North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm
September 26, 2018
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter From the Storm” and the “Evacuee Welcome Program,” to help those affected by Hurricane Florence and the…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference features BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood, over 50 national speakers
September 26, 2018BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join more than 50 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2018 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across…
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Able South Carolina launches statewide campaign to change the culture of disability employment
September 26, 2018Multi-Year “Hire Me SC” Campaign Empowers All to Focus on Talents of Individuals with Disabilities Seven out of 10 South Carolinians with disabilities are unemployed, and our state’s unemployment rate…
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Element Materials Technology opening Anderson County facility
September 26, 2018
Piedmont, S.C. location to result in the creation of 31 new jobs Element Materials Technology (Element), a leader in materials and product qualification testing, announced plans to open new operations in…
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Additional county affected by Hurricane Florence eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
September 26, 2018
Georgetown is the fifth county to be declared eligible for DUA. Chesterfield, Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties were declared previously. Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and…
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DHEC closes some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County
September 26, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Georgetown County due to flooding from Hurricane Florence, the agency announced today. “This closure affects…
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Longleaf Packaging, LLC locating new operations in Orangeburg County
September 26, 2018
Manufacturing facility to create 28 new jobs Longleaf Packaging, LLC today announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to…
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Palmetto Goodwill stepping up to help flood victims
September 26, 2018Donations Needed to Meet Expected Demand Palmetto Goodwill announced today it is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to help those adversely impacted by the flooding associated with…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
September 26, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Charleston, SC Chuck Salley, SIOR, Dave Mathews, SIOR and…
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South Carolina Community Loan Fund announces executive leadership transition
September 26, 2018
South Carolina Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) Board Chair, Jim Haley, announced that Michelle Mapp will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of this year. Michelle is making…
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Emser Tile donates to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence relief
September 26, 2018Emser Tile Donates to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence Relief Funds dedicated to affected North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia citizens In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Emser…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference features BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood, over 50 national speakers
September 26, 2018
BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join more than 50 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2018 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across…
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Palmetto Goodwill stepping up to help flood victims
September 26, 2018
Donations Needed to Meet Expected Demand Palmetto Goodwill announced today it is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to help those adversely impacted by the flooding associated with…
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Able South Carolina launches statewide campaign to change the culture of disability employment
September 26, 2018
Multi-Year “Hire Me SC” Campaign Empowers All to Focus on Talents of Individuals with Disabilities Seven out of 10 South Carolinians with disabilities are unemployed, and our state’s unemployment rate…
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Emser Tile donates to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence relief
September 26, 2018
Emser Tile Donates to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence Relief Funds dedicated to affected North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia citizens In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Emser…
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City of Charleston Personnel dispatched to assist with Hurricane Florence response in Georgetown and Horry Counties
September 25, 2018
The city of Charleston today announced the dispatch of Charleston Police and Fire Department personnel to parts of Georgetown and Horry Counties to assist with Hurricane Florence response efforts. In…
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What to expect after registering with FEMA
September 25, 2018
Homeowners and renters in four South Carolina counties with uninsured and underinsured losses caused by Hurricane Florence need to know what to expect when they apply for assistance with FEMA.…
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Florence survivors: What to expect when you apply for FEMA assistance
September 25, 2018
Homeowners and renters in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties who sustained damage from Hurricane Florence may apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. Applying for Disaster Assistance If you are…
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Additional county affected by Hurricane Florence eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
September 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Chesterfield County are now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)…
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Dominion Energy gives $150,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
September 25, 2018
To help with ongoing impacts of Hurricane Florence in South Carolina and neighboring states, Dominion Energy has stepped up with funding for organizations on the ground helping those in need.…
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SBA awards grant to S.C. Department of Commerce for exporting assistance
September 25, 2018
The S.C. Department of Commerce has been awarded a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the seventh year. This program is designed…
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Chesterfield County residents eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
September 25, 2018At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Chesterfield County eligible to apply…
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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health to become Prisma Health in early 2019
September 25, 2018
Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health will unite under a new brand, Prisma Health, in early 2019. Since November 2017, GHS and Palmetto Health have been operating as the…
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Green Cloud Technologies growing its Greenville County headquarters
September 25, 2018
Cloud Solutions Provider Creating Approximately 50 New Jobs Green Cloud Technologies, one of the nation’s fastest-growing providers of hosted solutions and services, announced the opening of its new Greenville County…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized with PeopleNet Ovation Award
September 25, 2018Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services and with headquarters in South Carolina, received the 2018 PeopleNet Ovation Award in the Data Master category. Previously…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized with PeopleNet Ovation Award
September 25, 2018
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services and with headquarters in Lexington, South Carolina, received the 2018 PeopleNet Ovation Award in the Data Master category.…
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Top Grossing Movies – September 24
September 24, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/21/2018 to 09/27/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The House With A Clock In Its Walls PG…
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for four counties affected by Hurricane Florence
September 24, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are now eligible for…
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Louie’s Kids Reindeer Run Family Training Program
September 24, 2018Louie’s Kids Begins Family Training Program for Reindeer Run Nonprofit offers twice-weekly training sessions to prepare for annual 5k Louie’s Kids kicks off its next family-centric fitness training program in…
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NAI Charleston brings Tupelo Bend Office Park to 100% occupancy
September 24, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Broker Scott Peevy, CCIM has completed the leasing assignment at Tupelo Bend Office Park located at 3417 Maybank Highway on Johns Island. NAI Charleston represented the…
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McLeod Health is offering free, virtual doctor visits for those impacted by Hurricane Florence and continued flooding
September 24, 2018The Only Hospital-Affiliated Telehealth Service In The Region Enables Patients To Speak Directly With A Doctor Online Anytime From Anywhere In The Carolinas McLeod Health is waiving the fees for…
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BullStreet District celebrates Columbia, S.C.’s largest tech jobs expansion in 10 years
September 24, 2018Columbia, S.C. – The BullStreet District—S.C.’s first urban gigabit community—celebrates global tech giant Capgemini’s addition of at least 200 more jobs in the district, which constitutes the largest announcement of…
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Local industrial real estate executive Mike White named to Safe Ports Board of Advisors
September 24, 2018
Safe Ports Holdings, an expert global solutions provider in logistics and other mission critical functions for government agencies, NGOs and commercial enterprises, today named Mike White, a U.S. Army veteran…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston celebrates 35 years!
September 24, 2018
Monday, September 10, 2018 marked the 35th Anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston (RMHC Charleston), a “Home-away-from-home’ for families of critically ill children being treated at MUSC’s Children’s…
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Jim Garrett, MCR joins Colliers International | South Carolina as Market President in Charleston
September 24, 2018
Experienced commercial real estate leader and brokerage services expert brings decades of experience to South Carolina Colliers International | South Carolina announced today that James R. (Jim) Garrett, Jr., MCR,…
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BullStreet District celebrates Columbia, S.C.’s largest tech jobs expansion in 10 years
September 24, 2018
Columbia, S.C. – The BullStreet District—S.C.’s first urban gigabit community—celebrates global tech giant Capgemini’s addition of at least 200 more jobs in the district, which constitutes the largest announcement of…
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NAI Charleston brings Tupelo Bend Office Park to 100% occupancy
September 24, 2018
NAI Charleston announced that Broker Scott Peevy, CCIM has completed the leasing assignment at Tupelo Bend Office Park located at 3417 Maybank Highway on Johns Island. NAI Charleston represented the…
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McLeod Health is offering free, virtual doctor visits for those impacted by Hurricane Florence and continued flooding
September 24, 2018
The Only Hospital-Affiliated Telehealth Service In The Region Enables Patients To Speak Directly With A Doctor Online Anytime From Anywhere In The Carolinas McLeod Health is waiving the fees for…
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Louie’s Kids Reindeer Run Family Training Program
September 24, 2018Louie’s Kids Begins Family Training Program for Reindeer Run Nonprofit offers twice-weekly training sessions to prepare for annual 5k Louie’s Kids kicks off its next family-centric fitness training program in…
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USDA eases program rules for South Carolina SNAP participants impacted by Florence
September 23, 2018The U.S. Department of Agriculture granted flexibility to allow South Carolina residents to replace food purchased with SNAP benefits that was lost due to power outages and flooding caused by…
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UnitedHealth Group announces $500,000 donation to One SC Fund
September 23, 2018L to R: JoAnn M. Turnquist of Central Carolina Community Foundation, UHG executive Garland Scott, Gov. Henry McMaster, UHG executive Tommy O’Conner and Jack Shields of UHG Photo credit: T.C.…
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Four South Carolina counties approved for Individual Assistance program
September 23, 2018
Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Individual Assistance Eligibility Added to S.C. Disaster Declaration At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration…
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Allen Tate Companies and Howard Hanna Real Estate join forces
September 21, 2018Left to Right: Howard W. Hoddy Hanna, III, Chairman, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Phyllis York Brookshire, President, Allen Tate Realtors, Howard W. Hoby Hanna, IV, President of Real Estate…
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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health to unite under a new brand identity early 2019
September 21, 2018Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health will come together under a single brand, sharing a new name and logo, in early 2019. As part of the new identity,…
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AgFirst, CoBank donate to hurricane relief efforts
September 21, 2018
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, which is part of a system that supports rural communities and agriculture throughout the United States, has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief…
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Agriculture included in Governor’s request for federal aid
September 21, 2018
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers praised Governor Henry McMaster for including statewide agricultural losses – estimated at $125 million – in his request to the state’s congressional delegation…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes
September 21, 2018South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis launches 2018 Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes
September 21, 2018
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of the second annual Future Scholar Holler Sweepstakes. Young Clemson University and University of South Carolina football fans who love to holler…
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Stakeholders bring Blue Zones exploration process to a close
September 20, 2018Thursday, September 20th, a group of local stakeholders evaluating the Blue Zones Project for possible implementation in the Charleston area concluded that there was not a viable path forward for…
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College of Charleston to celebrate ‘Year of Women’
September 20, 2018
In the fall of 1918, 13 women walked onto the College of Charleston campus as the first female students ever admitted to the formerly all men’s school. To celebrate the centennial of this…
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