United Community Bank named one of the Best Banks to Work For in United States
September 4, 2018United Community Bank has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For in 2018 by American Banker and Best Companies Group. This recognition is based on employee satisfaction…
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Candy Acanfora joins the Charleston Metro Chamber team
September 3, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Candy Acanfora as Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator to the President and CEO, Bryan Derreberry. Before joining the Charleston Metro Chamber, Candy worked as the Senior Executive…
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College of Charleston professor discovers new information about black holes
September 3, 2018
New research by College of Charleston physics and astronomy professor Chris Fragile may help scientists discover more about intermediate mass black holes and the activities surrounding them. Fragile’s research, which will soon appear in the Astrophysics Journal, involves stars…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes nurse excellence
September 3, 2018East Cooper Medical Center recognized Olga Dileno, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Dileno began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in May 2014. She currently…
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BCDCOG receives $1.5M in federal grants for battery-electric buses
September 3, 2018
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) has been awarded $1.5 million in funding as a part of the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA) Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program. BCDCOG, one…
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Charleston Hemp Company is first to produce CBD products locally – from seed to shelf
September 3, 2018Charleston Hemp Company, the first fully local, vertically integrated CBD (cannabidiol) product producer and marketer in the Lowcountry, has officially launched its first batch of locally grown, organic products and…
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I Can Accept Criticism Without Resentment
September 3, 2018
By Connie Cleveland As an elementary student I remember telling my mother that my “best friend” had said my dog’s name, Jinx, was a boy’s name, not a girl’s,…
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Colliers Report: Investment sales on target for a record year
August 29, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q2-2018 CHARLESTON | INVESTMENT Investment Recap According to Real Capital Analytics, Charleston area investment sales (over $3 million) for the mid-year 2018 totaled approximately $545 million,…
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Ham and Darby selected to become Riley Fellow
August 29, 2018Charleston County School Board Chair Kate Darby and District General Counsel Natalie A. Ham join other leaders selected from across the Lowcountry and surrounding area to participate in the Riley…
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School year launches with NASA and area STEM businesses
August 29, 2018Wednesday, August 29 almost 1000 Charleston County School District (CCSD) students from over 20 schools will attend the STEM Career Fair where they will see demonstrations of NASA’s new heavy-lift…
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Google investing $600 million in its Berkeley County operations
August 29, 2018
2018 Marks the 10-year Anniversary of Landmark Data Center Google confirmed plans to further expand its existing campus in Berkeley County, marking the 10-year anniversary of its data center at…
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SCFB urges DHEC to await study completion before enacting new regulations
August 29, 2018
South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation publicly entered comments to the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s proposed “Western Capacity Use Area” on June 25, 2018. These comments were submitted in…
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Coastal Carolina teal goes green during football game vs. Campbell
August 29, 2018
When the Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers take on Campbell University Sept. 15, the game will be powered by 100 percent Santee Cooper Green Power. The game will be celebrated as a…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Orangeburg County
August 29, 2018
Company investing $28 million in solar farm development Southern Current, a leading developer in the residential, commercial and utility-scale solar markets, is expanding its solar farm portfolio with a new…
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Official artwork released for 2019 Cooper River Bridge Run
August 29, 2018Scott Stevenson’s Impressionist-style illustration Captures the Spirit of the Bridge Run Julian Smith, Executive Director of the Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR), has announced the official artwork for the 42nd Annual Cooper River…
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UCW makes Inc. 500 for the first time
August 29, 2018Inc. magazine recently revealed that UCW Logistics is no. 126 on its 37th annual Inc. 500, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a…
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Shirah Goldweber selected for key events position at Magnolia Gardens
August 29, 2018
Shirah Goldweber, who helped establish the event program at Bin 526 on Daniel Island, has been named promotions and special events coordinator at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. A native of…
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USC celebrates fourth consecutive year of record-setting research activity
August 29, 2018
For the fourth year running, the University of South Carolina has set a new record for research activity and sponsored award funding, garnering $258.1 million in fiscal year 2018 (July…
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International best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert to speak at local women’s conference – November 15
August 29, 2018November 15, 2018 @at Trident Technical College International bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert will speak at C4WNEW, the Center for Women’s annual two-day conference, on Nov. 15, at Trident Technical College. The…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air and 103.5 WEZL partner to announce August Give Back Grant recipients
August 29, 2018The Salvation Army of Charleston & Going Places are Awarded, Featured on Ric Rush’s “103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide” LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air and 103.5 WEZL have partnered to announce…
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GSSM Foundation announces new Executive Director
August 29, 2018
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Dinndorf as their new Executive Director. Ms.…
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International best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert to speak at local women’s conference – November 15
August 29, 2018
November 15, 2018 @at Trident Technical College International bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert will speak at C4WNEW, the Center for Women’s annual two-day conference, on Nov. 15, at Trident Technical College. The…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air and 103.5 WEZL partner to announce August Give Back Grant recipients
August 29, 2018
The Salvation Army of Charleston & Going Places are Awarded, Featured on Ric Rush’s “103 Day Kindness Crews-Aide” LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air and 103.5 WEZL have partnered to announce…
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UCW makes Inc. 500 for the first time
August 29, 2018
Inc. magazine recently revealed that UCW Logistics is no. 126 on its 37th annual Inc. 500, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a…
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Atlas Technologies, Inc. celebrates 20 years
August 28, 2018Atlas Technologies, Inc., a veteran-owned and veteran inspired company, is marking twenty years of business this month. Based in North Charleston with easy proximity to SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic, this…
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Google investing $600 million in its Berkeley County operations
August 28, 2018
Google today confirmed plans to further expand its existing campus in Berkeley County, marking the 10-year anniversary of its data center at the Mount Holly Commerce Park. The expansion is projected…
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SCRA announces six new client companies
August 28, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of six Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for funding. Lowcountry…
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Eighteen Wyche attorneys named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list
August 28, 2018
Best Lawyers® has recognized 18 Wyche attorneys as The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Best Lawyers also named three Wyche attorneys “Lawyer of the Year.” Eric Graben is the 2019…
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Capgemini helps to shape workforce of the future with opening of advanced technology and development center in Columbia, S.C.
August 28, 2018
Hundreds of high-value jobs will be created to meet demand from global clients to help drive digital transformation and innovation within their organizations Capgemini will expand its operations in Columbia,…
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Hospitality Kick-Start Program graduates largest class to date
August 28, 2018On August 16 Palmetto Goodwill graduated its largest Hospitality Kick-Start class to date, with 11 students graduating the course and receiving a START professional certification. Graduates of the course…
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Lowcountry On The Table
August 28, 2018
On the Table is an annual forum designed to elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships, and inspire collaborative action across the region. On October 4th, 2018 thousands of Lowcountry residents…
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Six Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, including one “Lawyer of the Year”
August 28, 2018
CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood announced that six of its attorneys were named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America list, including Alice Paylor who was recognized as Charleston’s “Lawyer…
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New Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center at Long Point now open
August 28, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families has announced the grand opening of the new Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center…
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CCSD’s educator discount program working to support staff and local business
August 27, 2018Charleston County School District’s (CCSD) administration held a series of teacher listening sessions last year during which participants shared ways the district could better serve employees. One topic mentioned was…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston, SC leases
August 27, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. SiteOne Landscaping Supply, LLC leased 30,000 square feet of industrial space at 9491 Hamburg…
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City of Charleston breaks ground on Fire Station 11
August 27, 2018
The city of Charleston officially broke ground on Fire Station 11, which is being built at 1835 Savannah Highway adjacent to Charleston 9 Memorial Park. When completed, the 14,500 square…
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Pete Harper, CCIM and Will Sherrod, CCIM Represented the landlord in the lease of 2,464 SF of retail space in Daniel Island, SC
August 27, 2018Lee & Associates Charleston’s Pete Harper, CCIM and Will Sherrod, CCIM represented the Landlord, Island Park Ventures, LLC in the lease of the remaining 2,464 SF of Retail space located…
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Capgemini helps to shape workforce of the future with opening of advanced technology and development center in Columbia, S.C.
August 27, 2018Hundreds of high-value jobs will be created to meet demand from global clients to help drive digital transformation and innovation within their organizations Capgemini will expand its operations in Columbia,…
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New exhibition to showcase the Art of Herbaria
August 27, 2018
The Charleston Museum will present an original exhibition, Preserving Nature’s Beauty: The Art of Herbaria, from September 14, 2018 through April 28, 2019. In this new lobby exhibit, examples from the Museum’s extensive herbarium…
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Hospitality Kick-Start Program graduates largest class to date
August 27, 2018On August 16 Palmetto Goodwill graduated its largest Hospitality Kick-Start class to date, with 11 students graduating the course and receiving a START professional certification. Graduates of the course…
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Frampton Construction wraps up manufacturing facility project in Horry County
August 27, 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 completed construction of a 45,000-square foot…
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Lowcountry On The Table
August 27, 2018On the Table is an annual forum designed to elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships, and inspire collaborative action across the region. On October 4th, 2018 thousands of Lowcountry residents…
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New Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center at Long Point now open
August 27, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families has announced the grand opening of the new Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center…
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Six Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers, including one “Lawyer of the Year”
August 27, 2018CHARLESTON, SC – Rosen Hagood announced that six of its attorneys were named to the 2019 Best Lawyers in America list, including Alice Paylor who was recognized as Charleston’s “Lawyer…
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Eighteen Wyche attorneys named to the 2019 Best Lawyers list
August 27, 2018Best Lawyers® has recognized 18 Wyche attorneys as The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. Best Lawyers also named three Wyche attorneys “Lawyer of the Year.” Eric Graben is the 2019…
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Recognize a local arts hero with an S.C. arts award
August 27, 2018COLUMBIA, S.C. – Not all heroes wear capes, goes the internet meme. Indeed, you can find some in tutus, smocks, business attire, concert black, stage makeup, or even a t-shirt…
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July passenger counts at #iflyCHS soar 20 percent higher
August 27, 2018
In July, the Charleston International Airport passenger counts increased ed by 20 percent over July 2017. To date, 2.6 million people has flown in and out of CHS in 2018.…
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Realtor Sarah Marion joins The Cassina Group
August 27, 2018
Realtor Sarah Marion, a native of South Carolina, has joined The Cassina Group. She will be based in the company’s Mount Pleasant office on Coleman Boulevard. Marion grew up in…
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South Carolina Federal CU names John Stanford Vice President of Lending
August 27, 2018
South Carolina Federal Credit Union has named John Stanford Vice President of Lending. The role oversees business services and loan underwriting, loan administration and loan servicing for the $1.7 billion…
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Deltrease Hart-Anderson elected President of South Carolina Society of Enrolled Agents
August 27, 2018
Deltrease Hart-Anderson, EA, has been elected President of the South Carolina Society of Enrolled Agents (SCSEA). Mrs. Hart-Anderson is the first African-American woman to lead the SCSEA. She was elected to her…
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