South Carolina’s 2018 sales tax holiday kicks off on Friday, August 3
June 19, 2018
Get ready for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday weekend with a list of items that will be tax free from Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5, 2018. During tax free…
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Eastover writer wins biennial South Carolina Novel Prize
June 19, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission, Hub City Press, the College of Charleston, and the South Carolina State Library are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2018 South Carolina…
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CarolinaPower named a Best Places to Work in South Carolina
June 19, 2018
CarolinaPower, a leading employee-owned electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, healthcare and federal market sectors in the two-state Carolinas region, has been named one of the Best Places to Work in…
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College of Charleston African American Studies professor explains history of Juneteenth
June 18, 2018
The United States of America is known for its annual celebration of freedom from the British Empire every year on the Fourth of July, a time when the stars and…
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Leadership Charleston announces graduates of Class of 2018
June 18, 2018
On Thursday, June 14, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commercecelebrated the graduation of the Leadership Charleston Class of 2018. For more than 44 years, Leadership Charleston has been identifying and developing leaders in our…
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TCCC receives $40,000 grant to focus on FAFSA
June 18, 2018
Charleston one of 25 cities selected for FAFSA Completion Challenge National College Access Network (NCAN) has selected Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) to receive a $40,000 grant for the 2018-2019…
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Reading program provides learning opportunities for local students, teachers
June 18, 2018
Students and teachers alike are learning how to improve their skills this summer through one Citadel program. The Citadel Summer Reading Program offers tutoring services to K-9 students who are…
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Lakewood Camping Resort debuts High Steppin’ Country’s 42nd summer season on June 19
June 18, 2018
Visitors to the Grand Strand will be able to enjoy another year of Lakewood Camping Resort’s High Steppin’ Country concert. The 42nd annual season opens on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at…
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Actian moves into Endeavor coworking space
June 18, 2018
Endeavor, a membership-based coworking community for creatives and corporate marketing teams, announces its newest private office member, Actian, a company that provides hybrid data management, cloud integrations and analytics solutions…
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Michael Allen, procurement and construction attorney with Pope Flynn, appointed to Charleston County Community Development Advisory Committee
June 18, 2018
Michael Allen, an attorney in the procurement and construction practice of Pope Flynn, a law firm concentrating in public finance, governmental law, and procurement and construction, has been appointed to…
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BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid changes name to Healthy Blue℠
June 18, 2018New name strengthens the focus on members and a vision for the future Effective July 1, 2018, BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid — a South Carolina Medicaid managed care plan — is changing its…
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Top Grossing Movies – June 18
June 18, 2018Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 06/15/2018 to 06/21/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Incredibles 2 PG Disney 1 4,410 $182,687,905 $182,687,905…
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South Carolina’s Employment Situation – May 2018
June 18, 2018
Unemployment rate declines to 4.0 percent, payroll employment gained 1,800 South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.0 percent from 4.2 percent in April as unemployment fell by 5,431…
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International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina
June 18, 2018Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced its 2018 Leadership in Diversity and Legislative Champion Awardees
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina will honor PASOs (Leadership in Diversity) and Representative Neal Collins (Legislative Champion) at the 2018 Leadership in Diversity & Legislative Champion Awards…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina hires Mark S. Ward II as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant
June 18, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces Mark S. Ward II has joined the staff as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant. In his role as Project Coordinator and Special Assistant,…
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International Vitamin Corporation expanding operations in South Carolina
June 18, 2018
Company produces high quality dietary supplements, plus nutritional, prescription and OTC products, for leading U.S. and global retailers and contract customers International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), which produces high quality dietary…
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SCE&G files for decrease to natural gas rates under rate stabilization act
June 17, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, filed with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina and the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff for a $22.6 million,…
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Booze Pops veteran-owned franchise is now offered for sale
June 17, 2018
Celebrities and common folk alike are lining up on street corners to taste the adult treats taking Charleston, S.C., by storm. In only two short years, Booze Pops owner Woody Norris has created…
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Mary Sharp becomes secretary of South Carolina Bar
June 17, 2018Beaufort attorney Mary E. Sharp, a member of the South Carolina Bar board of governors since 2014, was sworn in as Bar secretary on May 24th. “At Sharp Law Firm,…
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Mary Sharp becomes secretary of South Carolina Bar
June 17, 2018
Beaufort attorney Mary E. Sharp, a member of the South Carolina Bar board of governors since 2014, was sworn in as Bar secretary on May 24th. “At Sharp Law Firm,…
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Salute from the Shore to feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-16s flyover of South Carolina’s coast on July 4th
June 15, 2018
The F-16s will also perform a flyby over the USS Yorktown in Charleston Harbor around 1:15 on July 4th Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease renewal of 1014 Bankton Circle, Suite 200
June 15, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1014 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 to Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. Gary Caudros of Newmark…
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Fifteen years, forever dedicated
June 15, 2018McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, announced and celebrate its 15th anniversary. McDonnell and Associates, PA was…
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Fifteen years, forever dedicated
June 15, 2018
McDonnell and Associates, PA, a general practice law firm focusing on real estate law, title development, and settlement services, announced and celebrate its 15th anniversary. McDonnell and Associates, PA was…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease renewal of 1014 Bankton Circle, Suite 200
June 15, 2018
Bob Caldwell, SIOR of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord in the lease renewal of 1014 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 to Imagine One Technology & Management, Ltd. Gary Caudros of Newmark…
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UofSC listed among top patent-producing universities in the world
June 14, 2018
The University of South Carolina is again listed as one the top patent-producing universities in the world, a distinction it has held for six years in a row. The newly…
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Blackbaud inaugurates new world headquarters in South Carolina
June 14, 2018. . Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, is pleased to announce that its new world headquarters on Daniel Island in South Carolina is officially open…
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CBRE expands retail practice in Charleston, SC, hires associate Joe Purze
June 14, 2018CBRE announced that Joe Purze has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Charleston, SC, he will be a member of CBRE’s local retail practice, led by First Vice President…
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Southern Community Services acquires new homeowner association management clients in Charleston, S.C. area
June 14, 2018Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) community association management firms in South Carolina, added Charleston-area communities Charleston National, Tupelo and Darrell Creek to…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by…
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CBRE expands retail practice in Charleston, SC, hires associate Joe Purze
June 14, 2018
CBRE announced that Joe Purze has joined the firm as Associate. Based in Charleston, SC, he will be a member of CBRE’s local retail practice, led by First Vice President…
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Southern Community Services acquires new homeowner association management clients in Charleston, S.C. area
June 14, 2018Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) community association management firms in South Carolina, added Charleston-area communities Charleston National, Tupelo and Darrell Creek to…
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GADC announces new officers, adds three directors to Economic Development Group Board
June 14, 2018
Bob Jones University COO/EVP Marshall Franklin to Chair 2018-2019 Board of Directors The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County…
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Four business principles on talent from the world of puppies
June 13, 2018
By Connie Cleveland All I ever wanted to be was a dog trainer. Over the years, I helped clients learn about their new puppies and their rescues, coached competitive…
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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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