Benefitfocus data shows employers in continue to shift more health insurance costs to employees
May 7, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, released its “State of Employee Benefits – Industry Edition” research report. The snapshot of real, but anonymized…
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Benefitfocus data shows employers in continue to shift more health insurance costs to employees
May 7, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, released its “State of Employee Benefits – Industry Edition” research report. The snapshot of real, but anonymized…
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DHEC accepting nominations for Community Star award program
May 7, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is accepting nominations for the COMMUNITY STAR award program now through Aug. 1, 2018. COMMUNITY STAR recognizes a business, community organization,…
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DHEC accepting nominations for Community Star award program
May 7, 2018
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is accepting nominations for the COMMUNITY STAR award program now through Aug. 1, 2018. COMMUNITY STAR recognizes a business, community organization,…
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Food Truck Friday at The Ponds to include six food trucks – May 18
May 7, 2018Six local food trucks are participating in The Ponds’ Food Truck Friday, May 18th from 5 – 8 PM. The series’ second event takes place under the canopy of…
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Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018
Dominion Energy today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the state’s largest solar farm in Ridgeland, S.C. The 71.4-megawatt Solvay Solar Energy-Jasper County, S.C., solar array, and the 10-megawatt companion Ridgeland…
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Dominion Energy dedicates South Carolina’s largest solar farm in Jasper County
May 6, 2018
Dominion Energy today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the state’s largest solar farm in Ridgeland, S.C. The 71.4-megawatt Solvay Solar Energy-Jasper County, S.C., solar array, and the 10-megawatt companion Ridgeland…
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Women-owned businesses generate $1.4 trillion in sales
May 4, 2018
Become an SBA Partner & Help Women Entrepreneurs in South Carolina The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new grant opportunity for a Women’s Business Center and is seeking…
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Women-owned businesses generate $1.4 trillion in sales
May 4, 2018
Become an SBA Partner & Help Women Entrepreneurs in South Carolina The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new grant opportunity for a Women’s Business Center and is seeking…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $197,500 to 13 grantees through Immigrant Families Initiative
May 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the 2018 Immigrant Families Initiative grants totaling $197,500 to thirteen organizations serving South Carolina’s immigrant and refugee populations. Immigrants represent nearly…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | North Rhett Executive Center
May 4, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces it’s listing at 5617 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC. This Class A office space is listed for $15 PSF, with 10,000 to 54,071 SF available for…
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LS3P wins interior design awards
May 4, 2018Three projects designed by architecture firm LS3P received top awards at this year’s International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas Chapter awards event on April 20 at the 21 C…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | North Rhett Executive Center
May 4, 2018
Caldwell Commercial announces it’s listing at 5617 North Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC. This Class A office space is listed for $15 PSF, with 10,000 to 54,071 SF available for…
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LS3P wins interior design awards
May 4, 2018Three projects designed by architecture firm LS3P received top awards at this year’s International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolinas Chapter awards event on April 20 at the 21 C…
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SCE&G Observes Community Action Month
May 3, 2018
SCE&G is observing Community Action Month by partnering with organizations to complete weatherization projects and provide helpful information during community resource meetings and special events. The company is kicking off…
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Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2018Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
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Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility
May 3, 2018Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…
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Canfor Southern Pine upgrading its Kershaw County facility
May 3, 2018Company Investing $40 Million in Existing Operations Canfor Southern Pine, a leading integrated forest products company, announced it will upgrade its existing Camden, S.C. sawmill in Kershaw County. The company…
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Four Moore & Van Allen attorneys named South Carolina 2018 Super Lawyers
May 3, 2018Moore & Van Allen PLLC announced that four attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ 2018 list of top attorneys in South Carolina. These attorneys are located in the firm’s…
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Terressentia secures $79MM Revolving Credit and Term Loan Facility with SunTrust Bank
May 3, 2018
Terressentia Corporation, which specializes in production and sale of distilled spirits, owner of the O.Z. Tyler Distillery and the inventor of TerrePURE® technology, announced it has successfully completed a $79MM…
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Seven Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected as 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
May 3, 2018
Seven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. “Collins & Lacy attorneys…
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Seven Collins & Lacy Attorneys Selected as 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®
May 3, 2018
Seven Collins & Lacy, P.C. attorneys have been named 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars® for work in their respective practice areas. “Collins & Lacy attorneys…
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Four Moore & Van Allen attorneys named South Carolina 2018 Super Lawyers
May 3, 2018Moore & Van Allen PLLC announced that four attorneys have been named to Super Lawyers’ 2018 list of top attorneys in South Carolina. These attorneys are located in the firm’s…
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Melissa Morales joins Southern Community Services as Chief Financial Officer
May 3, 2018
Southern Community Services (SCS), one of only six AAMC –accredited community association management firms in South Carolina, announces the appointment of Melissa Morales as the company’s chief financial officer. With…
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Chamber announces graduates of Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018
May 2, 2018The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce announced the graduates of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2018. The Chamber also encourages others to apply for the upcoming Class of 2019. …
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Experienced Charleston realtor Adam Edwards joins The Cassina Group
May 2, 2018Charleston’s innovation-driven real estate firm, The Cassina Group, has hired experienced Realtor Adam Edwards. He will be based at the company’s downtown office at 132 East Bay St. “I am…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3
May 2, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolinians Saving More for College…
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Areas of Progress in South Carolina – May 3
May 2, 2018
Areas of Progress is a weekly roundup of measurable areas of improvement and progress from around the state, especially in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, the arts, the environment, energy, agriculture, and philanthropy. South Carolinians Saving More for College…
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CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. and First Citizens Financial Corporation announce merger agreement
May 2, 2018
CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. (“CoastalSouth”), the parent company of CoastalStates Bank (“CSB”) and First Citizens Financial Corporation (“FCFC”), the parent company of Foothills Community Bank (“Foothills”), announced the signing of a…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care opens third new location this year
May 2, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South Carolina.…
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ABC of the Carolinas continues tradition with 9th annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia
May 2, 2018The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held its ninth annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia in April. Each spring, about 100 ABC members – representing…
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ABC of the Carolinas continues tradition with 9th annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia
May 2, 2018The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas held its ninth annual Hard Hat Legislative Day in Columbia in April. Each spring, about 100 ABC members – representing…
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State of travel and tourism to be highlighted during North Myrtle Beach Chamber’s annual marketing summit
May 1, 2018
The state of travel and tourism in South Carolina is stronger than ever, and presenters will discuss just what this means for the Grand Strand at the North Myrtle Beach…
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South Carolina law firm seeks justice for survivors of human trafficking
May 1, 2018
S.C. Legal Services wins grant to hire equal justice attorney South Carolina Legal Services has won a grant that will allow the non-profit law to hire an attorney who will…
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South Carolina law firm seeks justice for survivors of human trafficking
May 1, 2018
S.C. Legal Services wins grant to hire equal justice attorney South Carolina Legal Services has won a grant that will allow the non-profit law to hire an attorney who will…
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U.S. LBM acquires Myrtle Beach Building Supply
May 1, 2018
U.S. LBM Holdings, LLC (“U.S. LBM”), a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, announced that it has acquired Myrtle Beach Building Supply. With this acquisition, U.S. LBM…
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Blackbaud acquires market leading fundraising performance management provider Reeher
May 1, 2018
Blackbaud, Inc. announced the acquisition of Reeher, the industry leader in fundraising performance management for higher education. Reeher drives fundraising effectiveness and increased impact by equipping individual fundraisers and their…
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Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County
May 1, 2018
Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, announced it is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead…
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Kemper Corporation locating new operations in Union County
May 1, 2018
Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, announced it is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of capital investment and lead…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named in 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2018Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 36 attorneys have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished…
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd attorneys named in 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers
May 1, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd announced that 36 attorneys have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers® and South Carolina Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished…
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Experience Myrtle Beach’s Oceanfront Views Year-Round with Just the Click of a Button
April 30, 2018
Ever wondered what the weather is like at the beach? Now you can find out in real time without having to make the trip — or even having to go…
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New Charleston Tour Pass Saves Visitors Time, Money and the Headache of Deciding Where to Go, What to Do
April 30, 2018
Visitors and Locals now have the option to save up to 50 percent on some of the area’s best tours, attractions and restaurants. CharlestonTourPass.com is launching just in time for…
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Details for Spoleto Festival USA’s Opening-Night Fête on Bedon’s Alley
April 30, 2018
Kicking off the 2018 season, Spoleto Festival USA’s Opening-Night Fête will take place on May 25 at 8:00pm within the picturesque, brick-lined “South of Broad” street, Bedon’s Alley. For many Festival-goers and…
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College of Charleston MBA program ranked No. 1 in nation for job placement
April 30, 2018
The College of Charleston School of Business MBA program has ranked first in the country for job placement, according to U.S. News & World Report. The College’s accelerated one-year MBA program tied for…
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Spoleto Festival USA’s in-person box office opens May 1
April 30, 2018
Beginning Tuesday, May 1, members of the public can purchase and/or pick up Spoleto Festival USA tickets from knowledgeable box-office agents at the Charleston Gaillard Center, located at 95 Calhoun Street. HOURS:…
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PURE Theatre to Produce Fun Home by Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron, & Alison Bechdel and Stages by David Lee Nelson during 2018 Piccolo Spoleto Festival
April 30, 2018
This 2018 Piccolo Spoleto Festival, PURE Theatre is proud to produce the remount of Fun Home by Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron and Alison Bechdel, as well as the world premiere…
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Charleston County School District & CCPL join forces for summer reading programs
April 30, 2018
Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) and Charleston County School District (CCSD) are working together to help students and children read more than ever this summer. This joint initiative is part of the Library’s…
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Top Grossing Movies – April 30
April 30, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 04/27/2018 to 05/03/2018 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Avengers: Infinity War PG13 Disney 1 4,474 $257,698,183 $257,698,183…
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