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 – 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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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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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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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island Chief Executive Officer completes Disney Institute leadership course
May 24, 2018
Multiple 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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Sabal Homes earns 2018 Guildmaster Award for customer service
May 24, 2018
South 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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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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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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Carolina Composites to expand Pioneer Boat manufacturing operations in Colleton County
May 23, 2018
Walterboro Boat Production Facility Creating 92 Additional Jobs Carolina Composites, doing business as Pioneer Boats, has announced that the company will expand its existing operations in Walterboro, S.C. Through its…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announces two new board members
May 23, 2018
Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board…
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Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center announces two new board members
May 22, 2018Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, the region’s leading resource to prevent abuse, protect children and heal families, is pleased to announce the election of two new members to its Board…
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The Brandon Agency welcomes new employees to growing team in Myrtle Beach and Charlotte offices
May 22, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the most creatively awarded agency in the Carolinas over the last decade, welcomes Lindsey McRae as a Senior Social Media Executive, Cortney Legg as a Senior Account Manager, Craddock…
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RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation creating 1,100 jobs at new York County corporate headquarters
May 22, 2018
Mortgage-servicing Company Bringing $34 Million of Capital Investment RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corporation, a mortgage-servicing company that delivers innovative solutions for managing residential mortgages, today announced that its new corporate headquarters…
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SCRA announces new SC Launch Client Companies
May 22, 2018
SCRA announced the recent acceptance of four Client Companies into its entrepreneurial program, SC Launch. Client Companies receive mentoring and support services and may also be eligible for grants, matching…
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W. Scott Parker elected to 2018 ASLA Council of Fellows
May 22, 2018
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has elevated W. Scott Parker to Fellow for his exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the…
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Rodriguez promoted to Director of Public Relations for LHWH Advertising
May 22, 2018
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations (LHWH) located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has promoted Jason “Jay” Rodriguez to public relations director. Rodriguez will step into Tracy Vreeland’s role. Tracy has accepted…
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Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island continues to grow membership base into 2018
May 22, 2018
The Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island (HHIMLS) increased its membership with the addition of seven Realty groups from February through April. In 2017, property transactions for HHIMLS reached…
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HSB attorney Carter Deupree recognized as a Forty Under 40 honoree by the Charleston Regional Business Journal
May 22, 2018
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder Carter Deupree has been named to the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Class of 2018. This annual award recognizes the successes and community…
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Santee Cooper awarded for excellence in safety
May 21, 2018
Santee Cooper earned a second place American Public Power Association annual Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2017. The award is in the category for large utilities,…
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MUSC trustees approve conferring some 644 degrees, welcome new board member, rescind honorary degree to Dr. Bill Cosby
May 21, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to hear reports on the university’s academic and research initiatives as well…
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