Princeton Mortgage launches national call center in Charleston
July 5, 2018
35-year-old New Jersey based residential mortgage banker, Princeton Mortgage, has launched a national call center in Charleston, SC. This latest development comes only months after Princeton Mortgage launched their wholesale division in Pittsburgh, PA in October…
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Palmetto Goodwill announces Board for 2018-2019
July 5, 2018
Palmetto Goodwill recently announced its 2018-2019 Board of Directors. Sean Sykes, Urban Electric CFO will serve as Board Chairman. Other officers include Lea Deas, Obviouslee Marketing, as Vice Chair; Chris…
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Santee Cooper names Shawan Gillians treasurer
July 3, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Shawan Gillians as treasurer. She had been serving in the interim since March 2017. Gillians joined Santee Cooper in June 2011 as an…
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LS3P congratulates Lindsey Stang, Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
July 3, 2018LS3P congratulates Associate Principal Lindsey Stang, AIA, Green Globes Professional, who recently graduated from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. The 10-month program focuses on…
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EDTS, LLC ranked 87 among top 501 global managed service providers by Channel Futures
July 3, 2018EDTS, LLC Ranked 87 Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures EDTS, LLC was globally ranked number 87 among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed…
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James Smith stands with BMW, calls on McMaster to defend SC jobs
July 3, 2018
Smith questions McMaster’s leadership in the face of job killing tariffs James Smith, Democratic nominee for governor, on Monday called on incumbent Henry McMaster to choose SC jobs over ideology. Reuters has…
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Top Grossing Movies – July 2
July 3, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/29/2018 to 07/05/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom PG13 Universal 2 4,485 $60,912,195…
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Illumination Project welcomes Reverend Kylon Middleton as new leader
July 3, 2018
At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor John Tecklenburg announced that Reverend Kylon Middleton, Pastor of Mount Zion AME Church, will serve as the new Charleston Illumination Project leader, continuing…
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Rosa honored as President Emeritus of The Citadel
July 3, 2018
Rosa, the 19th president, one of four to receive President Emeritus title from Board of Visitors After leading The Citadel as president for 12 years, Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, USAF…
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MUSC names Goodwin as chief innovation officer
July 3, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Jesse S. Goodwin, Ph.D., chief innovation officer, effective July 2. Goodwin is charged with building a culture of innovation and creating…
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CCSD graduate brings home Oratorical World Championship
July 3, 2018
Caleb Smith went to St. Louis, MO to simply represent his family, the West Ashley Optimist Club, school, and state to the best of his ability at the Optimist International…
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Osborne takes over as interim president of College of Charleston
July 3, 2018
Stephen C. Osborne became the interim president of the College of Charleston on Monday, July 2, 2018, following the retirement of President Glenn F. McConnell ’69. Osborne, however, is not new to…
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The Trident Workforce Development Board Announces Launch of Additional Career Readiness Assessment
July 3, 2018
The Trident Workforce Development Board of SC Works Trident launches an additional career readiness assessment offered through SC Works and its affiliate partner agencies. The Trident workforce development area will…
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Harton embraces leadership role at United Community Banks, Inc.
July 3, 2018
United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ:UCBI) (“United”) announced today that H. Lynn Harton has assumed the role of United’s CEO, succeeding longtime company leader Jimmy Tallent. In addition to this new…
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EDTS, LLC ranked 87 among top 501 global managed service providers by Channel Futures
July 3, 2018
EDTS, LLC Ranked 87 Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures EDTS, LLC was globally ranked number 87 among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed…
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LS3P congratulates Lindsey Stang, Leadership Charleston Class of 2018
July 3, 2018
LS3P congratulates Associate Principal Lindsey Stang, AIA, Green Globes Professional, who recently graduated from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. The 10-month program focuses on…
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Eggs Up Grill names former TGI Fridays U.S. President/COO Ricky Richardson as CEO
July 2, 2018
Eggs Up Grill, a chain of franchised breakfast and lunch restaurants located throughout the South, has named a new chief executive officer – restaurant industry veteran Ricky Richardson – as the company…
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SCE&G files lawsuit in federal court challenging new South Carolina law
July 2, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation , filed a lawsuit on Friday, June 29, 2018 challenging the constitutionality of a South Carolina law significantly…
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FUJIFILM expanding its Greenwood County Production operations
July 2, 2018
Japanese Firm Creating 67 New Jobs FUJIFILMManufacturing USA, Inc., one of the strategic manufacturing locations for Tokyo-based FUJIFILM Corporation, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Greenwood County.…
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Multi-Dog Syndrome and a Pack of Employees
July 2, 2018
By Connie Cleveland Growing up, whenever I asked my mother for another dog, she would reply, “When you have a home of your own you can have as many…
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Latest happenings across Charleston!
July 1, 2018
Wasabi This July, Wasabi Mt. Pleasant and Daniel Island will be featuring a Sushi Spotlight – Wasabi’s Seafood Tower. This dish features a layer of crispy snow crab, topped with…
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Colliers International releases second quarter 2018 market snapshots for Charleston
June 29, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina has released a snapshot of its second quarter preliminary data for the office, industrial and retail markets in Charleston. Full market reports will…
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SCDOT plans more paving projects for year 2 of the 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road
June 29, 2018
South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has experienced a record-breaking year in the first year of the agency’s 10-Year Plan to Rebuild SC’s Road. For the first time in the…
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LS3P continues to climb: Architectural Record Top 300 Architecture Firms ranking
June 29, 2018Architectural Record has ranked LS3P number 36 on its annual list of Top 300 Architecture Firms, a jump from number 44 in last year’s rankings. In architecture-only firms, LS3P ranks…
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LS3P continues to climb: Architectural Record Top 300 Architecture Firms ranking
June 29, 2018Architectural Record has ranked LS3P number 36 on its annual list of Top 300 Architecture Firms, a jump from number 44 in last year’s rankings. In architecture-only firms, LS3P ranks…
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Helping Hands for Rural Paws kicks off in Hollywood
June 28, 2018
Charleston Animal Society’s three-year rural animal welfare pilot program, “Helping Hands for Rural Paws,” launched on Saturday, June 23, in Hollywood, SC. Funded by WaterShed Animal Fund, the program will…
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GenCyber camp at The Citadel inspires future cybersecurity professionals
June 28, 2018In an effort to encourage local middle and high school students to pursue careers in the field of cybersecurity, The Citadel is hosting a weeklong summer GenCybercamp. GenCyber is a program…
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Holder Properties welcomes new tenants to River Oaks Center
June 28, 2018
Holder Properties, a privately held full-service commercial real estate developer, announced today that three companies have signed leases at its River Oaks Center office building located in North Charleston, SC.…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transaction in the Charleston area:
June 28, 2018
Red Bull North America, Inc. executed a new lease to remain in their current distribution warehouse for another three years. Located in the Shellmore Business Center on Johnnie Dodds Blvd.…
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Bank of South Carolina Corporation declares dividend
June 28, 2018
The Board of Directors of Bank of South Carolina Corporation, the parent company for The Bank of South Carolina, declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share to shareholders…
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Local students win art scholarships from national nonprofit StriveTogether
June 28, 2018Two students in the tri-county region were named recipients of the Art Inspires scholarship by StriveTogether, a national nonprofit working to improve education for every child. Students in nearly 70 communities across the…
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“All of Us” resource center for homeless citizens now open
June 28, 2018
Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg, members of city council and the Mayors’ Commission on Homelessness and Affordable Housing and We Are Family participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for…
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Santee Cooper extends economic development revolving loan program
June 28, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved the extension of the utility’s Economic Development Revolving Loan Program at its meeting on Monday, June 25. The extension of the loan program…
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Synthomer expanding its manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County
June 28, 2018
British-based Chemical Company Investing $16 Million Synthomer announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Spartanburg County. The company is investing $16 million and is expected to create 10…
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AT&T South Carolina State President Pamela Lackey announces intention to retire
June 28, 2018
After more than 20 years with AT&T, Pamela Lackey, President of AT&T South Carolina, has announced her intention to retire, effective June 30, 2018. “I feel so very blessed to have…
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Container Maintenance Corporation launching Dillon County facility
June 28, 2018
New facility will support Inland Port Dillon and create 54 new jobs Container Maintenance Corporation today announced plans to open a new facility in Dillon County. Designed to support the newly-opened…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $95,000 to 5 organizations
June 28, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is pleased to announce the 2018 Collaboration for Ministry Initiative (CMI) grants totaling $95,000 to five organizations. This Initiative was established in 2003…
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Lindsey Halter joins the Carolina Retail Experts Team
June 27, 2018
The Charleston office of Lee & Associates announces that Lindsey Halter has joined the Carolina Retail Experts Team. Lindsey is a Retail Brokerage Associate with Lee & Associates in Charleston,…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith expands sports studio with national leadership
June 27, 2018
With strong momentum and a growing sports architecture portfolio, McMillan Pazdan Smith has added significant depth to their talented team with the addition of Geoff Clever, AIA. In his role…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the sale of a 9,000 SF industrial facility in North Charleston, SC
June 27, 2018
Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates represented the Seller, 7399 Cross County Road Investments Co, LLC in the sale of a 9,000 SF Industrial Facility in located at 7399 Cross County Road in…
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Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the tenant in the lease of a 10,000 SF industrial facility in North Charleston, SC
June 27, 2018Jon-Michael Brock of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Tenant, Vacation Property Group, in the Lease of a 10,000 SF industrial facility located at 5465 Woodbine Ave in North Charleston, SC. The…
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The Citadel Athletics launches OvationTix by AudienceView
June 27, 2018AudienceView is pleased to announce that Citadel Athletics is live on OvationTix, resulting in a significantly and immediately improved experience for Bulldog fans and staff. For the first time, Bulldog supporters…
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Pair of CCSD scholars receive national PTA recognition
June 27, 2018Mark Owen (right) and Adam Starling (left) Charleston County School District (CCSD) would like to congratulate students Adam Starling and Mark Owens for being honored in the 2018 National PTA…
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House passes VC Summer conference committee reports
June 27, 2018
Provides Rate Relief and Repeals Base Load Review Act Provisions included in conference reports on S. 954 and H.4375: Reduces the nuclear surcharge from over 18% to 3.19% by removing…
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Mark Erickson, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Vice President, achieves heralded SIOR designation
June 26, 2018
The SOCIETY OF INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE REALTORS®, the leading global professional office and industrial real estate association, recently announced that Mark Erickson, a Vice President with Cushman & Wakefield |…
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Food Lion ranked among Points of Light’s Civic 50
June 26, 2018
Points of Light, an organization dedicated to volunteer service, recently released its Civic 50 list, highlighting companies that are examples of good corporate citizenship. Food Lion was the sole retailer…
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Life Cycle Engineering recognized as a best place to work for 13th consecutive year
June 26, 2018
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) today announced it has made the 2018 list as one of the best places to work in South Carolina. 2018 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the Best Places…
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Experienced business leader joins Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
June 26, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the transition of Scott Barhight from Executive Fellow of the Charleston Metro Chamber to Associate Director of Advocacy. He reports directly to the Senior Vice President…
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Merchant Iron Works expanding Sumter County operations
June 26, 2018
Structural Steel Fabricator Creating 27 New Jobs Merchant Iron Works announced an expansion of its existing Sumter County operations. The company’s $2.5 million investment is projected to create 27 new…
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Turner Padget adds new attorneys and continues firmwide growth efforts
June 26, 2018
Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. announces the addition of three attorneys. Dalhi N. Myers joins as of counsel in the firm’s Business Litigation and Transactions practice and is based…
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