Ben-No-Mo celebrates national launch of innovative next-generation cooler stand
April 25, 2018
FLORENCE, SC- A drink cooler is an essential part of many leisure and business activities. The problem often is they can be quite uncomfortable to get drinks from, with the…
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Stantec hires engineer in Charleston
April 25, 2018
Emily Sotherlund has joined the Stantec Charleston office as a civil engineer in its Community Development practice. She brings a depth of experience managing large-scale residential, education, government facilities, and…
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Le Creuset retail store wins interior architecture award
April 25, 2018Le Creuset’s boutique retail store on North Market Street in Charleston, SC, recently won a Citation Award in Interior Architecture from the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on S.C. House voting to continue fight for ratepayers
April 25, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement in response to the S.C. House of Representatives standing up for the people of South Carolina and voting to continue fighting until ratepayers…
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House votes to drop SCE&G nuclear premium rate to zero
April 25, 2018
House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to nonconcur with the Senate amendment to S. 954. “By allowing SCANA to continue to collect…
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House votes to drop SCE&G nuclear premium rate to zero
April 25, 2018House Speaker Jay Lucas (District 65-Darlington) issued the following statement after the House voted to nonconcur with the Senate amendment to S. 954. “By allowing SCANA to continue to collect…
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City of Charleston to fund Association of the Blind vision clinics
April 25, 2018
Grant to Provide Funding at Two Charleston County Elementary Schools Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Charleston (ABVI) is pleased to announce it has received a $7,180 grant…
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The Charleston Museum opens new photo exhibit
April 25, 2018
The Charleston Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a new photo exhibit in its Lowcountry Image Gallery. A Photographic Artist: Morton B. Paine’s Shots of Charleston, on display through November 4,…
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Le Creuset retail store wins interior architecture award
April 25, 2018Le Creuset’s boutique retail store on North Market Street in Charleston, SC, recently won a Citation Award in Interior Architecture from the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute…
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Edge computing, cryptocurrency, bots, VR, security, topics at Syntax Conference – June 6-8
April 25, 2018
Four keynotes from nationally-recognized leaders in software engineering bracket two days, 34 professional development sessions during June 6-8 conference Software engineers and developers from across the US are attending the…
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Piccolo Spoleto announces details of 2018 Festival
April 24, 2018Charleston, SC—The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs today released details of the upcoming 2018 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, which opens on May 25 and runs through June 10, 2018, in Charleston, South…
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ACS Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Abbeville County
April 24, 2018Company Creating More Than 150 New Jobs in Abbeville, S.C. ACS Manufacturing, Inc. announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Southern First reports results for first quarter of 2018
April 24, 2018
Greenville, SC – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $5.2 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 23
April 23, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/20/2018 to 04/26/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 A Quiet Place PG13 Paramount 3 3,808 $20,911,809 $131,270,520 2…
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Charleston RISE announces the launch of its new website
April 23, 2018
Charleston RISE, a grassroots parent-advocacy coalition that seeks great public schools for all children in the Charleston County School District (CCSD), is excited to announce the launch of its official…
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Citadel cadets, faculty and partners honored for civic engagement
April 23, 2018Citadel cadets, faculty and partners are being recognized for their commitment to service learning and civic engagement by South Carolina Campus Compact (SCCC). SCCC is a coalition of 17 South Carolina…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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Next-door neighbor makes major investment in International African American Museum
April 23, 2018
$1 Million Boost from BMW Pushes Museum Toward Goal Global automotive manufacturer BMW has invested $1 million in the forthcoming International African American Museum (IAAM). This leadership gift to the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to combat flow of illegal contraband into prisons
April 23, 2018Executive Order 2018-16 Waives Procurement and Human Resource Regulations for Department of Corrections Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department…
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Gov. Henry McMaster issues Executive Order to combat flow of illegal contraband into prisons
April 23, 2018Executive Order 2018-16 Waives Procurement and Human Resource Regulations for Department of Corrections Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2018-16, which suspends procurement and human resource regulations for the Department…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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South Carolina Office of Innovation announces grant awards
April 23, 2018
Nine organizations receive state funds as part of Startup Fuel Challenge The S.C. Department of Commerce Office of Innovation announced more than $719,000 in grant awards to nine organizations as…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with funding for scholarships
April 23, 2018Nephron Pharmaceuticals Supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with Funding for Scholarships Gift will support four meal plan scholarships for students from the Midlands The South Carolina…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with funding for scholarships
April 23, 2018
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Supports S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities with Funding for Scholarships Gift will support four meal plan scholarships for students from the Midlands The South Carolina…
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Advocacy Day for Access & Independence to be held at SC State House April 25 to celebrate disability and further disability rights
April 23, 2018On April 25, disability advocates from around the state will rally at the State House to unlock the barriers of independence for people with disabilities. The rally will include several…
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College of Charleston student teams compete in ImpactX pitch competition
April 20, 2018
Seven teams of student entrepreneurs from the College of Charleston are hoping to make a perfect pitch as they compete in the ImpactX final pitch competition on April 23, 2018.…
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Ashley Kutz Kelley installed as Charleston Women in International Trade Chair at annual soiree
April 20, 2018The 2018 Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) Soiree featured plenty of highlights—and Womble Bond Dickinson was front and center. Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Ashley Kutz Kelley was officially installed…
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Realtor® & AR Manager join Carolina One
April 20, 2018
Derek Hayes, a, successful local Realtor® and Jack Lawson, a former Accounts Receivables Manager, have chosen to affiliate with Carolina One Real Estate in the company’s two newest sales offices…
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The battle of the sexes has begun…
April 20, 2018Who: The Flowertown Players Underground Where: 133 South Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 – Annex Facility What: Bouncers by John Godber, Directed by Daniel Rich Shakers by John Godber &…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Charleston lease
April 20, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: Nails So Dep leased 2,784 square feet of space at 601 Meeting St. in Charleston,…
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25 students awarded scholarships to attend Trident Tech from Charleston Metro Chamber
April 20, 2018
On April 17, 2018, the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce awarded 25 area high school students with Accelerate Greater Charleston 2 (AGC) Scholarships. Since its inception four years ago, the scholarship has created…
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NIH researcher-physician to address MUSC graduates
April 20, 2018
MUSC alum Dr. John Tisdale has been featured on the Discovery Channel John F. Tisdale, M.D., a renowned authority on sickle cell disease, will address MUSC’s 2018 graduating class during…
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Beaufort Chamber to focus on business advocacy, forms new tourism marketing organization
April 19, 2018
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the formation of the Greater Beaufort, Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB). The Chamber Board, with approval of the Tourism Advisory…
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City of Charleston designated Pinwheel City for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 19, 2018Earlier today, Mayor John Tecklenburg joined representatives from the South Carolina Children’s Trust, the Department of Social Services, and the Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center to announce the city’s designation…
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Gov. McMaster to present 2018 S.C. Arts Awards – May 2
April 19, 2018The seven individuals and three groups visiting the State House to receive the 2018 South Carolina Arts Awards Wednesday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. will do so from a high-profile…
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Gov. McMaster to present 2018 S.C. Arts Awards – May 2
April 19, 2018The seven individuals and three groups visiting the State House to receive the 2018 South Carolina Arts Awards Wednesday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. will do so from a high-profile…
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South Carolina Aquarium, Ingevity unveil “Respond Gallery”
April 18, 2018The South Carolina Aquarium unveiled the new Respond Gallery, an extension of Zucker Family Sea Turtle Recovery designed to educate guests about the innovative alternatives to single-use plastics. The gallery’s…
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TSA breaks single-day record for passengers screened at Charleston International Airport
April 18, 2018
Transportation Security Administration officers working at the Charleston International Airport (CHS) checkpoint screened a record 8,374 passengers on Sunday, April 15. The previous Sunday (April 8), TSA screened 7,972 passengers,…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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ZVERSE receives SC Launch investment
April 18, 2018
SCRA recently finalized an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Columbia-based ZVERSE. The company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in November 2017 as a Client Company. The $300,000…
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ZVERSE receives SC Launch investment
April 18, 2018
SCRA recently finalized an SC Launch, Inc. investment in Columbia-based ZVERSE. The company was accepted into SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, SC Launch, in November 2017 as a Client Company. The $300,000…
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S.C. Students recognized by advanced manufacturing industry for their commitment to STEM education
April 18, 201892 South Carolina high school seniors were recognized by The Boeing Company, BMW Manufacturing Co. and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance at the 2018 Annual S.C. STEM Signing…
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S.C. Students recognized by advanced manufacturing industry for their commitment to STEM education
April 18, 201892 South Carolina high school seniors were recognized by The Boeing Company, BMW Manufacturing Co. and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance at the 2018 Annual S.C. STEM Signing…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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VELUX® announces acquisition of Wasco Products Inc.
April 18, 2018
VELUX America LLC, the U.S. sales company of the VELUX Group, the global leader in skylights, announced that it has acquired Wasco Products Inc. The purchase broadens VELUX America’s commercial…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Sheriar Press wins most awards of any printer in North and South Carolina
April 17, 2018Sheriar Press of Myrtle Beach, S.C., has been awarded 41 awards in the 2017 Printing Industry of the Carolinas (PICA) Awards competition. The 52nd Annual PICA Awards banquet was held…
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