Hunley offers free tickets to all active and retired military during Veterans’ Day weekend tours
November 8, 2018Friends of the Hunley is celebrating Veteran’s Day all weekend by offering free tickets to all active and retired military personnel. The free tickets for our armed services will be…
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Back to Work graduation opens doors for homeless individuals
November 8, 2018
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is holding a Back to Work graduation ceremony November 9. Partnering with the Phoenix Center and its Lotus Program at Serenity Place,…
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Colliers Report: Charleston retail rents are climbing, as vacancy is low
November 8, 2018
Key Takeaways The overall market vacancy is steadily declining each quarter. The Charleston retail market absorbed 52,408 square feet during the third quarter of 2018. Average triple net market rental…
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Moore & Van Allen counsel named to inaugural Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
November 8, 2018Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Charleston Counsel William (Sam) E. Applegate, III has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural Hall of…
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Nexsen Pruet and LegalSifter partner to accelerate contract review with artificial intelligence
November 8, 2018
Nexsen Pruet and LegalSifter are proud to announce a strategic partnership to offer a “combined intelligence” solution for contract negotiation to clients across a wide range of industries in the…
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Finalists announced in College of Charleston Presidential Search
November 8, 2018
The College of Charleston Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, announced the names of the three finalists in the search for the 23rd president of the College. The board…
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Gnotec Group locating new operations in Orangeburg County
November 8, 2018
Automotive supplier creating 78 new jobs Gnotec Group, a supplier to the automotive industry, is locating new operations in Orangeburg County. The company’s $5.9 million investment is projected to create…
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Capgemini launches Security Operations Center (SOC) in Columbia, SC
November 8, 2018The SOC expands its cybersecurity capabilities to meet growing client demand and help shape the workforce of the future Capgemini today announced it has launched a Security Operations Center (SOC)…
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Moore & Van Allen recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers with top-tier ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings
November 8, 2018Firm honored regionally and nationally in 2019 rankings U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have recognized Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) in their 2019 “Best Law Firms”…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston-area leases
November 8, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: CresCom Bank leased 2,993 square feet of retail/office space in Summerall Square at 874 Orleans…
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Dining With Friends is back! Sign up to host a party & raise money for Palmetto Community Care
November 8, 2018
After a nearly five-year hiatus, Palmetto Community Care is reviving a classic fundraiser: Dining With Friends. Hundreds of people around the greater Charleston community will host dinner parties in their…
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New horticulture position and garden promotion announced at Magnolia
November 8, 2018
Like a maturing plant anchored in the soil, the garden staff at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is growing with a staff promotion and a new employee. Katherine Reeves White has…
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LS3P welcomes Samantha Watson
November 8, 2018
LS3P welcomes Samantha Watson, SHRM-CP, who joins the firm as a Human Resources Generalist. Watson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University and brings previous professional experience…
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11th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade to feed 3,500 families this Thanksgiving
November 8, 2018
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – November 20, 2018 – Largest Tri-County Thanksgiving Volunteer Effort The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals…
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Capgemini launches Security Operations Center (SOC) in Columbia, SC
November 8, 2018
The SOC expands its cybersecurity capabilities to meet growing client demand and help shape the workforce of the future Capgemini today announced it has launched a Security Operations Center (SOC)…
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Moore & Van Allen recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers with top-tier ‘Best Law Firms’ rankings
November 8, 2018
Firm honored regionally and nationally in 2019 rankings U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have recognized Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) in their 2019 “Best Law Firms”…
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Moore & Van Allen counsel named to inaugural Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame
November 8, 2018
Moore & Van Allen PLLC (MVA) is pleased to announce that Charleston Counsel William (Sam) E. Applegate, III has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural Hall of…
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11th Annual Charleston Basket Brigade to feed 3,500 families this Thanksgiving
November 7, 2018CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS – November 20, 2018 – Largest Tri-County Thanksgiving Volunteer Effort The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals…
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LS3P welcomes Samantha Watson
November 7, 2018LS3P welcomes Samantha Watson, SHRM-CP, who joins the firm as a Human Resources Generalist. Watson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson University and brings previous professional experience…
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SC Board of Financial Institutions announces national accreditation of office of the Commissioner of Banking
November 7, 2018
The South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions announced today that its Office of the Commissioner of Banking has received accreditation from the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS). CSBS President…
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FEMA extends registration deadline following Hurricane Florence
November 7, 2018
At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, FEMA has extended the deadline for South Carolina residents to apply for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Florence. The deadline to register for aid…
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GSSM students take first place in academic competition
November 7, 2018The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Academic Team traveled to High Point, NC, on October 20 to compete in the High Point Central Open. The tournament…
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College of Charleston alumnus establishes scholarship for veterans
November 7, 2018
When Gerald “Jerry” Polis ’62 attended the College of Charleston, it was significantly smaller, with only a couple hundred students. He was one of only about a dozen students majoring in history, which made it a very intimate, but also…
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Four endorsed candidates win Charleston School Board race
November 7, 2018
Yesterday, Charleston County voters turned out in record number to elect all four School Board candidates endorsed by the Charleston Coalition For Kids. The organization congratulates Kate Darby, Joyce Green,…
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Leading global family enterprise association recognizes Charleston CEO
November 7, 2018
Jean Meeks-Koch, CEO of Positively People was recently honored as a Fellow of the Family Firm Institute at the 2018 FFI Global Conference in London, England. This is an honor presented to individuals…
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The Citadel tuition rates for 2019-2020 released early to help cadets, families plan
November 7, 2018The Citadel Board of Visitors released the 2019-2020 academic year tuition rates earlier than usual, and with an increase that is lower than the projected Higher Education Price Index rate.…
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Tiger Lily moves out, Coastal Conservation League moves In
November 7, 2018NAI Charleston Assists the Coastal Conservation League in Relocation NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Broker/Partner David Ingle and Associate Reeves Major assisted the Coastal Conservation League (CCL) in a…
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Tiger Lily moves out, Coastal Conservation League moves In
November 7, 2018
NAI Charleston Assists the Coastal Conservation League in Relocation NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Broker/Partner David Ingle and Associate Reeves Major assisted the Coastal Conservation League (CCL) in a…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Vice President of Commercial Property Services expands leadership role
November 6, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announces Dawn Redmond, Vice President of Property Services will expand her leadership role to oversee commercial property services for South Carolina, including major markets such…
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Dockery’s donates $31,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
November 6, 2018Dockery’s announced that it has donated more than $31,000 to the Red Cross for hurricane relief in the Carolinas. During October, the Daniel Island restaurant and brewery committed to giving…
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NAI Charleston brings David Skinner Antiques to 19 Warren Street
November 6, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Partner Dexter Rumsey and Associate Reeves Major facilitated a lease for David Skinner Antiques at 19 Warren Street in downtown Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the landlord,…
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NAI Charleston brings David Skinner Antiques to 19 Warren Street
November 6, 2018
NAI Charleston announced Broker/Partner Dexter Rumsey and Associate Reeves Major facilitated a lease for David Skinner Antiques at 19 Warren Street in downtown Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the landlord,…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 5
November 5, 2018
Week of 11/02/2018 to 11/08/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Bohemian Rhapsody PG13 20th Century Fox 1 4,000 $51,061,119 $51,061,119 2 The Nutcracker And…
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Luxury Downtown Charleston property with private dock and LEED designation is on the market for $7.95 Million
November 5, 2018. A luxury downtown Charleston property complete with private dock and sweeping water views is back on the market. William Means Real Estate, one of the oldest real estate companies…
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Newly renovated permanent exhibit, City Under Siege: Charleston in the Civil War
November 5, 2018The Charleston Museum announced the opening of its newly renovated permanent exhibit, City Under Siege: Charleston in the Civil War. The exhibit, which tells the story of Charleston’s role in…
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MUSC named “most wired” hospital third year in a row
November 5, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health system is one of 254 hospitals and health systems out of 647 submissions nationwide to receive the Most Wired designation from the College…
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AT&T Names Terrance Ford as SC Legislative Director
November 5, 2018
Terrance Ford is the new Director of Legislative Affairs for AT&T* in South Carolina. Ford is a 17-year veteran of AT&T and its predecessor companies. He was previously Regional Director…
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Myrtle Beach woman recognized as one of the country’s top public relations professionals
November 5, 2018
Denise Blackburn-Gay, APR, President of Marketing Strategies, Inc. was honored during the Public Relations Society of American’s Annual Conference in Austin, TX. Denise, along with ten other public relations professionals…
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Stevens & Wilkinson’s Clemson Core Campus Precinct project presented Merit Award by the Columbia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects South Carolina
November 5, 2018Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today that the recently completed Clemson University Core Campus Precinct was presented a Merit Award by the Columbia…
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Trident Tech president honored at campus renaming ceremony
November 5, 2018Trident Technical College honored its longtime president during a campus renaming ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 1. This summer the college’s governing board voted to rename the college’s Main Campus in…
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Home Works of America announces new Operations Officer and Director of Health Works initiative
November 5, 2018Home Works of America announced the addition of Madelyn Smith to serve in the dual role as the Operations Officer and Health Works Director. She will be responsible for guiding…
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Life Sciences Industry honors SC Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, Abbott’s Tom Strange, Nephron Pharmaceuticals for contributions to industry
November 5, 2018Nearly 350 industry leaders on hand to salute inaugural honorees for commitment to advancing South Carolina’s booming life sciences industry To resounding applause from a record gathering from 4 countries,…
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College of Charleston exhibit explores 100 years of women
November 5, 2018It may strike some as surprising that in the nearly 250 years since the founding of the College of Charleston, only the past 100 have included women among the…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
November 5, 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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Trident Tech president honored at campus renaming ceremony
November 5, 2018
Trident Technical College honored its longtime president during a campus renaming ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 1. This summer the college’s governing board voted to rename the college’s Main Campus in…
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Stevens & Wilkinson’s Clemson Core Campus Precinct project presented Merit Award by the Columbia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects South Carolina
November 5, 2018Stevens & Wilkinson, a full-service architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today that the recently completed Clemson University Core Campus Precinct was presented a Merit Award by the Columbia…
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Home Works of America announces new Operations Officer and Director of Health Works initiative
November 5, 2018
Home Works of America announced the addition of Madelyn Smith to serve in the dual role as the Operations Officer and Health Works Director. She will be responsible for guiding…
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Life Sciences Industry honors SC Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt, Abbott’s Tom Strange, Nephron Pharmaceuticals for contributions to industry
November 5, 2018
Nearly 350 industry leaders on hand to salute inaugural honorees for commitment to advancing South Carolina’s booming life sciences industry To resounding applause from a record gathering from 4 countries,…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognizes Malcom Bryant for 50 years of safe driving
November 5, 2018
Southeastern 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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Denise Blackburn-Gay recognized as one of the country’s top public relations professionals
November 3, 2018
Denise Blackburn-Gay, APR, President of Marketing Strategies, Inc. was honored during the Public Relations Society of American’s Annual Conference in Austin, TX. Denise, along with ten other public relations professionals…
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