Mark Elliott Motley Foundation continues support of local vision clinics
August 15, 2018
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) announced it has received an $8,000 grant from the Mark Elliott Motley Foundation to provide funding for vision clinics at…
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Foxbank Plantation welcomes finished elementary school and beginning of community fire department
August 15, 2018
Foxbank Ventures, the developers responsible for Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner, provided the land for two projects for the master-planned community last year. Two parcels of land are serving as…
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Workforce board awards Workforce Innovation Grants
August 14, 2018
The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded $1.8 million to seven organizations for the development and advancement of innovative programs that reflect the alignment of workforce, education and training practices. The…
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Construction on the “Big Dam Swamp Fire Station” is underway
August 14, 2018
Construction on the Big Dam Swamp Fire Station is moving right along. Coastal Structures, aleading commercial and industrial construction firm serving the South Carolina Lowcountry, was selected to complete the fire…
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SCRA announces new Client Companies
August 14, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of five 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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Mashburn hires Andrew Fluder in Charleston office
August 14, 2018Mashburn Construction announced that Andrew Fluder has joined the company’s Charleston office as Assistant Project Manager. Andrew brings over 5 years of industry experience including multiple projects at VA Hospitals…
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Butcher & the Boar to open modern steakhouse in Mt. Pleasant
August 14, 2018
This fall, Butcher & the Boar will open a modern steakhouse with a high-energy, communal environment in Mt. Pleasant, SC, located at 730 Coleman Blvd. The restaurant will pay homage to…
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Southern Current launching new solar projects in Clarendon County
August 14, 2018
Company investing approximately $10 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 three…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorneys named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 14, 2018Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Susan Rawls Strom…
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NAI Charleston welcomes Reeves Major to the brokerage team
August 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Reeves Major has joined the firm as an Associate. Major interned for the NAI Charleston team in Summer of 2017, and recently joined full time upon…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner and tenant in lease of 102 Sangaree Parkway, Suite 2
August 14, 2018Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and tenant in the lease of 102 Sangaree Park Court, suite 2 to Low Country Plumbing and Gas, LLC. Caldwell Commercial…
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Commonwealth Commercial hires Managing Director for new South Carolina office
August 14, 2018
Commonwealth Commercial Partners announced the hiring of Matthew Ryan as Managing Director of our newest South Carolina office. Ryan will establish the new office in Charleston and will be responsible…
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Mashburn hires Andrew Fluder in Charleston office
August 14, 2018
Mashburn Construction announced that Andrew Fluder has joined the company’s Charleston office as Assistant Project Manager. Andrew brings over 5 years of industry experience including multiple projects at VA Hospitals…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards attorneys named to Legal Elite of the Midlands
August 14, 2018
Three attorneys from the law firm of Gaffney Lewis & Edwards were included in the 2018 Legal Elite of the Midlands. Attorneys recognized in the publication include: Susan Rawls Strom…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner and tenant in lease of 102 Sangaree Parkway, Suite 2
August 14, 2018
Bob Caldwell of Caldwell Commercial represented the landlord and tenant in the lease of 102 Sangaree Park Court, suite 2 to Low Country Plumbing and Gas, LLC. Caldwell Commercial…
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NAI Charleston welcomes Reeves Major to the brokerage team
August 14, 2018
NAI Charleston announced that Reeves Major has joined the firm as an Associate. Major interned for the NAI Charleston team in Summer of 2017, and recently joined full time upon…
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Charleston Parks Conservancy hires new community engagement manager
August 13, 2018
Megan Mills has joined the Charleston Parks Conservancy as the community engagement manager. She will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the Conservancy’s community programming, which includes events and…
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MUSC trustees receive update on state’s only three-year medical degree program and elect new officers
August 13, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to review the institution’s progress in fiscal year 2018, which…
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Spaulding-Paolozzi Foundation pledges $500,000 to Founders Fund
August 13, 2018The Charleston-based Spaulding-Paolozzi Foundation approved a $500,000 grant to the International African American Museum’s (IAAM) Founders Fund. The IAAM has less than $1 million to raise to conclude its…
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Kirt Caton, M.D., named Chief Medical Officer by Select Health of South Carolina
August 13, 2018
Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care organization and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, announced that Kirt Caton, M.D., has been named…
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College of Charleston’s Center for Southern Jewish Culture receives national grant
August 13, 2018The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded the College of Charleston’s Pearlstine/Lipov Center for Southern Jewish Culture (CSJC) a $143,699 grant aimed at teaching faculty and instructors in higher…
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SC Ports handles record July container volume
August 13, 2018
South Carolina Ports Authority announced 200,594 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) handled during the first month of fiscal year 2019, marking the strongest July on record and second-highest monthly container…
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Top Grossing Movies – August 13
August 13, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 08/10/2018 to 08/16/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Meg PG13 Warner Bros. 1 4,118 $45,402,195 $45,402,195…
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Smith inducted into Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame
August 12, 2018
Major James E. Smith Jr. was inducted Saturday into the Palmetto Military Academy Hall of Fame for his extraordinary “bravery and commitment” in military service. The induction was held at…
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OLH Inc. partnering with Home Works of America
August 10, 2018. Atlanta based organization, OLH Inc. donated 2 vehicles to Home Works of America (Home Works). Home Works is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing Home Repair Services to low-income homeowners…
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OLH Inc. partnering with Home Works of America
August 10, 2018. Atlanta based organization, OLH Inc. donated 2 vehicles to Home Works of America (Home Works). Home Works is a faith-based nonprofit organization providing Home Repair Services to low-income homeowners…
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South Carolina Federal Credit Union hosting free document shredding event
August 9, 2018
South Carolina Federal Credit Union is hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 1p.m., at its Goose Creek financial center, located at 82…
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The Beach Company donates $50,000 to Moultrie Playground renovation
August 9, 2018The Beach Company helped push fundraising efforts for renovations to Moultrie Playground over the finish line with a $50,000 donation this summer. John Darby, CEO of The Beach Company, presented…
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Attorney Jill R. Kroamer joins Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC
August 9, 2018
Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC, a client-focused law firm based on Hilton Head Island, S.C., recently hired Jill R. Kroamer as an Associate Attorney. Kroamer brings significant experience with local,…
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Coastal Structures completes construction on Barefoot Landing shell building
August 9, 2018Coastal Structures, a leading commercial and industrial construction firm serving the South Carolina Lowcountry, announced that the construction of the new Barefoot Landing Shell Building is now complete. Located in Barefoot Landing…
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2018 SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies award recipients announced
August 9, 2018Now in its 17th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air awarded as Daikin’s Largest 2017 South Carolina Dealer
August 9, 2018Company Also Recognized as a Nationwide Top 5 New Daikin Comfort Pro LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air, the Lowcountry’s most trusted HVAC and plumbing resource, announced today that the company…
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2018 SC 25 Fastest Growing Companies award recipients announced
August 9, 2018
Now in its 17th year, this competition recognizes the achievements of top-performing private and publicly-owned companies that have contributed to South Carolina’s economy through exceptional increases in revenues and employment.…
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The Joanna Foundation supports focus on children vision clinic at Chicora Elementary School
August 9, 2018Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) announced it has received a $4,128 grant from The Joanna Foundation to provide funding for a vision clinic at Chicora…
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LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air awarded as Daikin’s Largest 2017 South Carolina Dealer
August 9, 2018
Company Also Recognized as a Nationwide Top 5 New Daikin Comfort Pro LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air, the Lowcountry’s most trusted HVAC and plumbing resource, announced today that the company…
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Germain Dermatology Summerville office welcomes new dermatologist
August 8, 2018
Germain Dermatology’s Summerville Location at 602 N. Main Street is happy to announce the addition of new dermatologist, Sarah Derrington, MD, and dermatology physician assistant, Lainey O’Donnell PA-C, to their office. They…
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The Joanna Foundation supports focus on children vision clinic at Chicora Elementary School
August 8, 2018Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) announced it has received a $4,128 grant from The Joanna Foundation to provide funding for a vision clinic at Chicora…
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Peter G. Shand named to BDC Board
August 8, 2018
Peter G. Shand has been named to the Board of Directors of Business Development Corporation (BDC), the non-bank lender he has served as President of for the past year. He…
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Tri-County organizations launch partnership to improve early childhood education and care in Berkeley County
August 8, 2018Six Charleston-area organizations, a mental health professional, a doula, and a data expert have come together to form a coalition designed to improve the wellbeing and potential of children affected…
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SCE&G to appeal federal court denial of preliminary injunction
August 8, 2018
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, a subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG), announced that it will appeal the Order of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina denying SCE&G’s…
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Tri-County organizations launch partnership to improve early childhood education and care in Berkeley County
August 8, 2018Six Charleston-area organizations, a mental health professional, a doula, and a data expert have come together to form a coalition designed to improve the wellbeing and potential of children affected…
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New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in North Charleston, SC
August 8, 2018
Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art security…
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Nexton adds to modern Lowcountry lifestyle with three new award-winning home builders
August 7, 2018Homebuyers who seek the vibrant Nexton lifestyle are now able to choose from an even larger selection of homes. Nextonhas added to its group of national and regional home builders by…
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Moore Beauston & Woodham announces addition
August 7, 2018
Moore Beauston & Woodham L.L.P., a full service accounting and consulting firm with offices in West Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and Hartsville, South Carolina announced that: Leigh Anne Conto has joined…
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New climate controlled self-storage facility ready for business in North Charleston, SC
August 7, 2018Miller-Valentine Group recently completed a new three-story 90,000 SF climate controlled self-storage building featuring units that range in size from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’, commercial-grade climate control systems, and state-of-the-art security…
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Two SCDOT projects honored in Southeast regional transportation competition
August 7, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) won two honors in a Southeast regional transportation award competition. SCDOT was awarded two out of eight winning projects announced Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018,…
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CarolinaPower recognized as a Best Place to Work in South Carolina
August 7, 2018CarolinaPower was honored as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work by the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce at an awards dinner and reception on August 2, 2018. One…
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August 31st Food Truck Friday at The Ponds includes nine of the Lowcountry’s favorite food trucks
August 7, 2018Nine local food trucks are participating in The Ponds’ Food Truck Friday, August 31st from 5 – 8 PM. The event takes place under the canopy of live oaks surrounding…
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Synergy Steel locating new operations in Lancaster County
August 7, 2018
Light Gauge Steel Manufacturer Creating 139 New Jobs Synergy Steel announced plans to establish new operations in Lancaster County. The $2.8 million investment is projected to create 139 new positions.…
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HOP Shuttle sets ridership record for third consecutive month
August 7, 2018
Ridership on the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority’s Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) Shuttle surpassed 10,000 in July, the third-straight record-setting month for the pilot park-and-ride program. “There is clear demand and need…
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