Liberty Fellowship now taking nominations for its next class of Fellows
May 17, 2018
Liberty Fellowship is taking nominations through July 1 for its 15th Class of Fellows. Each year, high-impact leaders in South Carolina who are ready to apply their talents and expertise to move…
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John Harris Body Shops to hold grand opening
May 16, 2018John Harris Body Shops invites you to celebrate the grand opening of our new Summerville location on June 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. John Harris Body Shops is a veteran and…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler
May 16, 2018
Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…
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Nexton improves accessibility with opening of Nexton Parkway and Interchange 197
May 16, 2018The completion of the Exit 197 interchange and Nexton Parkway provides more accessibility and convenience to the residents of Nextonwho want to live, commute and shop. The new interchange and five…
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Seven CCSD students earn National Merit Scholarships
May 16, 2018Last month, seven Charleston County School District (CCSD) scholars earned prestigious corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Last week, seven more students from CCSD were named National…
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Three new members seated on the SCDOT Commission
May 16, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission will have three new members seated in time for the next monthly meetings scheduled for May 16 and 17 in Columbia. These…
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SC Aerospace welcomes four new partners into industry cluster initiative
May 16, 2018
SC Aerospace, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, welcomes four new additions to its public-private partnership: Lockheed Martin Toray Composite Resources Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) As…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants
May 15, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 3 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services rebrands as Palmetto Community Care
May 15, 2018
New name, visual identity a reflection of the changing HIV/AIDS epidemic To keep pace with the evolving HIV and AIDS epidemic, Lowcountry AIDS Services has rebranded to Palmetto Community Care.…
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The War and Treaty to play the Wells Fargo Festival Finale – June 10
May 15, 2018
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | Sunday, June 10 The War and Treaty performs at 6:45pm | The Lone Bellow headlines at 8:30pm Special musical guest The War and Treaty will perform on the…
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Spoleto Festival USA’s 2018 poster features painting by David Hockney
May 15, 2018Festival General Director Nigel Redden revealed the 2018 Spoleto Festival USA poster, featuring the work of renowned British painter, David Hockney. Beginning May 11, the 2018 poster will be available…
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Cheralaine Doughtery named Senior Loan Officer at Carolina One Mortgage
May 15, 2018
Cheralaine Wieda Dougherty has been named a Senior Loan Officer with Carolina One Mortgage and has been assigned to the Mt. Pleasant Longpoint Road office of Carolina One Real Estate…
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Lowcountry on the Table releases findings from pilot program
May 15, 2018
Community dialogue highlights education, affordable housing and transportation Lowcountry on the Table, a community-wide conversation about issues that matter in the Lowcountry, is pleased to share findings from a successful…
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Citadel Foundation raises $250 million in historic anniversary campaign
May 15, 2018The Citadel Foundation has successfully completed the most ambitious fundraising effort in the college’s 175-year history. The six-year Foundation for Leadership campaign sought to raise $175 million to celebrate the college’s milestone anniversary.…
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Charleston International Airport honored for social media efforts
May 15, 2018
Airport’s social media efforts honored for excellence Charleston International Airport’s social media efforts have been honored for excellence by public relations professionals throughout the state of South Carolina. @iflyCHS on Facebook, Twitter…
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NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant
May 15, 2018NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…
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Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks announce network expansion of Express Cloud Access Service
May 15, 2018
The combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks, a super-regional provider of fiber-bandwidth in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced that Express Cloud Access service is now available across Spirit’s footprint…
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NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant
May 15, 2018
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…
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Rawle Murdy wins National ADDY with innovative 3-D mailer
May 14, 2018Rawle Murdy, an integrated marketing firm, has won a National ADDY Award in the Sales & Marketing Direct Mail, 3-D category. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising…
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SCRA and SBA sign alliance agreement
May 14, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina District and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) formalized their partnership today by signing a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The signing ceremony…
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Springhart and Wiggins welcomed to SC Launch Board
May 14, 2018SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Dr. Patrick Springhart and Mr. Stephen Wiggins to the SC Launch Board of Directors. The addition of Springhart and Wiggins expands the board…
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NC-based mineral store expands with second Charleston location
May 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Cornerstone Minerals is expanding with a second downtown Charleston location. Cornerstone Minerals will occupy ±1,195 square feet of space in Suite 103 at 36 North Market…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease of 1010 Bankton Circle
May 14, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the owner in the lease of 5,005 SF of space at 1010 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 in Hanahan, SC.…
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NAI Charleston assists Fresenius in expansion to Ladson, South Carolina
May 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±7,500-square-foot lease of Class A warehouse-flex space at 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, SC. NAI Charleston represented the tenant, Fresenius…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 14, 2018The three founding partners from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease of 1010 Bankton Circle
May 14, 2018
Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the owner in the lease of 5,005 SF of space at 1010 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 in Hanahan, SC.…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 14, 2018
The three founding partners from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent…
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NC-based mineral store expands with second Charleston location
May 14, 2018
NAI Charleston announced that Cornerstone Minerals is expanding with a second downtown Charleston location. Cornerstone Minerals will occupy ±1,195 square feet of space in Suite 103 at 36 North Market…
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NAI Charleston assists Fresenius in expansion to Ladson, South Carolina
May 14, 2018
NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±7,500-square-foot lease of Class A warehouse-flex space at 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, SC. NAI Charleston represented the tenant, Fresenius…
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Carnival Cruise Line will offer first Cuba cruises from Charleston
May 11, 2018
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its cruises to Cuba with the addition of 23 three- to five-day sailings to Havana in 2019-20 aboard five different ships departing from four convenient East Coast homeports –…
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Meritor expanding Clarendon County manufacturing operations
May 11, 2018Company Investing $5.2 Million in Assembly Line Upgrades Meritor, a global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle markets, is expanding its existing operations in Clarendon…
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Three Xtra Inch 2018 First Choice Fit® Marcus Lattimore Football Camps continue throughout South Carolina
May 11, 2018Football camps and community health fairs offered to First Choice plan members and public at no charge The Xtra Inch, in partnership with the First Choice Medicaid health plan, will hold three…
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Scott & Corley, P.A. Firm Chairman, Ronald C. Scott, named to the 2018 Super Lawyers list
May 10, 2018
Scott & Corley, P.A. announced that its Firm Chairman, Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine and is a 2018 Super Lawyers selection for his work in the area of…
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Food Lion, Lowcountry Food Bank, and the National Association of Letter Carriers to “Stamp Out Hunger” – May 12
May 10, 2018
Food Drive to Take Place May 12 The 26th annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive will take place across South Carolina on May 12. This…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 10
May 10, 2018
. . . Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. . . . .…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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GADC announces strong job growth & investment for 2017; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award
May 10, 2018Greenville County announces $336 million invested, 1,789 jobs announced; Honeywell Aerospace honored with Chairman’s Award for impact, contributions The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality…
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Folly Association of Business donates $25,000 from festivals to local charities and the City of Folly Beach
May 9, 2018
The Folly Association of Business (FAB) is honored to donate $25,000 in proceeds from the three FAB hosted events that have taken place so far this year: the New Year’s…
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Statewide High School Competition awards $6,000 in seed money to teen entrepreneurs
May 9, 2018Three students from Charleston place in competition, with top two winning additional grand prize trip to NYC. Thirty six South Carolina high school students stepped into the shoes of entrepreneurs…
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Mayor Tecklenburg Urges County Council to Move Forward with Pitchfork Plan for Johns Island
May 9, 2018
Today, Charleston Mayor John J. Tecklenburg sent a letter to Charleston County Council Chairman Vic Rawl urging County Council to move forward with plans to “fund, design, and construct both…
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For Second Straight Year, North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Wins Crisis Communication and Issues Management Award
May 9, 2018
At this year’s South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) annual Mercury Awards, the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and CVB claimed the top honors…
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MUSC telehealth physician receives national recognition
May 9, 2018Dr. McSwain with Dr. Laurie Poole (ATA Awards Committee Chair) S. David McSwain, M.D., was named Telehealth Champion by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) at the annual conference…
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Citadel Board of Visitors appoints Sams as interim president
May 9, 2018
Lt. Gen. John Sams to lead until new president, Walters, can join the college The Citadel Board of Visitors named Lt. Gen. John B. Sams, Jr., USAF (Ret.) as interim president effective…
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CBRE’s Chip Shealy, SIOR, achieves designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
May 9, 2018Chip Shealy, a vice president with CBRE, has achieved the SIOR Office Specialist designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®…
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East Cooper names Associate of the Year
May 9, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center named Whitney Dye as its 2017 Associate of the Year. Whitney has been a member of the East Cooper Medical Center team since 2010 and currently serves as…
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CBRE’s Chip Shealy, SIOR, achieves designation from Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®
May 9, 2018
Chip Shealy, a vice president with CBRE, has achieved the SIOR Office Specialist designation awarded by the Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®. The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS®…
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LS3P’s Charleston office recognizes outstanding team members
May 9, 2018
LS3P congratulates nine Charleston team members who were recently recognized for exemplary efforts. Architect Lindsey Stang, AIA, GGP, was recognized as an Associate Principal. Stang, an expert in healthcare planning…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd recognized as a leading firm in 2018 Chambers USA
May 8, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers USA ranked Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Corporate/Mergers &…
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