Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Commercial Portfolio Manager earns ACoM® designation
May 21, 2018
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced that Jessica King has achieved the ACoM® (Accredited Commercial Manager) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Jessica is a portfolio manager…
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SOL Southwest Kitchen and Tequila Bar’s charity donations top $55,000
May 21, 2018
SOL Southwest Kitchen & Tequila Bar is dishing out more than fresh-juiced margaritas and Southwestern food; they are also dishing out big checks to local charities and have donated more…
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PCT LTD installs revolutionary cleaning and disinfecting system for infection control in hospital
May 21, 2018PCT LTD, a leader in environmentally safe technologies and products, recently announced that it has successfully installed the PCT Annihilyzer® Infection Control System at Johnston UNC Health Care Hospital, in Smithfield,…
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W. Scott Parker elected to 2018 ASLA Council of Fellows
May 21, 2018The 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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HSB attorney Carter Deupree recognized as a Forty Under 40 honoree by the Charleston Regional Business Journal
May 21, 2018Haynsworth 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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Rodriguez promoted to Director of Public Relations for LHWH Advertising
May 21, 2018LHWH 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 21, 2018The 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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Colliers International brokers named 2017 CoStar Power Brokers
May 21, 2018
Sixteen Colliers International associates across South Carolina recognized for outstanding performance in their brokerage specialties; Colliers recognized as a top leasing and sales commercial real estate firm. Sixteen brokerage associates…
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Top Grossing Movies – May 21
May 21, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 05/18/2018 to 05/24/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Deadpool 2 R 20th Century Fox 1 4,349 $125,507,153…
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Benefitfocus announces secondary offering
May 21, 2018
Benefitfocus, Inc. (NASDAQ:BNFT), a leading cloud-based benefits management platform and services provider, announced that funds managed by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, stockholders of the Company since 2007, intend to…
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Team South Carolina Economic Development efforts result in over 100,000 announced jobs since 2011
May 21, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Commerce announced that Keurig Green Mountain has committed to investing $350 million and creating 500 jobs at a new Spartanburg County…
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Keurig Green Mountain creating 500 jobs in South Carolina with new Spartanburg County operations
May 21, 2018
Leading coffee company to invest $350 million in community Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (Keurig), a leader in specialty coffee and innovative single-serve brewing systems, announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art…
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Halls Chophouse to open in Columbia October 15
May 18, 2018
The Hall Management Group announced the opening of a new Halls Chophouse October 15, in Columbia, South Carolina. . “It’s a dream come true. Our family and our management team wanted…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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NannyPod opens across USA
May 18, 2018
NannyPod is opening across the USA to help nanny agencies, daycare centers and stay-at-home moms offer on-demand childcare services. NannyPod, the software platform and app for babysitting and leads for…
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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate”
May 18, 2018Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…
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Tin Roof reinvents Music Farm Columbia as “The Senate”
May 18, 2018
Tin Roof, which leases the property housing Music Farm in Columbia and operates the current venue in a joint relationship with Music Farm in Charleston, is reinventing the venue as…
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Flock and Rally wins “Best in Show” Mercury Award for Eclipse Campaign, earns nine SCPRSA awards total
May 18, 2018
Flock and Rally, the women-led integrated communications firm based in Columbia, S.C., was honored with a “Best in Show” Mercury Award 2017 for the Total Eclipse Weekend Columbia, S.C. campaign.…
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Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke to lead South Carolina Bar
May 17, 2018
Charleston attorney Dawes Cooke will be installed as the 2018-19 president of the South Carolina Bar on Thursday, May 24, during the Bar’s House of Delegates meeting at Wild Dunes on…
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New York Life announces grant to the International African American Museum
May 17, 2018New York Life has announced a $100,000 grant to the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the development of the museum, including its Center for Family History, which is…
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Local developer builds Marriott hotel in North Charleston
May 17, 2018
Clancy Cipkala, managing partner and CEO of Solara Hospitality based in South Carolina announced the construction of a new 138-room Courtyard by Marriott in North Charleston. “The strengthening local economy…
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JTEKT expanding its Oconee County Koyo Bearings operations
May 17, 2018
Automotive Supplier Investing $19.4 Million to Create 56 New Jobs JTEKT North America, a producer of bearings, driveline components, steering systems and machine tools, today announced that it is investing…
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Areas of Progress – May 17
May 17, 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. Conway lights up The…
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Liberty Fellowship now taking nominations for its next class of Fellows
May 17, 2018
Liberty Fellowship is taking nominations through July 1 for its 15th Class of Fellows. Each year, high-impact leaders in South Carolina who are ready to apply their talents and expertise to move…
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John Harris Body Shops to hold grand opening
May 16, 2018John Harris Body Shops invites you to celebrate the grand opening of our new Summerville location on June 6, 2018 at 12 p.m. John Harris Body Shops is a veteran and…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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Sysco funds the expansion of the Lowcountry Food Bank produce cooler
May 16, 2018
Sysco formally announced today funding to the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) for the expansion of its produce cooler at the LCFB. Additional produce cooler space will enable the LCFB to…
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Nexton improves accessibility with opening of Nexton Parkway and Interchange 197
May 16, 2018The completion of the Exit 197 interchange and Nexton Parkway provides more accessibility and convenience to the residents of Nextonwho want to live, commute and shop. The new interchange and five…
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Seven CCSD students earn National Merit Scholarships
May 16, 2018Last month, seven Charleston County School District (CCSD) scholars earned prestigious corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Last week, seven more students from CCSD were named National…
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Three new members seated on the SCDOT Commission
May 16, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Commission will have three new members seated in time for the next monthly meetings scheduled for May 16 and 17 in Columbia. These…
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SC Aerospace welcomes four new partners into industry cluster initiative
May 16, 2018
SC Aerospace, an initiative of the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness, welcomes four new additions to its public-private partnership: Lockheed Martin Toray Composite Resources Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA) As…
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Treasurer Curtis Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grants
May 15, 2018State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (May 29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, which…
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Public relations excellence recognized at annual SCPRSA Mercury Awards event
May 15, 2018
The South Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) hosted its annual Mercury Awards celebration on Thursday, May 3 in Columbia. Communication professionals from across the state…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services rebrands as Palmetto Community Care
May 15, 2018
New name, visual identity a reflection of the changing HIV/AIDS epidemic To keep pace with the evolving HIV and AIDS epidemic, Lowcountry AIDS Services has rebranded to Palmetto Community Care.…
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The War and Treaty to play the Wells Fargo Festival Finale – June 10
May 15, 2018
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park | Sunday, June 10 The War and Treaty performs at 6:45pm | The Lone Bellow headlines at 8:30pm Special musical guest The War and Treaty will perform on the…
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Spoleto Festival USA’s 2018 poster features painting by David Hockney
May 15, 2018Festival General Director Nigel Redden revealed the 2018 Spoleto Festival USA poster, featuring the work of renowned British painter, David Hockney. Beginning May 11, the 2018 poster will be available…
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Cheralaine Doughtery named Senior Loan Officer at Carolina One Mortgage
May 15, 2018
Cheralaine Wieda Dougherty has been named a Senior Loan Officer with Carolina One Mortgage and has been assigned to the Mt. Pleasant Longpoint Road office of Carolina One Real Estate…
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Lowcountry on the Table releases findings from pilot program
May 15, 2018
Community dialogue highlights education, affordable housing and transportation Lowcountry on the Table, a community-wide conversation about issues that matter in the Lowcountry, is pleased to share findings from a successful…
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Citadel Foundation raises $250 million in historic anniversary campaign
May 15, 2018The Citadel Foundation has successfully completed the most ambitious fundraising effort in the college’s 175-year history. The six-year Foundation for Leadership campaign sought to raise $175 million to celebrate the college’s milestone anniversary.…
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Charleston International Airport honored for social media efforts
May 15, 2018
Airport’s social media efforts honored for excellence Charleston International Airport’s social media efforts have been honored for excellence by public relations professionals throughout the state of South Carolina. @iflyCHS on Facebook, Twitter…
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NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant
May 15, 2018NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…
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Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks announce network expansion of Express Cloud Access Service
May 15, 2018
The combination of Spirit Communications and Lumos Networks, a super-regional provider of fiber-bandwidth in the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, announced that Express Cloud Access service is now available across Spirit’s footprint…
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NAI Charleston facilitates $1.425 million investment sale of free-standing retail building in Mt. Pleasant
May 15, 2018
NAI Charleston is pleased to announce Associates Andrew Batkins and Elliot Calhoun facilitated the investment sale of the free-standing retail building at 1510 North Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant, SC.…
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Rawle Murdy wins National ADDY with innovative 3-D mailer
May 14, 2018Rawle Murdy, an integrated marketing firm, has won a National ADDY Award in the Sales & Marketing Direct Mail, 3-D category. Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising…
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SCRA and SBA sign alliance agreement
May 14, 2018
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) South Carolina District and the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) formalized their partnership today by signing a Strategic Alliance Memorandum (SAM). The signing ceremony…
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Springhart and Wiggins welcomed to SC Launch Board
May 14, 2018SC Launch, Inc. announces the appointment of Dr. Patrick Springhart and Mr. Stephen Wiggins to the SC Launch Board of Directors. The addition of Springhart and Wiggins expands the board…
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NC-based mineral store expands with second Charleston location
May 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Cornerstone Minerals is expanding with a second downtown Charleston location. Cornerstone Minerals will occupy ±1,195 square feet of space in Suite 103 at 36 North Market…
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Caldwell Commercial represents owner in lease of 1010 Bankton Circle
May 14, 2018Bob Caldwell, SIOR and Cameron Griffin, MBA of Caldwell Commercial represented the owner in the lease of 5,005 SF of space at 1010 Bankton Circle, Suite 200 in Hanahan, SC.…
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NAI Charleston assists Fresenius in expansion to Ladson, South Carolina
May 14, 2018NAI Charleston announced Broker/Industrial Specialist Shep Benjamin brokered a ±7,500-square-foot lease of Class A warehouse-flex space at 8351 Palmetto Commerce Parkway in Ladson, SC. NAI Charleston represented the tenant, Fresenius…
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Three Gaffney Lewis & Edwards partners selected to 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
May 14, 2018The three founding partners from Gaffney Lewis & Edwards have been selected to the 2018 South Carolina Super Lawyers List as top attorneys. Each year, no more than five percent…
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