Ron Scott selected to inaugural class of South Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame
November 1, 2018
Scott & Corley, PA, announced Ronald “Ron” C. Scott was selected as one of the twenty –two (22) members of the inaugural class of the South Carolina Lawyers Hall of…
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SC Chamber announces Workforce Innovator Award winners at 2018 Workforce Development Symposium
November 1, 2018
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce announced the winners for this year’s Workforce Innovator Award. These companies have used their own resources and ingenuity to address the skills gap and help…
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Burr & Forman to acquire Carolinas powerhouse McNair Law Firm
November 1, 2018
Burr & Forman LLP announced that it will acquire Carolinas-based McNair Law Firm, P.A. with McNair attorneys and employees joining Burr & Forman effective January 1, 2019. The acquisition solidifies Burr &…
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S.C. Women’s Business Summit Nov. 16 to feature XM Radio pioneer Tiffany Norwood
November 1, 2018
Designed for women on a growth trajectory in their businesses, the event reinforces the Women’s Business Center of S.C.’s overarching goal to advance women in business in our state and…
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Ogletree Deakins named a “Law Firm of the Year” for eighth consecutive year
November 1, 2018
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. (Ogletree Deakins), one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, announced that the firm has been named a “Law Firm…
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Elmore Goldsmith, P.A. receives Tier One rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2019 “Best Law Firms”
November 1, 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® released the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings and Elmore Goldsmith, P.A., has been recognized in three areas. For the Greenville metropolitan area, the firm has…
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Museum Mile Month 2019
October 31, 2018During the month of January, 2019, Charleston cultural sites will once again come together for Museum Mile Month. Those who purchase a Museum Mile Month pass will be able to enjoy access to thirteen participating sites. Passholders can…
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Delta to fly nonstop from Charleston to Minneapolis-St. Paul
October 31, 2018
Service to Delta’s MSP hubs opens up dozens of connecting opportunities to Western U.S. and Asia; Delta is Charleston’s leading airline with more available seats than any other carrier New…
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The Coastal Cupboard hosts Charity Knife Sharpening Event benefiting the Charleston Basket Brigade
October 31, 2018Sharpen Knives for $1 at The Coastal Cupboard November 1-10, 2018, Feed Families for Thanksgiving The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide…
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En Vogue to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2018
October 31, 2018Iconic female trio to perform free, full-length concert at South Carolina’s largest free NYE party En Vogue — the iconic ‘90s vocal group and one of the top 5 highest-selling…
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State of South Carolina announces partnership with Fraunhofer Institute
October 31, 2018
New collaboration to create unified, cloud-based platform to support South Carolina’s logistics industry The S.C. Department of Commerce today announced a partnership between the state of South Carolina and the Fraunhofer…
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Carolina Poly, Inc. expanding its Chester County operations
October 31, 2018
Manufacturer Investing $25 Million to Increase Its Production Capacity Carolina Poly, Inc., a venture of Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the United States,is expanding its Chester…
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En Vogue to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2018
October 31, 2018
Iconic female trio to perform free, full-length concert at South Carolina’s largest free NYE party En Vogue — the iconic ‘90s vocal group and one of the top 5 highest-selling…
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The Coastal Cupboard hosts Charity Knife Sharpening Event benefiting the Charleston Basket Brigade
October 31, 2018
Sharpen Knives for $1 at The Coastal Cupboard November 1-10, 2018, Feed Families for Thanksgiving The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide…
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Adams Outdoor Advertising celebrates new space with groundbreaking event
October 30, 2018Pictured left to right in the attached photo are Randy Romig, vice president of real estate for Adams Outdoor Advertising, Joe Cala, operations manager for Adams Outdoor Advertising, Nicholas Galizia,…
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Nanobébé selects Charleston for its U.S. headquarters
October 30, 2018
The Charleston region has added a new key player in life sciences, Nanobébé, which has engineered revolutionary new designs for infant feeding systems. Since launching earlier this year, the company has won multiple…
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Charleston County Public Library and government officials break ground on St. Paul’s Hollywood Library
October 30, 2018
Construction of the new St. Paul’s Hollywood Library branch is underway. Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County Government officials kicked off the construction of the new facility during a groundbreaking ceremony on…
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Palmetto Heritage Shareholders approve proposed merger with First Citizens Bank
October 30, 2018First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (Palmetto Heritage) announced that Palmetto Heritage shareholders have approved First Citizens’ pending acquisition of Palmetto Heritage and…
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2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program growers selected
October 30, 2018
. . . The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has selected 40 farmers to participate in the 2019 SC Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. The famers represent 24 counties throughout…
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Lynches River Conservation Fund awards first grant of $270,000 to SCDNR
October 30, 2018Applications for Next Grant Cycle are Open Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is pleased to announce the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) as the…
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United Community Advisory Services’ Melissa Ekeberg named to National LPL Advisor Council
October 30, 2018United Community Advisory Services announced that Melissa Ekeberg has been named by LPL Financial (LPL) as a new member of the LPL Advisor Council. Ekeberg has worked for United Community…
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United Community Advisory Services’ Melissa Ekeberg named to National LPL Advisor Council
October 30, 2018
United Community Advisory Services announced that Melissa Ekeberg has been named by LPL Financial (LPL) as a new member of the LPL Advisor Council. Ekeberg has worked for United Community…
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Lynches River Conservation Fund awards first grant of $270,000 to SCDNR
October 30, 2018
Applications for Next Grant Cycle are Open Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands’ center for philanthropy, is pleased to announce the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) as the…
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Top Grossing Movies – October 29
October 29, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 10/26/2018 to 11/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Halloween R Universal 2 3,990 $31,419,070 $126,075,470 2 A…
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SC Ports State of the Port emphasizes importance of infrastructure investment
October 29, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) president and CEO, Jim Newsome, presented the annual State of the Port to an audience of approximately 600 customers, elected officials and shipping industry…
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Tickets for Noir, a blind dining experience, on sale Thursday, November 1st, 2018
October 29, 2018What: Tickets for Noir, a blind dining experience, will go on sale at 8 am on Thursday, November 1, 2018. This year’s event is presented by Orbis, Inc and sponsored…
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Capital Bank promotes Landon Davis to Business Banking Relationship Manager
October 29, 2018Capital Bank, which recently merged with First Tennessee Bank, is proud to announce that Landon Davis has been promoted to business banking relationship manager, vice president. Davis will focus on…
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Bank of America invests over $420,000 to support long-term workforce development in South Carolina
October 29, 2018
Funding provides access to workforce development and apprenticeship programs Bank of America announced $421,000 in funding in workforce development programs across the state at the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Shirt Off My Back expands Charleston footprint
October 29, 2018NAI Charleston Assists Shirt Off My Back in Second Charleston Location NAI Charleston announced Broker Jack Owens and Associate Lauren Anderson secured Shirt Off My Back as a tenant for…
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Taking a page from the political playbook: Digital Targeting for your company
October 29, 2018
By Amanda Loveday As we approach the November elections, your inbox, social media feeds and internet browser are likely filled with messages from candidates looking for your vote. And they…
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Avison Young 2018 dAY of Giving
October 29, 20182018 AY Day of Giving was a success! The Charleston, SC office of Avison Young spent the day giving back to the community, in the fifth annual global dAY of…
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Capital Bank promotes Landon Davis to Business Banking Relationship Manager
October 29, 2018
Capital Bank, which recently merged with First Tennessee Bank, is proud to announce that Landon Davis has been promoted to business banking relationship manager, vice president. Davis will focus on…
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Tickets for Noir, a blind dining experience, on sale Thursday, November 1st, 2018
October 29, 2018
What: Tickets for Noir, a blind dining experience, will go on sale at 8 am on Thursday, November 1, 2018. This year’s event is presented by Orbis, Inc and sponsored…
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Shirt Off My Back expands Charleston footprint
October 29, 2018
NAI Charleston Assists Shirt Off My Back in Second Charleston Location NAI Charleston announced Broker Jack Owens and Associate Lauren Anderson secured Shirt Off My Back as a tenant for…
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Record cuts to unemployment tax rate
October 28, 2018
This year’s Reduction Represents the Sixth Consecutive Year of Cutting S.C. Business Taxes Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton announced that…
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Wando’s yearbook staff earns Best Yearbook in the State
October 28, 2018For the first time in Wando’s history, the high school’s yearbook, Legend, has been named the Best Yearbook in South Carolina by the South Carolina Scholastic Press Association at the…
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Seasoned Research Analyst joins NP Strategy; Firm continues expansion of communications services
October 26, 2018
NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm with offices in North and South Carolina, announced the addition of J. Bradley Studemeyer to its growing team. Studemeyer joins NP Strategy as a…
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Nucor Building Systems expanding Lexington County operations
October 26, 2018
Facility Expansion to Create 60 New Jobs Nucor Building Systems, a leading manufacturer of custom, pre-engineered metal building systems, is growing its existing operations in Lexington County. The company’s $7…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Celebrate Freedom Foundation
October 26, 2018
Funding will support STEM education and workforce development programs. Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy to support the foundation’s work in developing the next…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer completes lease with GGR International in Daniel Island, SC
October 25, 2018Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transaction in the Charleston area: GGR International leased 1,012 square feet of office space at 225 Seven Farms…
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MUSC receives 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
October 25, 2018
For second consecutive year, MUSC earns national diversity award INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recently designated The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as one of the 2018 Health Professions Higher…
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September passenger counts increase again
October 25, 2018
Charleston International Airport passenger counts increased an overall 8.8 percent in September. Enplanements rose 8.1 percent and deplanements rose 9.4 percent last month as compared with September 2017. People flying…
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College of Charleston implements Clear Bag Policy at all ticketed athletics events
October 25, 2018
In order to expedite entry and provide a safe and secure environment for our student-athletes, staff, fans, guests and visitors, College of Charleston Athletics has implemented a Clear Bag Policy…
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Charleston Animal Society at “Cat-pacity!”
October 25, 2018
Fee-Waived Adoptions on Cats and ½-Priced Kittens Through Sunday Charleston Animal Society has had a surge of cats come into the shelter in the past week, leaving it filled to…
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Frampton Construction tapped to build The Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park
October 25, 2018Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has been selected by the Charleston Parks…
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The Citadel Graduate College celebrates 50 years of educating leaders
October 25, 2018Mitchell Lee, recording sensation and Citadel alumnus to perform at anniversary tailgate Oct. 27 The Citadel Graduate College educates students in classrooms on campus and online around the world. However,…
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Atlanta-based ArtsNow awarded AAEDD Grant to fund smART Literacy! project in South Carolina schools
October 25, 2018
Charleston County School District chosen as a beneficiary of $2.27 million+ ArtsNow grant ArtsNow Learning (ArtsNow) has been selected to receive funding through the US Department of Education’s (USDOE) Assistance…
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Charleston launches online performance management hub
October 25, 2018The City of Charleston is proud to announce the launch of a new online, data-driven performance management hub focused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City services. The hub…
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Truesdale Medical Center opens in North Charleston, offering HIV care and primary medical care
October 25, 2018
Truesdale Medical Center, offering both primary medical care and treatment specific to those living with HIV, has opened in North Charleston. The center operates in partnership with Palmetto Community Care,…
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Group facilitator Thetyka Robinson joins TCCC staff
October 25, 2018
Thetyka Robinson to lead facilitation of TCCC’s networks, consortia and project teams Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative has hired Thetyka Robinson as Director of Facilitation. Robinson is responsible for the facilitation…
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