Senior Military Colleges push to secure collective national cyber institute
June 13, 2018America’s Senior Military Colleges (SMC) worked jointly to address the escalating need for highly trained cyber operations and cybersecurity leaders. The colleges, which include The Citadel, the University of North…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce wins top award for communications
June 13, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named one of 13 Communications Excellence Grand Award winners by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), an Alexandria, Va.-based association that represents more…
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Lowcountry Food Bank announces new hires
June 13, 2018
The Lowcountry Food Bank, whose mission is to lead the fight against hunger throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina, is pleased to announce the hiring of seven new…
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East Cooper Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award
June 13, 2018American Heart Association Award recognizes East Cooper Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care East Cooper Medical Center receives the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver…
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South Carolina receives A grade for manufacturing
June 13, 2018
South Carolina receives an “A” in manufacturing and “C-“ for logistics in a report from Ball State University. South Carolina improved from “B” to “B+” in Diversification, “C-” to “C”…
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Charleston Water Systems named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for eighth consecutive year
June 13, 2018
Charleston Water System (CWS) ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the large employer category for the eighth consecutive year in a program offered…
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BD investing $150 million in Sumter County facility
June 13, 2018
Medical Technology Company Creating 125 New Jobs BD(Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a $150 million investment in its existing Sumter County manufacturing facility.…
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Magnolia Gardens’ History Fair returns with expanded program
June 13, 2018
Want to explore local history and meet the people who promote and preserve it? If so, come to the 6th Annual History Fair onSaturday, July 7, at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.…
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Sip and drool in Magnolia Park: calling all park-loving pets and their people!
June 13, 2018Join us for Sip and Drool on Friday, June 22nd at Magnolia Park & Community Garden in West Ashley. From 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. enjoy food trucks Area 51 Foods; beer and wine will…
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Spoleto Festival USA: the 42nd season ends with second-highest ticket sales in festival history
June 13, 2018
Ticket sales top $3.3 million Highlighted by four US premiere productions, four world premieres, and several new musical arrangements, the 42nd season of Spoleto Festival USA proved to be another…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce named Chamber of the Year finalist
June 13, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2018 Chamber of the Year award, presented by Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Finalists for the award…
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Charleston Animal Society raises $105,000 during golf fundraiser
June 13, 2018
The 2018 Select Health of SC Tenderfoot Classic Golf Tournament was held on April 30, 2018 at Kiawah Island Club’s River Course The Charleston Animal Society held its first golf tournament on April…
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Tiger Lily helps blind student in fundraising effort for a tiny house
June 13, 2018
Award-winning local florist Tiger Lily raised more than $1,000 during its May Charity in Bloom program. Throughout the month, 15 percent of the proceeds from a designated arrangement were donated…
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Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces 2018 Leadership Discovery graduates
June 13, 2018
Leadership Discovery, a leadership development program by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, has announced this year’s graduates. The program is an innovative, team-based experience that allows members the opportunity to learn from…
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The Charleston Forum panelists available for interviews
June 13, 2018
On Thursday, June 21, join the community for a continued candid conversation about race. This year’s forum builds off last year’s inaugural event and seeks solutions to many of the issues…
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Lee & Associates Charleston agents honored with 2017 CoStar™ Power Broker of the Year awards
June 13, 2018The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the nation, is honored to be awarded the CoStar™ Power Broker Award for…
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NAI Charleston assists SCS Engineers in moving to a waterfront location on the Former Navy Base
June 13, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±4,000-square-foot lease of office/flex space for SCS Engineers at 1400 Pierside Street in North Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the…
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Lee & Associates Charleston agents honored with 2017 CoStar™ Power Broker of the Year awards
June 13, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the nation, is honored to be awarded the CoStar™ Power Broker Award for…
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NAI Charleston assists SCS Engineers in moving to a waterfront location on the Former Navy Base
June 13, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±4,000-square-foot lease of office/flex space for SCS Engineers at 1400 Pierside Street in North Charleston, SC. NAI Charleston represented the…
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Frampton Construction expands team
June 12, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Paul Mattaliano as senior superintendent…
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Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49 million federal funding
June 11, 2018. Progress of the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project to 52 feet remains on track with $49 million awarded in the USACE FY18 Work Plan. . . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
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Land sells in Simpsonsville for Five Forks Athletics new location
June 11, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of approximately 3.99 acres of land situated along 400 Scuffletown Road in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Five Forks Athletics purchased the land from…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in the lease of Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103
June 11, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 6,518 SF of space at Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103. Pete Harper of Lee & Associates represented…
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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen
June 11, 2018Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…
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JW Aluminum investing $255 million in Berkeley County operations
June 11, 2018
High-quality Aluminum Manufacturer Creating 50 New Jobs JW Aluminum, a manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products, today announced plans to expand its existing Berkeley County operations. The facility’s growth is expected…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 11
June 11, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/08/2018 to 06/14/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Ocean’s 8 PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,145 $41,607,378 $41,607,378…
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MUSC ranked in top two percent of universities, worldwide
June 11, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked in the top two percent of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2018-19 report. Listed…
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CofC student, Katie’s Krops founder wins $50,000 from General Mills
June 11, 2018
Katie Stagliano, founder of Katie’s Krops and a sophomore at the College of Charleston, has been awarded $50,000 from the Feeding Better Futures General Mills Scholars Program. Friday, June 8,…
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Dean of The Citadel School of Engineering awarded SAME Bliss Medal
June 11, 2018Sal Nodjomian, SAME president, and Dean Ronald Welch (right), The Citadel School of Engineering, in Kansas City, Missouri The dean of The Citadel School of Engineering has a new honor…
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South Carolina Ports Authority announces record May container volume
June 11, 2018Big ship deployment was a driver of SCPA’s record May container volumes, which increased 8.2 percent over TEUs handled in May 2017. Today South Carolina Ports Authority announced 197,437…
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Combined firm to have over 725 attorneys across 11 states and the District of Columbia
June 11, 2018
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and Broad and Cassel LLP announced today that both partnerships have approved an agreement to combine effective August 1, 2018, to be known in Florida…
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Recleim recognized as SC Launch Company of the Year
June 11, 2018
Recleim, LLC was recognized as the SC Launch Company of the Year for 2018. The award was presented by Jill Sorensen, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs, SC Launch, during the Second…
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US Supreme Court denies certiorari, will not hear church property case
June 11, 2018
The United States Supreme Court today denied a petition from a breakaway group, letting stand the decision of the South Carolina Supreme Court to return control of the Diocese of…
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Veterans for Manufacturing course graduates eighteen
June 11, 2018Palmetto Warriors Connection (PWC) held its second Veterans For Manufacturing graduation ceremony on Friday, May 18 in which 18 local veterans were awarded basic certifications in Forklift Operations, CNC Machine…
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Caldwell Commercial represents landlord in the lease of Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103
June 11, 2018
Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease of 6,518 SF of space at Aviation Business Park I, Suite 103. Pete Harper of Lee & Associates represented…
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InnoVision Awards announces the 2018 Call for Entries
June 8, 2018
InnoVision Awards Advisory Board announced that the Call for Entries have begun for consideration in six categories of innovation. Applications will be accepted until June 18, 2018. . The InnoVision Awards…
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Garvin Design Group welcomes two new team members
June 7, 2018
Brittany Lapple and Eric Bell Garvin Design Group announced the recent hire of two new teammates, architectural interns Brittany Lapple and Eric Bell. Brittany grew up in Middle…
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Sticky Fingers Announces All You Can Eat Wings on Wednesdays and All You Eat Anything on the Menu for Father’s Day
June 7, 2018
Sticky Fingers Ribhouse has announced two new all-you-can-eat offers including all you can eat wings on Wednesdays and an unheard of Father’s Day offer. All day, every Wednesday in June,…
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Uncork Wine Bar opens at 476 King Street
June 6, 2018
Uncork wine bar is hosting a pre opening celebration with a red ribbon cutting by Mayor Tecklenberg on Thursday June 7 @ 3:30 PM. Located at 476 King Street in…
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Parents and grandparents, business and civic leaders unite to form Charleston Coalition for Kids
June 6, 2018
Group calls for real, transformative change for Charleston County Schools Today, dozens of Charleston County parents, grandparents, business and civic leaders officially announced the formation of Charleston Coalition for Kids.…
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Gifts name Citadel’s School of Science and Mathematics for Swain family
June 6, 2018Photo left to right: David and Mary Swain, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Deborah and Chris Swain The Citadel is proud to announce a pair of substantial gifts to name the…
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ABC Carolinas Chapter announces Angela Latino as President and CEO
June 6, 2018Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announced that Angela Latino has assumed the role of President and CEO, based in Charlotte. Latino comes to the ABC Carolinas Chapter…
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Three things patients should know about cataracts
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or…
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No fireworks are safe, even “innocent” sparklers can cause serious eye injuries
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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Three things patients should know about cataracts
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or…
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ABC Carolinas Chapter announces Angela Latino as President and CEO
June 6, 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas announced that Angela Latino has assumed the role of President and CEO, based in Charlotte. Latino comes to the ABC Carolinas Chapter…
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No fireworks are safe, even “innocent” sparklers can cause serious eye injuries
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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LS3P welcomes Stephen Roark
June 5, 2018LS3P welcomed Stephen Roark, who joins the firm’s Charleston office as an Architect. Roark earned both a Master of Architecture with a Certificate in Digital Ecologies and a Bachelor of…
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The College of Charleston joins Collegiate Consortium studying slavery
June 5, 2018The Civil War may have ended more than 150 years ago, but we are still trying to atone for our heritage of slavery, and rightly so as there is…
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International African American Museum receives $250,000 pledge from Synovus/NBSC
June 5, 2018The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received a $250,000 leadership investment from Synovus/NBSC. NBSC, which was founded in 1905 and acquired by Synovus in 1995, has very deep roots…
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