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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Municipal Association of SC elects new board members for 2018-2019 at Annual Meeting
July 26, 2018
Delegates at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Annual Meeting elected officers and board members to the Association’s board of directors. Councilmember Octavia Williams-Blake, City of Florence, was elected president. All officers were elected to…
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Colliers Report: Charleston port system expands
July 26, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2018 CHARLESTON | INDUSTRIAL Key Takeaways Inland Port Dillon opened in April, enhancing Charleston’s efficient market logistic system. The industrial vacancy rate is expected to…
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Ridgeland Pellet Company launching new manufacturing operations in Jasper County
July 26, 2018Company making $8.1 million investment in Ridgeland, S.C. facility Ridgeland Pellet Company, LLC today announced plans to launch new manufacturing operations in Jasper County. The company’s $8.1 million investment is…
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First Citizens Bank, Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. announce merger agreement
July 26, 2018
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (known as First Citizens Bank) and Palmetto Heritage Bancshares, Inc. (“Palmetto Heritage Bancshares”) announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. Palmetto Heritage Bancshares provides…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announces The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch as July Give Back Grant recipients
July 26, 2018LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced today that The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch have been chosen as recipients of the company’s July Give Back Grant. The Give Back…
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Joseph Kinyoun joins Meridian Energy & Environment
July 26, 2018Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, announced that Joseph Kinyoun has joined the firm’s engineering team. Kinyoun recently graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in chemical…
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Trident Technical College Main Campus renamed Thornley Campus
July 26, 2018Trident Technical College’s Main Campus became the Thornley Campus July 24 after the college’s Area Commission voted to rename the campus to honor Dr. Mary Thornley, the college’s longtime president.…
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Trident Technical College Main Campus renamed Thornley Campus
July 26, 2018
Trident Technical College’s Main Campus became the Thornley Campus July 24 after the college’s Area Commission voted to rename the campus to honor Dr. Mary Thornley, the college’s longtime president.…
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Joseph Kinyoun joins Meridian Energy & Environment
July 26, 2018
Meridian Energy & Environment, LLC, announced that Joseph Kinyoun has joined the firm’s engineering team. Kinyoun recently graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology with a B.S. degree in chemical…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announces The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch as July Give Back Grant recipients
July 26, 2018LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced today that The Point and Blissful Dreams Rescue Ranch have been chosen as recipients of the company’s July Give Back Grant. The Give Back…
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Charleston County Public Library hosts week-long Literacy Festival
July 25, 2018
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) is hosting the Write On! Literacy Festival, featuring authors, workshops and activities celebrating writing, starting on Saturday, July 28 through Saturday, Aug. 4. The festival includes the…
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Traffic and safety improvements completed along Septima Clark Parkway
July 25, 2018
The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation has completed a series of traffic and safety improvements along the Septima Clark Parkway to increase the efficiency and security of…
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Sharonview Federal Credit Union expanding corporate headquarters within Lancaster County
July 25, 2018
Nationally-ranked credit union investing $42 million in relocation Sharonview Federal Credit Union, a provider of financial services, announced it is relocating and expanding its corporate headquarters in Lancaster County. The…
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Ingevity establishing new corporate headquarters in Charleston County
July 25, 2018
Ingevity Corporation(NYSE: NGVT), a North Charleston-based specialty chemicals manufacturer, announced it is establishing a new corporate headquarters in Charleston County. Ingevity will invest $5 million in the project, which is…
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LS3P welcomes Thomas Jasper
July 25, 2018LS3P is pleased to welcome Thomas Jasper, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Jasper earned both a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Fine Arts…
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LS3P welcomes Thomas Jasper
July 25, 2018
LS3P is pleased to welcome Thomas Jasper, who joins the firm’s Charleston office. Jasper earned both a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a Fine Arts…
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City of Charleston call center now open
July 24, 2018
At a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced the official opening of the city of Charleston’s new call center, the Citizen Services Desk, which connects residents to…
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Jarrard, Nowell & Russell adds two team members
July 24, 2018Jarrard, Nowell & Russell, LLC, a Charleston-based accounting and business advisory firm, has added Alex Rosenbaum as accountant and Sheryl L. Gooch as office manager. Alex Rosenbaum and…
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North Charleston’s Aviation Business Park sells for $69 million: Lee & Associates Charleston represents the buyer in the 342,042 SF transaction
July 24, 2018The Aviation Business Park, a 342,042-SF business park facility that encompass seven buildings spread out over 29 acres located along Interstate 26 between Remount Road and Aviation Avenue was…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis returns more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to Department of Mental Health
July 24, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis returned more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to S.C. Department of Mental Health officials Monday, money that will be used to meet the emergency needs of…
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