The Brandon Agency takes home 19 awards for Creative Excellence at the American Advertising Federation’s Coastal Carolinas Addy Awards
February 28, 2018
The Brandon Agency, the only certified brand strategy agency in South Carolina, was honored at the 2018 American Advertising Federation Annual Awards Gala held in Myrtle Beach, on February 24, taking home…
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The Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics to explore high-impact issues
February 28, 2018
Scholars from around the nation devoted to the politics of the American South will gather in Charleston March 1-2 for The Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics 2018. Hosted on campus by the Department…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Eagle Solar Group launching solar project in Orangeburg County
February 28, 2018
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC – Eagle Solar Group announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art solar farm in Orangeburg County. The company is investing $87.9 million in the new operations. Eagle Solar…
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Bank of America pledges $600,000 to support the International African American Museum
February 28, 2018
Bank of America will contribute $600,000 to support the International African American Museum (IAAM). “Bank of America’s leadership investment is catalytic at this crucial juncture as we approach our planned…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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SAIC expanding its operations in Berkeley County
February 28, 2018
BERKELEY COUNTY, SC – Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAIC) is expanding its existing operations in Berkeley County. Through this continued growth, the company expects to create 200 new jobs…
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Bulldog Business Bowl finalists present business ideas at local pitch event
February 28, 2018Teams of future entrepreneurs from The Citadel are making adjustments to their business plans and elevator pitches after attending Charleston’s fourth PitchBreakfast at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center. On February 15,…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | 2035 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC
February 28, 2018
Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 2035 Spaulding Drive North Charleston, SC. The renovation of this building consists of 4 units with up to 23,430 SF of office/flex space available…
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Caldwell commercial listing | 5895 Core Rd, North Charleston, SC
February 28, 2018
Caldwell Commercial’s listing at 5895 Core Road, North Charleston, SC is located at Aviation Business Park IV. This building offers a minimum of 10,400 SF and a maximum of 50,864…
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Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston welcomes Erin Coakley, Certified Physician Assistant
February 28, 2018
Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, founder and medical director of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that that Erin Coakley, PA-C has joined the medical staff of the West Ashley-based…
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NAI Charleston brings building 2 at 1715 Hollydale Court to complete occupancy
February 28, 2018
NAI Charleston announced that Broker-in-Charge/Partner Thomas Boulware, CCIM has completed the leasing of Building 2 at 1715 Hollydale Court. Boulware represented the landlord in the lease transactions. 1715 Hollydale Court…
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MUSC to deliver health care services for Volvo Car US Operations workforce
February 27, 2018Will serve 3,900 employees at new Berkeley County auto production facility The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Volvo Car US Operations Inc. (Volvo Cars) have signed an agreement…
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Viacom executive Marva Smalls pledges $250,000 to International African American Museum
February 27, 2018
South Carolinian Marva Smalls, widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in media, has pledged $250,000 in support of the International African American Museum (IAAM). Ms. Smalls noted…
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WOW! donates to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to support families in time of need
February 27, 2018
WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone has signed on as a laundry room sponsor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston to help families who must travel for their children’s medical treatment. Last…
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Caldwell commercial listing | 5895 Core Rd, North Charleston, SC
February 27, 2018Caldwell Commercial’s listing at 5895 Core Road, North Charleston, SC is located at Aviation Business Park IV. This building offers a minimum of 10,400 SF and a maximum of 50,864…
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Caldwell Commercial listing | 2035 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC
February 27, 2018Caldwell Commercial announces its listing at 2035 Spaulding Drive North Charleston, SC. The renovation of this building consists of 4 units with up to 23,430 SF of office/flex space available…
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Bulldog Business Bowl finalists present business ideas at local pitch event
February 27, 2018Teams of future entrepreneurs from The Citadel are making adjustments to their business plans and elevator pitches after attending Charleston’s fourth PitchBreakfast at the Harbor Entrepreneur Center. On February 15,…
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Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston welcomes Erin Coakley, Certified Physician Assistant
February 27, 2018Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, founder and medical director of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that that Erin Coakley, PA-C has joined the medical staff of the West Ashley-based…
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NAI Charleston brings building 2 at 1715 Hollydale Court to complete occupancy
February 27, 2018NAI Charleston announced that Broker-in-Charge/Partner Thomas Boulware, CCIM has completed the leasing of Building 2 at 1715 Hollydale Court. Boulware represented the landlord in the lease transactions. 1715 Hollydale Court…
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Ryan Welch, SIOR, represented the buyer in the purchase of 83,120 SF of flex space in North Charleston, SC
February 27, 2018. Ryan Welch, SIOR of Lee & Associates Charleston represented the Buyer, 3290 AP, LLC in the purchase of 83,120 SF of Flex space located at 3290-3296 Ashley Phosphate Road…
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Charleston’s Germain Dermatology expands to new Location in Summerville, SC
February 27, 2018
Voted as the best dermatologist in Charleston, SC, for over a decade, Dr. Marguerite Germain is expanding her practice to provide greater access to medical dermatology care in the area. In…
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Stantec welcomes Leigh-Marie Chin to the Charleston, South Carolina office
February 27, 2018
Leigh-Marie Chin has joined Stantec as a roadway designer in our Charleston, South Carolina office. Chin will work on new roadway, roadway widening, safety improvement, intersection improvement, and pedestrian improvement projects…
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Linda Ketner to receive inaugural ‘Homeless to Hope Award’ at benefit concert
February 27, 2018
Local businesswoman and philanthropist Linda Ketner will be presented with the inaugural Homeless to Hope Award at the Sunday, March 11, 2018, Homeless to Hope Benefit Concert. Sponsored by the Mayors’ Commission on…
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College of Charleston announces new Director of Jewish Studies Program
February 27, 2018
The College of Charleston and its School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs announced the appointment of professor Ezra Cappell as the director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program, effective July 1, 2018. A…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces five recipients of 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards for the Arts
February 27, 2018The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the five South Carolinians to receive the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts – the highest arts honor in the state…
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S.C. Arts Commission announces five recipients of 2018 Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Awards for the Arts
February 27, 2018
The South Carolina Arts Commission is announcing the five South Carolinians to receive the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts – the highest arts honor in the state…
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The OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair welcomed over 1700 attendees at Sumter High School
February 26, 2018
On behalf of Pace Scholarship Academy, the OnePalmetto Scholarship and College Fair was hosted at Sumter High School on Saturday, February 24, 2018. There were 41 scholarship and community service…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 26
February 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/23/2018 to 03/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 2 4,020 $111,658,835 $403,613,257 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 26
February 26, 2018
Theatrical grosses from comScore Week of 02/23/2018 to 03/01/2018 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Black Panther PG13 Disney 2 4,020 $111,658,835 $403,613,257 2…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names Joe Rice recipient of the “Founders Award”
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named Joseph F. “Joe” Rice as recipient of their highest honor, the Founders’ Award. The honor is in recognition of his long career of professional…
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South Carolina’s top legal group names Joe Rice recipient of the “Founders Award”
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ) has named Joseph F. “Joe” Rice as recipient of their highest honor, the Founders’ Award. The honor is in recognition of his long career of professional…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Construction Excellence Award
February 26, 2018
Hood Construction was the proud recipient of the prestigious Construction Excellence Award this month at the Carolinas AGC annual convention and awards ceremony, held in Boca Raton, Florida. The Carolinas…
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Hood Construction receives CAGC Construction Excellence Award
February 26, 2018
Hood Construction was the proud recipient of the prestigious Construction Excellence Award this month at the Carolinas AGC annual convention and awards ceremony, held in Boca Raton, Florida. The Carolinas…
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Kapasi to become College of Health Professions dean
February 26, 2018Zoher F. Kapasi, PT, Ph.D., MBA, will be the new dean of the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Health Professions (CHP) effective May 1. The announcement was made by…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Three Schools in South Carolina will be gifted a $100,000 Don’t Quit! Fitness Center from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils
February 26, 2018Governor Henry McMaster will be joined by South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman to announce that fitness icon Jake Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils…
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Two special events in South Carolina and an outstanding hospitality employee are recognized for their contributions to tourism
February 26, 2018
Also recognized by the Travel and Tourism Coalition was Myrtle Beach Chamber’s President and CEO Hilton Head Island – Governor Henry McMaster presented tourism industry achievement awards Wednesday to two special events and…
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Two special events in South Carolina and an outstanding hospitality employee are recognized for their contributions to tourism
February 26, 2018
Also recognized by the Travel and Tourism Coalition was Myrtle Beach Chamber’s President and CEO Hilton Head Island – Governor Henry McMaster presented tourism industry achievement awards Wednesday to two special events and…
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Litigation, corporate attorneys move to Nelson Mullins, open Baltimore office
February 26, 2018Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that a group of attorneys from Miles & Stockbridge will join the firm to open a Baltimore office. The office features a litigation…
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South Carolina airports contribute $16.3 billion annually to state and local economies
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has released an Economic Impact Report showing that airports are significant contributors to both the state economy and the local economies. “We believe…
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South Carolina airports contribute $16.3 billion annually to state and local economies
February 26, 2018
The South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) has released an Economic Impact Report showing that airports are significant contributors to both the state economy and the local economies. “We believe…
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Litigation, corporate attorneys move to Nelson Mullins, open Baltimore office
February 26, 2018
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP announced that a group of attorneys from Miles & Stockbridge will join the firm to open a Baltimore office. The office features a litigation…
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CBRE announces 2017 top producers in South Carolina
February 23, 2018CBRE announced its 2017 top producers in South Carolina as it celebrates their tireless dedication and exceptional results throughout the year. Their experience represents over 85 years of service. Top…
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CBRE announces 2017 top producers in South Carolina
February 23, 2018
CBRE announced its 2017 top producers in South Carolina as it celebrates their tireless dedication and exceptional results throughout the year. Their experience represents over 85 years of service. Top…
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Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce to host 2018 Legislative Luncheon
February 22, 2018
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 2018 Legislative Luncheon on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the Callawassie Island Club. Registration and networking will begin at 11:00 a.m.…
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Fisher Phillips launches interactive pay equity map
February 22, 2018In response to the recent avalanche of pay equity legislation and challenges facing employers working to understand and comply with a patchwork quilt of equal pay laws, Fisher Phillips announced…
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Southern Current launching new Solar Projects in Lee County
February 22, 2018
Company Investing $100 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 new facilities…
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