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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Mayor Tecklenburg announces renovation plan for Charleston Municipal Golf Course
October 25, 2018This afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined members of Charleston City Council and community leaders for a press conference to announce the city’s plans to renovate the Municipal Golf Course for…
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South Carolina students outperform nation on SAT and Advanced Placement examinations
October 25, 2018The College Board released national and South Carolina specific results for their SAT and Advanced Placement assessments. South Carolina students scored fifteen points above the national average on the SAT exam and exceeded…
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CARTA to offer free service on Election Day – November 6
October 25, 2018
Lowcountry residents can roll to the polls at no cost Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) service will be free on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, the transit agency announced…
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Lowcountry Livability PAC endorses Joe Boykin for County Council
October 25, 2018The Lowcountry Livability Political Action Committee (LLPAC) (http://livabilitypac.org) today announced its endorsement of Joe Boykin for Charleston County Council. Mr. Boykin is running against incumbent Anna Johnson for the district…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5955 Core Rd, suite 522
October 25, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord, Greenville Corporate, LLC, in the lease of 7,008 SF of space at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 522. Mike…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC
October 25, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Beacon Association Management, in the lease of 1,112 square feet of space at 1064 Gardner Road in Charleston. Brett Schleifer…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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S.C. Arts Commission offers $5,000 to state’s artists
October 25, 2018
It’s not a multi-state lottery win, but there are more recipients and they’ll at least get the full, stated value. Individual artist fellowships of $5,000 are awarded every spring by…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC
October 25, 2018
Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial Real Estate represented the tenant, Beacon Association Management, in the lease of 1,112 square feet of space at 1064 Gardner Road in Charleston. Brett Schleifer…
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Lowcountry Livability PAC endorses Joe Boykin for County Council
October 25, 2018
The Lowcountry Livability Political Action Committee (LLPAC) (http://livabilitypac.org) today announced its endorsement of Joe Boykin for Charleston County Council. Mr. Boykin is running against incumbent Anna Johnson for the district…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in lease of 5955 Core Rd, suite 522
October 25, 2018
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Bob Evans of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord, Greenville Corporate, LLC, in the lease of 7,008 SF of space at 5955 Core Rd, Suite 522. Mike…
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Nutramax Laboratories expanding Lancaster County operations
October 24, 2018
Company investing $20 million to create 225 new jobs Nutramax Laboratories and its family of companies, a leading manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplement products for people and their pets, are…
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AT&T names Jane Sosebee as South Carolina President
October 24, 2018
Jane Sosebee will be the new state president for AT&T* in South Carolina. A 39-year veteran of AT&T and its predecessor companies, Sosebee was previously Director of Legislative Affairs. She…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts Outstanding Military Family Event
October 24, 2018
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, and the Tri-Command were proud to honor the Stacks family from Naval Hospital Beaufort at the Outstanding Military Family…
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CARTA, Town of James Island cut ribbon on Camp-Folly bus stop shelter
October 24, 2018Town funded construction of the new structure Charleston Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) and Town of James Island officials cut the ribbon on the transit system’s newest shelter at the intersection…
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Jon Presley strengthens United Community Bank team in Summerville
October 24, 2018
United 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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Colliers Report: Demand is keeping pace with construction
October 23, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q3-2018 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways The demand for Charleston industrial space is high and the market absorbed 923,455 square feet this quarter. Construction is…
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SC Ports reports first quarter fiscal year growth
October 23, 2018The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) reported a 7.5 percent fiscal year-over-year container volume growth of twenty foot-equivalent units (TEUs) through September. SCPA has handled 580,361 TEUs since July,…
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SC Ports celebrates 5 years of success at Inland Port Greer
October 23, 2018
The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) held a celebration to mark five years of success at Inland Port Greer, a momentous occasion marked by the facility handling its 446,280 rail…
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Charleston Dermatology opens satellite office in West Ashley
October 23, 2018
Charleston Dermatology, a North Charleston-based medical practice, has opened a satellite office in West Ashley. Dr. Adam Sperduto, one of the practice’s three founders, is seeing patients on Fridays between…
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Charleston County School District receives Accreditation from AdvancED
October 23, 2018The Charleston County School District (CCSD) Board of Trustees learned Monday afternoon that the district will receive its first-ever system-wide accreditation from AdvancED, the world’s foremost education accrediting agency. AdvancED…
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Charleston’s iconic RTW celebrating 40 years on King Street
October 23, 2018
Designers from around the world scheduled to attend celebration of upscale women’s fashion store in Charleston. Defining personal style since 1978, RTW has been Charleston’s premier fashion specialty store, located…
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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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