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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Frampton Construction grows Charleston office
April 30, 2018
Frampton Construction Company, LLC, a regional full-service construction firm providing planning and design support, preconstruction, construction services, and sustainability services throughout the Carolinas, has added Brandon Denney as assistant preconstruction…
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College of Charleston to host Septima Clark historic marker dedication – May 3
April 30, 2018
South Carolina Teaching Fellows Ridgeland Welch and Aly Lain were deep in a discussion about education in the civil rights era during their Foundation of Education class, when educational history professor Jon Hale mentioned that Septima…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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Sure Trac expanding operations in Horry County
April 30, 2018Sure Trac, an existing Horry County manufacturer of high-quality axles, announced plans to expand its operations. The company is projected to bring $2.5 million of capital investment and create approximately…
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SC Bar Young Lawyers Division presents major gift to Make-A-Wish and aims to increase 2018 donation
April 30, 2018In 2017, The Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar made an incredible impact in the lives of local kids battling critical illnesses. Led by a philanthropic committee within…
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Eight Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized on the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
April 30, 2018Rosen Hagood announced that, for the third year in a row, over half of the firm has been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
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First Steps reauthorization a victory for kids
April 30, 2018
Governor McMaster formally signed the reauthorization of South Carolina First Steps, a victory for the children of the Palmetto State. The seven-year reauthorization of First Steps to School Readiness was…
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First Steps reauthorization a victory for kids
April 30, 2018
Governor McMaster formally signed the reauthorization of South Carolina First Steps, a victory for the children of the Palmetto State. The seven-year reauthorization of First Steps to School Readiness was…
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SCDOT unveils workers memorial in Columbia
April 30, 2018The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) on April 27, 2018, unveiled a memorial to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service to SCDOT and…
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SCDOT unveils workers memorial in Columbia
April 30, 2018The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) on April 27, 2018, unveiled a memorial to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service to SCDOT and…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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Fisher Phillips attorneys selected to 2018 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars lists
April 30, 2018Five attorneys with Atlanta-based Fisher Phillips have been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, while one of the firm’s attorneys has been selected as a Rising Star.…
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17 Turner Padget attorneys included among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2018
April 30, 2018
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that 17 of its attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2018. Ten attorneys from across the firm are included among…
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17 Turner Padget attorneys included among South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2018
April 30, 2018
Turner Padget is pleased to announce that 17 of its attorneys have been recognized by South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2018. Ten attorneys from across the firm are included among…
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BBC’s shark expert one of several headlining guests at 2018 Eco Ball – May 5
April 30, 2018CHARLESTON, S.C. – GLOBAL ECO ADVENTURES’ (GEA) third annual Eco Ball will be held at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, Sat. evening, May 5. Several VIP guests have already…
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BBC’s shark expert one of several headlining guests at 2018 Eco Ball – May 5
April 30, 2018
CHARLESTON, S.C. – GLOBAL ECO ADVENTURES’ (GEA) third annual Eco Ball will be held at the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston, Sat. evening, May 5. Several VIP guests have already…
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Eight Rosen Hagood attorneys recognized on the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists
April 30, 2018
Rosen Hagood announced that, for the third year in a row, over half of the firm has been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
SC Bar Young Lawyers Division presents major gift to Make-A-Wish and aims to increase 2018 donation
April 30, 2018In 2017, The Young Lawyers Division of the South Carolina Bar made an incredible impact in the lives of local kids battling critical illnesses. Led by a philanthropic committee within…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc Category: non-profit, on-the-move
Fisher Phillips attorneys selected to 2018 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars lists
April 30, 2018
Five attorneys with Atlanta-based Fisher Phillips have been selected for the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list, while one of the firm’s attorneys has been selected as a Rising Star.…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: law, on-the-move
SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018
Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island helps buyers find greener homes
April 26, 2018
Homebuyers are increasingly becoming more conscious of being green. Things like solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and water saving and filtration faucets have become standard in many home designs. Now, many…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 18th Annual Golf Tournament – May 7
April 26, 2018
Presented by McCrady’s Tavern Big Brothers Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center has announced the details for the 18th Annual Golf Tournament presented by McCrady’s Tavern. The tournament will be…
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Blackbaud announces David Benjamin as President of International Markets Group
April 26, 2018Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, announced that David Benjamin will join the company as Group President leading its International Markets Group (IMG) overseeing Blackbaud’s Europe and Pacific regions. Benjamin…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Autism rates are rising in the US
April 26, 2018
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new autism rates. The previous rate was 1 in 68 in the United States. According to the CDC, 1 in 59 8 year…
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Charleston student is Poetry Out Loud national champ
April 26, 2018
Janae Claxton of First Baptist Church School in Charleston wins in Washington Last night in Washington, a Charleston student became the first South Carolinian to win the national finals of…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings
April 26, 2018
Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017 Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…
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United Community Banks, Inc. announces first quarter earnings
April 26, 2018
Earnings per diluted share up 42 percent to 47 cents from first quarter 2017 Excluding merger-related and other non-operating charges, diluted operating earnings per share up 28 percent, to 50 cents…
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Whitesides’ Haecherl becomes newest CCSD Teacher of the Year
April 26, 2018
Stephanie Haecherl’s tenth year in education is probably going to be the most memorable of her career thus far. That’s because she was named the 2018 Charleston County School District…
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Southern Current appoints Jon Downey as Chief Executive Officer
April 26, 2018
Southern Current’s Management Committee unanimously votes to appoint Jon Downey as Chief Executive Officer. He will also continue in his current role as President. Jon Downey was instrumental in both the execution and…
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The SC Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors announces 2018 statewide road show: May 16 – 18
April 25, 2018
NAIFA-SC is opening their doors to professionals across the state for their upcoming 2018 Road Show, featuring Bruce Etherington and Dan Finley as the guest speakers. The Road Show will travel…
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Whitesides’ Haecherl becomes newest CCSD Teacher of the Year
April 25, 2018Stephanie Haecherl’s (HECK-ruhl) 10th year in education is probably going to be the most memorable of her career thus far. That’s because she was named the 2018 Charleston County School…
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Colliers Report: Office construction booms
April 25, 2018
Research & Forecast Report Q1-2018 CHARLESTON | OFFICE By Crystal Baker Research Coordinator | South Carolina To download the complete report: 2018 Q1 Office Charleston Report Key Takeaways Approximately 424,703 square feet…
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Zucker Family Graduate Education Center in North Charleston now realizing its vision
April 25, 2018
Galen Helfter sits in front of two giant computer monitors in his corner office on the 14thfloor of Cascade Plaza in Akron, Ohio. The 24-year-old looks out over the landscape…
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Changes to Filing Requirements Effecting Third-Party Placement of H-1B Workers
April 25, 2018
By Rebecca Sigmund and John Hill Through its latest policy memorandum, issued earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has formalized additional requirements for H-1B petitions involving off-site employment.…
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Lowcountry Aviation Company launching Colleton County operations
April 25, 2018
Aviation Service Provider Creating 36 New Jobs Lowcountry Aviation Company, a fully-integrated aviation service provider, is launching operations in Colleton County. The company’s $1.7 million investment is projected to create…
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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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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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