United Way Association of South Carolina names new CEO
August 6, 2018
United Way Association of South Carolina’s (UWASC) Board of Directors has appointed Naomi Lett as its next President and CEO. Lett has been with the Association for eight years, most…
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SBA now accepting 2019 National Small Business Week Awards nominations
August 6, 2018The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2019 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National…
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CJO saxophonist Robert Lewis named new Music Director of Charleston Jazz
August 6, 2018
Charleston Jazz announces that Charlton Singleton will be stepping down from his role as Music Director and Band Leader of the CJO to pursue his blossoming career as a performer…
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Global Alliance for South Carolina and Israel Innovation Authority announce new S.C.-Israel R&D award
August 6, 2018
Fifth Project Approved for Research Funding Applications for Next Cycle Anticipated to Open in Fall 2018 The Global Alliance for South Carolina (GASC) and the Israel Innovation Authority are pleased to announce…
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Benefitfocus announces second quarter 2018 financial results
August 5, 2018Total revenue of $60.6 million grew 10% year-over-year Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, announced its second quarter 2018 financial results. Second Quarter 2018 Financial…
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Research leads to potential treatment for rare disease
August 5, 2018
By Alyssa Yancey Research from University of South Carolina School of Medicine investigators Mitzi Nagarkatti and Prakash Nagarkatti has led to Food and Drug Administration approval of cannabidiol (CBD), a…
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Wicker, Ham join South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions
August 4, 2018
Two longtime bankers began terms on the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions on Aug. 1. Wayne Wicker, chairman and chief executive officer of Myrtle Beach-based South Atlantic Bank, and Barry…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces quarterly cash dividend
August 4, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) reported that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per common share. The dividend is payable October 5, 2018 to shareholders…
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All-new running event coming to Myrtle Beach this November
August 2, 2018
The Grand Strand is known in the world of running to offer flat courses that help elevate both speed and endurance. This November, runners will have yet one more Myrtle…
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The Cassina Group hires realtor Stephanie Wilson-Hartzog
August 2, 2018
Experienced Charleston Realtor Stephanie Wilson-Hartzog has joined The Cassina Group. She will be based in the company’s Elliotborough office at 69 Morris St., one of the company’s two downtown locations. A…
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Marketing executive Lisa Lindquist joins Womble Bond Dickinson LLP (US) in Charleston
August 2, 2018
Lisa Lindquist has joined Womble Bond Dickinson as Marketing and Client Resources Manager for the Charleston and Columbia offices. Lindquist brings experience in corporate brand marketing, professional practice marketing consulting,…
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SCANA reports financial results for second quarter 2018
August 2, 2018
SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced earnings for the second quarter of 2018 of $8 million, or 6 cents per share, compared to earnings of $121 million, or 85 cents per share, for the second quarter of…
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Mount Pleasant couple takes over CrossFit Charleston
August 2, 2018One of the Charleston area’s longest-running CrossFit facilities has new owners. Mount Pleasant couple Clint and Holly Fisher have purchased CrossFit Charleston just off Clements Ferry Road. They purchased…
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Marina Sale
August 2, 2018Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Port 32 Marinas in the $21.5mm acquisition of Tampa Harbour Marina, a 770 slip facility serving downtown Tampa, FL. The seller, a…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorney admitted in North Carolina
August 2, 2018Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that attorney Lee Ellen Bagley is now licensed to practice law in North Carolina. “We are excited to expand our practice into North Carolina,” said…
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Two Charleston-based teams attend 2018 U.S. Youth National Championship
August 2, 2018United Soccer Academy (USA), a Charleston-based soccer club, is one of the only two clubs in the country to have two teams attend the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series…
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Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorney admitted in North Carolina
August 2, 2018
Gaffney Lewis & Edwards announced that attorney Lee Ellen Bagley is now licensed to practice law in North Carolina. “We are excited to expand our practice into North Carolina,” said…
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Marina Sale
August 2, 2018
Dunston Powell, CCIM of Carolina Commercial, LLC represented Port 32 Marinas in the $21.5mm acquisition of Tampa Harbour Marina, a 770 slip facility serving downtown Tampa, FL. The seller, a…
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Two Charleston-based teams attend 2018 U.S. Youth National Championship
August 2, 2018
United Soccer Academy (USA), a Charleston-based soccer club, is one of the only two clubs in the country to have two teams attend the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series…
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Animal Crisis: Summerville Petland to sell imported puppies
August 1, 2018For more than three decades, Lowcountry animal advocates have worked to build strong relationships with area pet stores to adopt out animals from local shelters and rescues in their stores.…
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Lee & Associates announces Gordon Geer as Agent of the Quarter
August 1, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firms in the nation, is proud to recognize Gordon Geer as Agent of the Quarter. Geer…
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College’s latest brand campaign focuses on The Citadel experience
August 1, 2018
As cadets and students return to campus and a new school year begins, The Citadel is launching a new brand campaign designed to capitalize on the college’s distinctive ethos. “Our…
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Upgrades to Martin Luther King, Jr. pool delayed; Facility to remain open until new timeline is determined
August 1, 2018
Due to the appointment of a new project manager by the outside contractor, Johnson Controls, upgrades to the City of Charleston’s Martin Luther King, Jr. pool have been delayed, and…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy unveils plans for improvements, beautification at Hampton Park, Upper Peninsula
August 1, 2018
The Charleston Parks Conservancy is inviting the public to an ice cream social to learn more about the nonprofit organization’s decade-long efforts to improve Charleston’s public parks, including forthcoming improvements…
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Pacolet Milliken Enterprises launching new solar project in Union County
August 1, 2018
$12 million investment to establish Midway Green Solar, LLC Pacolet Milliken Enterprises is launching a new renewable energy operation, Midway Green Solar, LLC, in Union County. This project is expected…
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Viatec receives SC Launch, Inc. investment
August 1, 2018
SCRA announces an SC Launch, Inc. investment in upstate company, Viatec. The Greenville-based company was accepted into SCRA’s Entrepreneurial Programs as a Client Company in 2016. Viatec, Inc. has developed an…
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Words Are Like Spells
August 1, 2018
By Connie Cleveland I was fortunate growing up to have parents that were willing to expose me to all kinds of activities ranging from sports to music and drama.…
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Rogers Townsend adds attorney to litigation team
August 1, 2018
The attorneys of Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, are pleased to announce Joshua Hinson has joined the Firm’s Columbia office. Mr. Hinson joins Rogers Townsend from the South Carolina Court…
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Nelson Mullins and Broad and Cassel complete combination to become super-regional law firm
August 1, 2018
Combined Firm to Have Over 750 Attorneys and Professionals Across 11 States and the District of Columbia Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that its combination with Florida-based Broad…
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Charleston International Airport has biggest June ever in 2018
August 1, 2018
More than 2.1 million people flew in and out of Charleston International Airport during the first six months of 2018 – a 10 percent increase over the same six months…
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LowCountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Dr. Hunter Smith
August 1, 2018
LowCountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Charleston-native, Dr. Hunter A. Smith to their OB/GYN practice. Dr. Smith provides comprehensive OB/GYN services, including routine wellness visits and high-risk pregnancy management, in both the…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to South Carolina
August 1, 2018Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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Master Gage & Tool Co. relocates southeastern operations office to South Carolina
August 1, 2018
Company expects to accelerate growth with new sales, service, repair and training facility in Greenville County Master Gage and Tool Co. (MG&T), which provides high-quality tooling and gaging products, repair…
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V.C. Summer Expansion Construction Shutdown – One Year Later
July 31, 2018The abrupt shutdown of the V.C. Summer Plant expansion project in Jenkinsville, South Carolina was an event that impacted more than 5,000 employees and their families. These employees showed up…
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David Gwin joins Southeastern Insurance Consultants
July 31, 2018Southeastern Insurance Consultants would like to welcome David Gwin as a part of the team. David will be working as an Employee Benefit Sales Consultant. David Gwin has been in…
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Dominion Energy/SCANA merger receives approval of SCANA shareholders
July 31, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. (NYSE: D) and SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) has achieved another significant milestone with the approval of SCANA’s shareholders. SCANA’s special shareholder meeting was…
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V.C. Summer Expansion Construction Shutdown – One Year Later
July 31, 2018
The abrupt shutdown of the V.C. Summer Plant expansion project in Jenkinsville, South Carolina was an event that impacted more than 5,000 employees and their families. These employees showed up…
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David Gwin joins Southeastern Insurance Consultants
July 31, 2018
Southeastern Insurance Consultants would like to welcome David Gwin as a part of the team. David will be working as an Employee Benefit Sales Consultant. David Gwin has been in…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC, SC Hospital Association and SC Medical Association sign agreement for an Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership
July 30, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, South Carolina Hospital Association and South Carolina Medical Association have joined to form the Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership (ORPP), which is designed to advance the…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Will Sherrod, CCIM represented the landlord in the lease of 4,681 SF of retail space in Daniel Island, SC
July 30, 2018
Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper and Will Sherrod represented the Landlord, Island Park Ventures, LLC in the lease of 4,681 SF of Retail space located at 864 Island Park…
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Hanckel Marine serves as title sponsor for 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament
July 30, 2018Hanckel Marine, a full-service boat dealership located in Charleston, will serve as the title sponsor for the 2018 Fishing for Miracles King Mackerel Tournament from Thursday, August 16 to Saturday, August 18 at the…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 30
July 30, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 07/27/2018 to 08/02/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Mission: Impossible – Fallout PG13 Paramount 1 4,386 $61,236,534…
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The Tech Tribune awards Questis with Top Startup in Charleston and South Carolina
July 30, 2018Questis, a financial wellness technology platform built for advisors by advisors, is thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 Startup in South Carolina by The Tech Tribune. Earlier this…
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Guy Roofing opens Charleston office
July 30, 2018Guy Roofing, one of the top 20 roofing contractors in the United States, has expanded its service area with a new Charleston, South Carolina office. The new Guy Roofing office…
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South Carolina Federal CU names Trey Gantt SVP of Lending Services
July 30, 2018
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named Trey Gantt Senior Vice President of Lending Services. The role oversees mortgages, consumer loans, loss prevention and business services for the $1.7 billion…
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The Capital Corporation advises ProSource, LLC on its partnership with CID Capital
July 30, 2018Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that ProSource, LLC (“ProSource”, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) has secured growth capital from CID Capital (“CID Capital”, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana).…
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The Tech Tribune awards Questis with Top Startup in Charleston and South Carolina
July 30, 2018
Questis, a financial wellness technology platform built for advisors by advisors, is thrilled to be recognized as a Top 10 Startup in South Carolina by The Tech Tribune. Earlier this…
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The Capital Corporation advises ProSource, LLC on its partnership with CID Capital
July 30, 2018
Transaction: The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce that ProSource, LLC (“ProSource”, headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina) has secured growth capital from CID Capital (“CID Capital”, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana).…
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Guy Roofing opens Charleston office
July 30, 2018
Guy Roofing, one of the top 20 roofing contractors in the United States, has expanded its service area with a new Charleston, South Carolina office. The new Guy Roofing office…
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College of Charleston alumna reflects on being Charleston County’s first female administrator
July 26, 2018
When College of Charleston alumna Jennifer J. Miller ’84 took on the role of deputy county administrator of human services for Charleston County in 2007, she wondered where her career would go…
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