Mobile testing van means greater access to free, confidential HIV testing
June 1, 2018This summer, Palmetto Community Care (formerly Lowcountry AIDS Services) is hitting the road with its new mobile testing van, making it easier than ever for Charleston area residents to get…
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Ziff Properties sells Lexington Towne Centre – Lexington, SC
June 1, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of Lexington Towne Centre, a 131,809-square-foot retail center located in Lexington (Columbia), SC. The property sold for $12.575 million to a private buyer…
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Statewide company named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
June 1, 2018Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Provident ranks top in both total number of…
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Rural creatives, S.C. Arts Commission to launch program
June 1, 2018The South Carolina Arts Commission and a newly formed team of creative professionals is launching CREATE: Rural S.C. with a networking and informational meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at…
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SC/NSPRA awards CCSD for excellence in communication
June 1, 2018he South Carolina Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) celebrated the effectiveness of 139 programs and projects from across the state at its annual Rewards for Excellence…
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More people flying, lines growing, get here early
June 1, 2018
You only need to look at lines to see the soaring growth at Charleston International Airport. April was no exception – 400,135 people flew in and out of CHS, up…
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Rural creatives, S.C. Arts Commission to launch program
June 1, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission and a newly formed team of creative professionals is launching CREATE: Rural S.C. with a networking and informational meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at…
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Ziff Properties sells Lexington Towne Centre – Lexington, SC
June 1, 2018
Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the disposition of Lexington Towne Centre, a 131,809-square-foot retail center located in Lexington (Columbia), SC. The property sold for $12.575 million to a private buyer…
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Statewide company named top SBA 504 Lender by the Small Business Administration (SBA)
June 1, 2018
Provident Business Financial Services, Inc. (Provident), has been named #1 SBA 504 Lender in South Carolina by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Provident ranks top in both total number of…
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Charleston Animal Society over capacity: Adoption Crisis
May 31, 2018
Charleston Animal Society is making an urgent plea to the community to please make room for one more. “In the past few weeks, we have been flooded with a late…
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City of Charleston parking study moving forward
May 31, 2018
The city of Charleston Department of Traffic and Transportation is conducting a study to update its parking system for the first time in 20 years. The study will examine current…
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SC Ports is purchasing 26 new rubber-tired gantry cranes to handle container volume growth at the Wando Welch Terminal and Inland Port Greer
May 31, 2018South Carolina Ports Authority’s fiscal year-to-date volumes are nearly 2 percent higher last year, with record-breaking container volumes handled in April. As previously announced, SCPA has moved 1.8 million TEUs…
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Aeterna Zentaris appoints Olaf Althaus as General Manager and Managing Director of Aeterna Zentaris GmbH
May 31, 2018CHARLESTON, SC – Aeterna Zentaris Inc. announced that Olaf Althaus has been appointed to the position of General Manager and Managing Director of Aeterna Zentaris GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany, effective June…
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South Carolina businesses generate $2.37 billion in economic impact due to google search and ads tools
May 31, 2018
In One Year, Google Helped 18,000 in South Carolina Grow On Thursday, Google announced that 18,000 in South Carolina businesses, publishers and nonprofits used Google search and advertising tools to…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018
SCANA Corporation Sets Date for its 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that it has established a record date of May 31, 2018, and a meeting date…
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Colliers International Dealmakers: Recent purchases, sales, leases and investments in South Carolina
May 30, 2018
Colliers International in South Carolina announced the following select recently completed commercial real estate transactions from our offices across the state: Columbia, SC Mary Winter Teaster represented Northeast Medical Development…
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Santee Cooper helps economic development at Laurens County Industrial Parks
May 30, 2018
Santee Cooper recently approved a $3.25 million loan for an industrial building at the Hunter Industrial Park and a $385,000 grant to help provide critical infrastructure at the Clinton 26…
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Frank B. Holding, retired Executive Vice Chairman of First Citizens BancShares, First Citizens Bank, dies
May 30, 2018
Frank Brown Holding, retired executive vice chairman of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. and its First Citizens Bank subsidiary, died May 26, 2018, in Smithfield at age 89. For nearly six…
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Lee & Associates Charleston’s Emily Mills wins big at RECon 2018
May 30, 2018Thousands of commercial real estate professionals attended the 2018 RECon Conference hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in Las Vegas but only one attendee left a winner…
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Time Traveler Escape Games opens on King Street offering “Charleston’s Hidden History” adventures
May 30, 2018
Time Traveler Escape Games opened at 579-B King Street in Downtown Charleston on May 25, 2018 offering live action adventures inspired by the “hidden history” of Charleston, SC. Players work…
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Charleston Metro Chamber releases most recent industrial wage and benefits results
May 30, 2018
The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and its Center for Business Research (CBR) announce the release of the 2017 Charleston Region SC Industrial Sector Wage and Benefits Survey results, which…
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Koops, Inc. expanding Greenville County manufacturing operations
May 30, 2018
Automation systems producer creating 20 new jobs Koops, Inc., a manufacturer of automation systems, is growing its existing Greenville County production operations. The company’s $2.2 million investment is projected to…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 29
May 30, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/25/2018 to 05/31/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Solo: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 1 4,381…
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Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer recent Charleston leases
May 30, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: …………………………………………………………………. Student Transportation of America leased 11,419 square feet of office space at 880 Island…
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Southern Current launching new solar project in Aiken County
May 30, 2018
Company investing $20 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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East Cooper Medical Center performs 1st robotic navigation for spine procedure in Mount Pleasant
May 30, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center is the first hospital in Mount Pleasant to perform robotic navigation for spine procedures. Dr. Richard Frisch and Dr. Steven Poletti performed three surgeries using the…
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ManTech opens new North Charleston logistics facility supporting U.S. Army’s MRAP program
May 30, 2018
At a grand opening ceremony to be attended by local government leaders, ManTech International Corporation (Nasdaq:MANT) today expands its presence in South Carolina with a new Logistics Center supporting the…
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Carta Adopt-A-Stop program expands to entire service area
May 29, 2018
CARTA’s popular Adopt-A-Stop upkeep program will now be available throughout the agency’s entire service area thanks to a nearly $10,000 Palmetto Pride grant aimed at beautifying bus stops. Expansion of…
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The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, announces organizational changes
May 29, 2018
. The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, announces organizational changes to provide more comprehensive support services to families living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. “Families have been turning to The…
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WaterShed Animal Fund partners with Charleston Animal Society to fund rural animal welfare program
May 29, 2018
WaterShed Animal Fund recently awarded Charleston Animal Society a $726,660 grant to fund a 3-year rural animal welfare pilot program throughout Charleston County called Helping Hands for Rural Paws. Helping…
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TCCC applauds changes to state’s “Disturbing Schools” law
May 29, 2018
Educators urged to exhaust all avenues of behavioral discipline before involving law enforcement Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) is pleased that South Carolina lawmakers have amended the “Disturbing Schools”…
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Ziff Properties acquires Starpoint Storage – Chapel Hill, NC
May 29, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Starpoint Storage, a multi-use storage and warehousing facility located in Chapel Hill, NC. The existing 83,000-square-foot complex is comprised of 8 single…
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K&L Gates partner Erica M. Jackson appointed to the SCBIO board of directors
May 29, 2018
Erica M. Jackson, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Care partner in the Carolinas offices of global law firm K&L Gates LLP, was recently appointed to the SCBIO…
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ACRE selects entrepreneurs for funding and mentoring
May 29, 2018
Five South Carolina agribusiness entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their businesses to the marketplace or expanding an existing start-up, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered…
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GSSM announces Wall Street investment manager to deliver 29th commencement address
May 29, 2018
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Board of Trustees announced that Ms. Pamela Lawrence, a leading Wall Street investment manager and entrepreneur, will deliver GSSM’s 29th…
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Sonoco to acquire Conitex Sonoco joint venture
May 29, 2018
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 70 percent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco…
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Digital magnifiers available for checkout; telescope circulation also expanded to more branches
May 29, 2018Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will have digital magnifiers available for patrons to check out or use on-site at each of its 16 branches starting Tuesday, May 29. Visually impaired library…
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Ziff Properties acquires Starpoint Storage – Chapel Hill, NC
May 29, 2018Ziff Properties, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Starpoint Storage, a multi-use storage and warehousing facility located in Chapel Hill, NC. The existing 83,000-square-foot complex is comprised of 8 single…
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Valagro launching new production facility in Orangeburg County
May 28, 2018
Company’s First U.S. Manufacturing Site Will Create 47 New Jobs Valagro, a producer of biostimulants and fertilizers for the agriculture industry, is launching its new production operations in Orangeburg County.…
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Caldwell Commercial Listing – 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
May 28, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces its new listing of 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC. 159 Civitas Street is for sale, with a listing price of $2,000,000. This building offers 5,920 SF…
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Caldwell Commercial listing – 6435 Fain Street, Unit B
May 28, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces it’s listing at 6435 Fain Street, Unit B, North Charleston, SC. Unit B is listed for $13.50 PSF, offering 903 SF available for lease. For more information…
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Graham amendment to prohibit DOE from using funds to terminate MOX program
May 28, 2018
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) introduced and passed an amendment to the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which prohibits the Department of Energy (DOE) from terminating the…
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Caldwell Commercial Listing – 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC
May 28, 2018
Caldwell Commercial announces its new listing of 159 Civitas Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC. 159 Civitas Street is for sale, with a listing price of $2,000,000. This building offers 5,920 SF…
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Caldwell Commercial listing – 6435 Fain Street, Unit B
May 28, 2018
Caldwell Commercial announces it’s listing at 6435 Fain Street, Unit B, North Charleston, SC. Unit B is listed for $13.50 PSF, offering 903 SF available for lease. For more information…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island Chief Executive Officer completes Disney Institute leadership course
May 24, 2018Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) Chief Executive Officer Colette Stevenson completed the Disney Institute course in Quality Service. Stevenson leads HHIMLS, the service that facilitates property transactions…
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NRX Logistics expands into the Tri-County area
May 24, 2018NAI Charleston Facilitates ±21,512-Square-Foot Lease in North Charleston NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin assisted NRX Logistics in an expansion into the Tri-County area, recently brokering a lease at…
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Local study participants contribute to the first Ebola vaccine distributed by WHO
May 24, 2018As of Monday, May 21, 2018 an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, is being used to contain an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In…
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Sabal Homes earns 2018 Guildmaster Award for customer service
May 24, 2018South Carolina-based homebuilder Sabal Homes has earned a 2018 Guildmaster Award for exemplary customer service, as rated by customers of the Guild Quality platform. The website for building professionals provides…
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S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority approves grant assistance for 23 projects
May 24, 2018
More than $10 million in grant funding awarded In an effort to ensure all South Carolina communities are positioned for success, the S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved grant…
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NRX Logistics expands into the Tri-County area
May 24, 2018
NAI Charleston Facilitates ±21,512-Square-Foot Lease in North Charleston NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin assisted NRX Logistics in an expansion into the Tri-County area, recently brokering a lease at…
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