday, October…
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LS3P congratulates CFO Doug Snyder, Charleston CFO Council Award Winner
October 12, 2018LS3P congratulates CFO Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, on being named “2018 CFO of the Year” by the Charleston CFO Council in the Large Company category. Snyder was recognized for his…
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Caldwell Commercial represents Ten Ten Bankton, LLC
October 12, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate represented the landlord, Ten Ten Bankton, LLC, in the lease of 13,300 square feet of space at 1010 Bankton Circle in Hanahan to…
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LS3P congratulates CFO Doug Snyder, Charleston CFO Council Award Winner
October 12, 2018
LS3P congratulates CFO Doug Snyder, CPA, CGMA, on being named “2018 CFO of the Year” by the Charleston CFO Council in the Large Company category. Snyder was recognized for his…
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SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies Honored at Luncheon
October 12, 2018
South Carolina’s TOP25 Fastest Growing Companies were honored at a luncheon October 10th, 2018 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina. MedTrust Medical Transport located in Charleston…
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