Abacus Planning Group welcomes Allison Jones to its Client Service Team

  January 19, 2024

Abacus Planning Group welcomes Allison Jones to its team as a Client Service Administrator. Allison previously worked in the banking and property management industries and is now responsible for back-office…

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Southern First reports results for 2023

  January 19, 2024

Southern First Bancshares, Inc., holding company for Southern First Bank, today announced its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. “We are pleased with our…

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Playa Bowls is coming soon to Summerville

  January 18, 2024

Taylor Sekanovich and Vitré Ravenel Stephens of Harbor Commercial Partners represented Playa Bowls in the lease of 2,226 SF of retail space at 2465 North Main St, Suite A in…

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Deltrian America extends lease in North Charleston

  January 18, 2024

Deltrian America, Inc. has extended their lease at 3260 Industry Drive, Unit 102. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord,…

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SCDOT Commission appoints Justin Powell as next Secretary of Transportation

  January 18, 2024

At today’s meeting of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission, the Commission appointed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to section 57-1-410 of…

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Leadership Series – Kevin Shwedo, The SC Department of Motor Vehicles

  January 18, 2024

The Who’s on the Move Leadership Series highlights people leading extraordinary change in South Carolina. We will be focusing on the journeys of 12 top leaders per year from across the state…

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First Reliance partners with Apiture for digital banking platform

  January 18, 2024

First Reliance Bank announced that through its partnership with Apiture, Apiture has received an award, marking its third consecutive win for digital banking innovation. The awards program celebrates outstanding achievements…

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SCMA announces the inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program

  January 18, 2024

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has announced its inaugural class of the SC Manufacturing Leadership Program. The class is comprised of nineteen professionals representing a variety of manufacturing industry…

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Ageratum, Wood, & Water

  January 17, 2024
Tom Poland

By Tom Poland On a Sunday walk I spotted a splash of blue. Blue wildflowers. They say blue flowers are sometimes difficult to grow in gardens. “They say.” That was…

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Charleston ranks #1 nationally for inbound migration

  January 17, 2024

According to a recently published 2023 Allied US Moving Migration Report, South Carolina ranks #1 nationally for inbound migration with Charleston as the standout city. The report attributes Charleston’s #1…

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Warming center to open this week due to cold weather

  January 17, 2024

City officials announced that three warming centers will open this week due to cold weather.  Holy City Missions at Aldersgate UMC Warming Center, Hibben UMC Warming Center, and Seacoast Church…

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Secretary of Transportation Christy Hall announces retirement

  January 17, 2024

After nearly 30 years of service to the State of South Carolina, Christy A. Hall, the Secretary of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation, announced her retirement effective…

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SCRA contributes over $1.19 billion to South Carolina’s economy

  January 17, 2024

South Carolina Research Authority had over a $1.19 billion impact on the state’s economy in 2023. Their recently published annual report shows what’s included in the billion-plus-dollar impact, determined by a study…

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Sustain SC announced new Executive Committee and Board Members

  January 17, 2024

Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…

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Sustain SC announces new executive committee and board members

  January 17, 2024

Sustain SC, an economic development-driven organization connecting the sustainability goals of business in South Carolina with local solutions, announced its 2024 Board of Directors with a new Chair and two…

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William Means Real Estate welcomes LeGrand Elebash

  January 16, 2024

Leading Area REALTOR® Finished 2023 with $58M in Sales and Top 1% Ranking in Charleston William Means Real Estate, a luxury real estate firm specializing in Charleston’s historic and premier properties, announces LeGrand…

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Join MarineMax Charleston at the Charleston Boat Show

  January 16, 2024

MarineMax Charleston announced they will be attending the Charleston Boat Show on January 26 – 28 at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Visitors to the MarineMax exhibit will have the…

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Amazon.com Services, LLC extends lease in North Charleston

  January 16, 2024

Amazon.com Services, LLC extended their lease at 1930 Hanahan Rd in North Charleston. Todd Garrett, CCIM, SIOR, Tradd Varner, SIOR, and Crawford Riddle of Harbor Commercial Partners represented the landlord,…

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Addison Homes receives U. S. Department of Energy 2023 Housing Innovation Award

  January 16, 2024

Addison Homes, a South Carolina home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, and ultra energy efficiency has received…

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SC Ports gives Midlands big economic boost

  January 16, 2024

By efficiently moving cargo for port-dependent businesses, South Carolina Ports makes a $22.3 billion economic impact in the Midlands region each year. This is a quarter of SC Ports’ $87…

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$9.22 billion announced capital investment on the heels of a record-setting 2022

  January 11, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) released its 2023 industry recruitment results which reflect sustained economic activity. From January to December 2023, the state announced total capital investment…

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The Beach Company announces new retailer at The Jasper

  January 11, 2024

The Beach Company announced the addition of a new retailer at The Jasper, a luxury 12-story mixed-use building located in Charleston’s iconic Harleston Village neighborhood. The retailer, Hutton & Home,…

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