Top Grossing Movies – October 1
October 1, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 09/28/2018 to 10/04/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Night School PG13 Universal 1 3,010 $27,257,615 $27,257,615 2…
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TD contributes additional $150,000 to expand support of Hurricane Florence disaster recovery efforts
October 1, 2018
Financial Commitment to Carolinas Totals $250,000 The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, today announced that TD is donating an additional $150,000 to support relief efforts…
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Regina Hollins Lewis inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
October 1, 2018Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards partner Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.…
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Matthew Bowen joins Cushman & Wakefield in Charlotte as Managing Director
October 1, 2018Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Matthew Bowen has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as Managing Director, specializing in office tenant representation. Bowen has more than 10 years of experience…
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LS3P welcomes Bryanna Dering
October 1, 2018LS3P welcomes Bryanna Dering, Associate AIA, who joins the firm’s Charleston office team. A recent graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Industrial Design, Dering…
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Stakeholder Engagement – A Silver Approach
October 1, 2018
By Marcia Purday, APR NP Strategy Stakeholder management has been touted as a “silver bullet” to achieve successful projects or implement changes in organizations. In reality, it is better…
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Regina Hollins Lewis inducted as Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
October 1, 2018
Gaffney, Lewis & Edwards partner Regina Hollins Lewis has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.…
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LS3P welcomes Bryanna Dering
October 1, 2018
LS3P welcomes Bryanna Dering, Associate AIA, who joins the firm’s Charleston office team. A recent graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Architecture and Minor in Industrial Design, Dering…
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Matthew Bowen joins Cushman & Wakefield in Charlotte as Managing Director
October 1, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield announced today that Matthew Bowen has joined the firm’s Charlotte office as Managing Director, specializing in office tenant representation. Bowen has more than 10 years of experience…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston honors breast cancer survivors with free facial
September 29, 2018Every October, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston remembers and honors breast cancer survivors and those currently battling this disease by offering them a complimentary Refresher Facial treatment. Lori Wrightington,…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston honors breast cancer survivors with free facial
September 29, 2018
Every October, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston remembers and honors breast cancer survivors and those currently battling this disease by offering them a complimentary Refresher Facial treatment. Lori Wrightington,…
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Swati Patel named Executive VP for Policy, Communications and Of Counsel for the Chamber
September 28, 2018
Swati Patel will join the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce as the Executive Vice President for Public Policy, Communications & Of Counsel. “Adding Swati to the business community’s team will…
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North Myrtle Beach Chamber Of Commerce launches initiatives to provide shelter for those impacted by the storm
September 28, 2018North Myrtle Beach Recovered Quickly And Is Ready To Welcome Visitors To This Beautiful Coastal Destination The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB launched two new initiatives, “Shelter…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina addresses urgent need with $500,000 to American Red Cross
September 28, 2018
Contribution goes to immediate relief needs in Hurricane Florence aftermath BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the state’s only local health insurance company, is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC
September 27, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Triumph Med, LLC in the lease of 2,750 sf at 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC and Brent Case and Brett Schleifer at…
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United Community Banks, Inc. President of Community Banking to retire
September 27, 2018United Community Banks, Inc. announced today that President of Community Banking Bill Gilbert will retire effective February 2019, after 18 years with United and 42 years in banking. Gilbert joined…
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Nicolle Davies to step down as library’s executive director
September 27, 2018
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) Executive Director Nicolle Davies recently announced she is stepping down for family reasons to return to her home state of Colorado. “I love what we’re doing…
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United Community Banks, Inc. President of Community Banking to retire
September 27, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. announced today that President of Community Banking Bill Gilbert will retire effective February 2019, after 18 years with United and 42 years in banking. Gilbert joined…
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Caldwell Commercial represents tenant in lease of 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC
September 27, 2018
Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the tenant, Triumph Med, LLC in the lease of 2,750 sf at 1064 Gardner Rd, Charleston, SC and Brent Case and Brett Schleifer at…
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Disaster survivor assistance teams working in South Carolina
September 26, 2018
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working in South Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Florence, but survivors with uninsured or underinsured losses should not wait for one of these teams…
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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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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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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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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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